RIDGID R4222 Manual Del Operador página 5

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
 Firmly clamp or bolt your tool to a workbench or table
at approximately hip height.
 Make sure the miter table and saw arm (bevel
function) are locked in position before operating
your saw. Lock the miter table by pushing the
miter lock lever down. Lock the saw arm (bevel
function) by securely tightening the bevel lock knob.
 Never move the workpiece or make adjustment to any
cutting angle while the saw is running and the blade
is rotating. Any slip can result in contact with the blade
causing serious personal injury.
 Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade.
ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. NEVER
operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched
position.
 Never stand or have any part of the body in line with the
path of the saw blade.
 Do not turn the motor switch on and off rapidly. This
could cause the saw blade to loosen and could create
a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and allow
the saw blade to come to a complete stop. Disconnect
your saw from the power supply and securely retighten
the blade bolt.
 If any part of this miter saw is missing or should
break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any electrical
component fail to perform properly, shut off the power
switch, remove the miter saw plug from the power source
and have damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced
before resuming operation.
 Always turn off the saw before disconnecting it to avoid
accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply.
NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected to a
power source.
 This tool should have the following markings:
• To reduce the risk of injury, user must read the operator's
manual.
• Wear eye protection.
• Keep hands and body out of the path of the saw blade.
Contact with the blade will result in serious injury.
• Check guarding system to make sure it is functioning
correctly.
• Do not perform any operation freehand.
• Never reach around the saw blade.
• Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings.
• Disconnect the saw from the power source before
changing blade or servicing.
 Always carry the tool only by the carrying handle.
 This saw can tip over if the saw head is released suddenly
and the saw is not secured to a work surface. Always
secure this saw to a stable work surface before any use
to avoid serious personal injury.
 Always make sure the saw blade has clearance of
all obstructions before turning the saw on.
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