Tool And Work Area Set-Up - RIDGID RP 306 Manual

RP 306 Press Tools
Tool Inspection
WARNING
Daily before use, inspect your
press tool and correct any
problems to reduce the risk
of serious injury from electric
shock, crushing injures, attachment failure and
other causes, and prevent tool damage.
1. Make sure that the press tool battery/power adapter
is removed. Inspect the battery for damage. If any
damage or modifications are found, do not use until
the battery has been properly repaired or replaced.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the equipment,
especially the handles and controls. This helps to
prevent the machine or controls from slipping from
your grip.
3. Inspect the press tool for the following:
• Proper assembly, maintenance and completeness.
• Any broken, worn, missing, misaligned or binding
parts.
• Make sure that the attachment mounting pin
moves smoothly between the fully open and fully
closed positions (Figure 4 and 5).
• Confirm that the switch moves freely and does not
bind or stick.
• Presence and readability of the warning label
(Figure 3).
• Check that the fabric loops are undamaged and
that the stitching is not torn.
• any other condition which may prevent safe and
normal operation.
If any problems are found, do not use the press tool
until the problems have been repaired.
4. Inspect and maintain the tool attachments, battery
and charger as directed in their instructions.
5. With dry hands, insert a fully charged battery. Press
the red switch one time in order to turn the press tool
ON. The LED light should turn ON and remain on
to indicate that the tool is ready for use. If any other
conditions exist, use the Diagnostic Codes information
(Figure 11) to determine the next step and do not use
the tool until it is working properly. With your hands and
fingers away from the tool attachment during press
cycle, test the operation of the switch to confirm proper
operation. When used with an attachment, once the
tool sees enough load it will lock on to ensure that a
complete press is made.
6. Once the operation has been checked, with dry
hands remove the battery.
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Figure 3 - Warning label of the crimping tool

Tool And Work Area Set-Up

WARNING
Set up the press tool and
work area according to these
procedures to reduce the risk of
injury from electric shock, fire,
crushing injuries and other causes, and prevent
tool and system damage.
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
If present, do not work in area until sources have
been identified and corrected. The press tool is not
explosion proof and can cause sparks.
• Clear, level, stable and dry place for operator. Do not
use the machine while standing in water.
• Warning label exists and is readable (Fig. 3)
2. Inspect the work to be done and determine the correct
RIDGID tool and attachment(s) for the application.
Using an incorrect attachment for an application can
cause injury, damage the tool and make incomplete
connections. For a complete listing of RIDGID
attachments available for this tool, see the Ridge Tool
Catalog on line at www.RIDGID.com.cn or call Ridge
Tool Technical Services 400-820-5695. Make sure
that the tool and attachment have been inspected as
directed in their instructions.
3. Evaluate the work area and determine if any barriers
are needed to keep bystanders out. Bystanders can
distract the tool operator during use.
Removing/Installing Attachment
a. Remove battery from tool.
b. Open the attachment mounting pin:
1. Slightly push the attachment mounting pin
2. Twist counterclockwise by about 45° to open.
c. Remove/insert the appropriate attachment (Figure 4/5).
d. Push to fully close the attachment mounting pin until it
locks into the closed position. Attachment mounting pin
must be fully closed to prevent tool damage during use.
Warning label
999-995-220.10_REV. B