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Part No. SP6450
Printed in China

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  • Page 1 &0 23(5$725·6 0$18$/  ,1&+ $%5$6,9( &872)) 0$&+,1( WARNING: To reduce the risk of SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual FUTURE REFERENCE before using this product. Part No. SP6450 Printed in China...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section Page Section Page Table of Contents ........2 Whenever Machine Is Running ..16 Safety Instructions For Abrasive Cut-Off Basic Operations ........17 Machine ..........2 General Cutting Instructions ..... 17 Before Using This Tool ....... 3 Switch ..........18 When Installing Or Moving This Tool ..

  • Page 3: Before Using This Tool

    Before Using This Tool • Review and understand all safety instructions and operating proce- WARNING: Some dust created dures in this manual. by power sanding, sawing, grind- • Review the maintenance methods ing, drilling, and other construction for this tool. (See “Maintenance” activities contains chemicals...

  • Page 4: When Installing Or Moving This Tool

    Safety Instructions For Abrasive Cut-Off Machine (continued) When Installing Or Moving This To reduce the risk of injury from Tool unexpected machine movement: • Before moving this tool, lock the • Place the tool on a firm level surface power head in the lower position. where there is plenty of room for Unplug the power cord.
  • Page 5 Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the lubricating. machine clean for best and safest Remove Wrench from tool before performance. Follow instructions for turning it on. To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces • To reduce the risk of burns or other adjustments shown in the “Align- fire damage, never use the machine ment”...
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions For Abrasive Cut-Off Machine (continued) • For dusty operations, wear a dust wear protective gloves. mask or respirator along with safety • Wear nonslip footwear. goggles. • Tie back long hair. • Do not wear loose clothing, neckties •...

  • Page 7: Whenever Machine Is Running

    Whenever Machine Is Running wheel to break. Let the abrasive wheel reach full WARNING: Don’t allow familiar- speed before cutting. This will help ity (gained from frequent use of reduce the risk of thrown workpieces. your cut-off machine) cause a care- Don’t Force Tool.

  • Page 8: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms Arbor - The shaft on which a cutting tool Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) - The is mounted. number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute. Freehand - Performing a cut without the use of workpiece vise, hold down or other Abrasive Wheel Path - The area of the proper device to prevent the workpiece workpiece or table top directly in line with...
  • Page 9 Improper connection of the equipment WARNING: Do not permit fin- grounding conductor can result in a risk of gers to touch the terminals of plug electric shock. The conductor with insula- when installing or removing the tion having an outer surface that is green plug from the outlet to avoid injury with or without yellow stripes is the equip- or possible death from electrical...

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Checking Contents

    Do not throw away any packaging until tool is put together. Check packaging for missing parts before contacting RIDGID. A com- plete parts list (Repair Parts) is at the end of the manual. Use the list to identify the number of the missing part.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Abrasive Cut-Off Machine

    Getting to Know Your Abrasive Cut-Off Machine Upper Guard Handle Lock On/Off Carrying Handle Trigger Switch Warning Label Lower Guard Quick Lock Release Vise Arbor Downstop Wrench Stationary Adjustable Vise Chain 1. Quick Lock Release Vise - Turn hole to prevent unauthorized use. handle to tighten vise.

  • Page 12: Alignment (Adjustments)

    Alignment (Adjustments) WARNING: To reduce the risk of NOTE: All other adjustments are described in the “Basic Operations” sec- injury from unexpected starting, tion. unplug the tool whenever you are making adjustments. Downstop Adjustment: The downstop should be adjusted so that maximum cut- ting capacity is maintained and so that the cut off wheel does not hit the tool base or the surface which the tool is mounted to.

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions For Basic Operations

    NOTE: The arbor lock can be damaged by improper use. If the arbor lock will not Arbor hold, lower the wheel down on to a scrap Lock piece of wood positioned against the fence. This will serve as an alternate lock- ing means.
  • Page 14 Safety Instructions for Basic Operations (continued) If any part of this machine if missing, order, and in proper adjustment. bent, or broken in any way, or any Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the electrical parts don’t work, turn the machine clean for best and safest tool off and unplug it.
  • Page 15 Dress for safety. mask or respirator along with safety goggles. Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can result • Do not wear loose clothing, neckties in permanent eye damage. Always or jewelry (rings, wrist watches) wear safety goggles, (not glasses) They can get caught and draw you complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in...

  • Page 16: Whenever Machine Is Running

    Safety Instructions for Basic Operations (continued) Whenever Machine Is Running wheel to break. Let the abrasive wheel reach full WARNING: Don’t allow familiar- speed before cutting. This will help ity (gained from frequent use of reduce the risk of thrown work- your cut-off machine) cause a care- pieces.

  • Page 17: Basic Operations

    It is important to cut with steady Familiarize yourself with the following and even pressure (Do Not Force) in functions of the RIDGID cut-off machine order to obtain a uniform cut. before connecting it to a power source and using it.

  • Page 18: Switch

    Basic Operations (continued) WARNING: To reduce the risk of the power cord could cause dam- injury from unexpected tool move- age to the insulation or the wire ment: connections resulting in electric a. Before moving this tool, lock the shock or fire. power head in the lower position.

  • Page 19: Changing The Cutting Angle

    Changing the Cutting Angle Vise Adjustment The vise can be adjusted from 0° to 45° Bolt Miter Lock left and right. Handle 1. Loosen the miter lock handle by push- ing down and rotating counterclock- wise. 2. Reposition the vise at the desired angle.

  • Page 20: Recommended Cutting Capacity

    Replacing Carbon Brushes Authorized Service Center. Use The carbon brushes furnished will last only RIDGID replacement parts. approximately 50 hours of running time or 10,000 on/off cycles. Replace both carbon brushes when either has less than 1/4"...

  • Page 21: Lubrication

    Lubrication remove pivot upstop to relieve spring ten- sion in order to drive shaft about 3/4" All the motor bearings in this tool are lubri- right. Exposed surfaces are lubricated cated with a sufficient amount of high with automotive type oil grade lubricant for the life of the unit Central pivot of guard: Use light house- under normal operating conditions, there-...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    - 15 amp time delay fuse, or circuit start. 2. Brushes worn. breaker. 3. Other. - See “Maintenance” section. 4. Low voltage - Get authorized RIDGID service. - Check power supply for proper voltage and correct as needed Brush sparking 1. Normal automatic - None when switch brake working released.

  • Page 23: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Blue Brush Ground N.O. N.C. Armature Switch Black Brush Black...

  • Page 24: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 14" High Speed Abrasive Cut-Off Machine Model No. CM14500 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 1...
  • Page 25 Support 829566 Cover End A0359 Shaft 12021005 * Lockwasher M5 A0604 Cover 829556 Wrench 820383-4 * Lockwasher M5 0502025001 Chain 11012001 * Nut Hex M5 829553 O-Ring * Standard Hardware Item - may be purchased at your nearest RIDGID Dealer.

  • Page 26: Notes

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  • Page 27 Notes...
  • Page 28 WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in this RIDGID tool for the three year period from the date of purchase. This warranty is specific to this tool. Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary.

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