Ridgid R3202 Owners Manual - Page 15

OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 12 - 14. It is important to understand the correct method for operating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of control could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury. DANGER: When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade guard closes. Make sure the lower blade guard is closed before setting the saw down. To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.  Hold the saw firmly with both hands.  Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making a cut.  Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf) is always to your side.  Support the workpiece near the cut.  Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut.  Always place the saw on the workpiece that is supported, not the "cut off" piece.  Place the workpiece with the "good" side down.  Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before beginning the cut.  Keep the cord away from the cutting area. Always place the cord to prevent it from hanging up on the workpiece while making a cut. DANGER: If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut, release the switch trigger immediately. Unplug the saw and reposition the cord to prevent it from hanging up again. DANGER: Using a saw with a damaged cord could result in serious injury or death. If the cord has been damaged, have it replaced before using the saw again. 15 Fig. 12 Fig. 13 GUIDELINE FULL LENGTH KERF INDICATOR Fig. 14