Maintenance - RIDGID R3250 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figure 8, page 15.
Always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline
to determine how much, if any, you must offset the guide-
line to produce an accurate cut.
NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is
the amount you should offset the guideline.
 Secure the workpiece.
 Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
 Start the saw and let the blades reach full speed.
 Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
NOTE: Do not bind blades in the cut.
 Release the trigger and allow the blades to come to a
complete stop.
 Lift the saw from the workpiece.
POCKET CUTTING
See Figure 10, page 15.
 Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade
guard handle.
NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the lever.
 Hold the lower blade guard by the handle while maintain-
ing a grip on the front handle as shown.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing use only identical RIDGID
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. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
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.
 Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
 Guide the saw into the workpiece, release the lower blade
guard lever, and make the cut.
NOTE: With the twinblade saw, the user may move the
saw forward or backward during pocket cuts.
 Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
 Lift the saw from the workpiece.
 Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw.
USING THE WAX STICK FOR CUTTING SOFT
METALS
See Figures 11 -13, page 15.
Use the wax sticks to keep blades cleaner and lubricated
when cutting soft metals (i.e., aluminum, copper, stainless
steel, etc.).
 Remove the cap on one end of the wax stick.
 Insert the uncapped end of the stick into the wax stick
holder.
 From the blade side of the saw, turn wax dial counter-
clockwise to apply wax to the blade.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
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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 product are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the
unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
POWER SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT
If replacement of the power supply cord is necessary, this
must be done by an authorized service center in order to
avoid a safety hazard.
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