MAI NTENANCE
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before cleaning or
servicing, before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting and when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
KEEP MACHI NE CLEAN
Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.
NEVER
use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
Wear certified safety equipment for eye, hearing and respiratory protection while using compressed air.
MAI NTENANCE REMI NDERS
For best performance use a shop vacuum or blower to keep saw blade area, the dust collection system, the guarding system and rails
free of saw dust and other debris.
Wear certified safety equipment for eye, hearing and respiratory protection while using compressed air.
Specific areas which require regular maintenance include:
RI VI NG KNI FE CLAMP PLATE:
Keep this area free of dust and debris buildup. Blow out area regularly with compressed air.
NOTE
: I f the riving knife clamp can’t move freely, have the saw serviced by authorized
RI DGI D
®
authorized service center
personnel.
WORM GEARS:
Keep the bevel gears free of dust and debris buildup. Blow out area regularly with compressed air. Use a lithium-based
multipurpose grease as needed on these gears.
CLEAN SAWDUST BUI LDUP OUT OF CABI NET PERI ODI CALLY: NOTE:
Debris can also be removed from the saw from below the
throat plate, inside the dust port.
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