RIDGID R3202 Operator's Manual page 12

OPERATION
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.
RIP CUTTING
See Figures 15 - 16, page 19.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw.
To rip cut using optional edge guide:
 Slide the edge guide into the slot.
 Adjust the guide so that the "0" on the guide is aligned
with the edge of your workpiece.
 Secure the guide with the lock screw provided with the
saw.
 Secure the workpiece.
 Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge
of workpiece.
NOTE: 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.
 Saw along workpiece keeping guide firmly against edge
to achieve a straight rip cut.
To rip cut using a straight edge:
 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 - 19, page 19.
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints:
 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°, 45° and
56°. Refer to Adjusting Bevel Setting later in this manual.
NOTE: Push the positive 56° stop button in while raising
the motor housing to set the bevel setting above 45° and
up to 56°.
Adjusting bevel setting:
 Unplug the saw.
 Pull the bevel adjustment 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°, 45° and 56°. Push
the positive 56° stop button in while raising the motor
housing to set the bevel setting above 45° and up to 56°.
 Push downward on the bevel adjustment lever until the
motor housing is securely locked in place.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel
adjustment lever securely locked in place can
result in serious injury.
Bevel cutting:
 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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