Ridgid MS255SR Operation Manual - Page 5

Additional Instructions for Safe Operation �WARNING: The use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from the face and body. • Know your power tool. Read the Operator's Manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury. • Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with a side shield and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. • Protect your lungs. Wear a face mask or a dust mask if the operation is dusty. • Protect your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. • All visitors and bystanders must wear the same safety equipment that the operator of the saw wears. • Inspect the tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired by a qualified person. • Always check the tool 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, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified person. • Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If someone borrows this tool, make sure they have these instructions also. 4