Craftsman 25980 User Instructions
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Model No. 25980 ACCU-RIP SAW GUIDE USER INSTRUCTIONS About the Accu-Rip Saw Guide The Accu-Rip is designed as an accessory for use with most circular power saws. It will only work with circular saws that contain Right-Hand Blades. When used properly, the Accu-Rip will improve the accuracy of long - Craftsman 25980 | User Instructions - Page 2
designs that prevent the use of the Accu-Rip with that saw. HOW TO SET UP AND ATTACH THE ACCU-RIP TO YOUR SAW Make sure your saw is unplugged from the power source! (D) Cut-Guide Handle (E) Cut-Guide Fig. 1 71 Loosen the Cut-Guide handle (D), and slide the Cut Guide (E) to the 24" end of the - Craftsman 25980 | User Instructions - Page 3
to allow adequate clearance. (A) T-Bolts (C) L-Brackets "0" Mark Aligned with Material Edge Fig. 5b Important note on positioning your Accu-Rip Saw Guide: Make sure that the Zero mark on the Accu-Rip Saw Guide is aligned with the edge of your table or material as shown in Fig. 5b. Also, make sure - Craftsman 25980 | User Instructions - Page 4
best for you saw's design. 7 7. Fig. 7 7 With everything in position as instructed, now tighten Accu-Rip quicker and easier. Your Accu-Rip is now set for your saw. Should it be necessary to reset the Accu-Rip for your saw, repeat steps 1 thru 7. Adjusting the Accu-Rip Saw Guide to fit other saws - Craftsman 25980 | User Instructions - Page 5
the AccuRip to make a wide cut. Note the user is pushing the Cut-Guide (E) through the cut, keeping it parallel with the saw. IMPORTANT NOTE: § As with any new tool, you may want to make a few cuts of various widths, to become familiar with the operation. When making cuts using the Accu-Rip, you - Craftsman 25980 | User Instructions - Page 6
base plate with a 45° mark). Refer to your saw's operating instructions, or look closely at the base plate to determine if you should re-position the AccuRip Saw Guide before making bevel cuts. The Accu-Rip is very useful when using your circular saw to make bevel or angle cuts. You should use the - Craftsman 25980 | User Instructions - Page 7
your AccuRip. § As you near the end of your cut, do not push the Cut-Guide excessively against the side of the material. Allow both the Cut-Guide and your saw to move in a straight line through the last portion of your cut. CARE AND STORAGE OF YOUR ACCU-RIP § It is recommended that the Accu-Rip be - Craftsman 25980 | User Instructions - Page 8
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Width of cut is not accurate 1. Accu-Rip Zero mark is not aligned with the Zero mark on your saw. 2. T-bolts have loosened on the Accu-Rip. 3. Cut-Guide Handle has loosened on the Accu-Rip. 1. Re-align Accu-Rip Zero mark and the Zero mark on your saw. Refer to Fig.5b. 2. Re-
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The Accu-Rip is designed as an accessory
for use with most circular power saws.
It
will only work with circular saws that
contain
Right-Hand Blades.
When used properly, the Accu-Rip will
improve the accuracy of long, straight cuts
in any material that you would normally cut
with your saw.
The Accu-Rip also
eliminates several time consuming steps
normally needed when using a circular saw
to make straight rip-cuts to a specific width:
§
Eliminates the need for a tape measure
§
Eliminates 'marking' the material
§
Eliminates the use of chalk lines
§
Because the Cut-Guide follows the edge
of your material, you no longer need to
carefully follow a line on the material.
§
Allows you to change cutting widths in
seconds by simply adjusting the Cut-
Guide.
You can use the Accu-Rip to make straight
rip cuts as narrow as 1/16 inch, or as wide
as 24 inches for splitting 48-inch material
such as plywood, wafer board, paneling, or
siding.
The design of the Accu-Rip allows
adjustment to fit most current brands of
saws.
It has been tested with the current
major brands of Right-Hand Blade circular
saws.
If you have an older circular saw,
the Accu-Rip may not fit properly into the
saw base plate.
Please read carefully all sections of this
User Guide.
The
Operator Tips
section
gives useful information on ways to make
your Accu-Rip perform at its best.
§
Always unplug your saw from the power
source before attaching or removing the
Accu-Rip.
§
The Accu-Rip is designed to fit Right-
Hand Blade circular saws only.
Never
attempt to use the Accu-Rip with other
types of saws.
§
When attaching the Accu-Rip to your
circular saw, make sure that the L-
Brackets and T-Bolts are located in
areas that do not interfere with the
saw's normal operation.
§
When using the Accu-Rip, periodically
re-tighten the T-Bolts.
§
Follow the User instructions when
adjusting, attaching, or using the Accu-
Rip.
§
Always follow the saw manufacturer's
safety guidelines when operating or
maintaining your saw.
§
Keep hands away from saw blade when
operating your saw.
§
Always wear proper eye protection
when operating your saw.
ACCU-RIP SAW GUIDE USER INSTRUCTIONS
About the Accu-Rip Saw Guide
Important Safety Information Please Read Carefully
Model No. 25980