Pocket Cutting; Adjustments - RIDGID R3205 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION

POCKET CUTTING

See Figure 19, page 17.
WARNING:
Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making
a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other
setting can result in loss of control of the saw
possibly causing serious injury.
 Adjust the bevel setting to zero and lock the bevel lock
lever.
 Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
 Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade
guard handle.
NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle
to avoid serious injury.
 Hold the lower blade guard by the handle while keeping
your hand on the front handle as shown.
 Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with
the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch
the workpiece.
 Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
 Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.

ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the
tool is unplugged from the power supply and the
switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position.
Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious
injury.
POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP
See Figures 20 - 21, page 17.
The saw has a positive 0° bevel stop that has been factory
adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making
0° cuts. However, misalignment can occur during shipping.
To check 0° bevel stop:
 Unplug the saw.
 Place the saw in an upside down position on a workbench.
WARNING:
Always cut in a forward direction when pocket
cutting. Cutting in the reverse direction could
cause the saw to climb up on the workpiece and
back toward you.
 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.
WARNING:
Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position.
Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious
injury.
 Move the lower blade guard out of the way so that the
saw blade is exposed.
 Check the squareness of the saw blade to the base of
the saw using a combination square.
To adjust 0° bevel stop:
 Unplug the saw.
 Pull bevel lock lever upward to release.
 Turn Torx T-8 adjustment screw with Torx T-8 wrench (not
provided) and adjust base until it is square with the saw
blade.
 Securely lock the bevel lock lever.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel
lock lever securely locked in place can result in
serious injury.
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