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parts. Damaged or entangled cords in-
crease the risk of electrical shock.
• If operating equipment in a damp loca-
tion is unavoidable, use a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected sup-
ply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of elec-
trical shock.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing,
and use common sense when operat-
ing equipment. Do not use equipment
while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating equipment may
result in serious injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry, and
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Practice good hygiene. Use hot, soapy
water to wash hands and other body parts
exposed to drain contents after handling or
using drain inspection equipment. To pre-
vent contamination from toxic or infectious
material, do not eat or smoke while operat-
ing or handling drain inspection equipment.
• Always use appropriate personal pro-
tective equipment when handling and
using equipment in drains. Drains may
contain chemicals, bacteria, and other sub-
stances that may be toxic, infectious, and
cause burns or other issues. Appropriate
personal protective equipment always in-
cludes safety glasses and may include a
dust mask, hard hat, hearing protection,
drain cleaning gloves or mitts, latex or rub-
ber gloves, face shields, goggles, protec-
tive clothing, respirators, and steel toed,
non-skid footwear.
• If using drain cleaning equipment and
drain inspection equipment at the
same time, wear RIDGID drain clean-
ing gloves. Never grasp the rotating drain
cleaning cable with anything else, includ-
ing other gloves or a rag which can be-
come wrapped around the cable and
cause hand injuries. Only wear latex or
rubber gloves underneath RIDGID drain
General Safety Rules
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions may result in electrical shock, fire,
and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area Safety
• Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate equipment in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Equipment can create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away
while operating equipment. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
• Avoid traffic. Pay attention to moving ve-
hicles when using on or near roadways.
Wear high-visibility clothing or reflector
vests.
Electrical Safety
• Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes, radi-
ators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electrical shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose equipment to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering equipment will
increase the risk of electrical shock.
• Keep all electrical connections dry and
off the ground. Touching equipment or
plugs with wet hands can increase the risk
of electrical shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, ex-
treme cold, oil, sharp edges, and moving