General Safety Information; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - RIDGID 614 Operator's Manual

614 Dry Cut Saw

General Safety Information

WARNING! R
EAD AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW MAY
RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK
PERSONAL INJURY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos-
pheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
4. Do not let visitors contact the tool or extension
cord. Such preventative measures reduce the risk
of injury.

Electrical Safety

1. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove
the grounding prong or modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with
a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the
tools should electrically malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a low resistance path to carry
electricity away from the user.
2. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
Grounding pin
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigera-
tors. There is an increased risk of electrical shock
if your body is grounded.
3. Don't expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electrical shock.
4. Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to carry
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the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of electrical shock.
5. When operating a power tool outside, use an
outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W".
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce
the risk of electrical shock.
6. Connect the tool to an AC power supply that
matches the name plate specification. Incorrect
voltage supply can cause electrical shock or burns.
7. Use only three-wire extension cords which
have three-prong grounding plugs and three-
pole receptacles which accept the machines
plug. Use of other extension cords will not ground
the tool and increase the risk of electrical shock.
8. Use proper extension cords. (See chart.) Insuf-
ficient conductor size will cause excessive voltage
drop, loss of power and overheating.
Minimum Wire Gauge for Cord Set
Nameplate
Total Length (in feet)
Amps
0 – 25
0 – 6 18 AWG
6 – 10 18 AWG
10 – 12 16 AWG
12 – 16 14 AWG

Personal Safety

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use tool while tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medications. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is
OFF before plugging in. Carrying tools with your
finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have
the switch ON invites accidents.
4. Remove adjusting keys or switches before
turning the tool ON. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
26 – 50 51 – 100
16 AWG 16 AWG
16 AWG 14 AWG
16 AWG 14 AWG
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED