Table Of Contents; Safety Instructions For Abrasive Cut-Off Machine - RIDGID CM1450 Owner'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 ....................................7
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements ...................................... 8
Power Supply and Motor
Specifications ..................................... 8
Electrical Connections ........................ 8
Unpacking and Checking Contents .......10
Tools Needed ................................... 10
Unpacking ......................................... 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

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how
your cut-off machine works. Read this manual to understand this cut-off
machine.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: means if the safety infor-
mation is not followed someone will
be seriously injured or killed.
Page 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
WARNING: means if the safety infor-
mation is not followed someone
could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety infor-
mation is not followed someone may
be injured.
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