Service; Specific Safety Information; Important Notice; Specifications And Standard Equipment Specifications - RIDGID Scout Operator's Manual

Scout™ Sonde and Line Locator

Service

• Diagnostic instrument service must be performed
only by qualified repair personnel. Service or main-
tenance performed by unqualified repair personnel
could result in injury.
• 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.
• Follow instructions for changing accessories.
Accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Provide proper cleaning. Remove battery before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean-
ers. Use a damp cloth and some mild detergent. Do not
immerse in water.
• When cleaning, do not use scraping tools or abra-
sives as they may permanently scratch the dis-
play. NEVER USE SOLVENTS to clean any part of
the system. Substances like acetone and other harsh
chemicals can cause cracking of the Case.
• Conduct a safety check. Upon completion of any
service or repair of this product, ask the service tech-
nician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
• Damage to the product that requires service. Re-
move the batteries and refer servicing to qualified ser-
vice personnel under any of the following conditions:
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
product;
• If product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions;
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way;
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in per-
formance.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair
of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001
Tel: (800) 519-3456
E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com
On the Web: www.ridgid.com or
www.seesnake.com
In any correspondence, please give all the information
shown on the nameplate of your tool including model
number and serial number.

Specific Safety Information

Read this operator's manual carefully before using
the Scout™ Sonde and line Locator. Failure to un-
derstand and follow the contents of this manual
may result in electrical shock, fire and/or severe per-
sonal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Depart-
ment at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.

Important Notice

The Scout is a diagnostic tool that senses electromagnetic
fields emitted by objects underground. It is meant to aide
the user in locating these objects by recognizing charac-
teristics of the field lines and displaying them on the
screen. As electromagnetic field lines can be distorted and
interfered with it is important to verify the location of un-
derground objects before digging.
Several utilities may be underground in the same
area. Be sure to follow local guidelines and one call
service procedures.
Exposing the utility is the only way to verify it's exis-
tence, location and depth.
Ridge Tool Co., its affiliates and suppliers, will not be
liable for any injury or any direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damages sustained or incurred by rea-
son of the use of the Scout.
Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Specifications
Weight w/batteries.........3 lbs.
Weight w/o batteries......2.3 lbs.
Dimensions:
Length ...........................11.2"
Width .............................4.3"
Height ............................22"
Power Source................4 C-size batteries, 1.5V
Power Rating:................6V, 300mA
Operating Environment
Temperature................-4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Humidity ......................5% to 95% RH
Storage Temperature .....-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Ridge Tool Company
WARNING
Alkaline (ANSI/NEDA 14A,
IEC LR14) or 1.2V NiMH or
NiCad rechargeable batteries
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