Operation - RIDGID CM1450 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
This cut-off machine has been designed for cutting
metals, using reinforced abrasive cut-off wheels
only. Do not remove the wheel, install a steel blade,
and attempt to cut other types of materials such
as wood, masonry, etc. Attempting to cut these
other types of materials could cause an accident
resulting in possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Always use the vise clamp on the cut-off machine
to prevent accidents that could result in possible
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug cut-off machine could result
in accidental starting causing possible serious
personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purposes listed below)
n Cutting all types of metals such as 2 in. x 6 in. steel
framing studs.
n Cutting hard metal iron stock such as square bar stock
and angle iron.
n Cutting metal tube and pipe stock.
ON/OFF SWITCH
To turn your cut-off machine ON, squeeze the on/off switch
located in the "D" handle.
To turn it OFF, release the on/off switch.
CUTTING WITH YOUR CUT-OFF MACHINE
See Figures 5 and 6.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to cut wood or masonry with
this cut-off machine. Never cut magnesium or
magnesium alloy with this machine. Failure to
comply could result in serious personal injury.
n To prevent machine movement or tipping during cutting
operation, secure cut-off machine in place to a workbench
or work surface that is also secure.
"D" HANDLE
MACHINE
BASE
C-CLAMP
WARNING:
Large, circular, or irregularly shaped material may
require additional means of clamping to be secured
in place adequately for cutting. Use "C" clamps
that can be mounted along the left and front side of
the machine base. Also use blocks to hold material
securely. Failure to comply could result in serious
personal injury.
C-CLAMP
C-CLAMP AREA
12
ON/OFF SWITCH
VISE CLAMP
MATERIAL TO
BE CUT
QUICK
LOCK-
RELEASE
LEVER
Fig. 5
ADJUSTABLE
FENCE
MATERIAL TO
BE CUT
VISE
CLAMP
Fig. 6