Specific Safety Information - RIDGID 1215 Manual

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
Tool Use and Care
• Do not use if switch does not turn it ON or OFF.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures re-
duce risk of starting tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• 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.
• Use only accessories that are recommended for
your tool. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool
may become hazardous when used on another tool.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance 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.

Specific Safety Information

WARNING
Read this operator's manual carefully before using
the 1215 Threading Machine. Failure to under-
stand and follow the contents of this manual may
result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service
Department at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.
1215 Threading Machine
Foot Switch Safety
WARNING
Using a threading machine without a foot switch increases
the risk of serious injury. A foot switch provides better
control by letting you shut off the motor by removing your
foot. If clothing should become caught in the machine, it will
continue to wind up, pulling you into the machine. Because
the machine has high torque, the clothing itself can bind
around your arm or other body parts with enough force to
crush or break bones.
Machine Safety
• Threading Machine is made to thread and cut pipe
or bolt. Follow instructions on proper use of this
machine. Do not use for other purposes such as
drilling holes or turning winches. Other uses or
modifying this power drive for other applications may in-
crease the risk of serious injury.
• Secure machine to bench or stand. Support long
heavy pipe with pipe supports. This practice will
prevent tipping.
• Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when oper-
ating machine. Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned.
Do not reach across the machine or pipe. Clothing
can be caught by the pipe or machine resulting in en-
tanglement and serious injury.
• Operate machine from side with REV/OFF/FOR
switch. Eliminates need to reach over the machine.
• Do not use this machine if the foot switch is broken
or missing. Foot switch is a safety device to prevent
serious injury.
• Keep hands away from rotating pipe and fittings.
Stop the machine before wiping pipe threads or
screwing on fittings. Allow the machine to come to
a complete stop before touching the pipe or ma-
chine chucks. This practice will prevent entanglement
and serious injury.
• Do not use this machine to make or break fittings.
This practice is not an intended use of the machine and
can result in serious injury.
• Tighten chuck handwheel and engage rear cen-
tering devise on the pipe before turning on the
machine. Prevents oscillation of the pipe.
• Keep covers in place. Do not operate the machine
with covers removed. Exposure to moving parts may
result in entanglement and serious injury.
• Lock foot switch when machine is not in use (Fi -
gure 1). Avoids accidental starting.
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