Skil CR540601 Owner's Manual page 19

When cutting across the grain, the fibers of the wood have a tendency to tear and lift.
Advancing the saw slowly will minimize this effect.
Fig. 11
Cross-Cutting/Rip Cutting
Fig. 12
(Fig . 12)
When making a cross-cut or a rip cut, align
the guideline with the 0˚ indicator notch on the
foot. The distance from the saw blade to the
saw base is approximately 1-3/8 in. (35mm) on
the left side of the saw and 4-1/6 in. (105mm)
on the right.
Blade thicknesses vary, so you should always
make a trial cut in scrap material along a
guideline to determine how much the guideline
must be offset from the guide to produce an
accurate cut.
NOTICE: Use a guide when making long or
wide rip cuts.
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