Ridgid R3400 Owners Manual - Page 13

OPERATION CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING See Figure 13, page 18. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with the full length kerf indicator on the base as shown in the figure. Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut. NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guideline. TO RIP CUT See Figures 14 - 15, page 19. Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw. To rip cut using a straight edge:  Secure the workpiece.  Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C-clamps.  Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut. NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut. To rip cut using optional edge guide:  Slide the edge guide into the slot.  Adjust the guide so that the "0" on the guide is aligned with the edge of your workpiece.  Secure the guide with the edge guide lock knob provided with the saw.  Secure the workpiece.  Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge of workpiece. NOTE: The guiding edge of the workpiece must be straight for your cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent the blade from binding in the cut.  Saw along workpiece keeping guide firmly against edge to achieve a straight rip cut. BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 16 - 18, page 19. To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints:  Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45° bevel cuts.  Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material.  Adjust the angle of cut to any desired setting between zero and 45°. Positive stops are located at 0° and 45°. Refer to Adjusting Bevel Setting later in this manual. Adjusting Bevel Setting:  Unplug the saw.  Pull the bevel adjustment lever upward until the motor housing moves freely.  Rotate motor housing end of saw until you reach the desired angle setting on bevel scale. Note: Positive stops are located at 0° and 45°.  Push downward on the bevel adjustment lever until the motor housing is securely locked in place. WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment lever securely locked in place can result in serious injury. Bevel Cutting:  Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown.  Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.  Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.  Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.  Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.  Lift the saw from the workpiece. POCKET CUTTING See Figure 19, page 19. WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury.  Adjust the bevel setting to zero.  Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.  Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle. NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle to avoid serious injury.  Hold the lower blade guard by the handle.  Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece.  Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.  Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut. 13 - English