Ridgid R4510 Operation Manual - Page 5

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross cutting.  DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE during the same operation.  NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross cutting.  NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the power source.  PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long workpieces.  AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you) by: a) Keeping blade sharp. b) Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade. c) Keeping riving knife, anti-kickback pawls, and blade guard in place and operating. d) Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade using a push stick. e) Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.  IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk.  AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool.  USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.  MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the table saw.  ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply.  ONLY USE BLADES within the thickness range stamped on the riving knife.  THIS TOOL should have the following markings: a) Wear eye protection. b) Use saw blade guard and riving knife for every operation for which it can be used, including all through sawing. c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade. d) Use a push stick when required. e) Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing risk of kickback. f) Do not perform any operation freehand. g) Never reach around or over the saw blade. h) Never operate saw on floor or below waist height.  NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF MATERIAL AT A TIME.  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. 5