Personal Safety; Power Tool Use And Care; Battery Tool Use And Care; Service - RIDGID RE 60 Manual

RE 60 Electrical Tool

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 medication. A moment 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 so-
urce and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. C arrying power tools with your finger on the s-
witch or energizing power tools that have the switch
ON invites accidents.
• 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 pe-
rsonal 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 jewe-
lry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair c-
an be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust e-
xtraction and collection facilities, ensure 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 power 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 andOFF. Any power tool that cannot be control-
led with the switch is dangerous and must be re-
paired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
battery pack from the power tool before making an-
y adjustments, changing accessories, or storing po-
wer tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
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or these instructions to operate the power tool. Po-
wer tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bin-
ding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any ot-
her condition that may affect the power tool's oper
ation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired be-
fore use. Many accidents are caused by poorly mai-
ntained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maint-
ained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into acc-
ount the working conditions and the work to be perf-
ormed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous sit-
uation.

Battery Tool Use And Care

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the m-
anufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated b-
attery packs. Use of any other battery packs may c-
reate a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, na-
ils, screws or other small metal objects that can ma-
ke a connection from one terminal to another. Short-
ing the battery terminals together may cause burns
or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected fro-
m the battery; avoid contact. If contact acciden tally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, ad-
ditionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.

Service

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

Specific Safety Information

WARNING
This section contains important safety information that is spe
cific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the electrical
tool to reduce the risk of electrical shock or serious pers-
onal 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.
Electrical Tool Safety
• Use the Electrical Tool only with RIDGID ® Quick Co-
nnect System (QCS) interchangeable heads (cutt-
ing head, crimping head, punching head, etc.). U-
sing the tool for other applications may damage the
electrical tool, damage the head and/or cause pe-
rsonal injury.
• Do Not Modify Tool or Heads. Modifying the Tool or
heads in any manner may result in personal injury.
• Never repair a damaged head. A head that has be-
en welded, ground, drilled or modified in any manner
an break during use. Never replace individual com-
ponents. Discard damaged heads to reduce the risk
of injury.
• Keep your fingers and hands away from the inter c-
hangeable head during the operating cycle. Your fi-
ngers or hands can be crushed, fractured or amput-
ated if they become caught in the head or between
these components and any other object.
• This tool is not insulated for use on or near energize-
d conductors. Use of this tool near energized cond-
uctors may lead to electrical shock, causing severe
injury or death.
• Large forces are generated during use that can br-
eak or throw parts and cause injury. Keep allunnec-
essary personnel away from work area. Stand clear
during use and wear appropriate protective equipm-
ent, including eye protection.
• Do not operate the tool without an interchangeable
head in place and dies/inserts properly installed in
the head when required. This can damage the tool
or head and/or cause serious personal injury.
• Before operating a RIDGID Electrical Crimp Tool,
read and understand:
– This operator's manual,
– The interchangeable head instructions,
– The battery/charger manual,
RE 60 Electrical Tool
– The connector and die/insert manufacturer's install-
ation instructions,
– The instructions for any other equipment used with
this tool,
Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may res-
ult in property damage and/or serious injury.
The EC Declaration of Conformity (890-011-320.10) will
accompany this manual as a separate booklet when
required.
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID product:
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– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
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– Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find
your local Ridge Tool contact point.
– Contact RIDGID Technical Services Department at
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rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Cana da call (800) 519-3456.
Description, Specifications
And Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID Models and RE 60 Electrical Tools are
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electro-hydraulic tools, which when used with appro-
priate interchangeable heads; perform a variety of func-
tions, such as crimping electrical compression connections,
cutting electrical cables and hole punching operations.
When operated, an internal electric motor powers a
hydraulic pump which supplies fluid to the cylinder of the
tool, moving the ram forward and applying force to spe-
cially designed interchangeable heads.
The tools are equipped with the RIDGID ® QuickConnect
System (QCS) for installing the various interchangeable
heads. This also allows interchangeable heads to be
rotated 360° for better access in tight spaces.
The tools come with two (2) fabric loops that can be
used with appropriate attachments such as shoulder
straps or tie off lines.
The tools are equipped with a bright LED work light that
lights up when the trigger is pulled, this allows the user to
easily illuminate the work area.
The tool LED display indicates the tool's status (tool
ON/OFF, temperature out of range, service required.)
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