Service; Specific Safety Information; Pressing Tool Safety; Battery Safety - RIDGID Compact 100-B User Manual

• 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. 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, the Jaw Set operator's
manual and the fitting manufacturer's installation
instructions carefully before using the RIDGID
Compact 100-B Pressing Tool. Failure to under-
stand and follow the contents of these manuals
and instructions may result in extensive property
damage, severe personal injury, or death.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service De-
partment at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.

Pressing Tool Safety

• Only use the Compact 100-B Pressing Tool with
RIDGID Compact jaws. Other uses or modifying the
Compact 100-B Pressing Tool for other applications
may damage the pressing tool, damage the jaws
and/or cause personal injury.
• Keep your fingers and hands away from jaws dur-
ing pressing cycle. Your fingers or hands can be
crushed, fractured or amputated if they become caught
between the jaws or between these components and
any other object.
• Never attempt to repair a damaged jaw set. A jaw
that has been welded, ground, drilled or modified in
any manner can shatter during pressing resulting in
serious injury. Discard the entire damaged jaw set.
Replace with a new jaw set. Never replace individual
components except for damaged jaw return springs.
Please call Ridge Tool Company, Technical Services
for availability.
Compact 100-B Pressing Tool
• Never use tool with a switch or motor housing
that is damaged. Using a tool with a cracked motor
housing or broken switch can result in electric shock
and severe injury.
CAUTION
methods is the responsibility of the system designer
and/or installer. Before any installation is attempted, care-
ful evaluation of the specific service environment, includ-
ing chemical environment and service temperature, should
be completed. Consult Press Fitting System manufacturer
for selection information.
Battery Charger Safety
• Charge only Makita
batteries in the Makita
of batteries may burst causing personal injury and
damage.
• Do not probe battery charger with conductive ob-
jects. Shorting of battery terminals may cause sparks,
burns or electrical shock.
• Do not insert battery with cracked case into charg-
er. Do not operate charger if it has been dropped or
damaged in any way. Damaged charger increases
the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not burn batteries for any reason. Batteries
explode in fire.
• Charge battery cartridge in temperatures above
50°F (10°C) and below +104°F (40°C). Store tool
and battery pack in locations where temperatures
will not exceed +120°F (49°C). Proper care will prevent
serious damage to batteries. Improper care of batteries
may result in battery leakage, electrical shock or burns.
• Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an
engine generator or DC power receptacle. May
cause damage to charger resulting in electrical shock,
fire or burns.
• Do not allow anything to cover the charger while in
use. May result in fire.
• Unplug the charger when not in use. Reduces risk
of injury to children and untrained persons.
• Always cover the battery terminals with the battery
cover when the battery cartridge is not used.
Reduces risk of electrical shock.
• Do not charge battery pack in damp or wet envi-
ronment. Do not expose to rain or snow. Increases
the risk of electrical shock.
Ridge Tool Company
Selection of appropriate materials and joining
® Ni-MH and Ni-Cd rechargeable
® battery charger. Other types
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