Personal Safety; Power Tool Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Information - RIDGID HB382 Operator's Manual

Hydraulic Pipe Bender

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medi-
cation. A mo ment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the switch or energizing
power tools that have the switch on invites acci-
dents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool
may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewel ry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew-
elry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, en-
sure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.

Power Tool Use And Care

• Do not force power tool. Use the correct pow-
er tool for your application. The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it is designed.
• Do not use power tool if the switch does not
turn it ON and OFF. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing ac-
cessories, or storing power tools. Such preven-
tive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the pow er tool or these instructions to oper-
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ate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect
the power tool's op er ation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use. Many ac-
cidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edg-
es are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replace-
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.

Specific Safety Information

WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
RIDGID® Hydraulic Pipe Benders to reduce the risk
of crushing injuries, electric shock or other serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Keep this manual with the hydraulic bender for use by
the operator.

Hydraulic Pipe Bender Safety

• Keep your fingers and hands away from the
bending attachments and work piece during
bending. Your fingers, hands and other body
parts can be caught, crushed, fractured or ampu-
tated if they be come entangled in the bender or
between these components and any other ob-
ject.
• Properly support the tool and pipe. This will
help to prevent the tipping of the pipe and equip-
ment.
• Pipe moves during bending and can cause
striking or crushing injuries. Be sure there is ad-
equate clearance around the pipe before bend-
ing.