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USER MANUAL MR10 RIDGID

• Do not expose equipment to rain or wet conditions. Water en tering equipment will increase the risk of electrical shock. Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating equipment. Do not use equipment while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating equipment may result in serious personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unex- pected situations.

• Use personal protective equipment. Al - ways wear eye protection. Protective equip- ment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce per- sonal injuries. Equipment Use and Care

• Do not force equipment. Use the cor- rect equipment for your application. The correct equipment will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is de- signed.

• Do not use equipment if the switch

MR-10 Magnetic Locator General Safety Information WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, il-lustrations and specifications providedwith this tool. Failure to follow all in-structions listed below may result inelectric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE! Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate equipment in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. E quip - ment can create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and by-standers a way while operating equipment. Distrac tions can cause you to lose control. Electrical Safety

• Avoid body contact with earthed or ground ed surfaces such as pipes, radi- ators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is earthed or grounded. NOTICEDANGERWARNINGCAUTIONThis symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Keep this manual with the tool for use by the operator. MR-10 Magnetic Locator Safety

• Do not place the Magnetic Locator any- where electrical contact may occur. This increases the risk of electrical shock.

• Locating equipment uses magnetic fields that can be distorted and inter- fered with. Utilities may be present in a given area. Follow local guidelines and one call/call before you dig service pro- cedures. Exposing a utility is the only way to verify its existence, location and depth.

• Do not use for locating explosives, ordi- nance or other hazardous materials.

• Avoid traffic. Pay close attention to moving vehicles when using on or near roadways. Wear visible clothing or reflector vests. The EC Declaration of conformity (890-011- 320.10) will accompany this manual as a sep- arate booklet when required. If you have any question concerning this RIDGID

product: – Contact your local RIDGID distributor. – Visit www.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 [phone]. Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment Description The RIDGID

MR-10 Magnetic Locator is a highly sensitive handheld locator specifically designed to detect the magnetic field from fer- rous objects, such as buried curb stops, prop- erty markers, valve boxes, manhole or vault covers, well casings, and other iron and steel objects. The locator responds to the difference in the magnetic field strength between two sensors. The Magnetic Locator provides an audio sig- nal, and visual indications of both signal strength and polarity on detecting presence of a ferrous object. does not turn it ON and OFF. Any tool that can not be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the batteries from the e quip - ment before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of injury.

• Store idle equipment out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfa- miliar with the equipment or these in- structions to operate the equipment. Equipment can be dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain equipment. Check for missing parts, breakage of parts and any other con- dition that may affect the equipment’s oper- ation. If damaged, have the equipment re- paired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment.

• Use the equipment and accessories in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working condi- tions and the work to be performed. Use of the equipment for operations differ- ent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

• Use only accessories that are recom- mended by the manufacturer for your equipment. Accessories that may be suit- able for one piece of equipment may be- come hazardous when used with other equipment.

• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease. Allows for better control of the equipment. Service

• Have your equipment serviced by a qual - i fied repair person using on ly identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained. Specific Safety Information WARNING This section contains important safetyinformation that is specific to the locatortool.Read these precautions carefully beforeusing the RIDGID MR-10 Magnetic Loca -tor to reduce the risk of electrical shockor other serious injury. MR-10 Magnetic LocatorIcons Figure 3 – Display/Icons FCC Statement This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro- tection against harmful interference in a resi- dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can ra- diate radio frequency energy and, if not in- stalled and used in accordance with the in- structions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to cor- rect the interference by one or more of the fol- lowing measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equip- ment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ - TV technician for help. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The term electromagnetic compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electro- magnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present and without causing electromag- netic interference to other equipment. Specifications Display.........................Black and White LCD Speaker.......................Mylar Speaker Body Material/ Construction ................Aluminum Tube with Recessed Controls Length .........................39.25" (100 cm) Operating Temperature ................0º F to +120º F (- 18º C to +49º C) Storage Temperature...-13º F to +140º F (- 25º C to +60º C) IP Protection ................IP54 Power Supply ..............6 x AA Alkaline Batteries, 1.5 Volts Weight...........................1.7 lbs. (0,77 kg) Standard Equipment The MR-10 Magnetic Locator package in- cludes the following items:

• MR-10 Magnetic Locator

• 6 x AA Alkaline Batteries

MR-10 Magnetic Locator ControlsDisplayBatteryCompartment CoverON/OFFButtonAuto NullButton Gain Up/DownButtonAbsoluteSignalStrength(0-99)Signal Bar GraphGain Level IndicatorPolarityIndicator Low BatteryIndicatorDisplayfrom electric shock and other causes and prevent equipment damage.

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Remove the batteries and inspect for

signs of dam age. Re place if necessary. Do not use locator if the batteries are damaged.

3. Clean the equipment. This aids inspection

and helps prevent the tool from slipping from your grip.

4. Inspect the locator for any damaged or

missing parts. Make sure the warning label is present and readable (Figure 5). If any issues are found, do not use the magnetic locator until the issues have been repaired. Figure 5 – Warning Label Set-Up and Operation WARNING Do not place the Magnetic Locator any- where electrical contact may occur. This increases the risk of electrical shock. Locating equipment uses magnetic fields that can be distorted and interfered with. Utilities may be present in a given area. Follow local guidelines and one call/call before you dig service procedures. Ex - pos ing a utility is the only way to verify its existence, location and depth. Avoid traffic. Pay close attention to mov- ing vehicles when using on or near road- ways. Wear visible clothing or reflector vests. Set up and operate the Magnetic Locator according to these procedures to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock and other causes, and prevent tool damage. The RIDGID MR-10 Magnetic Loca - tor conforms to all applicable EMC standards. However, the possibility of it causing interfer- ence in other devices cannot be precluded. Changing/Installing Batteries The MR-10 Magnetic Locator is supplied with- out the batteries installed. When the low bat- tery indicator appears on screen, the batteries need to be replaced. Remove the batteries prior to storage to avoid battery leakage.

1. With device OFF, unscrew the battery

compartment cover (Figure 4). If needed, remove batteries. Figure 4 – Changing the Batteries

2. Install six new AA alkaline batteries (LR6),

observing correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment. Use the batteries that are of same type. Do not mix battery types. Do not mix new and used batteries. Mixing batteries can cause overheating and battery damage

3. Securely reinstall the battery compart-

ment cover. Pre-Operation Inspection WARNING Before each use, inspect your MR-10 Magnetic Locator and correct any prob- lems to reduce the risk of serious injury

–stones, snow, ice, water and the ground it- self. These have no effect on the performance of the locator (unless they contain ferrous or magnetic materials). This manual gives general instructions for use of the locator. Each specific use will be different and depends on the exact set of circumstances present. Locating is aided by applying good practices prior to turning the magnetic locator on. Use visual cues and past history to start your locate in an appropriate spot. General Locating

1. Turn ON the magnetic locator by pressing

the ON/OFF button. The screen will turn on. The gain level is set to medium range by default.

2. Hold the magnetic locator 1"- 3" (25 -

75mm) above the ground.

3. Sweep from side to side while walking at a

normal pace. Observe the Signal Strength and listen to the audio tone. The signal strength will be highest and audio tone rise in pitch when the locator is pointing in the direction of a magnetic field. The signal will fall as the locator moves away from a magnetic field. Move toward higher sig- nals. If there is excessive magnetic signal and it is difficult to determine the highest signal, increase the locator height from the ground. This will minimize the magnetic signal from smaller items (Figure 6). Figure 6 – Raising the Locator Minimizes Unwanted Signals

4. Continue toward higher signal strength -

audio tone will rise in pitch with signal strength. When nearing the signal source, the bar graph may go off scale and audio tone will be at maximum pitch. If this hap- pens, decrease the gain by pressing the Gain Down Button and repeat the process for better location. See “Polarity” and

1. Check for an appropriate work area as in-

dicated in the General Safety Section.

2. Determine the correct equipment for the

application, see Description and Specifi - cations sections. Equipment for other locating applications can be found by consulting the Ridge Tool Catalog, online at www.RIDGID.com.

3. Make sure that all equipment has been

properly inspected. Locator General Considerations The MR-10 Magnetic locator detects mag- netic fields. It is specifically intended for use de- tecting the magnetic field from ferrous materi- als (iron based materials such as cast iron and steel) generated in the presence of the earth’s magnetic field. It will also detect mag- netic fields from magnets, electrical fields and other sources. The magnetic field from ferrous materials de- pends on the size, distance and orientation of the ferrous part to the locator. In general,

• the larger the ferrous metal, the greater the signal.

• The closer the ferrous metal, the greater the signal.

• The signal is greater near the ends of long, slender parts, such as pipes or rods.

• The signal is greater near the edges of flat parts such as plates. There can be multiple sources of magnetic fields in an area. This includes items on your person, such as steel toes in boots, tools in pockets, etc. These can interfere with the locat- ing process. Magnetic fields can be distorted and inter- fered with. Because of this, the locator cannot be certain to locate specific items, and cannot determine the exact distance to the item. Exposing the source of the magnetic field is the only way to verify its existence, location and depth. Utilities (such as natural gas or water piping, electric lines or wires) may be present in a given area. Follow local guidelines and one call/call before you dig service procedures prior to digging. Do not use this locator for lo- cating electrically generated magnetic fields. The locator will not find and is not affected by the presence of nonferrous objects, such as copper, aluminum, wood, plastic, concrete,

1. When the signal source has been gener-

ally located, move the locator to the verti- cal position.

2. Lower the gain if necessary.

3. Move the locator in a cross pattern (Figure

9). The signal bar graph and audio tone will be highest when locator is over the target. Figure 9 – Specific Locate Signal Polarity The MR-10 Magnetic Locator includes a fea- ture to determine the polarity of a magnet. Polarity can be used to help better identify an object during locating. All magnets have two poles (+ and -, positive and negative), and those poles generally follow the shape of the object. For instance, a long, thin object such as pipe will typically have a pole at either end. The orientation of the object being located may be implied through the use of polarity. A long thin ferrous object oriented vertically, such as a pipe, survey spike, rebar or nail will show a single pole, either positive or neg- ative. A long thin ferrous object oriented hori- zontally, such as a pipe or rebar will show a strong reading at either end (pole) with little signal in between the poles. One end will be positive and the other negative. See Figure 8. When locating along a run of pipe, you may see the polarity reading flip from positive to negative or vise versa at the joint. This will only happen if the pipe ends are isolated (not con- nected) to each other. “AUTO NULL” sections for information to improve locates. See Figures 7 and 8 for locating signal patterns. Figure 7 – Signals and Polarity from Vertical and Horizontal Targets Figure 8 – Signal Patterns from Cast-Iron Pipe

MR-10 Magnetic Locator Signal for a Vertically Oriented Target - Greatest Over Top Signal for a Horizontally Oriented Target - Greatest Over Ends

A - Along Pipe B - Crossing PipePolarity can often aid the user when identify- ing a target from non-targets as the polarity may flip from positive to negative AUTO NULL In environments with a persistent magnetic signal, such as along a chain link fence or a metal building wall, the Auto Null feature allows the locator be re-zeroed to eliminate the read- ings from that persistent magnetic signal. While in the persistent magnetic field (but a - way from the objects that you are trying to lo- cate), press the AUTO NULL button. The Absolute signal strength should reset to zero (Figure 10). Continue locate as before. To turn off Auto Null and reset the unit to nor- mal settings and sensitivity, cycle the power OFF, then ON. Figure 10 – AUTO NULL Feature MR-10 Magnetic Locator

Operation in Snow and Water The lower 24" (610 mm) of the locator, below the display, can be submerged into water or buried in snow. Do not submerge the display unit in water. The MR-10 Magnetic Locator is wa- terproof up to display only. The display/control panel is not waterproof, and excessive water will damage it. Maintenance Cleaning Do not immerse the MR-10 Magnetic Locator in water. Wipe off dirt with a damp soft cloth. Avoid rubbing too hard. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solutions. Calibration The RIDGID MR-10 Magnetic Locator is fac- tory calibrated and only requires recalibration if repaired. Storage The RIDGID MR-10 Magnetic Locator must be kept indoors when not in use. Store the machine in a locked area that is out of reach of children and people unfamiliar with MR-10 Magnetic Locator. Recommended stor- age temperature is -13ºF to +140ºF (-25ºC to +60ºC). Remove the batteries before storage or shipping to avoid battery leakage. Service and Repair WARNING Improper service or repair can make the RIDGID MR-10 Magnetic Locator unsafe to operate. Service and repair of the MR-10 Magnetic Locator must be performed by a RIDGID Independent Service Center. For information on your nearest RIDGID In - depen dent Service Center or any service or repair questions:

• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.

• Visit www.RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact point.

• Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service De - partment at [e-mail], or in the U.S. and Canada call (800) 519-

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tools are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material. How long coverage lasts This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID

tool. Warranty coverage ends when the product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material. How you can get service To obtain the benefit of this warranty, deliver via prepaid transportation the complete prod- uct to RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, or any authorized RIDGID

INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER. Pipe wrenches and other hand tools should be returned to the place of pur- chase. What we will do to correct problems Warranted products will be repaired or replaced, at RIDGE TOOL’S option, and returned at no charge; or, if after three attempts to repair or replace during the warranty period the product is still defective, you can elect to receive a full refund of your purchase price. What is not covered Failures due to misuse, abuse or normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty. RIDGE TOOL shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages. How local law relates to the warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state, province to province, or country to country. No other express warranty applies This FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty for RIDGID

prod- ucts. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this warranty or make any other warranty on behalf of the RIDGE TOOL COMPANY. Qué cubre Las herramientas RIDGID