Safety Instructions For Basic Operations - RIDGID CM1450 Operator's Manual

NOTE: The arbor lock can be damaged
by improper use. If the arbor lock will not
hold, lower the wheel down on to a scrap
piece of wood positioned against the
fence. This will serve as an alternate lock-
ing means.
WARNING: Make sure the
flanges are clean and properly
arranged. Lower the wheel into the
table slot and check for any contact
with the base. If cut-off wheel con-
tacts the base, adjust the down-
stop.

Safety Instructions for Basic Operations

Before Using This Machine
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
mistakes that could cause serious,
permanent injury, do not plug the
tool in until the following steps have
been satisfactorily completed.
• Completely assemble and align tool.
(See "Assembly and Alignment"
sections within.)
• Learn the use and function of the
ON-OFF switch, upper and lower
abrasive wheel guards, lock pin,
and workpiece clamp. (See "Get-
ting to Know Your Abrasive Cut-Off
Before Each Use
Inspect your Machine.
• Disconnect The Cut-Off Machine.
To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, before changing
the setup, changing the cut-off
wheel or adjusting anything, unplug
the tool.
• Tighten the arbor screw.
Check Damaged Parts. Check for:
• Alignment of moving parts,
• Damaged electric cords,
Machine" section within.)
• Review and understand all safety
instructions and operating proce-
dures in this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods
for this cut-off machine. (See "Main-
tenance" section within).
To reduce the risk of injury or
death from electrical shock:
• Make sure your fingers do not touch
the plug's metal prongs when plug-
ging or unplugging the cut-off
machine.
• Binding of moving parts,
• Broken parts,
• Stable mounting
• Function of arm return spring and
lower guard: Push the arm all the
way down, then let it rise up until it
stops by itself. Check the lower
guard to see if it closed fully. If it did
not, follow the instructions in the
Trouble Shooting section.
• Other conditions that may affect the
way the machine works.
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Arbor
Lock