Table Of Contents; Safety Instructions For Abrasive Cut-Off Machine - RIDGID CM1450 Operator's Manual

Table of Contents

Section
Table of Contents .....................................2
Safety Instructions For Abrasive Cut-Off
Machine ................................................. 2
Before Using This Tool ....................... 3
When Installing Or Moving This Tool .. 4
Whenever Machine Is Running .......... 7
Glossary of Terms ....................................8
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements ...................................... 8
Power Supply and Motor
Specifications ..................................... 8
Electrical Connections ........................ 8
Unpacking and Checking Contents .......10
Tools Needed ................................... 10
Getting to Know Your Abrasive Cut-Off
Machine ............................................. 11
Alignment (Adjustments) .................12
Assembly ...............................................12
Installing or Removing the Cut-Off
Wheel .............................................. 12
Safety Instructions for Basic
Operations....................................... 13

Safety Instructions For Abrasive Cut-Off Machine

The purpose of safety symbols is to
attract your attention to possible
dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your
careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger.
The instructions or warnings they give
are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
Safety Symbols
indicates an imminently
DANGER:
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious
WARNING:
ly and understand completely the operator's manual. Pay close attention to
the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this
tool properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, re-
liable service.
Page
Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thorough-
Section
Whenever Machine Is Running ........ 16
Basic Operations ....................................17
General Cutting Instructions ............. 17
Switch ............................................... 18
Adjusting the Stationary Vise ........... 18
Changing the Cutting Angle ............. 19
Quick Lock-Release Vise ................. 19
Workpiece Clamping ........................ 19
Using A Metallic Block ...................... 19
Recommended Cutting Capacity ...... 20
Maintenance and Lubrication .................20
Maintenance ..................................... 20
Lubrication ........................................ 21
Basic Cutter Requirements ....................21
Prohibited Accessories ..................... 21
Troubleshooting Guide ...........................22
Motor ................................................ 22
General ............................................ 22
Wiring Diagram ......................................23
Repair Parts ...........................................24
Notes ......................................................26
injury.
WARNING:
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION:
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or mod-
erate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices that
may cause property damage.
Advises you of information or
NOTE:
instructions vital to the operation or
maintenance of the equipment.
2
indicates a potentially
indicates a potentially
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