RIDGID R41221 Operator's Manual page 25

OPERATION
TO SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
See Figure 32.
Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports, roller stand,
or work surface level with the saw table 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 work
table during the cutting operation. Use the work clamp,
C-clamp, or other suitable clamp to secure the workpiece
when possible.
TO CLAMP WIDE WORKPIECES
See Figure 33.
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 34.
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.
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:
 Make sure the fence screw is tightened securely.
 Place one 11-1/2 in. piece of wood against the miter fence
and aligned with the left edge of the miter table.
NOTE: The appropriate height and thickness of the fence
will vary based on the miter angle and the material being
cut.
 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 auxil-
iary 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. 32
WIDE
BOARD
Fig. 33
AUXILIARY
FENCE
Fig. 34