RIDGID R8655 Operator's Manual page 10

OPERATION
Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. Depress
the lock-off button and squeeze the switch trigger to start
the saw. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide
the saw into the workpiece.
WARNING:
The blade coming in contact with the workpiece
before it reaches full speed could cause saw to
"kickback" toward you resulting in serious injury.
After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow
the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has
stopped, lift the saw from the workpiece.
TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
See Figure 16 - 18, page 15.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Rotate bevel lock lever counterclockwise until the motor
housing moves freely.
 Raise the motor housing end of the saw until you reach
the desired angle setting on the bevel scale (0-50°).
 Rotate the bevel lock lever clockwise until the motor
housing is securely locked in place.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel
lock lever securely locked in place can result in
serious injury.
POCKET CUTTING
See Figure 19, page 16.
WARNING:
Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making
a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other
setting can result in loss of control of the saw pos-
sibly causing serious injury.
 Adjust the bevel setting to zero.
 Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
 Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade
guard handle.
NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle
to avoid serious injury.
 Hold the lower blade guard by the handle.
WARNING:
Never extend your fingers while holding the lower
blade guard handle. Extending your fingers may
result in contact with the blade, causing serious
injury.
 Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with
the rear handle raised so the blade does not touch the
workpiece.
DANGER:
Always check to insure that your fingers are clear
of the blade before squeezing the switch trigger.
Contact with the blade will cause serious injury.
 Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switch trigger
to start the saw. Always let the blade reach full speed
then slowly lower blade into the workpiece until base is
flat against workpiece.
 Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
WARNING:
Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cut-
ting. Cutting in the reverse direction could cause
the saw to climb up on the workpiece and back
toward you.
 Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
 Lift the saw from the workpiece.
 Clear corners out with a hand saw or jig saw.
INSTALLING THE VACUUM ATTACHMENT
See Figure 20, page 16.
The vacuum attachment provided with the saw may be
installed for easy dust removal and disposal. It fits vacuum
hoses 1-1/4 in. and 1-7/8 in.
NOTE: If you use the vacuum attachment, you should always
connect it to a standard vacuum cleaner hose. To attach the
vacuum attachment to the saw:
 Remove the battery.
 Orient adaptor to fit into the dust chute opening on the
rear of the upper blade guard.
 Secure adaptor with screw provided.
 Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum attachment.
NOTE: A 1-1/4 in. vacuum hose will fit inside the vacuum
attachment, a 1-7/8 in. vacuum hose will fit over the
vacuum attachment.
NOTE: Remove the vacuum attachment when not using a
vacuum.
10 - English