RIDGID 70808, Operator'S Manual

4 – English – microReel 

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Do not abuse the cord. 

Never use the 

cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging 
the power tool. Keep cord away from 
heat, extreme cold, oil, sharp edges, 
and moving parts. Damaged or entan-
gled cords increase the risk of electrical 
shock.

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If operating equipment in a damp lo-
cation is unavoidable, use a ground 
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protect-
ed supply. 

Use of a GFCI reduces the 

risk of electrical shock.

Personal Safety

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Stay alert, watch what you are doing, 
and use common sense when oper-
ating equipment. 

Do not use equip-

ment while you are tired or under the in-
fluence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. 
A moment of inattention while operating 
equipment may result in serious injury.

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Dress properly. 

Do not wear loose cloth-

ing or jewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry, and 
long hair can be caught in moving parts.

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Practice good hygiene. 

Use hot, soapy 

water to wash hands and other body 
parts exposed to drain contents after 
handling or using drain inspection equip-
ment. To prevent contamination from 
toxic or infectious material, do not eat or 
smoke while operating or handling drain 
inspection equipment. 

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Always use appropriate personal pro-
tective equipment when handling and 
using equipment in drains. 

Drains may 

contain chemicals, bacteria, and other 
substances that may be toxic, infec-
tious, and cause burns or other issues. 
Appropriate personal protective equip-
ment always includes safety glasses and 
may include a dust mask, hard hat, hear-
ing protection, drain cleaning gloves or 
mitts, latex or rubber gloves, face shields, 
goggles, protective clothing, respirators, 
and steel toed, non-skid footwear.

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If using drain cleaning equipment and 
drain inspection equipment at the 
same time, wear RIDGID drain clean-
ing gloves. 

Never grasp the rotating 

General Safety Rules

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and instruc-
tions. Failure to follow the warnings 
and instructions may result in electrical 
shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

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Keep your work area clean and well lit. 

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

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Do not operate equipment in explo-
sive atmospheres, such as in the 
presence of flammable liquids, gases, 
or dust. 

Equipment can create sparks 

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

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Keep children and bystanders 
away while operating equipment. 

Distractions can cause you to lose con-
trol.

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Avoid traffic. 

Pay attention to moving ve-

hicles when using on or near roadways. 
Wear high-visibility clothing or reflector 
vests.

Electrical Safety

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Avoid body contact with earthed or 
grounded surfaces such as pipes, 
radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. 

There is an increased risk of electrical 
shock if your body is earthed or ground-
ed.

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Do not expose equipment to rain or 
wet conditions. 

Water entering equip-

ment will increase the risk of electrical 
shock.

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Keep all electrical connections dry 
and off the ground. 

Touching equip-

ment or plugs with wet hands can in-
crease the risk of electrical shock.