RIDGID RP 340-B Mode D'emploi page 5

Mechanical construction of the Pressing Tool
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3
9
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8
year of manufacture
Max. 3 pressing operations
Size 54 mm per minute
1. „ON-OFF" switch
2. LED indicators, green, red and amber
3. Trigger switch
4. Device head with press jaw fixture, can
be turned through 270°
5. Press rolls
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2
11
10
8
10
6. Retaining pin
7. Press jaw
8. Rating plate
9. Plastic shell
10. 230V Mains Adapter/18V rechargeable
battery g see separate illustration
11. Emergency Reset
(black button)
RP 340-B, RP 340-C
6. Press jaws
6.1 Fitting the press jaws
X Pull out the retaining pin (6)
X Slide the press jaw (7) into the slot in the device head
X Slide the retaining pin (6) in fully
If the retaining pin has not been slid in fully, the Pressing Tool cannot be started (elec-
tronically monitored safety function).
LED indication: green LED lights and red LED blinks.
6.2 Cleaning the press jaws
Always remove the press jaw from the machine before cleaning work.
Clean the press jaws to remove dirt and metallic residue using solvent. Then spray the
entire jaw with a combined lubricant and corrosion inhibitor.
6.3 Checking the press jaws
Ensure that the press jaw closes fully when pressing.
Each time after use, check the press geometry of the press jaws for
damage or signs of wear.
6.4 Inspection and maintenance of the press jaws
Always also return all press jaws, together with the Pressing Tool, to an authorised servicing agent
for inspection and maintenance each time the Pressing Tool is to be inspected and serviced (see
10.4 Inspection and maintenance of the Pressing Tool).
7. Battery
7.1 Battery technology
The Pressing Tool is powered by Li-ion battery technology.
7.2 Battery type
Only 18V Li-Ion Batteries supplied by RIDGID may be used.
7.3 Charging the battery
The battery may only be charged using a genuine re-charger supplied by RIDGID.
See the charger's operating instructions.
7.4 Safety tips for Li-ion batteries
Please note the following safety tips for using Li-ion batteries:
1. Do not crush!
2. Do not heat up or incinerate!
3. Do not short circuit!
4. Do not immerse in liquids!
5. Do not charge when ambient temperature is below 5°C!
6. Only charge using a genuine recharger Type BC1/1.8 from BMZ!
7.5 Disposal of Li-ion batteries
Batteries must be disposed of in the same way as the Pressing Tool (see Item 10.3).
7.6 Battery / Charger Ordering info
43333 230V Quick Charger
43323 18V 2,0Ah Li-Ion Battery
43328 18V 4,0Ah Li-Ion Battery
43338 230V Mains Adapter (RP 340-C)
8. Working
Do not start work until you have read and understood this Operating Manual!
8.1 Triggering the pressing operation
X Connect the RP 340-C with mains adapter to the mains
X Slide the charged rechargeable battery into the RP 340-B
X Press the „ON-OFF" switch (1)
X Check the LED indicator (2): the green LED must light
X Check that you have inserted the correct press jaw (7)
Tools For The Professional
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Li - Ion
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