Maintenance; Operation - RIDGID R3120 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing use only identical RIDGID® re-
placement parts. Use of any other parts may cre-
ate a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
The tool should never be connected to a power
supply when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance,
or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the
tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious injury.
General
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, pe-
troleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy
plastic.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack-
ling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear
and possible premature failure because the fiberglass
chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes,
commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended
using this tool for extended work on these types of materi-
als. However, if you do work with any of these materials, it
is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed
air.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1during power
tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation
is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
Lubrication
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the tool under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-
tion is required.
17