Tool Safety; Service Safety - RIDGID WTS2000L Operator's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, and
USE COMMON SENSE when operating a power tool.
• DO NOT use the tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry. Pull
back and secure long hair. Non-slip footwear is recom-
mended.
• KEEP YOUR HAIR, CLOTHING, AND GLOVES AWAY
FROM MOVING PARTS.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS OR WRENCHES. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the tool before turning it on.
• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday glasses
may have impact-resistant lenses, but they are NOT safe-
ty glasses.
• USE A DUST OR FACE MASK, if the operation is dusty.
• WEAR HEARING PROTECTION to help prevent hearing
loss.
• NEVER TOUCH THE PINS OF THE ELECTRICAL PLUG
while inserting it into or removing it from an electrical
socket.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped, or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.

Tool Safety

• KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure the switch is
in the "Off" position before plugging the tool into an elec-
trical outlet.
• DO NOT CARRY TOOLS WITH YOUR FINGER ON THE
SWITCH.
• DO NOT OVER REACH. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times.
• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. Use the correct tool and
blade for your application. The correct tool and blade will
do the job better and more safely when used at the rate for
which they are designed.
• DO NOT USE TOOL IF THE SWITCH DOES NOT TURN
IT "ON" OR "OFF." Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• DISCONNECT THE TOOL before servicing, when chang-
ing accessories (such as cutting blades), or storing the
tool.
• STORE IDLE TOOLS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN and other untrained people.
• NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED;
turn the power off. Don't leave the tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
• ALWAYS MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control. Follow all instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
• CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
product manual for recommended accessories. The use
of improper accessories may increase the risk of personal
injury.

Service Safety

• If any part of this wet-tile/stone saw is missing or should
break, bend, or fail in any way; or should any electrical
component fail to perform properly: ALWAYS shut off the
power switch and remove the plug from the power source,
and have the missing, damaged, or failed part replaced
BEFORE resuming operation.
• When servicing a tool, ALWAYS use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance Sec-
tion on page 35 of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts
or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of electric shock or injury.
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