Maintenance; General Maintenance; Cleaning The Saw - RIDGID R4021 Manual Del Operador

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during product
operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust
mask.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may
result in serious personal injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions.
CLEANING THE RIP AND MITER GUIDES
During use, the rip and miter guides will become dirty
preventing the guides from sliding smoothly. It is important
to clean the saw often.

CLEANING THE SAW

 Unplug the saw.
 Remove the guides and bevel table from the saw.
 Using a small brush and/or water, clean each piece thor-
oughly removing any trapped debris.
 Remove the overflow drain and empty waste water into a
bucket. Do not allow the water to splash onto the ground
or around the machine.
 Rinse the machine thoroughly.
 Discard the waste water in accordance with local regula-
tions.
 Replace the overflow drain. Tighten securely.
 Dry off the tool.
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