RIDGID R864 Manuel D'utilisation page 9

OPERATION
PLUNGE CUTTING WOOD OR WALL BOARD
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See Figure 9, .
 Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a vise
or with clamps.
 Mark the line of cut clearly.
 Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material and
that the power cord and extension cord are out of the blade
path.
 Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.
 Choose a convenient starting point inside the cutting area
and place the tip of the blade over that point.
 Rest the front edge of the shoe assembly on the workpiece
and hold it firmly in position during the cut.
 Depress the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to reach
full cutting speed.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece
until the motor reaches full speed. Failure to heed this
warning can cause you to lose of control of the saw
and result in serious injury.
 Tilt the saw downward until the tip of the blade starts cutting
the workpiece.
 Allow the saw to penetrate the workpiece.
 Tilt the saw until the blade is perpendicular to the
workpiece.
WARNING:
Blades longer than 6 in. can whip and should not be
used for plunge cutting. Failure to heed this warning
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Cutting into electrical wiring can cause the blade, the
blade clamp, and the saw bar assembly to become
electrically live. Do not touch metal parts when cutting
into a wall; grasp only the insulated surfaces on the
tool. Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes,
and mechanical hazards are not in the blade path
when cutting into a wall.
METAL CUTTING
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See Figure 10,
You may cut metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, alu-
minum, brass, and copper with the saw.
Observe the following tips when metal cutting:
 Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade.
 Do not force the tool and use a slow speed setting.
 Use cutting oil when cutting soft metals and steel. Cutting
oil also keeps the blades cool, increases cutting action, and
prolongs blade life.
 Never use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could
ignite fumes.
 Clamp the workpiece firmly and cut close to the clamping
point to eliminate any vibration of the work. When cutting
conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp the workpiece in a vise if
possible and cut close to the vise. To cut thin sheet material,
"sandwich" the material between hardboard or plywood
and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and material
tearing.
 Always keep firm pressure on the shoe assembly to hold it
securely against the workpiece.
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