General Safety Information; Work Area Safety; Personal Safety; Tool Use And Care - RIDGID 915 Manual Del Operador

915 In Place Roll Groover

General Safety Information

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may
result in serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
• Keep floors dry and free of slippery materials
such as oil. Slippery floors invite accidents.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a tool. Do not use tool
while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medications. A moment of inattention while oper-
ating tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

Tool Use and Care

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• 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 acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the
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manufacturer for your model. Ac cessories 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 injury.

Specific Safety Information

Read this operator's manual carefully before using
the 915 Roll Groover. Failure to understand and
follow the contents of this manual may result in
serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service
Department at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.

Roll Groover Safety

• Keep fingers away from rolls when grooving
pipe. Keep Sleeves and jackets buttoned. They
can become pinched resulting in serious injury.
• Do not wear loose fitting gloves. Can become
caught in rolls resulting in serious injury.
• Handle pipe carefully and have all burrs removed
from ends. Eliminates the risk of cuts to fingers and
hands.
• When working overhead, all personnel should
wear hard hats and be clear of the area below.
Prevents serious injuries if roll groover or workpiece
falls.
• Groover is designed to manually roll groove pipe
and tubing. Other uses may result in injury.
• Do not use power activated devices to aid in rotat-
ing the groover. Using a tool in a manner not intend-
ed can result in injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Ridge Tool Company
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