General Safety Rules. RIDGID R4512

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the saw’s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential haz ards related to this tool.

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GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY

PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED

SURFACES. For example, pipes, ra di a tors, ranges, re frig er a tor en clo sures.

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KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.

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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of check ing to see that keys and ad just ing wrench es are re moved from tool before turning it on.

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KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.

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DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS EN VI RON MENTS. Do not use power tools in damp or wet lo ca tions or expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

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KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating.

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MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with pad locks and master switches, or by re mov ing starter keys.

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DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.

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USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose not intended.

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USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size

(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is rec om mend ed for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

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DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid foot wear are rec om mend ed when working outdoors. Also wear pro tec tive hair cov er ing to contain long hair.

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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE

SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

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SECURE WORK. Use a featherboard to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

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DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer per for mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

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DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be dis con nect ed.

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AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool.

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USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may risk injury.

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NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

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CHECK 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, break age of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or re placed by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.

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USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade or cutter only.

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NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UN AT TEND ED. TURN

THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

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PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.

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PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing pro tec tion during extended periods of operation.

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DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

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WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL OUTSIDE, USE

AN OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD MARKED “W-A” OR

“W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

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ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER

(SPLITTER) IN PLACE and in working order.

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kick back.

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