RIDGID manual Saw and Work Area Set-Up, Operating Dry Cut Saw

614 Dry Cut Saw

Figure 1 – Cleaning Metal Shavings From Chip Tray

Saw and Work Area Set-Up

WARNING

To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the saw and work area is required. The following pro- cedures should be followed to set-up the dry cut saw:

1.Locate a work area that has the following:

•Adequate lighting

•No flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.

•Grounded 15 amp electrical outlet

•Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or moving parts that may damage electrical cord.

•Dry place for saw and operator. Do not use the saw while standing in water.

•Level ground

2.Clean up the work area prior to setting up any equip- ment. To prevent slips and falls, always wipe up any oil that may be present.

3.Place the dry cut saw on a stable, level surface. If workpiece extends more than four (4′) feet beyond the saw, use one or more pipe supports.

WARNING Failure to properly support the workpiece can result in the unit tipping or the workpiece falling.

4.Plug the saw into the electrical outlet making sure to position the power cord along the clear path selected

earlier. If the power cord does not reach the outlet, use an extension cord in good condition.

WARNING To avoid electrical shock and electrical fires, never use an extension cord that is damaged or does not meet the following requirements:

•The cord has a three-prong plug similar to shown in Electrical Safety section.

•The cord is rated as “W” or “W-A” if being used outdoors.

•The cord has sufficient wire thickness (14 AWG below 25′/12 AWG 25′ - 50′). If the wire thickness is too small, the cord may overheat, melting the cord’s insulation or causing nearby objects to ignite.

WARNING To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep all electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands. Make sure power cord is clear of saw blade.

NOTE! Use of extension cords over 50 ft is not recom- mended. An improper extension cord will result in deterioration of the performance of the saw.

5.Check the unit to insure it is operating properly.

•To start the tool, firmly grasp the handle then depress LOCK-OFF switch button. Keeping the LOCK-OFF switch button depressed, pull the trig- ger switch (Figure 4).

•Depress and hold the switch. Inspect the moving parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises or any other unusual conditions that may affect the safe and normal operation of the saw. Make sure saw is free from vibration. If such conditions are present, have the saw serviced.

•Release the trigger switch.

Operating Dry Cut Saw

WARNING

Wear safety glasses and ear protection. Make sure guards are in place and in working order.

Always clamp the workpiece with the vise. Do not perform any operation freehand.

Keeps hands out of the path of saw blade. Never reach around or in back of the saw blade.

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