Maintenance - RIDGID R84044 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
APPLYING CAULK
See Figures 7 - 8, page 8.
 Prepare the surface to be caulked by removing any dust,
dirt, or remnants of old caulking. Make sure the area to
be caulked is clean and dry.
 Unlock the switch trigger
 Set the speed of the caulk gun to match your application
needs, using just enough caulk to do the job. Experiment
in an out-of-the-way area to find the best speed to use
to deliver the caulk bead you want.
 Hold the gun at a slight angle. If filling a crack, insert the
spout into the crack, if possible; otherwise, run the caulk
gun along the surface.
 Squeeze the trigger allowing the caulk to extrude from
the tube tip.
NOTE: If the bead of caulk is too narrow, re-cut the nozzle
to provide a larger opening. However, it is better to apply
a thin bead of caulk and add a little more if necessary than
to apply too much and attempt to remove the excess.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard
or cause product damage.
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:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack from the product when cleaning
or performing any maintenance.
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 Carefully move the caulk gun at an even pace along the
gap to be filled as you continue to depress the switch
trigger. Make sure the caulk comes in full contact with
both application surfaces. If necessary, use your finger
to gently press the caulk into a corner or crack.
NOTE: The best fill is usually achieved by pushing the
caulk out into the gap in a forward motion. However, in
some cases (particularly where the side materials are
rough or uneven), a pulling motion may work better as
the cartridge will be less likely to get snagged along the
joint.
 The motor will shut off automatically when a caulk tube
becomes empty. Pull the plunger rod back and replace
the caulk tube as necessary.
 To end the caulk bead, release the switch trigger.
 Draw a moistened finger or other "smoothing tool" along
the caulk bead after applying. This will help the caulk
adhere to the application surfaces and will create a clean,
finished appearance.
 Use a damp towel or rag to clean off any excess caulk.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may
result in serious personal injury.
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