Compound Miter Cuts; Large Panel Cuts; Non-Through Cuts; Making A Non-Through Cut - RIDGID R4550 Operator's Manual

COMPOUND MITER CUTS

This is a combination of bevel crosscutting and mitering.
Refer to Figure 60 and follow the instructions for both bevel
crosscutting and mitering. Remember to use the right miter slot on
the right side of the blade for all bevel cuts.

LARGE PANEL CUTS

Place workpiece supports at the same height as the saw table
behind saw to support the cut workpiece, and alongside of saw, as
needed. Depending on shape of panel, use rip fence or miter gauge
to control workpiece. If a workpiece is too large to use either a rip
fence or a miter gauge, it is too large for this saw.

NON-THROUGH CUTS

The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting grooves, and
rabbets. Non-through cuts can be made using a standard blade
having a diameter of 10 inches. Non-through cuts are the ONLY
type of cuts that should be made without the blade guard assembly
installed. Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon
completion of this type of cut.
• When making non-through cuts, follow all applicable warnings
and instructions listed below in addition to those listed above
for the relevant through cut.
• When making a non-through cut, blade is covered by
workpiece during most of cut. Be alert to exposed blade at
start and finish of every cut.
• NEVER feed wood with hands when making any non-
through cuts such as rabbets or grooves. ALWAYS use miter
gauge, push blocks or push sticks, and featherboards where
appropriate.

MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT

Once all non-through cuts are completed, unplug saw and
reinstall riving knife in raised position. Install anti-kickback pawls
and blade guard.
1.
Unplug saw.
2.
Unlock bevel lock.
3.
Adjust bevel angle to 0°.
4.
Lock bevel lock.
5.
Remove blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.
6.
Place riving knife in "lowered" position. See RIVING
KNIFE POSITION AND ALIGNMENT Section on page
28.
7.
Set blade to correct depth for workpiece.
MAKING CUTS
• In addition to this section, read the appropriate section which
describes the type of through or cut. For example, if your non-
through cut is a straight cross cut, read and understand the
section on straight cross cuts before proceeding.
• Once all non-through cuts are completed, unplug saw and
return riving knife to through cut position. Install anti-kickback
pawls and blade guard.
• Carefully follow the instructions accompanying any specialized
blades for proper installation, set up and operation.
8.
Depending on shape and size of wood, use either rip fence
or miter gauge.
9.
Plug saw into power source and turn saw on.
10.
Let blade build up to full speed before moving workpiece
into blade.
11.
ALWAYS use push blocks, push sticks, and/or
featherboards when making non-through cuts to reduce
the risk of serious injury.
12.
When cut is made, turn saw off. Wait for blade to come to
a complete stop before removing workpiece.
13.
When cut is complete re-adjust riving knife to position as
detailed on page 28.
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Figure 60