General Safety Rules; Work Area Safety; Personal Safety; Tool Use And Care - RIDGID 206 Mode D'emploi

General Safety Rules

WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all in-
structions listed below may result in electric shock, fire,
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flam mable liquids,
gases, or dust. Tools can create sparks which may ig-
nite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and by-standers away while operat-
ing tools. 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 tools. Do not use tools
while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing pro-
tection used for appropriate conditions will reduce per-
sonal injuries.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance en-
ables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Tool Use and Care

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your ap-
plication. 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 do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the tool or these
instructions to operate the tool. Tools can be dan-
gerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools. 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 repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.

Service

• Have your tool serviced by a qualified repair per-
son using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained.

Specific Safety Information

This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using Soil
Pipe Cutters to reduce the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
If you have any question concerning this Ridge Tool prod-
uct:
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find your
local Ridge Tool contact point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Services Department
at techservices@ridgid.com, or in the U.S. and Canada
call (800) 519-3456.
• Keep others out of work area while cutting. Stand
clear of the pipe. Cutting can cause pieces of pipe to
be thrown with considerable force. This can cause
striking injuries, eye injuries, or other serious personal
injury.
• Always wear Safety Glasses. Protects your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects.
• Do not exceed the recommended cutting capacity
of the tool. Cutting pipe that is too large or the wrong
type could overload the soil pipe cutter and cause
tool failure and or serious personal injury. Do not extend
the chain to cut soil pipe greater than 8" in diameter.
• Do not use handle extensions or power tools to ac-
tivate the soil pipe cutter. Handle extensions
(cheaters) can slip and cause serious injury. Extended
handles or power tools can overload the soil pipe cut-
ter and cause tool failure and or serious personal injury.
Description And Specifications
Description
RIDGID ® Soil Pipe Cutters are used to cut a variety of cast
iron soil pipe and can also be used on concrete and clay
pipe. All RIDGID Soil Pipe Cutters use chains equipped
with cutter wheels that are tightened around the pipe
until the pipe breaks. The 226, 206 and 276 all use the
same chain assembly, while the 246 is supplied with a
larger chain. All tools come standard with enough chain to
Ridge Tool Company
Soil Pipe Cutters
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