RIDGID TS3650 - Manual (Page 5)

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• 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 (See
“Assembly-Aligning Blade Guard”
section).
• Remove adjusting keys and
wrenches. Form a habit of checking
for and removing keys and adjusting
wrenches from table top before
turning saw on.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are
tight and no parts have excessive
play.
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown
Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)
Inspect Your Blade.
• Choose the right blade or cutting
accessory for the material and the
type of cutting you plan to do.
• Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool or
attachment to do a job it was not
designed for.
• 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.
• Always use unbroken, balanced
blades designed to fit this saw’s 5/8
inch arbor.
• When thru-sawing (making cuts
where the blade comes through the
workpiece top), always use a 10 inch
diameter blade. This keeps the
spreader closest to the blade.
• Do not over tighten arbor nut. Use
arbor wrenches to tighten it securely.
• Use only sharp blades with properly
set teeth. Consult a professional
blade sharpener when in doubt.
• Keep blades clean of gum and resin.
• Never use the saw without the proper
table insert.
• Inspect your work area
• Keep work area clean.
• Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents. Floor must not be slippery
from wax or sawdust.
• To reduce the risk of burns or other
fire damage, never use the saw near
flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
• To reduce the risk of injury, don’t do
layout, assembly, or setup work on
the table while blade is spinning. It
could cut or throw anything hitting the
blade.
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