Copyright 2019 Rescue 42, Inc. The Ripper™- 1 Owner’s Manual Page
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing The Ripper™. The Ripper™by Rescue 42, Inc. is designed to cut vehicle laminated glass
windshields and side windows adjacent to trapped or injured patients. It can cut side windows without striking or
imparting fear in rescue patients. For Law Enforcement it enables a responding unit to save lives and gain access to
resisting/non-compliant suspects.
Beginning September 1, 2018 all vehicles sold in the USA must have laminated glass on both the windshield and
passenger side windows. Glass punches will not help you remove laminated glass. Laminated glass must be cut out, not
smashed or shattered. The Ripper™is designed specifically for Fire/Rescue and Law Enforcement daily operational
needs.
Please read this manual in its entirety before using The Ripper™.
Safe Operations and Warnings - Read Before Using
THE USE OF THIS GLASS CUTTER COULD LEAD TO INJURY OF THE PATIENT AND THE OPERATOR IF NOT OPERATED BY A
TRAINED AND QUALIFIED FIRE/RESCUE OR LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTITIONER. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY
TRAINED AND QUALIFIED ON THIS DEVICE, DO NOT USE IT. THIS DEVICE IS NOT SOLD TO CONSUMERS IN THE OPEN
MARKET. IT IS ONLY SOLD THROUGH A DISTRIBUTOR CHANNEL THAT SUPPLIES FIRE/RESCUE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCIES AND CLOSELY RELATED STAKEHOLDERS OF THOSE AGENCIES.
Laminated glass (LG) does not shatter, instead it must be cut. When cutting the operator must wear protective clothing,
gloves, eye protection and avoid inhaling glass dust and fragments. It is highly suggested that operators use both safety
glasses/goggles and a filter mask (such as an N95 mask available at a store near you).
While most glass dust and fragments will remain on the operator’s side of the glass pane, some will fall on the opposite
side. Please insure that anybody on the opposite side of the glass pane is properly protected from these particles
whenever practical.
While the blades do not appear or feel sharp to the touch, please note that they oscillate like a scissors to cut LG. Do
not place your fingers or any parts of your body in or on the blades while the battery is attached to the cordless impact
driver used to power the tool. Do not use The Ripper™ for cutting materials other than LG; you may damage the tool
and will void the warranty.
See the owner’s manual of the cordless power tool for safety warnings regarding its operation, plus charging, storage
and disposal of batteries. All impact drivers have owner’s manuals posted on the manufacturer’s website.
Never use The Ripper™ on the incorrect impact driver. Each Ripper™ has the model number of the compatible impact
driver engraved on the trailing edge of the interfacing cone. If you have any questions about compatibility of The
Ripper™ with
an impact
driver, send
an email to
:
[email protected] or call 1-(530) 891-3473 x105.
Components
The Ripper™ is made of high quality engineered copolymer and metal parts. It is relatively simple to use and designed to
allow you to conduct any cleaning and maintenance in the field. Photo 1 show all key operating components.
