Maintenance Instructions; Cleaning; Lubrication; Required Maintenance - RIDGID RE 130-M Manual De Instrucciones

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING
Maintain the Crimp Tool according to these pro-
cedures to prolong the product's life and to reduce
the risk of injury.

Cleaning

After each use, wipe any oil or dirt off the crimp tool and
dies with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Pay special attention to
the moving head ram to remove any dirt or debris that
could scratch polished parts or damage seals.

Lubrication

Monthly, or more often if needed, apply a light machine oil
or grease to the handle pivot points. Wipe off any excess
lubricant.
Required Maintenance At RIDGID
Independent Service Center
The tool should be maintained once a year or more often
with heavy use or in extreme conditions. This mainten ance
will include verifying tool output force and changing the
hydraulic fluid. Tools maintained by RIDGID Independent
Service Centers will have a decal on the body of the tool
indicating the next date of required maintenance (See
Figure 9) . 1 through 12 indicate month of required service
(6 shown - June), and two digit year (15 shown - 2015).
Figure 9 – Maintenance Decal

Accessories

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, only use accessories
specifically designed and recommended for use
with the RIDGID RE 130-M/RE 12-M Manual Hydraulic
Crimp Tools, such as listed below.
Catalog
No. Description
48968 RE 130-M Carrying Case (Plastic)
48973 RE 12-M Carrying Case (Plastic)
48988 Crimp Head Stand
RE 130-M/RE 12-M Manual Hydraulic Crimp Tool
For a complete listing of RIDGID accessories avail-
able for this tool, see the Ridge Tool Catalog
online at www.RIDGID.com or call Ridge Tool
Technical Service Department (800) 519-3456.

Storage

WARNING
place in a dry, secured area that is out of reach of children
and people unfamiliar with the RE 130-M/RE 12-M Manual
Hydraulic Crimp Tools. The electrical tool is dangerous in
the hands of untrained users. Storage area temperature
should be between -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) and
humidity less than 80% RH.

Service And Repair

Improper service or repair can make machine
unsafe to operate.
Service and repair on this RE 130-M/RE 12-M Manual
Hydraulic Crimp Tool must be performed by a RIDGID
Independent Service Center. The tool fasteners have
been marked to indicate unauthorized service.
For information on your nearest RIDGID Independent
Service Center or any service or repair questions:
• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find
your local RIDGID contact point.
• Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at
rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Canada call (800) 519-3456.

Disposal

Parts of the Crimp Tool contain valuable materials and
can be recycled. There are companies that specialize in
recycling that may be found locally. Dispose of the com -
ponents and oil in compliance with all applicable regu la -
tions. Contact your local waste management authority for
more information.
Store the tool in the carrying case and
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