Ridgid R865N Operation Manual - Page 11
Operating The Saw, Danger, Warning, Cross Cutting/rip Cutting, Using Optional Edge Guide, Bevel
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OPERATION Remove the battery pack from saw. Rotate adjustment lever away from the base. 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. Rotate adjustment lever toward the base to lock into position. OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 13 - 14, page 17. 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. 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. 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. To make the best possible cut: 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 your cut. CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING See Figures 15 - 16, page 17. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the saw base. Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate cut. NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guide. 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. USING OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE See Figure 17, page 17. Use an edge guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw. Remove the battery pack from the saw. Place the edge guide (not included) through the holes in the saw base. Adjust the edge guide to the width needed. Tighten the wing screw securely. When using an edge guide, position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge of workpiece. This makes for a true cut without pinching the blade. 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. BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 18 - 20, page 17. The angle of cut of the saw may be adjusted to any desired setting between zero and 50°. NOTE: When making cuts at 50°, the blade should be set at full depth of cut. Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require different settings, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the board to be cut. When making a bevel cut, hold the saw firmly with both hands. Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switch trigger to start the saw. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece. WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause saw to "kickback" toward you resulting in serious injury. After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has stopped, lift the saw from the workpiece. TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING See Figure 19, page 17. Remove the battery pack from the saw. n Rotate adjustment lever counterclockwise until the motor housing moves freely. n Raise the motor housing end of the saw until you reach 11 - English