RIDGID R4141 Operator's Manual page 10

ASSEMBLy
 The machine 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
1-800-539-1710 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not oper-
ate this tool until the missing parts are replaced.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create acces-
sories 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 acciden-
tal starting and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
A 14 in. wheel is the maximum wheel capacity of the
cut-off machine. Never use a wheel that is too thick
to allow outer flange to engage with the flats on the
spindle. Larger wheels will come in contact with the
wheel guards, while thicker wheels will prevent the
bolt from securing the wheel on the spindle. Either
of these situations could result in a serious accident
and can cause serious personal injury.
MOUNT TO A WORK SURFACE
See Figure 5, page 19.
NOTE: Bolts supplied with this tool are for use with a 1-1/2
in. work surface. If mounting to a work bench or surface
with different thickness, use bolts that allow proper thread
engagement.
 Using the measurements shown in figure 5, drill three
3/8 in. holes in the work surface.
 Loosen and remove the screws from the machine base
then remove the three rubber feet.
NOTE: Do NOT remove the steel foot.
 Place flat washers on the hex head bolts (included) then
(from beneath the work surface) slide bolts through the
work surface, rubber foot, and into the machine base.
 Tighten bolts securely.
INSTALLATION / REMOVAL OF WHEEL
See Figure 6, page 19.
WARNING:
Do not overtighten wheel bolt. Overtightening can
cause the new wheel to crack, resulting in prema-
ture failure and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
If inner flange or inner washer has been removed,
replace both before placing wheel on spacer
and wheel arbor. Failure to do so could cause an
accident since wheel will not tighten properly.
To Install:
 Unplug the cut-off machine.
 Inspect the wheel for defects such as cracks, chipping,
and correct speed rating. If defects are found or the speed
rating is not greater than 3,900 rpm, do not use. Select
another wheel.
 Clean debris from the wheel arbor.
 Place new wheel over arbor, then place both on wheel
arbor against fixed inner flange.
 Clean outer flange then slide outer flange onto arbor until
it is flush.
 Place recessed side of outer flange against wheel, then
insert washer and wheel bolt into threaded end of wheel
arbor.
 Start threads and turn wheel bolt clockwise to snugly
tighten.
 Depress the spindle lock and rotate bolt until spindle
locks, preventing shaft from rotating.
 Using the arbor wrench provided, securely tighten wheel
bolt.
NOTE: Wheel bolt has right hand threads. Turn wheel
bolt clockwise to tighten.
To Remove:
 Unplug the cut-off machine.
 Push down on "D" handle (machine arm) and remove
transport chain from hook on motor housing to release
machine arm.
 Raise machine arm to its full raised position. Be cautious
when raising, machine arm is spring loaded.
 Rotate lower wheel guard upward, exposing wheel bolt
that secures abrasive wheel to wheel arbor.
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