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icals, work in a well ventilated area, and use respiratory

protection selected based on appropriate regulations

and standards, such as ANSI Z88.2 and OSHA.

• Do not use tool near flammable material. Do not

use lubricants during cutting. Hot metal chips/sparks

may cause a fire.

Blade Related Warnings

• Only use the RIDGID-recommended saw blades.

Improper saw blades can increase forces and reduce

control, increasing the risk of injury.

• Do not use dull or damaged saw blades. Dull or

improper blades can cause excessive friction and

heat, blade binding, kickback, reduce control and

increase the risk of injury.

• Always use saw blades with correct size and shape

(diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Blades

that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw

will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.

• Do not use wood cutting blades. Using blades not

recommended in this manual can result in a haz-

ardous situation.

• Only use proper blade recommended for the mate-

rial to be cut. Improper blade type can damage the

equipment and reduce control, increasing the risk of

injury.

• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers

or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially

designed for your saw, for optimum performance and

safety of operation.

Kickback

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed or

misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to

lift up and out of the workpiece. Kickback is the result of

saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or

conditions and can be avoided by following the instructions

and warnings, including those below.

• When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut

for any reason, depress the OFF switch and hold

the saw motionless in the material until the blade

comes to a complete stop. If saw blade is binding, it

may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw

is restarted. Investigate and take corrective action to

eliminate the cause of blade binding.

• Do not restart saw in work piece to reduce risk of

kickback. With saw OFF, remove saw from pipe.

Confirm proper set up and continue with a new cut.

• Properly support pipe to minimize the risk of blade

pinching and kickback. Pipe can sag or shift as it is

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cut. Support pipe on both sides of cut to prevent move-

ment.

• The saw blade washers and the bolt on your saw

have been designed to work as a clutch to reduce

the intensity of a kickback. Understand the opera-

tion and settings of the clutch. The proper setting of

the clutch, combined with firm handling of the saw

will allow you to control kickback.

Guard Function

• Inspect your equipment before every use for prop-

er assembly, maintenance and operation. Do not

use if damaged. Do not use if guards do not work

correctly.

• Check guards for proper closing before each use.

Do not operate saw if guards do not move freely

and enclose the blade instantly. Never clamp or tie

the guards so that the blade is exposed. If saw is

accidentally dropped, guards may be bent. Raise the

guards and make sure the guards move freely and do

not touch the saw blade or any other part, throughout

range of motion.

• Check the operation and condition of the guard

return spring. If the guard and the spring are not

operating properly, they must be serviced before

use. Guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged

parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.

• Always observe that the guards are covering the

saw blade when saw is not in use. An unprotected,

coasting blade can cause injury and tool damage. Be

aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after

switch is released.

• Do not run the tool when not installed on pipe.

Guards may be opened by a contact with your clothing.

Accidental contact with the spinning saw blade could

result in serious personal injury.

• Periodically remove the saw blade, clean the upper,

lower guards and the hub area. Wipe it dry, or blow

it clean with compressed air. Preventive maintenance

and properly operating guard will reduce the probabil-

ity of an accident.