Service; Specific Safety Information; Mr-10 Magnetic Locator Safety; Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment Description - Emerson RIDGID MR-10 Operator's Manual

does not turn it ON and OFF. Any tool
that can not be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the batteries from the e quip -
ment before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of injury.
• Store idle equipment out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfa-
miliar with the equipment or these in-
structions to operate the equipment.
Equipment can be dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
• Maintain equipment. Check for missing
parts, breakage of parts and any other con-
dition that may affect the equipment's oper-
ation. If damaged, have the equipment re-
paired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained equipment.
• Use the equipment and accessories in
accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working condi-
tions and the work to be performed.
Use of the equipment for operations differ-
ent from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
• Use only accessories that are recom-
mended by the manufacturer for your
equipment. Accessories that may be suit-
able for one piece of equipment may be-
come hazardous when used with other
equipment.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from
oil and grease. Allows for better control of
the equipment.

Service

• Have your equipment serviced by a qual -
i fied repair person using on ly identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the tool is maintained.
Specific Safety
Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety
information that is specific to the locator
tool.
Read these precautions carefully before
using the RIDGID ®
tor to reduce the risk of electrical shock
or other serious injury.
MR-10 Magnetic Loca -
MR-10 Magnetic Locator
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Keep this manual with the tool for use by
the operator.

MR-10 Magnetic Locator Safety

• Do not place the Magnetic Locator any-
where electrical contact may occur. This
increases the risk of electrical shock.
• Locating equipment uses magnetic
fields that can be distorted and inter-
fered with. Utilities may be present in a
given area. Follow local guidelines and
one call/call before you dig service pro-
cedures. Exposing a utility is the only way
to verify its existence, location and depth.
• Do not use for locating explosives, ordi-
nance or other hazardous materials.
• Avoid traffic. Pay close attention to moving
vehicles when using on or near roadways.
Wear visible clothing or reflector vests.
The EC Declaration of conformity (890-011-
320.10) will accompany this manual as a sep-
arate booklet when required.
If you have any question concerning this
RIDGID ® product:
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit www.RIDGID.com to find your local
RIDGID contact point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service De -
part ment at rtctechservices@emer -
son.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call
(800) 519-3456.
Description,
Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID ® MR-10 Magnetic Locator is a
highly sensitive handheld locator specifically
designed to detect the magnetic field from fer-
rous objects, such as buried curb stops, prop-
erty markers, valve boxes, manhole or vault
covers, well casings, and other iron and steel
objects.
The locator responds to the difference in the
magnetic field strength between two sensors.
The Magnetic Locator provides an audio sig-
nal, and visual indications of both signal
strength and polarity on detecting presence of
a ferrous object.
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