RIDGID TS3650 - Manual (Page 49)

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• If using blade stabilizers, check for
proper clearance before raising the
saw blade.
• When using a dado blade, follow the
procedures above. However, use
additional caution due to the large
amount of material being “cut-away”
from the zero clearance insert.
• Rotate the dado blade manually,
(don’t touch it with your fingers, but
use a stick of wood) to be sure it
clears the insert before connecting
the power cord to the electrical outlet
in your shop.
• Never operate the saw without the
proper insert installed.
• When replacing the sawblade and
table insert, always replace the blade
guard.
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations
Before Each Use
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces
(Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)
Inspect your saw.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, turn the switch
off, unplug the saw, and remove the
switch key before raising or remov-
ing the guard, changing the cutting
tool, changing the setup, or
adjusting anything.
• Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, saw stability,
and any other conditions that may
affect the way the saw works.
• If any part is missing, bent or
broken in any way, or any electrical
part does not work properly, turn
the saw off and unplug the saw.
• Replace damaged or missing parts
before using the saw again.
• Use the sawblade guard, spreader
and anti-kickback pawls for any
thru-sawing (whenever the blade
comes through the top of the work-
piece). Make sure the anti-kickback
pawls work properly. Make sure the
spreader is in line with sawblade.
• Remove adjusting keys and
wrenches. Form a habit of checking
for and removing keys and
wrenches from table top before
turning saw on.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are
tight and no parts have excessive
play.
Inspect Your Blade.
• Choose the right blade or cutting
accessory for the material and the
type of cutting you plan to do.
• Never use grinding wheels,
abrasive cutoff wheels, friction
wheels (metal cutting blades) wire
wheels or buffing wheels. They can
fly apart explosively.
• Cut only wood, wood like or plastic
materials. Do not cut metal.
• Choose and inspect your cutting
tool carefully:
- To reduce the risk of cutting tool
failure and thrown shrapnel (broken
pieces of blade), use only 10” or
smaller blades or other cutting tools
marked for speeds of 5000 rpm or
higher.
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