RIDGID TS 2400 Operator's Manual page 17

b. To turn saw OFF, PUSH lever in.
Never leave the saw until the cutting
tool has come to a complete stop.
c. To lock switch in OFF position, hold
switch IN with one hand, REMOVE
key with other hand.
WARNING: For your own safety,
lower blade or other cutting tool
below table surface. (If blade is
tilted, return it to vertical, 90°,
position.) Always
switch "OFF". When saw is not
in use, remove key and keep it in
a safe place. Also, in the event
of a power failure (all of your
lights go out) turn switch off,
lock it and remove the key. This
will prevent the saw from start-
ing up again when the power
comes back on.
Key
Switch
14. Table...provides working surface to
15. Miter Gauge...head is locked in
lock the
16. Blade Guard
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13. Thermal Overload Device...opens
the power line circuit when the motor
temperature exceeds a safe level,
when the motor is overloaded or
when a lower voltage condition exists.
It can be reset by pressing the reset
button after the motor returns to nor-
mal temperate.
support workpieces.
position for cross cutting or mitering
by tightening the lock knob. Always
securely lock it when in use.
a. There are adjustable screw stops
for the stop pin 0° and 45° right
and left positions for conveniently
setting the miter gauge to cut
miters at these standard angles.
Use the sawblade guard, spreader
and anti-kickback pawls for any thru-
sawing (whenever the blade comes
through the top of the workpiece).
Make sure the anti-kickback pawls
work properly. Make sure the
spreader is in line with sawblade.
(See "Aligning Blade Guard" section)
To remove the guard for special
operations, loosen the blade guard
locking knob. Do not disturb the set-
ting of the spreader bracket.
When replacing the guard, position
the two (2) locator pins on the blade
guard into the matching holes in the
cradle. Securely tighten the blade
guard locking knob.