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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
n NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
n INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged,
have repaired by a qualified service technician at an
authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation
having an outer surface that is green with or without
yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor.
If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is
necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding
conductor to a live terminal. Repair or replace a
damaged or worn cord immediately. Stay constantly
aware of cord location and keep it well away from the
rotating wheel.
n INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
replace if damaged.
n KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any solvents to clean tool.
n STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
n DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN
IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by
an authorized service center.
n USE ONLY CORRECT WHEELS. Do not use wheels with
incorrect size holes. Never use wheel washers or wheel
screws that are defective or incorrect. The maximum
wheel capacity of your cut-off machine is 14 in.
n DO NOT REMOVE THE MACHINE'S WHEEL GUARDS.
Never operate the machine with any guard or cover
removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly
before each use.
n KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from wheel. Do not reach underneath work
or around or under the wheel while the wheel is rotating.
Do not attempt to remove cut material while wheel is
moving.
n ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG MATERIAL. To minimize risk
of tipping machine, always support long material.
n BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-
MENTS ARE SECURE.
n ALWAYS USE THE VISE CLAMP to secure the
material.
n NEVER TOUCH WHEEL or other moving parts during
use.
n NEVER START THE CUT-OFF MACHINE WHEN THE
WHEEL IS IN CONTACT WITH THE MATERIAL.
n NEVER cut more than one piece of material at a time.
DO NOT STACK more than one piece of material on the
machine base at a time.
n NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION "FREEHAND".
Always secure the material to be cut in the vise.
n NEVER hand hold a piece of material. Material will
become very hot while being cut.
n NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the
wheel and its cutting path with your hands and fingers
for any reason.
n NEVER reach to pick up a piece of material, a piece of
scrap, or anything else that is in or near the cutting path
of the wheel.
n AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand
to move into the wheel. ALWAYS make sure you have
good balance.
n NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with
the path of the wheel.
n ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the wheel
to stop rotating before raising wheel guard or removing
material.
n DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF
RAPIDLY. This could cause the wheel to loosen and could
create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and
allow the wheel to come to a complete stop. Disconnect
your cut-off machine from the power supply and securely
retighten the wheel arbor bolt after checking the wheel
for damage.
n WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL RIDGID
REPLACEMENT PARTS. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
n NEVER leave the cut-off machine unattended while
connected to a power source.
n IF ANY PART OF THIS CUT-OFF MACHINE IS MISSING
or should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any
electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off
the power switch, remove the machine plug from the
power source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts
replaced before resuming operation.
n MAKE SURE THE CUT-OFF WHEEL IS SECURELY
MOUNTED as described in the operating instructions
before connecting the tool to a power supply. Do not
tighten wheel excessively, since this can cause cracks.
n CHECK THE WHEEL FOR FISSURES AND CRACKS,
and test for normal operation prior to use.
n ONLY USE A CUT-OFF WHEEL RATED FOR 3900
RPM OR GREATER and manufactured in compliance
with ANSI B7.1. Always store wheels in a dry place with
little temperature variation.