Ryobi RTS30 Operator's Manual page 30

MAKING A RIP CUT
See Figure 37.
It is recommended you make a test cut on scrap wood.
wARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and
working properly to avoid serious possible injury.
 Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade
for the cut and securely lock the handle. Adjust the scale
to zero at the cutting edge of the blade.
 Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind
the saw for the cut work.
 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
 Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through
the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of wood
into the blade with your hand; always use a push stick.
The use of push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards
are necessary when making non-through cuts.
 Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to
reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never
stand directly in the line of cut.
 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
 Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the
workpiece into the blade.
 When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.
MAKING A MITER CUT
See Figure 38.
It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.
wARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and
working properly to avoid possible serious injury.
 Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.
 Set the miter fence to the desired angle and tighten the
lock knob.
 Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind
the saw for the cut work.
 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
 Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.
 Feed the workpiece into the blade until the cut has been
completed.
OPERATION
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