Bevel Cutting - RIDGID R8651 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
 Remove the battery pack from saw.
 Rotate adjustment lever away from the base.
 Determine the desired depth of cut.
 Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower
saw until the index point or mark on the saw aligns with
the desired depth on the scale.
 Rotate adjustment lever toward the base to lock into
position.
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figures 13 - 14, page 17.
It is important to understand the correct method for operating
the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct
and incorrect ways for handling the saw.
DANGER:
When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade
is exposed on the underside of the saw until the
lower blade guard closes. Make sure the lower
blade guard is closed before setting the saw down.
WARNING:
To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain
proper control of the saw. Loss of control could
cause an accident resulting in possible serious
injury.
To make the best possible cut:
 Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
 Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making
a cut.
 Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf) is always to
your side.
 Support the workpiece near the cut.
 Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will
not move during the cut.
 Always place the saw on the workpiece that is supported,
not the "cut off" piece.
 Place the workpiece with the "good" side down.
 Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before
beginning your cut.
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figures 15 - 16, page 17.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of cut
with the outer blade guide notch on the saw base.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in
scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if
any, the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate cut.
NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is
the amount you should offset the guide.
 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.
USING OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 17, page 17.
Use an edge guide when making long or wide rip cuts with
the saw.
 Remove the battery pack from the saw.
 Place the edge guide (not included) through the holes in
the saw base.
 Adjust the edge guide to the width needed.
 Tighten the wing screw securely.
When using an edge guide, position the face of the edge
guide firmly against the edge of workpiece. This makes for
a true cut without pinching the blade. 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.

BEVEL CUTTING

See Figures 18 - 20, page 17.
The angle of cut of the saw may be adjusted to any desired
setting between zero and 50°.
NOTE: When making cuts at 50°, the blade should be set
at full depth of cut.
Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require
different settings, always make a trial cut in scrap material
along a guideline to determine how much you should offset
the guideline on the board to be cut.
When making a bevel cut, hold the saw firmly with both
hands.
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 19, page 17.
 Remove the battery pack from the saw.
 Rotate adjustment lever counterclockwise until the motor
housing moves freely.
 Raise the motor housing end of the saw until you reach
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