Skil CR541301 Owner's Manual page 20

Cross-Cutting/Rip Cutting (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 4-3/32 in. (104mm) on
the left side of the saw and 1-27/64 in. (36mm)
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 rip fence (not included) when
making long or wide rip cuts.
Rip Cutting Using a Straight Edge
(Fig.13)
a. Secure the workpiece.
b. Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece
using C-clamps (not included).
NOTICE: Position the C-clamps so that they
will not interfere with the saw housing during
the cut.
c. Rest the front edge of the foot on the
workpiece without touching the blade to the
workpiece.
d. Depress the trigger switch to start the saw.
e. Allow the blade to reach full speed, then
guide the saw into the workpiece and make
the cut.
f. Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut.
g. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
h. Lift the saw from the workpiece.
NOTICE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.
CAUTION
CAUTION
during coast down. Do not allow the saw to brush against your leg or side; since the
lower guard is retractable, it could catch on your clothing and expose the blade. Be
aware of the possible blade exposures that exist in both the upper and lower guard
areas.
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Always be sure that neither hand interferes with the free movement
of the lower guard.
After completing a cut and releasing the trigger switch, be aware of
the necessary time it takes for the blade to come to a complete stop
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Straight Edge
Desired
Line of Cut