Assembly; Operation - RIDGID R7131 Manual Del Operador

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or
damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and
completely assembled or with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use the product for the purposes listed below:
 Mixing thinset, grout, mortar, paint, drywall, concrete, and
leveling compounds
SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 1, page 12.
To manually turn the tool ON, depress the switch trigger. To
turn it OFF, release the switch trigger and allow the couplers
to come to a complete stop.
NOTE: A whistling or ringing noise coming from the switch
during use is a normal part of the switch function.
NOTE: During use, the left and right couplers rotate in
opposite directions.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended
for use with this product. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
LOCK-ON BUTTON
See Figure 1, page 12.
This mixer is equipped with a lock-on feature, which is
convenient for continuous manual use over extended periods
of time.
To lock-on:
 Depress the switch trigger.
 Push in and hold the lock-on button, located above the
trigger.
 Release the switch trigger.
 Release the lock-on button and the mixer will continue
running.
 To release the lock, depress and release the switch trigger.
If the lock-on feature is engaged during use and the mixer
becomes disconnected from the power supply, disengage
the lock-on feature immediately.
TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO SWITCH)
See Figure 2, page 12.
To determine the appropriate gear setting for the material
being mixed, refer to material manufacturer's instructions or
the Preset Mix Chart on page 10.
 Select LO (1) speed for applications requiring higher
torque.
 Select HI (2) speed for fast mixing applications.
NOTE: Running at low speeds under constant usage may
cause the mixer to become overheated. If this occurs, cool
the mixer by running it without a load and at full speed.
NOTICE:
Never change gears while the tool is running.
Failure to obey this caution could result in serious
damage to the mixer.
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