Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product R6300 RIDGID
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1 Y our impact wrench has been engineer ed and manufactured to our high standar d for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance.
2 3 n Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 n General Safety Rules ........................................
2 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failur e to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit.
4 5 n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per- forming an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting tool “live” and shock the operator.
4 5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer .
6 7 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings ar e intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this pr oduct. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazar dous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury .
6 7 DOUBLE INSULA TION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual thr ee-wire grounded power cor d. All exposed metal parts ar e isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect- ing insulation.
8 9 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Square Drive ............................................................. 1/2 in. Torque Output .................................... Maximum 450 ft. lb. Speed Selection ....................................
8 9 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR IMP ACT WRENCH See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. SWITCH TRIGGER The rocke r -type switch trigger is loc ated on the handle of the tool and is reversible for changing the dir ection of r otation.
10 11 OPERA TION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict sever e injury . WARNING: Alwa ys wear safety goggle s or safet y glass es with side shields when operating tools.
10 11 OPERA TION INST ALLING AND REMOVING SOCKETS See Figure 4. Use only sockets desig ned for impact wre nches. Always se- lect the correct size impact socket for nuts and bolts. Using the wro ng size soc ket may da mage the nut or bolt and caus e the fastening torque to be inaccurate or inconsistent.
12 13 MAINTENANCE WARNING: W h e n s e r v i c i n g u s e o n l y i d e n t i c a l R I D G I D replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazar d or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
12 13 W ARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war - ranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after . This pr oduct is manufactur ed by One W orld T echnologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc.
14 983000-525 8-05 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center . Be sure to pr ovide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center near est you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www .
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