RIDGID R4512 Operator's Manual page 39

OPERATION
MAKING A RIP CUT
See Figure 60.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed
and working properly to avoid serious possible
injury.
WARNING:
Taper cuts must only be made with a special jig,
which is commercially available. Do not attempt
a freehand taper cut on this saw. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in serious personal
injury.
 Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
 Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade
for the cut and securely lock the handle.
 When ripping a long workpiece, place a support the same
height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut
work.
 Install feather board in the appropriate position for the
cut being made.
 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
 Turn the saw on.
 Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.
 Using a push stick and/or push blocks, slowly feed the
workpiece toward the blade. Stand slightly to the side of
the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance
of injury should kickback occur.
 Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece, use
the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make sure
the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with
both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If ripping
a narrow piece, use a push stick and/or push blocks to
move the piece through the cut and past the blade.
 When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.
MAKING A MITER CUT
See Figure 61.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed
and working properly to avoid possible serious
injury.
RIP
FENCE
BLADE
STRAIGHT
MITER GAUGE
ANGLED
 Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
 Remove the rip fence.
 Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten the
lock knob.
 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
 Turn the saw on.
 Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.
 Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter
gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.
39 - English
RIP CUT
SCALE
MITER CUT
BLADE
Fig. 60
HEIGHT
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL
Fig. 61