RE 6/RE 60/RE 600 Electrical Tools
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explo-
sion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temper-
ature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging im -
properly or at temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
Service
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of
battery packs should only be performed by the man-
ufacturer or authorized service providers.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
electrical tool to reduce the risk of electrical
shock or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
A compartment in the tool carrying case is included to keep
this manual with the machine for use by the operator.
Electrical Tool Safety
• Keep your fingers and hands away from the tool
head during the operating cycle. Your fingers or
hands can be crushed, fractured or amputated if they
become caught in the head or between the head and
other objects.
• Do not use on energized electrical lines to reduce
the risk of electrical shock, severe injury and death.
Tool is not insulated. Use appropriate work proce-
dures and personal protective equipment when working
near energized electrical lines.
• Large forces are generated during use that can
break or throw parts and cause injury. Keep all
unnecessary personnel away from work area. Stand
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clear during use and wear appropriate protective equip-
ment, including eye protection
• Do not modify tool. Modifying the tool in any manner
may result in personal injury.
• Never repair a damaged head. A head that has been
welded, ground, drilled or modified in any manner can
break during use. Never replace individual compo-
nents. Discard damaged heads to reduce the risk of
injury.
• Use proper tool, head, die, connector and cable
combinations. Improper combinations can result in an
incomplete or improper crimp which increases the
risk of fire, severe injury or death.
• One person must control work process and ma -
chine operation. Only the operator should be in the
area when the tool is running. This helps reduce the
risk of injury.
• Before operating a RIDGID Electrical Tool, read and
understand:
– This operator's manual,
– The specific head instructions,
– The battery/charger manual,
– The connector and die/insert manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions,
– The instructions for any other equipment used with
this tool.
Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may
result in property damage and/or serious injury.
RIDGID Contact Information
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact
point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service De part ment at
rtctechservices@emer son.com, or in the U.S. and
Canada call (800) 519-3456.
Description
The RIDGID
®
Models RE 6/RE 60/RE 600 family of
Electrical Tools are used to perform a variety of func-
tions, such as crimping electrical compression connections,
cutting electrical cables and hole punching operations,
depending on the head used with the tool.
The RE 6 and RE 60 Electrical Tools are equipped with
®
product:
999-999-463.08_REV. G