Whenever Machine Is Running - RIDGID CM1450 Owner's Manual

Safety Instructions for Basic Operations (continued)

Whenever Machine Is Running

WARNING: Don't allow familiarity
(gained from frequent use of
your cut-off machine) cause a
careless mistake. A careless
fraction of a second is enough to
cause a severe injury.
Before starting your cut, watch the
cut-off machine while it runs. If it
makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates
a lot, stop immediately. Turn the tool
off. Unplug the machine. Do not
restart until finding and correcting the
problem.
Keep Children Away.
• Keep all visitors a safe distance
from the tool.
• Make sure bystanders are clear of
the tool and workpiece.
• Never confine the piece being cut
off. Never hold it, clamp it, touch it,
or use length stops against it while
the abrasive wheel is spinning. It
must be free to move sideways on
its own. If confined, it could get
wedged against the cut-off wheel
Before Leaving This Tool
Never Leave Tool Running Unat-
tended.
• Turn power off.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
and be thrown violently or cause the
wheel to break.
Let the abrasive wheel reach full
speed before cutting. This will help
reduce the risk of thrown work-
pieces.
Don't Force Tool.
• It will do the job better and safer at
its designed rate. Feed the abrasive
wheel into the workpiece only fast
enough to let it cut without bogging
down or binding.
Before freeing jammed material:
• Turn tool "OFF" by releasing trigger
switch.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the cut-off machine.
WARNING: Do not use any type
of cutting lubricant with this tool.
After finishing a cut:
• Keep holding the power head down.
• Release the switch, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before moving
your hands.
Make Workshop Child-proof.
• Lock the shop.
• Disconnect master switches.
• Store tool away from children and
others not qualified to use the tool.
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