Operation - RIDGID R3250 Manuel D'utilisation

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 eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with
hearing and breathing protection. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Always make sure both blades enter the workpiece
at the same time. If cutting at an angle, do not
approach from the side with only one blade
touching the workpiece; cut from the top with
both blades entering the workpiece at the same
time. Entering only one blade will cause kickback
resulting in possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Never use the side of the blades for cutting.
Therefore in horizontal cuts, make sure the saw is
not resting on the lower blade. Always secure the
workpiece to avoid kickback and possible injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Cross cutting, rip cutting, and pocket cutting wood,
plastic, and metal materials
KICKBACK
See Figures 5 - 6, page 15.
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.
WARNING:
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:
 Twisting the blades while making a cut.
 Making a cut with dull blades.
 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:
 Make straight cuts. This helps prevent twisting the blades.
 Use clean and sharp 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 saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in
a balanced position.
WARNING:
When using the saw, always stay alert and exercise
control. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece
while the blades are 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
The lower blade guard attached to the twinblade 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.
DANGER:
When sawing through work, lower blade guard
does not cover blade on the underside of work.
Since blade is exposed on underside of work, keep
hands and fingers away from cutting area. Any part
of your body coming in contact with moving blade
will result in serious injury.
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