Tool Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Information; Foot Switch Safety - RIDGID 916 Manuel D'utilisation

916 Roll Groover

Tool Use and Care

• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or
OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• 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 condi-
tion that may affect the tools operation. If dam -
aged, have the tool serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Acces sories 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 carefully before using
the Roll Groover. Failure to understand and follow
the contents of this manual may result in electrical
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service
Department at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.

Foot Switch Safety

WARNING
Using a threading machine or power drive without
a foot switch increases the risk of serious injury.
A foot switch provides better control by letting you
shut off the motor by removing your foot. If cloth-
ing should become caught in the machine, it will
continue to wind up, pulling you into the machine.
Because the machine has high torque, the clothing
itself can bind around your arm or other body
parts with enough force to crush or break bones.

Roll Groover Safety

• Roll Groovers are made to groove pipe and tub-
ing. Follow instructions in Operator's Manual on
machine uses. Other uses may increase the risk of
injury.
• Keep hands away from grooving rolls. Do not wear
loose fitting gloves when operating unit. Fingers
could get caught between grooving and drive rolls.
• Never groove pipe shorter than what is recom-
mended. Increases risk of fingers being crushed by
grooving rolls.
• Set-up groover on a flat, level surface. Be sure
the machine, stand and groover are stable. Will
prevent tipping of the unit.
• Do not wear loose clothing. Keep sleeves and
jackets buttoned. Do not reach across the machine
or pipe. Clothing can be caught by the pipe resulting
in entanglement and serious injury.
• Do not use this Roll Groover with a Power Drive
or Threading Machine that does not have a foot
switch. Foot Switch is a safety device to prevent
serious injury.
• Be sure groover is properly secured to the power
drive or threading machine. Carefully follow the set-
up procedures. Will prevent tipping of the pipe or
grooving unit.
• Properly support pipe with pipe stands. Use two
pipe stands to groove pipe over 36" long. Prevents
tipping of the unit.
• Use only power drives and threading machines
that operate under 58 RPM. Higher speed machines
increase the risk of injury.
• When grooving pipe, keep hands away from the
end of the pipe. Do not reach inside pipe end. Will
prevent being cut on sharp edges and burrs.
• Lock foot switch when not in use. (See Figure 1.)
Avoids accidental starting.
Figure 1 – Locked Foot Switch
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