Service; Specific Safety Information; Press Tool Safety; Ridgid Contact Information - RIDGID RP 342-XL Press Tool Manual

RP 342-XL Press Tool
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explo-
sion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temper-
ature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging im -
properly or at temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of
battery packs should only be performed by the man-
ufacturer or authorized service providers.

Specific Safety Information

WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
press tool to reduce the risk of electrical shock,
fire, explosion or serious personal injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
A compartment in the tool carrying case is included to keep
this manual with the machine for use by the operator.

Press Tool Safety

• Keep your fingers and hands away from pressing
attachments during press cycle. Your fingers or hands
can be crushed, fractured or amputated if they become
caught between the attachment or between these com-
ponents and any other object.
• Never attempt to repair damaged pressing attach-
ments (jaws, press ring, actuator, etc.). Discard the
entire damaged attachment. An attachment that has
been welded, ground, drilled or modified in any manner
can shatter during pressing resulting in serious injury.
Failure to replace the entire pressing attachment may
result in component failure and serious injury.
• Large forces are generated during use that can
break or throw parts and cause injury. Stand clear
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during use and wear appropriate protective equipment,
including eye protection.
• Only use RIDGID ® Press Tools with appropriate
RIDGID or RIDGID approved Pressing attachments
(jaws, press rings, actuators, etc.). Other uses or
modifying the Press Tools for other applications may
damage the press tool, damage the attachments
and/or cause personal injury.
• Use proper tool, attachment and fitting combina-
tions. Improper combinations can result in an incom-
plete joint, which increase the risk of leaks, equipment
damage and injury.
• Before operating a RIDGID Press Tool, read and
understand:
– This operator's manual
– The attachment instructions
– The battery/charger manual
– The fitting manufacturer's installation instructions
– The instructions for any other equipment or material
used with this tool
Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may
result in property damage and/or serious injury.

RIDGID Contact Information

If you have any question concerning this RIDGID product:
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact
point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service De part ment at
rtctechservices@emer son.com, or in the U.S. and
Canada call (800) 519-3456.

Description

The RIDGID ® RP 342-XL Press Tool, when used with ap -
propriate attachments, is designed to mechanically press fit-
tings onto tubing to create a water-tight and permanent
seal, such as for plumbing and heating applications.
When the run switch on the press tool is depressed, an
internal electric motor powers a hydraulic pump which
sends fluid into the cylinder of the tool, moving the ram for-
ward and applying force to the attachment, pressing the fit-
ting.
The press tool has two configurations that are changed by
rotating the tool sleeve. In "Standard" configuration, the tool
can be used with RIDGID Standard Series Press Attach -
ments. The "Extended" configuration allows use with com-
mercially available Extended Series Press attachments
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