Use and Care Manual

6 - English
MAINTENANCE
ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 7
AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
These products have a 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Policy,
as well as a Three-year Limited Warranty.
For Warranty and Policy details, please go to www.RIDGID.com
or call (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
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.
OPERATION
 Swap the blade positions. The used bottom blade installs
in the top position and the used top blade installs in the
bottom position.
NOTE: If new blades are being used, discard old blades.
 Install the top blade first. Reinstall the top blade screw
and tighten securely.
NOTE: The curved edge of the blade always installs to
the front of the unit as shown. If the blade does not fit
properly, turn it over and try inserting it again.
 Reinstall the bottom blade. Make sure it seats against
the edge of the gap adjustment screw.
 Reinstall the bottom blade screw and tighten securely.
NOTE: The curved edge of the blade always installs to
the front of the unit as shown. If the blade does not fit
properly, turn it over and try inserting it again.
Once the new blades are installed, refer to Adjusting the
Cutting Blades earlier in this manual to properly set the gap
adjustment for the material to be cut.