Ridgid R3250 Owners Manual - Page 12

OPERATION CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING See Figure 8, page 15. Always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut. NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guideline.  Secure the workpiece.  Hold the saw firmly with both hands.  Start the saw and let the blades reach full speed.  Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut. NOTE: Do not bind blades in the cut.  Release the trigger and allow the blades to come to a complete stop.  Lift the saw from the workpiece. POCKET CUTTING See Figure 10, page 15.  Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle. NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the lever.  Hold the lower blade guard by the handle while maintain- ing a grip on the front handle as shown.  Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.  Guide the saw into the workpiece, release the lower blade guard lever, and make the cut. NOTE: With the twinblade saw, the user may move the saw forward or backward during pocket cuts.  Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.  Lift the saw from the workpiece.  Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw. USING THE WAX STICK FOR CUTTING SOFT METALS See Figures 11 -13, page 15. Use the wax sticks to keep blades cleaner and lubricated when cutting soft metals (i.e., aluminum, copper, stainless steel, etc.).  Remove the cap on one end of the wax stick.  Insert the uncapped end of the stick into the wax stick holder.  From the blade side of the saw, turn wax dial counter- clockwise to apply wax to the blade. MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID® replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required. POWER SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT If replacement of the power supply cord is necessary, this must be done by an authorized service center in order to avoid a safety hazard. 12 - English