Assembly - RIDGID R45171NS Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully lift the saw from the carton and place it on a
level work surface.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose
Parts List are already assembled to your product
when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not as-
sembled to the product by the manufacturer and
require customer installation. Use of a product
that may have been improperly assembled could
result in serious personal injury.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
NOTE: Remove the foam block from between the saw's
housing and the motor by first beveling the blade (see
page 24).
 The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After
assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influ-
enced the settings, refer to specific procedures explained
in this manual.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not oper-
ate this tool until the parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result in ac-
cidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not lift the saw without help. Hold it close
to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift
with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these
precautions can result in back injury.
WARNING:
Never stand directly in line with the blade or al-
low hands to come closer than 3 in. to the blade.
Do not reach over or across the blade. Failure to
heed this warning can result in serious personal
injury.
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