Equipment Use And Care; Battery Use And Care - RIDGID 56803 Operator's Manual

Equipment Use and Care

• Do not force equipment. Use the correct equipment
for your application� The correct equipment does the
job better and more safely�
• Do not use equipment if the power switch does not
turn it on and off. Any equipment that cannot be con-
trolled with the power switch is dangerous and must
be repaired�
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the equipment before mak-
ing adjustments, changing accessories, or storing.
Preventive safety measures reduce the risk of injury�
• Store idle equipment out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the equip-
ment or these instructions to operate the equip-
ment. Equipment can be dangerous in the hands of
untrained users�
• Maintain equipment. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, missing parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that may affect the equip-
ment's operation� If damaged, have the equipment
repaired before use� Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained equipment�
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times� This enables better control of the equip-
ment in unexpected situations�
• Use the equipment and accessories in accordance
with these instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the equipment for operations different from
those intended can result in a hazardous situation�
• Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your equipment. Accessories
that may be suitable for one piece of equipment may
become hazardous when used with other equipment�
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Clean handles give better control of the equip-
ment�
• Protect the LCD from impacts during use. Impacts
to the front of the LCD can cause glass breakage and
complete failure of the display�

Battery Use and Care

• Use equipment only with specifically designed
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and/or fire�
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger suitable for one type of bat-
tery pack may create a risk of fire when used with an-
other battery pack�
• Do not cover charger while in use. Proper ventila-
tion is required for correct operation� Covering charger
while in use could result in fire�
• Use and store batteries and chargers in dry, ap-
propriate temperature areas according to their
documentation. Extreme temperatures and moisture
can damage batteries and result in leakage, electrical
shock, fire, or burns�
• Do not probe the battery with conductive objects.
Shorting of battery terminals may cause sparks, burns,
or electrical shock� When the battery pack is not in use,
keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or any other small metal ob-
ject that can make a connection from one terminal to
the other� Shorting the battery terminals may cause
burns or a fire�
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may eject from
battery; avoid contact. If contact occurs, flush with
water� If liquid contacts eyes, seek medical help� Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns�
• Properly dispose of batteries. Exposure to high tem-
peratures can cause the batteries to explode; do not
dispose of in a fire� Some countries have regulations
concerning battery disposal� Follow all applicable reg-
ulations�
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