When Installing Or Moving The Saw; Before Each Use - RIDGID SS1650 1 Manual Del Usuario

• Learn the use and function of the speed
control ON-OFF knob, bevel lock knob,
blade holders, blade support, hold down,
tension knob, and blade guard. (See "Get-
ting to Know Your Scroll Saw" section.)
• Read the warning label below, which is found on the base of the saw.

When Installing or Moving The Saw

To Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Envi-
ronment. Use the saw in a dry indoor
place, protected from rain. Keep work
area well lighted.
To reduce the risk of injury from unex-
pected saw movement:
• Turn saw off and unplug cord before
moving the saw.
• Place the saw on a firm level surface
where there is plenty of room for han-
dling and properly supporting the work-
piece.
• Support the saw so the table is level and
the saw does not rock.
• Bolt the saw to the work surface if it
tends to slip, walk, or slide during opera-

Before Each Use

Inspect your saw.
Disconnect The Saw. To reduce the risk
of injury from accidental starting, unplug
the saw, turn the switch off and lock out
the switch before changing the setup,
removing covers, guards or blade.
Check For Damaged Parts. Check for:
• Alignment of moving parts.
• Binding of moving parts.
• Broken parts.
• Review and understand all safety
instructions and operating procedures in
this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods for
this saw. (See "Maintenance" section.)
tions like cutting long heavy boards, or
when using an auxiliary table.
To reduce the risk of injury or death
from electrical shock:
• Ground the saw. This saw has an
approved 3 conductor cord and a 3-
prong grounding type plug. Use only 3-
wire, grounded outlets rated 120 volts,
15 amperes (amps). The green conduc-
tor in the cord is the grounding wire. To
reduce the risk of electrocution, NEVER
connect the green wire to a live terminal.
• Make sure your fingers do not touch the
plug's metal prongs when plugging or
unplugging the saw.
• Stable mounting.
• Any other condition that may affect the
way the saw works.
If any part is missing, bent or broken in
any way, or any electrical part doesn't
work properly, turn the saw off and unplug
the saw. Replace damaged, missing or
failed parts before using the saw again.
Keep Guard In Place and in working
order.
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