Tool Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Information; Foot Switch Safety - RIDGID 1215 Operator's Manual

1215 Threading Machine
4. Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning
the tool ON. A wrench or a key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
5. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection must be used for appropriate con-
ditions.

Tool Use and Care

1. Use clamp or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
2. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your ap-
plication. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
3. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or
OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
4. Disconnect plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the tool. Such preventive safety mea-
sures reduce risk of starting tool accidentally.
5. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
6. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cut-
ting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
7. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tools operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained tools.
8. Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
9. Inspect tool and extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Damaged cords increase the
risk of electrical shock.
10. Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. This allows for better control of the tool.
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11. Store tools in dry place. Such measures reduce
the risk of electrical shock.

Service

1. Tool service must be performed only by quali-
fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified repair personnel could result
in injury.
2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow maintenance instructions may create
a risk of electrical shock or injury.
3. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Accidents are caused by poorly main-
tained tools.

Specific Safety Information

The Operator's Manual contains specific safety infor-
mation and instructions for your protection against serious
injuries including:
• Loss of fingers, hands, arms or other body parts if
clothing or gloves get caught in moving parts;
• Electrical shock or burns from contact with wires,
motor or other power drive parts;
• Impact injuries, including broken bones if machine
tips over or workpiece falls;
• Eye injuries, including being blinded by the workpiece
or workpiece chips.
Read and follow safety labels on machine!
Know the location and functions
of all controls before using this tool.

Foot Switch Safety

The foot switch is for your safety. It lets you SHUT
OFF the motor by removing your foot. If clothing
should become caught in the machine, it will con-
tinue to wind up, pulling you into the machine.
Because the machine has high torque, the clothing it-
self can bind around your arm or other body parts
with enough force to crush or break bones.
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