Standard Equipment; Accessories; Machine Assembly; Removing The Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel - RIDGID CM1450 Operator's Manual

CM1450 14" Abrasive Cut-Off Machine

Standard Equipment

• CM1450 Abrasive Cut-Off Machine
• 14" Abrasive Wheel (Installed)
• Arbor Wrench (Stored Under Base)

Accessories

Catalog No. Description
85232 14" Abrasive Wheel
96312 Arbor Wrench
Handle
Carrying
Handle
ON/OFF
Trigger
Switch
Arbor
Stationary
Wrench
Vise
Figure 1 – CM1450 14" Abrasive Cut-Off Machine

Machine Assembly

WARNING
Make sure machine is unplugged from power
source before installing a cut-off wheel or making
any adjustment to the machine.

Removing The Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel

1. Remove the arbor wrench located under the base of
the machine.
2. Lift the lower guard up and tilt the lower guard assem-
bly back so the arbor screw is exposed (Figure 2).
Upper Guard
Lock Pin
Lower Guard
Downstop
Chain
Ridge Tool Company
Figure 2 – Removing Cut-Off Wheel
3. Locate the lock pin under the handle. Press the lock
pin and hold in while turning the arbor wrench
counter-clockwise (Figure 2). The arbor will engage
after some turning of the wrench.
NOTE! The arbor screw has a right hand thread. This
helps prevent unwanted loosening of the arbor
screw during normal operation.
4. Remove the arbor screw, lock washer, arbor washer
and outer flange.
NOTE! Pay attention to pieces removed, noting their
position and direction they face (Figure 3). Wipe
the inner and outer flanges clean of any debris
before installing new cut-off wheel.
Figure 3 – Position Of Arbor Screw, Arbor Washer and
Outer Flange

Installing The Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from a thrown work-
piece, use a 14" diameter abrasive cut-off wheel
that is rated for 3900 RPM.
NOTE! Choose the right 14" diameter cut-off wheel for
the material and the type of cutting you plan to
do. For example, when cutting steel, use abra-
sive cut-off wheel especially designed to be
used on steel.
Arbor Lock
Arbor Screw
Abrasive Wheel
Outer Flange
Arbor Screw
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