Ridgid R3202 Owners Manual - Page 14

OPERATION STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 9. To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece. SWITCH Trigger WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause the saw to "kickback" towards you resulting in serious injury. To stop the saw: Release the switch trigger. After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving. ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH See Figure 10. Always keep correct blade depth setting. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough.  Unplug the saw.  Pull depth adjustment lever upward to release.  Determine the desired depth of cut.  Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower saw until the index point or mark on the saw aligns with the desired depth on the scale.  Push down on depth adjustment lever to lock into position. INDEXABLE LEVERS See Figure 11. The levers on the saw can be repositioned for the best tightening position.  Pull the lever out from the saw and to desired position.  Push lever back in and down to lock into place.  Check to be sure the base is clamped securely. depth adjustment lever Fig. 9 14 38 12 58 34 1 11 2 2 2716 DEPTH OF CUT SCALE index point Fig. 10 PUSH IN AND DOWN TO LOCK pull out and up to position Fig. 11 14