Tool And Work Area Set-Up; Battery Charging Procedure - RIDGID Compact 100-B Mode D'emploi

replaced. Inspect charger for damage. Do not use charg-
er if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or oth-
erwise damaged.
Attaching Pressing Jaws
CAUTION Only use RIDGID Jaw Sets. Use with the
RIDGID jaw set intended for the specific fitting system and
tubing material you are installing. Use of other jaw sets will
result in an improper seal that could result in extensive
property damage.
1. Make sure the battery is removed.
2. Pull the jaw set mounting pin to its most open position
(Figure 2).
Figure 2 – Pulling The Jaw Set Mounting Pin Out
3. If pressing tool contains a jaw set, slide it out of the
pressing tool.
Figure 3 – Sliding Jaw Set Into Compact 100-B
4. Select the jaw set that corresponds to the tubing
size and fitting system. Inspect the jaw set. If dirty,
clean jaw sets. Refer to Maintenance section of Jaw
Set Operator's Manual for cleaning instructions.
Failure to clean jaws can result in an im-
WARNING
proper connection that can lead to extensive property
damage. If any cracks are found, discard the damaged jaw
set and obtain replacement.
WARNING A jaw that has been welded, grounded,
Compact 100-B Pressing Tool
drilled or modified in any manner can shatter during
pressing, resulting in sharp flying objects, severe injury or
death. Discard and replace damaged jaw sets.
5. Slide the jaw set into the pressing tool (Figure 3) .
6. Push the jaw set mounting pin until it clicks.
NOTE! The Compact 100-B will not work unless the pin
is fully engaged.

Tool and Work Area Set-Up

To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the
pressing tool and work area is required. The
following procedures should be followed:
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.

Battery Charging Procedure:

Before using the battery charger, read all the bat-
tery and charger instructions.
1. Locate the charger so the cord and charger will not be
stepped on, tripped over or be subjected to dam-
age. Do not expose charger to wet environment such
as rain or snow.
2. Charge battery cartridge in temperatures above 50°F
(10°C) and below 104°F (40°C). Store tool and battery
cartridge in location where temperatures do not
exceed 120°F (49°C).
3. Plug the battery charger into the proper A/C voltage
source. The charging light will flash in green color
(Figure 4) .
WARNING
never use an extension cord that is damaged or does not
meet the following requirements:
• The cord has pins on line plug that are similar in size
and shape to those of the plug on the charger.
• The cord is rated as "W" or "W-A" if being used
outdoors.
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WARNING
WARNING
To avoid electric shock and electrical fires,
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