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RP 306 Press Tools
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause
explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the
specified range may damage the battery and increase
the risk of fire.
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 maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety
information that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
RP306 Press Tool to reduce the risk of electrical
shock or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
A compartment in the RP306 carrying case is included
to keep this manual with the machine for use by the
operator.
Press Tool Safety
• Use the RP306 Press Tool only with RIDGID
standard pressing attachments (jaws, press ring,
actuator, etc.). Other uses or modifying the RP306
Press Tool for other applications may damage the
press tool, damage the attachments and/or cause
personal injury.
• Keep your fingers and hands away from pressing
attachments during press cycle. Your fingers or
hands can be crushed, fractured or amputated if they
become caught between the jaws or between these
components and any other object.
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• Never attempt to repair damaged jaws, press ring,
actuator or other attachments. An attachment that
has been welded, ground, drilled or modified in any
manner can shatter during pressing resulting in serious
injury. Discard the entire damaged jaws. Replace with
new jaws. Never replace individual components except
for damaged jaw return springs. Please call Ridge Tool
Company, Technical Services for availability.
• Large forces are generated during product use
that can break or throw parts and cause injury.
Stand clear during use and wear appropriate protective
equipment, including eye protection.
• Only use RIDGID Press Tools and Jaws when
specified by the press fitting manufacturer. Use
of incorrect equipment and methods can cause
incomplete joints, damage the equipment, void
warranties or cause severe personal injury or death.
• Use proper tool, attachment and fitting
combinations. Improper combinations can result in
an incomplete joint, which increase the risk of leaks,
equipment damage and injury.
• Before operating a RIDGID RP306 press tool, Read
and understand:
– This operator's manual,
– The attachment instructions,
– The battery/charger manual,
– RPA 120/220 AC Power (Mains) Adapter Instructions,
– The fitting manufacturer's installation instructions,
– The instructions for any other equipment used with
this tool,
Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may
result in property damage and/or serious injury.
RIDGID Contact Information
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
– Contact your local RIDGID
– Visit RIDGID.com to find your local Ridge Tool contact
®
point.
– Call 400-820-5695.
Description, Specifications And
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID
appropriate RIDGID standard pressing attachments,
is designed to mechanically press fittings onto tubing
®
distributor.
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RP306 Press Tool, when used with
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product:
999-995-220.10_REV. B
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