Ryobi C358 manual Specific Safety Rules

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

n NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

nINSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating wheel.

nINSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged.

nKEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.

nSTAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.

nDO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

nUSE ONLY CORRECT WHEELS. Do not use wheels with incorrect size holes. Never use wheel washers or wheel screws that are defective or incorrect. The maximum wheel capacity of your cut-off machine is 14 in.

nDO NOT REMOVE THE MACHINE'S WHEEL GUARDS. Never operate the machine with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use.

nKEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from wheel. Do not reach underneath work or around or under the wheel while the wheel is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material while wheel is moving.

nALWAYS SUPPORT LONG MATERIAL. To minimize risk of tipping machine, always support long material.

nBEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST- MENTS ARE SECURE.

nALWAYS USE THE VISE CLAMP to secure the material.

nNEVER TOUCH WHEEL or other moving parts during use.

nNEVER START THE CUT-OFF MACHINE WHEN THE WHEEL IS IN CONTACT WITH THE MATERIAL.

nNEVER cut more than one piece of material at a time. DO NOT STACK more than one piece of material on the machine base at a time.

nNEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION "FREEHAND". Always secure the material to be cut in the vise.

nNEVER hand hold a piece of material. Material will become very hot while being cut.

nNEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the wheel and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason.

nNEVER reach to pick up a piece of material, a piece of scrap, or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the wheel.

n AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the wheel. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance.

nNEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the wheel.

nALWAYS release the power switch and allow the wheel to stop rotating before raising wheel guard or removing material.

nDO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. This could cause the wheel to loosen and could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and allow the wheel to come to a complete stop. Disconnect your cut-off machine from the power supply and securely retighten the wheel arbor bolt after checking the wheel for damage.

nWHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL RIDGID REPLACEMENT PARTS. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

nNEVER leave the cut-off machine unattended while connected to a power source.

nIF ANY PART OF THIS CUT-OFF MACHINE IS MISSING or should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the power switch, remove the machine plug from the power source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation.

nMAKE SURE THE CUT-OFF WHEEL IS SECURELY MOUNTED as described in the operating instructions before connecting the tool to a power supply. Do not tighten wheel excessively, since this can cause cracks.

nCHECK THE WHEEL FOR FISSURES AND CRACKS, and test for normal operation prior to use.

nONLY USE A CUT-OFF WHEEL RATED FOR 3900 RPM OR GREATER and manufactured in compliance with ANSI B7.1. Always store wheels in a dry place with little temperature variation.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules USE only Flanges furnished with this cut-off machine Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Speed and Wiring ElectricalExtension Cords Grounding InstructionsFeatures Adjustable Fence Vise ClampCarrying Handle LOCK-ON ButtonAssembly Loose PartsUnpacking HEX WrenchTo Remove To InstallMount to a Metal Work Surface Cutting Angle Adjustment Adjusting Width of CUTSee Figures 6 See Figures 7Using the Quick LOCK-RELEASE Lever and Vise Clamp Depth Stop AdjustmentsDepth Stop See Figures 9Applications OperationDepth Stop Bolt To Lower To Raise Power Supply Switch TriggerCutting with the CUT-OFF Machine See Figures 12CUT-OFF See Figures 14Material To be CUT Vise Crank Handle Fence ViseMaintenance General MaintenanceBrush Replacement Brush CAP AssemblyTroubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionService Model NO. and Serial no

C358 specifications

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