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MAINTENANCE
The following recommended accessories are currently available at retail stores:
AC1022 Miter Gauge Hold Down
AC1040 Molding/Dado Throat Plate
AC1045 Zero Clearance Throat Plate
AC9933 Flip Top Portable Work Support
ACCESSORIES
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical RIDGID re-
placement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields during power tool operation
or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance, make sure
the tool is unplugged from the power supply and
the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
n Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws for
tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in
good condition and in position.
n Check the blade guard assembly.
n Clean your cutting tools with a gum and pitch remover.
n Periodically clean and grease the U-bolt and latch
mechanism on the Herc-U-Lift™ Mobile Base. Grease
caster ball bearings and oil caster axle as needed.
n To maintain the table surfaces and rails, periodically
apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth
functioning. To prevent work from slipping during cutting
operations, DO NOT wax the working face of the miter
gauge.
n Protect the saw blade by cleaning out sawdust from
underneath the saw table and in the blade teeth. Use a
resin solvent on the blade teeth.
n Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. DO
NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gaso-
line, petroleum-based products, penetrat-
ing oils, etc., come in contact with plastic
parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
LUBRICATION
This saw's motor bearings have been packed at the factory
with proper lubrication.
n Clean screw threads and nuts with a solvent recommended
for gum and pitch removal.
n Lubricate screw threads, nuts, and bearing points
(including those on the blade guard assembly and miter
gauge).
WARNING:
Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments
or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.