How do I use a pipe wrench?
When suing a Ridgid pipe wrench, be sure to center the work piece in the "v" of the hook. If the pipe is not in contact with both sides of the "v," it can reduce wrench gripping action and may result in failure of the hook.
DO NOT
- Use the pipe wrench as a hammer
- Use if the handle is bent or twisted
- Use the incorrect size wrench
- Use on hard, square, or hexagonal material
- Hit a wrench with a hammer to break loose a fitting
- Apply a side load to the handle
- Use as a lever, lifting device, or to bend tubing
- Use near a flame
- Use in conjunction with a power drive, threading machine or any mechanical device to make or break fittings
- Modify or alter a pipe wrench