Adjustments; Pocket Cutting - RIDGID R32031 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

POCKET CUTTING

See Figure 21, page 19.
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
possibly 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.
 Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with
the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch
the workpiece.
 Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
 Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.

ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:
Before performing any adjustment, make sure
the tool is unplugged from the power supply and
the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
POSITIVE 0 ° BEVEL STOP
See Figure 22, page 19.
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 bevel stop:
 Unplug the saw.
 Place saw in an upside down position on a workbench.
 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 combination square.
°
bevel stop that has been factory
WARNING:
Always cut in a forward direction when pocket
cutting. 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 sabre saw.
WARNING:
Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position.
Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious
injury.
To adjust positive 0
 Unplug the saw.
 Pull bevel adjustment lever upward to release.
 Turn T8 setscrew with hex key (not provided) 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.
13 - English
°
bevel stop: