RIDGID R8656 Manuel D'utilisation page 7

OPERATION
DANGER:
Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade.
Keep your second hand on front handle, or motor
housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they
cannot be cut by the blade.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when you
are assembling parts, making adjustments, clean-
ing, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will
prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not recom-
mended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purposes:
 Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling)
 Cross cutting/rip cutting wood products
 Bevel cutting wood products
 Pocket cutting wood products
WARNING:
Never use abrasive cut-off wheels of any kind with
this saw. Use of non wood cutting blades can result
in property damage or serious personal injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3, page 14.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the
saw before beginning operation.
 Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, switch should always be locked when
not in use or carrying at your side.
INSTALLING THE VACUUM ATTACHMENT
See Figure 4, page 14.
The vacuum attachment provided with the saw may be
installed for easy dust removal and disposal. It fits vacuum
hoses 1-1/4 in. and 1-7/8 in.
NOTE: If you use the vacuum attachment, you should always
connect it to a standard vacuum cleaner hose. To attach the
vacuum attachment to the saw:
 Remove the battery.
 Orient adaptor to fit into the dust chute opening on the
rear of the upper blade guard.
 Secure adaptor with screw provided.
 Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum attachment.
NOTE: A 1-1/4 in. vacuum hose will fit inside the vacuum
attachment, a 1-7/8 in. vacuum hose will fit over the
vacuum attachment.
NOTE: Remove the vacuum attachment when not using a
vacuum.
KICKBACK
See Figures 5 - 8, page 14.
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 wood.
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 the following:
 Setting blade depth incorrectly.
 Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.
 Twisting the blade while making a cut.
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