Service; Specific Safety Information; Manual Crimp Tool Safety; Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment Description - RIDGID RE 130-M Manual

• Use the crimping tool, accessories and dies etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into
ac count the working conditions and the work to be
performed. The use of the tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situa-
tion.

Service

• Have your tool serviced by a RIDGID Independent
Service Center using only original replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the 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
crimping tool to reduce the risk of electrical shock
or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
A compartment in the tool carrying case is included to keep
this manual with the machine for use by the operator.
Manual Hydraulic Crimp Tool Safety
• Do NOT use on or near energized conductors. This
tool is not insulated. Use of this tool near energized
conductors may lead to electrical shock, causing severe
injury or death.
• Large forces are generated using high-pressure
fluid. Escaping high-pressure fluid can penetrate
skin. Large forces can break and throw parts,
causing serious injury. Keep all unnecessary per-
sonnel away from the work area. Stay clear of the
head during use and always wear appropriate pro-
tective equipment, including eye protection.
• Keep your fingers and hands away from the dies
and moving parts during the operating cycle. Your
fingers or hands can be crushed, fractured or ampu-
tated if they become caught between the dies or
between these components and any other object.
• Do not operate the tool without correct dies prop-
erly installed in tool head This can damage the tool
and/or cause serious personal injury.
• Do not use handle extensions to activate the tool.
Handle extensions can slip and cause serious injury.
Extended handles can overload the tool and cause tool
failure and/or serious personal injury.
RE 130-M/RE 12-M Manual Hydraulic Crimp Tool
• Use proper tool, die, connector and cable combi-
nation. Improper combinations can result in an incom-
plete or improper crimp, which increases the risk of
electrical issues, fire, severe injury or death.
• Before operating a RIDGID Manual Hydraulic Crimp
Tool, read and understand:
– This operator's manual,
– The connector and die/insert manufacturers' instal-
lation instructions,
– The instructions for all equipment and material
used with this tool,
Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may
result in property damage and/or serious injury.
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
– Contact your local RIDGID
– Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find
your local RIDGID contact point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department
at rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Cana da call (800) 519-3456.
Description, Specifications
And Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID
®
draulic Crimp Tools are hand operated hydraulic crimping
tools, which when used with appropriate dies, are
designed to crimp electrical compression connectors to
electrical conductors.
The crimp tool has a stationary handle and a movable
handle. The movable handle is cycled to pump the
hydraulic fluid, moving the ram forward and apply force to
close the dies. The tool has a rapid advance to quickly
engage the connector, and the crimp is completed at a
slower speed. This reduces the number of handle pumps
required to grip the connector and decreases the handle
force during crimping.
A sudden and significant decrease of the handle force
when the dies are closed indicates a complete crimp. An
audible pop may also be heard. After crimping is complete,
the release lever needs to be pressed to retract the ram to
its initial position, completing the crimping cycle.
When unloaded, the tool crimp head can rotate up to
330° for better access in tight spaces. When load is
applied, the crimp head is held in position.
A stand is supplied for crimp tool use on the ground.
The stand supports the crimp head so that one operator
can easily position the cable and the lug between the dies
and complete a crimp.
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