Operation - RIDGID R8658 Manual Del Operador

ASSEMBLY
 Retract the lower guard into the upper guard, making
sure the lower guard spring works properly, allowing the
guard to move freely.
 Check to see that the saw teeth and arrow on the saw
blade and the arrow on the lower guard are pointing in
the same direction.
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of the
saw as shown.
 Fit the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto
the spindle.
NOTE: Be sure that the diamond key on the inner flange
bushing engages properly with the blade before tighten-
ing the blade screw.
 Replace outer flange washer.

OPERATION

DANGER:
Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade.
Keep your second hand on auxiliary 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,
cleaning, 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.
 Depress the spindle lock and replace the blade screw.
 Tighten the blade screw securely by turning it counter-
clockwise with the wrench. Do not over tighten.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow
the outer flange washer to engage with the flat on the
spindle.
To remove the blade:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Depress the spindle lock.
 Remove blade screw by turning it clockwise with the hex
wrench.
 Remove outer flange washer.
 Lift lower blade guard.
 Remove blade.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
 Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling)
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.
WARNING:
The use of this saw on materials not listed may
damage the saw and its guards, and may cause
serious personal injury.
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