Adjustments - RIDGID R3200 Operator's Manual

ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:
The tool should never be connected to a power
supply when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or
when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool
will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious injury.
POSITIVE 0 ° BEVEL STOP
See Figure 21.
The saw has a positive 0
°
adjusted to assure 0 angle of the saw blade when making 90
cuts. However, misalignment can occur during shipping.
TO CHECK POSITIVE 0
Follow these directions to check the positive 0
stop.
 Unplug the saw.
 Place the saw in an upside down position on a work-
bench.
 Move the lower blade guard out of the way so that the
saw blade is exposed.
 Check the squareness of the saw blade to the base of
the saw using a carpenter's square.
TO ADJUST POSITIVE 0
Follow these directions to adjust the positive 0
stop.
 Unplug the saw.
 Pull bevel adjustment lever upward to release.
 Turn setscrew with hex key and adjust base until it is
square with the saw blade.
 Securely lock the bevel adjustment lever.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel
adjustment lever securely locked in place can
result in serious injury.
°
bevel stop that has been factory
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BEVEL STOP
°
BEVEL STOP
°
°
bevel
°
bevel
19
Fig. 21