Ryobi csb131 Operator's Manual page 16

CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figure 15.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut
with the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown
in the figure.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in
scrap material along a guideline to determine how much,
if any, you must offset the guideline to produce an
accurate cut.
NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline
is the amount you should offset the guideline.
TO RIP CUT
See Figure 16.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with your
saw.
NOTE: You may also use the rip guide that is provided
with your saw. Refer to "RIP GUIDE" later in this manual.
Follow these directions to rip cut.
■ 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.
OPERATION
STRAIGHT
EDGE
C-CLAMPS
16
TOP VIEW OF SAW
GUIDELINE
WORKPIECE
BLADE
GUIDE
NOTCH
Fig. 15
Fig. 16