RIDGID R41222 Operator's Manual page 25

OPERATION
 Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting
operation to make sure that no problems will occur when
the cut is made.
 Grasp the saw handle firmly. Squeeze the switch trigger.
Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum
speed.
 Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece
and removing the workpiece from the miter table.
TO SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
See Figure 31.
Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be
placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support
should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and
miter table during the cutting operation. Use the work clamp
or C-clamp to secure the workpiece.
TO CLAMP WIDE WORKPIECES
See Figure 32.
When cutting wide workpieces, such as nominal 2 in. x 8 in.
boards, should be clamped with the work clamp or C-clamp.
MAKING AN AUXILIARY FENCE
See Figure 33.
Depending on the size and position of the workpiece, certain
unusual cuts may benefit from the additional support that can
be provided by an auxiliary fence. The holes provided in the
miter fence are used to secure an auxiliary fence in place. To
make an auxiliary fence, we recommend using two pieces of
wood sized 1/2 in. thick, 3-1/2 in. high, and 11-1/2 in. long.
NOTE: The auxiliary fence can only be used when the bevel
is set at 0˚. When making a bevel cut, the auxiliary fence
MUST be removed.
To attach the auxiliary fence to the saw:
 Place one 11-1/2 in. piece of wood against the miter fence
and aligned with the left edge of the miter table.
 Clamp the wood tightly against the fence and drive wood
screws from the back of the fence through the two holes
and into the auxiliary fence. If necessary, drill a pilot hole
into wood first to prevent splitting. Remove clamp when
finished.
NOTE: Make sure the screws you use to attach the
auxiliary fence do not pass through the front face of the
fence and the length of the screws will not put them in
the path of the blade at any angle.
 Make a full left miter cut through the auxiliary fence.
NOTE: Check for interference between the auxiliary fence
and the lower blade guard. Correct any interference before
proceeding.
 Repeat steps with second board by aligning with right
side of miter table and making a full right miter cut through
the auxiliary fence.
LONG
WORKPIECE
WORKPIECE
SUPPORTS
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ALIGN BOARD WITH
EDGE OF MITER TABLE
Fig. 31
WIDE
BOARD
Fig. 32
AUXILIARY
FENCE
Fig. 33