Tool Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Information; Roll Groover Safety - RIDGID 918 Series Operator's Manual

Tool Use and Care

• Do not use tool 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 the 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 tool's operation. If damaged, have
the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. 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. This 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

Read this operator's manual carefully before using
the Roll Groover. Failure to understand and follow
the contents of this manual may result in electrical
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Depart -
ment at (800) 519-3456 if you have an questions.
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
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around your arm or other body parts with enough force to
crush or break bones.

Roll Groover Safety

• Roll Groover is made to groove pipe and tubing.
Follow instructions in Operator's Manual on ma-
chine uses. Other uses may increase the risk of injury.
• Keep hands away from grooving rolls. Do not wear
loose fitting gloves when operating unit. Fingers
could get caught between grooving and drive rolls.
• Keep guards in place. Do not operate the groover
with guard removed. Exposure to grooving rolls may
result in entanglement and serious injury.
• Set-up Groover on a flat, level surface. Be sure
the machine, stand, and groover are stable. Will pre-
vent tipping of the unit.
• Do not wear loose clothing. Keep sleeves and
jackets buttoned. Do not reach across the ma-
chine or pipe. Clothing can be caught by the pipe
resulting in entanglement and serious injury.
• Do not use this Roll Groover with a Power Drive or
Threading Machine that does not have a foot
switch. Foot switch is a safety device to prevent seri-
ous injury.
• When grooving pipe, keep hands away from the
end of the pipe. Do not reach inside pipe end. Will
prevent being cut on sharp edges and burrs.
• Be sure groover is properly secured to the power
drive or threading machine. Carefully follow the set-
up procedures. Will prevent tipping of the pipe or
grooving unit.
• Properly support pipe with pipe stands. Use two
pipe stands to groove pipe over 36" long. Prevents
tipping of the unit.
• Use only power drives and threading machines
that operate under 58 RPM. Higher speed machines
increase the risk of injury.
• Lock foot switch when not in use. (See Figure 1.)
Avoids accidental starting.
Figure 1 – Locked Foot Switch
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