Table Of Contents - RIDGID CM1450 Operator's Manual

CM1450 14" Abrasive Cut-Off Machine

Table of Contents

Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ..............................................................................................................1
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care......................................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Machine Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................4
Standard Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................5
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................5
Machine Assembly
Removing The Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel......................................................................................................................5
Installing The Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel........................................................................................................................5
Down Stop Adjustment ..............................................................................................................................................6
Inspect Cut-Off Machine ..............................................................................................................................................6
Machine and Work Area Set-Up ..................................................................................................................................7
Operating Abrasive Cut-Off Machine
Clamping Workpiece ..................................................................................................................................................8
Inspecting Workpiece..................................................................................................................................................8
Cutting With Abrasive Cut-Off Machine ......................................................................................................................9
Removing The Workpiece ..........................................................................................................................................9
Tips For Using Abrasive Cut-Off Machine ..................................................................................................................9
Transporting The Cut-Off Machine ............................................................................................................................9
Maintenance Instructions
Replacing Carbon Brushes ......................................................................................................................................10
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................................10
Machine Storage..........................................................................................................................................................10
Service and Repair ......................................................................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................................................................................................11-12
Wiring Diagram............................................................................................................................................................12
Lifetime Warranty ........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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