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• Do not use on hard, square or hexagonal material – Wrench is designed to turn pipe or soft round
stock. Wrench may slip on hardened material or the teeth may chip when used on hex or square stock.
• Do not hit a wrench with a hammer to break loose a fitting – High impact loading may damage a
wrench and result in unexpected handle failure.
• Do not apply a side load to the handle – Putting a strain on the wrench that it was not designed for
can result in a broken housing or twisted handle.
• Do not use as a lever, lifting device or to bend tubing – Wrench is designed to turn pipe. Improper
use may result in damage to the handle.
• Do not use near a flame – Teeth on the hook or heel jaw could become soft. This may result in chip-
ping or flattening of the teeth. Chain on a chain wrench could also become soft. This reduces its strength
which may result in its failure.
• Do not use in conjunction with a power drive, threading machine or any mechanical/hydraulic
device to make or break fittings – Use of a power drive, threading machine/hydraulic devices to apply
force to the handle of a pipe wrench can result in wrench failure and/or serious personal injury.
• Do not modify or alter a pipe wrench – Modifying a pipe wrench may result in wrench failure and seri-
ous injury.
Proper Maintenance of Pipe Wrenches
Do not use a pipe wrench that is not properly maintained. Inspect your wrench fre-
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quently for damaged or worn parts.
Straight/RapidGrip/End/Offset and Compound Wrenches
• Clean teeth with a wire brush. Dirt in hook or heel jaw may result in the wrench slipping.
• Replace jaws with worn teeth or any other damage. This may result in the wrench slipping or possible
failure of the jaw.
• If the wrench fails to operate with its normal ratchet action, examine the spring assembly and replace if
necessary.
• To prevent rusting, keep non painted parts well lubricated with oil and store in a dry place.
Chain Wrenches
• Clean heel jaw teeth with a wire brush. Dirt in hook or heel jaw may result in the wrench slipping.
• Replace heel jaw if teeth are worn or damaged. This may result in the wrench slipping or possible failure
of the jaw.
• Inspect chain for separation of the links or any other damage. This indicates the chain has been over-
stressed and should be replaced.
• To prevent rusting, keep chain and jaw well lubricated with oil and store in a dry place.
Strap Wrenches
• Inspect the strap and replace if frayed or cut. This reduces the strength of the strap.
• Replace the strap if the wrench slips due to grease, oil or other dirt that may have impregnated the strap.
If you have any questions regarding the care and use of pipe wrenches, call or email Ridge Tool's Technical
Service Department at (800) 519-3456 or [email protected]
