Bevel Cutting - RIDGID R3205 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
WARNING:
If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a
cut, release the switch immediately and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop. Unplug the saw
and reposition the cord to prevent it from hanging
up again.
WARNING:
Using a saw with a damaged cord could result
in serious injury or death. If the cord has been
damaged, have it replaced before using the saw
again.
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figures 12 - 14, page 17.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut
with the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown in
the figure.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap
material along a guideline to determine how much, if any,
you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut.
NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is
the amount you should offset the guide.
USING AN EDGE GUIDE
See Figures 15 - 16, page 17.
Use the edge guide (optional and not included) when making
long or wide rip cuts with the saw.
To install the edge guide:
 Unplug the saw.
 Place edge guide through slots in base.
 Adjust edge guide to the width needed.
 Tighten edge guide lock knob securely.
To use the edge guide:
 Secure the workpiece.
 Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge
of workpiece.
 Guide the saw along the edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: The guiding edge of the workpiece must be
straight for the cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent
the blade from binding in the cut.
TO RIP CUT WITHOUT EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 16, page 17.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw.
 Secure the workpiece.
 Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C-clamps.
 Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut.
NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.

BEVEL CUTTING

See Figures 17 - 18, page 17.
To make the best possible cut:
 Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on
the base when making 45° bevel cuts.
 Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to
determine how much you should offset the guideline on
the cutting material.
 Adjust the angle of cut to any desired setting between
zero and 56°. Positive stops are located at 0°, 15°, 22.5°,
30°, 45° and 56°. Refer to Adjusting Bevel Setting later
in this manual.
Adjusting Bevel Setting:
 Unplug the saw.
 Pull the bevel lock lever upward until the motor housing
moves freely.
 Rotate motor housing end of saw until you reach the
desired angle setting on bevel scale.
NOTE: Positive stops are located at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°,
45° and 56°.
 Push downward on the bevel lock lever until the motor
housing is securely locked in place.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel
lock knob securely tightened can result in serious
injury.
To bevel cut:
 Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown.
 Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.
 Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
 Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
 Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
 Lift the saw from the workpiece.
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