General Safety Information; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - RIDGID 918 Series Operator's Manual

918 Roll Groover

General Safety Information

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate electric tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Electric motors create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
• Keep floors dry and free of slippery materials such
as oil. Slippery floors invite accidents.

Electrical Safety

• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet,
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the
grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the out-
let is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
Grounding prong
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces. There
is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is
grounded.
• Don't expose electrical tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering an electrical tool will increase the
risk of electrical shock.
• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to pull the
plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk
of electrical shock.
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outlet box
Grounding prong
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• When operating a tool outside, use an outdoor
extension cord marked "W-A" or "W". These cords
are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of elec-
trical shock.
• Keep all extension cord connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plugs with wet hands. This
practice reduces the risk of electrical shock.
• Use only three-wire extension cords which have
three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole re-
ceptacles which accept the machine plug. Use of
other extension cords will not ground the tool and in-
crease the risk of electrical shock.
• Use proper extension cords. (See chart.) Insufficient
conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop, loss
of power.
Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord
Nameplate
Amps
0-25
0-6 18 AWG
6-10 18 AWG
10-12 16 AWG
12-16 14 AWG

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a tool. Do not use tools
while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medications. A moment of inattention while oper-
ating tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair and clothing
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF be-
fore plugging in. Plugging tools in that have the
switch ON invites accidents.
• Remove wrenches or adjusting keys before turning
the tool ON. A wrench or a key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
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Total Length (in feet)
26-50 51-100
16 AWG 16 AWG
16 AWG 14 AWG
16 AWG 14 AWG
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED