Ridgid R3400 Owners Manual - Page 11

ASSEMBLY installing airguard™ high-efficiency dust collection components See Figures 4 - 6, page 18. To use the dust collection system, you will need an empty 5 gallon bucket (not provided).  Open the hook-and-loop strap, then place the bucket cap filter over the bucket. Make sure at least 1 inch of the cap filter is below the top edge of the bucket. Close the hook-and-loop strap to temporarily secure.  Place the filter clamp over the cap filter and bucket and close to secure. NOTE: If clamp is too loose to secure cap filter in place when fastened, tighten clamp adjustment nut using a flat blade screwdriver.  Place one end of the hose in the small opening of the bucket cap filter. Connect the other end of the hose to the dust ejection port on the saw. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purposes listed below:  Cross cutting, rip cutting, bevel cutting, and pocket cut- ting fiber cement materials  With a properly installed 5 in. continuous rim diamond blade (not provided), this saw may also be used for dry cross cutting, rip cutting, bevel cutting, and pocket cutting man-made tile, pavers, and natural stone tile products KICKBACK See Figures 7 - 8, page 18. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the workpiece. DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to serious personal injury. To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices such as the following:  Sawing into fasteners in workpiece.  Twisting the blade while making a cut.  Making a cut with a dull or improperly set blade.  Supporting the workpiece incorrectly.  Forcing a cut.  Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool. To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety practices:  Inspect the workpiece for fasteners before cutting. Never saw into a fastener.  Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the blade.  Use clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never make cuts with dull blades.  Support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut.  Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never force a cut.  Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback should occur. WARNING: When using the saw, always stay alert and exercise control. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving. SAW BLADES The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available. BLADE GUARD SYSTEM See Figure 9, page 18. The lower blade guard attached to the circular saw is there for your protection and safety. Do not alter it for any reason. If it becomes damaged, do not operate the saw until you have the guard repaired or replaced. Always leave guard in operating position when using the saw. 11 - English