General Power Tool Safety Warnings - RIDGID R4251 Operator's Manual

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
tool.
1.
Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power
2.
Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the
earthed (grounded) power
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the
away from heat oil, sharp edges or moving
shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
protected supply.
3.
Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
b. Use personal protective
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
c. Prevent unintentional
source, picking up, or carrying the
tools that have the switch on invites
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
e. Do not overreach.
in unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly.
moving parts.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly
h. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool
safety principles.
4.
Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and
with the switch is dangerous and must be
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power
e. Maintain power tools and
parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's
tool repaired before
lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
outlet.
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric
equipment. Always wear eye
starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connection to power
tool.
accidents.
Keep proper footing and balance at all
Do not wear loose clothing or
Loose clothes, jewelery or long hair can be caught in moving
used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a
tool. Use the correct power tool for you
repaired.
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accessories.
use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
accidents.
fumes.
tool.
Never modify the plug in any
conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
shock.
injury.
protection.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power
injury.
times.
jewelery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
designed.
tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
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-operated (cordless) power
BATTERY
Distractions can cause you to lose
way. Do not use any adapter with
grounded.
use.
tool.
medication.
Protective equipment such as dust mask,
on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
This enables better control of the power tool
parts.
hazards.
second.
application. The correct power tool will do
off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
accidentally.
operation. If damaged, have the power
tools.
control.
tool. Keep cord
Use of a cord
Do not use
A moment of
injuries.
users.