Ridgid BS1400 Owners Manual - Page 26
Avoiding Injury, Locking The Switch, Before Leaving The Saw
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OPERATION AVOIDING INJURY n Make sure saw is level and does not rock. Saw should always be on a firm, level surface with plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece. n Turn saw off, remove switch key, and unplug cord from the power source before moving the saw. n Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has come to a full and complete stop. n Choose the right size and style blade for the material and type of cut you plan to do. n Make sure that the blade teeth point down toward the saw table, that the blade guides, thrust bearings, and blade tension are properly adjusted, that the blade guide knob is tight, and that no parts have excessive play. n To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade breakage, and provide maximum blade support, always adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the workpiece. n Use only recommended accessories. n With the exception of the workpiece and related support devises, clear everything off the saw table before turning the saw on. n Properly support round materials such as dowel rods or tubing because they have a tendency to roll during a cut causing the blade to "bite". To avoid this, always use a "V" block or clamp workpiece to a miter gauge n Before removing loose pieces from the saw table, turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop. LOCKING THE SWITCH See Figure 37. n Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop. n Place the switch in the OFF (O) position, remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place. BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW See Figure 37. n Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop. n Place the switch in the OFF (O) position, remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place. n Unplug the saw from the power source. TO INSTALL SWITCH KEY ON P I U L L P U OFF S H SWITCH KEY SWITCH ON P I U L L P U OFF S H ON ON P I U L L P U OFF S H OFF TO REMOVE SWITCH KEY ON P I U L L P U OFF S H OFF 26 Fig. 37