Chop Cutting; Body And Hand Position - RIDGID MS1290LZ Operator's Manual

Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Chop Cutting

1. Slide the cutting head to the rear as far
as it will go.
2. Lock slide lock knob.
3. Position workpiece on table and against
fence and secure with clamp as appro-
priate.
4. Turn on saw and lower blade into work-
piece.
5. After cut is complete turn off saw, allow
blade to stop rotating before allowing
cutting head to rise up.

Body and Hand Position

• Never place hands near cutting area.
Place hand at least 4" from path of
blade.
• Hold workpiece firmly to the fence to
prevent movement toward the blade.
• When holding the workpiece to the left
side of the blade, always use your left
hand. Use your right hand to hold the
workpiece to the right side of the blade.
• Before making a cut, make a "dry run"
with the power off so you can see the
path of the blade.
• Keep hands in position until trigger has
been released and the blade has com-
pletely stopped.
WARNING: Do not try to cut short
pieces, you cannot properly sup-
port the workpiece and keep
your hold down hand the
required distance from the blade.
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