Pre-Operation Inspection; Set-Up And Operating Instructions; Removing/Installing Attachment - RIDGID RP 342-XL Manual

Pre-Operation Inspection

WARNING
Daily before use, inspect your press tool and cor-
rect any problems to reduce the risk of serious
in jury from electric shock, crushing injures, attach-
ment failure and other causes, and prevent tool
damage.
1. Remove battery from tool.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the equipment, es-
pecially the handles and controls. This aids inspection
and helps to prevent the tool or controls from slipping
from your grip.
3. Inspect the press tool for:
• Proper assembly, maintenance and completeness.
• Any broken, worn, missing, misaligned or binding
parts. Confirm fabric loops are in good condition.
• Confirm attachment mounting pin moves smoothly
between the fully open and fully closed position and
locks into each. Confirm that the run switch moves
freely and does not bind or stick.
• Presence and readability of warning label (Figure 2).
• Any other condition which may prevent safe and
normal operation.
Do not use the press tool until problems have been
repaired.
4. Inspect and maintain tool attachments per their in-
structions. Remove attachment from the tool. Confirm
that attachments are in good condition and clearly
marked as to use.
5 Inspect and maintain any other equipment being used
per its instructions to make sure it is functioning prop-
erly.
Set-Up And Operating
Instructions
WARNING
Keep your fingers and hands away from the tool
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attachment during the press cycle. Your fingers or
hands can be crushed, fractured or amputated in
the attachment or tool or between the attachment,
work piece and other objects.
Large forces are generated during product use that
can break or throw parts and cause injury. Stand
clear during use and wear appropriate protective
equipment, including eye protection.
Use proper tool, attachment and fitting combi-
nations. Improper combinations can result in an
in complete connection, which increases the risk
of leaks, equipment damage and injury.
Follow set up and operating instructions to reduce
the risk of injury from crushing and other causes
and to prevent tool damage.
1. Confirm appropriate work area (See General Power
Tool Safety Warnings). Operate in a clear, level, sta-
ble, dry location. Do not use tool while standing in
water.
2. Inspect the work to be done and determine the correct
RIDGID tool and attachment for the application per
their specifications. Using incorrect equipment for an
application can cause injury, damage the tool and
make incomplete connections.
3. Confirm all equipment has been inspected and set up
as directed in their instructions.

Removing/Installing Attachment

1. Remove battery from tool.
2. Unlock and open the attachment mounting pin by
slightly depressing the knob (1) and turning slightly
counter-clockwise (2). The pin is spring loaded and
will retract, control the pin movement. See Figure 6A.
3. If needed, Change Tool Configuration for the attach-
ment (Extended/Standard).
4. Insert appropriate attachment.
5. Fully close attachment mounting pin. Attachment
mounting pin must be fully closed to prevent tool
damage during use.
6. Inspect the gap between attachment and sleeve (See
Fi gure 6B). Do not use tool if gap is greater than 0.39"
(10 mm).
WARNING Excessive gap between the attachment
and sleeve can allow access to the tool rollers during use.
This increases the risk of crushing injuries. Do not use
Standard attachments with tool in Extended configuration.
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