General Safety Instructions; Safety Symbols; Work-Area Safety; Electrical Safety - RIDGID WTS2000L Operator's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
Some dust created by using power tools contains chem-
icals known to the state of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Safety is a combination of using common sense, staying
alert, and knowing how your tile saw works. Read this man-
ual to understand this tile saw and how to use it safely.

Safety Symbols

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations
that accompany them deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The safety warnings DO NOT, by them-
selves, eliminate any danger. They are no substitutes for
proper accident-prevention measures.
DANGER:
Someone will be seriously injured or killed if the safety
information is not followed.
WARNING:
Someone could be seriously injured or killed if the safe-
ty information is not followed.
CAUTION:
Someone may be injured if the safety information is not
followed.
Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of import information and/or instruc-
tions that could lead to equipment or other property dam-
age if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by
the word "NOTE," as in the example below:
NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if
these instructions are not followed.

Work-Area Safety

• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT. Clut-
tered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• DON'T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't
use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them
to rain. Don't operate power tools in potentially explosive
environments, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks, which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
• OPERATE THE TOOL IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS,
and provide proper dust removal. Dust generated from
some materials can be hazardous to your health. Use
dust-collection systems whenever possible.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY. All visi-
tors should be kept a safe distance away from the work
area.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force a tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.
• MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.

Electrical Safety

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections
dry and off the ground. Do not touch the plug with wet
hands.
• VOLTAGE: Before plugging in the tool, make sure that the
outlet voltage is within the voltage marked on the tool's
data plate.
• DO NOT USE "AC ONLY" RATED TOOLS WITH A DC
POWER SUPPLY.
• DO NOT EXPOSE POWER TOOLS TO RAIN OR WET
CONDITIONS. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
• If operating the power tool in damp locations is unavoid-
able, always use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter to sup-
ply power to your tool. Always wear electrician's rubber
gloves and footwear in damp conditions.
• DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. Never use the cord to carry
the tools or to pull the plug from the outlet. Keep the cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
Extension Cords
Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use.
These extension cords are identified by a marking "Accept-
able for use with outdoor appliances, store indoors while not
in use."
Use only extension cords having an electrical rating equal
to or greater than the rating of the product. Do not use dam-
aged extension cords. Examine the cord before using, and
replace it if it is damaged. Do not abuse extension cords,
and do not yank on any cord to disconnect it. Keep the cord
away from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect the
extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting
the product from the extension cord.
• Make sure that your extension cord is in good condition.
• When using an extension cord, be sure to use one that is
heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.
An Undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result-
ing in loss of power and overheating.
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