RIDGID R40401 Manual Del Operador página 18

OPERATION
ON/OFF SWITCH
See Figure 19.
To turn your saw on:
 Lift the switch to turn on.
To turn your saw off:
 Press the switch down to turn off.
To lock your saw:
 With the saw turned off, install a padlock (not included)
through the hole in the switch.
WARNING:
In the event of a power failure or when the tool is
not in use, turn the on/off switch off. This action
will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when
power returns.
WARNING:
ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in
contact with the cutting wheel before operating the
switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning
can cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward
the operator and result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS
make sure the on/off switch is in the off position
before plugging tool into the power source.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE MOTOR HEAD
FOR PLUNGE CUTS
See Figure 20.
To unlock and raise the motor head:
 Firmly grasp the "D" handle and apply downward pressure
while at the same time turning the motor head lock knob
counterclockwise.
 Slowly raise the motor head.
To lock the motor head:
 Firmly grasp the "D" handle and apply downward pressure
while at the same time turning the motor head lock knob
clockwise to lock.
NOTE: For all through cuts, place the saw in the locked
position.
SWITCH
OFF
PADLOCK
ON/ OFF
SWITCH
MOTOR HEAD
LOCK KNOB
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MOTOR HEAD
SWITCH
ON
Fig. 19
D-HANDLE
Fig. 20