General Safety Information; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - RIDGID KJ-1350 Manuel De L'opérateur

KJ-1350 & KJ-1750 Jetter Machines

General Safety Information

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may re-
sult in electric shock, fire and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
RISK OF FIRE!
• Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gas-
es or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ig-
nite the dust or fumes.
• Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet,
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the
grounding plug or modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qual-
ified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded. If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break down, grounding pro-
vides a low resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user.
Grounding prong
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is
grounded.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS (GFCI):
• Water Jetter is provided with a ground-fault circuit-
interrupter (GFCI) built into the power supply cord.
This GFCI provides additional protection from the risk
of electrical shock.
• Before using, test the Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) provided with the power cord to in-
2
Cover of
grounded
outlet box
Grounding prong
Ridge Tool Company
sure the GFCI is operating properly. Damaged
GFCI increases risk of electrical shock.
• Do not abuse cord or Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI). Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges. Damaged cords increase the risk of electrical
shock.
EXTENSION CORDS:
• Use only an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
or "W". These cords are rated for outdoor use and re-
duce the risk of electrical shock.
• Use only three-wire extension cords which have
three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole re-
ceptacles which accept the machine's plug. Use of
other extension cords will not ground the tool and in-
crease the risk of electrical shock.
• Extension cords are not recommended unless
they are plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) found in circuit boxes or outlet re-
ceptacles. The GFCI on the machine power cord will
not prevent electrical shock from the extension cords.
• Use proper extension cords. (See chart.) Insufficient
conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop and
loss of power.
Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord
Nameplate
Total Length (in feet)
Amps
0 – 25
0 – 6 18 AWG
6 – 10 18 AWG
10 – 12 16 AWG
12 – 16 14 AWG
• Do not abuse extension cords. Keep cord from
heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not yank on any cord
to disconnect. Damaged cord increases risk of elec-
trical shock.
• Keep all electric connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plugs or tool with wet hands.
Reduces the risk of electrical shock.
• Always disconnect the extension cord from the re-
ceptacle before disconnecting the product from
the extension cord. Reduces risk of electrical shock.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medications. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
26 – 50 51 – 100
16 AWG 16 AWG
16 AWG 14 AWG
16 AWG 14 AWG
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED