RIDGID R4121 manual Service, Symbol Signal Meaning

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SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL

SIGNAL

MEANING

 

DANGER:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

 

result in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

 

result in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may

 

result in minor or moderate injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION:

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in

 

property damage.

 

 

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and un- derstand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID® customer service for assistance.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are Secure Specific Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceElectrical Connection Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GElectrical Double InsulationGlossary of Terms Scale FeaturesProduct Specifications MiterBlade Wrench Storage Know Your Compound Miter SAW12 IN. Blade AMP MotorSliding Miter Fences Switch TriggerREPEAT-A-CUT SELF-RETRACTING Lower Blade GuardCombination WRENCH, 12 mm Tools NeededPhillips Screwdriver Combination Square Framing Square HEX KEY, 1/16 Installed on ToolLoose Parts Blade Washer Bolt Work Clamp Dust BAG HEX KEYTrace Holes AssemblyUnpacking Mounting HolesDust BAG Installing the Work ClampTo install the work clamp Dust GuideBlade Laser Guide Loosen Tighten Installing the BladeTighten Securely To Prevent Guard Movement BladeAligning the Laser Guide Line Cutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat PlateBroken Line Miter Lock Lever Lift to Unlock Push Down to Lock Adjusting the Miter Lock LeverTo adjust Squaring the SAW Blade to the FenceView of Blade Square with Fence Push Back To Lock Bevel Adjusting the Bevel Lock LeverAdjusting the Bevel Pivot Travel Pivot AdjustmentCorrect View of Blade Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableSee Figures 24 Blade Bevel Lock LeverApplications OperationCutting with Your Compound Miter SAW See Figures 28 To bypass preset index pointsTo Miter CUT / Cross CUT To align with miter scaleBevel Scale Stop PIN Bevel CUT Clamp To Bevel CUTSee Figures 30 Bevel LockCompound Miter CUT To Compound Miter CUTLong Workpiece Supporting Long WorkpiecesClamping Wide Workpieces 45 x 45 Compound Miter CUTTo attach the auxiliary fence to the saw Making AN Auxiliary FenceAuxiliary Fence Cutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures38˚/52˚ 45˚/45˚ Cutting Crown Molding38˚ / 52˚ 45˚/45˚ Angle Miter / Bevel MITER/BEVELCeiling Laying Molding Flat on the Miter TableInside Corner Fence Making a Crown Molding JIG Using a Crown Molding JIGCrown Molding JIG Right Cutting Warped MaterialSee Figures 40 WrongGeneral Maintenance AdjustmentsMaintenance To Adjust the Laser GuideProceed as follows when replacement is required Brush ReplacementChanging the Batteries Checking Motor Belt Tension and Replacing the Belt AccessoriesHOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyModel No R4121 Serial No Customer Service Information