Assembly - RIDGID R4512 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully lift the saw from the carton and place it on a level
work surface.
NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep your
knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, and get
help when needed.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose
Parts List are already assembled to your product
when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not
assembled to the product by the manufacturer and
require customer installation. Use of a product that
may have been improperly assembled could result
in serious personal injury.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
NOTE: Remove the foam block from between the saw's
housing and the motor.
 The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assembling
it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced the settings,
refer to specific procedures explained in this manual.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this tool until the parts are replaced. Use of this
product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow
hands to come closer than 3 in. to the blade. Do
not reach over or across the blade. Failure to heed
this warning can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, never operate the
saw if it is not mounted to the supplied leg stand.
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