RIDGID R86212, Operator'S Manual

2 - English

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instructions, 
illustrations and specifications provided with 
this power tool. 

Failure to follow all instructions 

listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury. 

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. 

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-

operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) 

power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

 

Keep work area clean and well lit. 

Cluttered or dark 

areas invite accidents.

 

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, 

such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases 

or dust.

 Power tools create sparks which may ignite the 

dust or fumes.

 

Keep children and bystanders away while operating a 

power tool. 

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

 

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify 

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with 

earthed (grounded) power tools. 

Unmodified plugs and 

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

 

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, 

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. 

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body 

is earthed or grounded.

 

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. 

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of 

electric shock.

 

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, 

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away 

from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. 

Damaged 

or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

 

When operating a power tool outdoors, use an 

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. 

Use of a cord 

suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

 

If operating a power tool in a damp location is 

unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter 

(GFCI) protected supply.

 Use of a GFCI reduces the 

risk of electric shock.

 

Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed 
in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation 
supplement 988000-302

.

PERSONAL SAFETY

 

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common 

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power 

tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, 

alcohol or medication.

 A moment of inattention while 

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

 

Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye 

protection.

 Protective equipment such as a dust mask, 

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used 

for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

 

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in 

the off-position before connecting to power source and/

or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. 

Carrying 

power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing 

power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

 

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning 

the power tool on. 

A wrench or a key left attached to a 

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

 

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at 

all times. 

This enables better control of the power tool in 

unexpected situations.

 

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. 

Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. 

Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving 

parts.

 

If devices are provided for the connection of dust 

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are 

connected and properly used. 

Use of dust collection 

can reduce dust-related hazards.

 

Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools 

allow you to become complacent and ignore tool 

safety principles. 

A careless action can cause severe 

injury within a fraction of a second.

 

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. 

Contain long hair. 

Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn into air vents.

 

Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. 

Stable 

footing on a solid surface enables better control of the 

power tool in unexpected situations.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

 

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool 

for your application. 

The correct power tool will do the 

job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

 

Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn 

it on and off.

 Any power tool that cannot be controlled 

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

 

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/

or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the 

power tool before making any adjustments, changing 

accessories, or storing power tools. 

Such preventive 

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool 

accidentally.

 

Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and 

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool 

or these instructions to operate the power tool. 

Power 

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

 

Maintain power tools and accessories. Check 

for misalignment or binding of moving parts, 

breakage of parts and any other condition that 

may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, 

have the power tool repaired before use. 

Many 

accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

 

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. 

Properly maintained 

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to 

bind and are easier to control.

 

Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. 

in accordance with these instructions, taking into 

account the working conditions and the work to be