Assembly - RIDGID R4221 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle
and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose
Parts List are already assembled to your product
when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not
assembled to the product by the manufacturer and
require customer installation. Use of a product that
may have been improperly assembled could result
in serious personal injury.
 This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in
the down position. To release the saw arm, push down
on the top of the saw arm, cut the tie-wrap, and pull out
the lock pin.
WARNING:
The saw arm is spring loaded. Hold the handle
down to prevent from snapping up when cutting the
tie-wrap. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious injury.
 Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should
remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon
release of the tie wrap.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
 The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assem-
bling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced
the settings, refer to specific procedures explained in
this manual.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this
product with damaged or missing parts could result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories 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 acci-
dental starting and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not start the miter saw without checking for
interference between the blade and the miter fence.
Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the
miter fence during operation of the saw.
WARNING:
This saw can tip over if the saw head is released
suddenly and the saw is not secured to a work
surface. ALWAYS secure this saw to a stable work
surface before any use to avoid serious personal
injury.
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