Ridgid MS255SR Operation Manual - Page 3

General safety instructions Safety is a combination of using common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your miter saw works. Read this manual to understand this miter saw and how to use it safely. � 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 • Keep guards in place and in working order. • Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on. • Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. • Don't use in a dangerous environment. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit. • Keep children away. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area. • Make the workshop childproof with padlocks and master switches or by removing starter keys. • Don't force the tool; it will do the job better and more safely when used at the rate at which it is designed to work. • Use the right tool. Don't force a tool or attachment to do a job that it was not designed to do. • Use the proper extension cord. Make sure that your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one that is heavy enough to carry the current that your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use, depending on the cord length and the nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. • Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that can get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Recommended size of extension cords: • Always use safety glasses. Also use a face mask or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. • Secure the work piece. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work piece whenever practical. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool. • Don't over reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. • Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like. • Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make sure that the switch is in the off position before plugging the tool into an electrical outlet. • Use recommended accessories. Consult the operator's manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause a risk of injury to persons. • Never stand on the tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is contacted unintentionally. • Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine whether it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, broken parts or mountings, and any other condition that may affect the operation of the tool. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. • Direction of feed: always feed work into a blade or cut against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter. • Never leave a tool running unattended. Turn the power off. Don't leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop. Tool's Ampere Rating (120 V circuit only) Volts 0-6 6-10 10-12 12-16 120 V~ Total length of cord in feet Cord size in A. W. G. (minimum) 25' 50' 100' 18 16 16 18 16 14 16 16 14 14 12 Not Recommended 2