RIDGID R8655 Manual Del Operador página 9

OPERATION
ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
See Figure 10, page 14.
Always keep correct blade depth setting. Less than a
full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the
workpiece. More blade depth will increase the chance of
kickback and cause the cut to be rough.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Rotate depth lock lever away from the base.
 Determine the desired depth of cut.
 Stand saw on the flat motor housing with blade side
toward user and move the base to align the bottom of the
base with the desired depth of cut indicator line marked
on the lower blade guard.
 Rotate depth lock lever toward the base to lock into
position.
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figures 11 - 12, page 15.
It is important to understand the correct method for operating
the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct
and incorrect ways for handling the saw.
DANGER:
When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade
is exposed on the underside of the saw until the
lower blade guard closes. Make sure the lower
blade guard is closed before setting the saw down.
WARNING:
To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain
proper control of the saw by holding the saw with
two hands. Loss of control could cause an acci-
dent resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Use clamps or other practical ways to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body
is unstable and may lead to loss of control which
could cause possible serious injury.
To make the best possible cut:
 Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
 Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making
a cut.
 Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf) is always to
your side.
 Support the workpiece near the cut.
 Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will
not move during the cut.
 Always place the saw on the workpiece that is supported,
not the "cut off" piece.
 Place the workpiece with the "good" side down.
 Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before
beginning your cut.
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figures 13 - 14, page 15.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of cut
with the 0º blade guide notch on the saw base.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in
scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if
any, the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate cut.
NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is
the amount you should offset the guide.
 Secure the workpiece.
 Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C-clamps.
 Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switch
trigger to start the saw. Always let the blade reach full
speed then saw along the straight edge to achieve a
straight rip cut.
NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.
USING OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 15, page 15.
Use an edge guide when making long or wide rip cuts
with the saw. The edge guide is purchased separately; see
Accessories later in this manual.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Place the edge guide through the slots in the saw base.
 Adjust the edge guide to the width needed.
 Tighten the wing screw securely.
When using an edge guide, position the face of the edge
guide firmly against the edge of workpiece. This makes for
a true cut without pinching the blade. The guiding edge of
the workpiece must be straight for your cut to be straight.
Use caution to prevent the blade from binding in the cut.
BEVEL CUTTING
See Figures 16 - 18, page 15.
The angle of cut of the saw may be adjusted to any desired
setting between zero and 50°.
NOTE: When making cuts at 50°, the blade should be set
at full depth of cut.
Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require
different settings, always make a trial cut in scrap material
along a guideline to determine how much you should offset
the guideline on the board to be cut.
When making a bevel cut, hold the saw firmly with both
hands.
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