RIDGID R4518 Manual Del Operador página 35

OPERATION
To make repetitive cross cuts:
A stop block can be used as a cut-off gauge to make
repetitive cross cuts of the same length without having to
mark the workpiece for each cut. The end of a stop block
should always be in front of the blade. NEVER use the rip
fence as a cut-off gauge.
 Remove the rip fence.
 Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
 Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.
 Position a 3 in. block of wood at the desired distance
from the blade to act as a cut-off gauge.
 Secure the stop block in place using a vice or a clamp.
WARNING:
When secured, the end of the stop block should
be in front of the blade. Securing the stop block
beyond the front of the blade will result in kick-
back which can cause serious personal injury.
 Position the workpiece on the miter gauge with the edge
flush against the stop block.
 When cutting a long or wide workpiece, place a support
the same height as the table surface in front of the saw,
behind the saw, and on the sides of the saw as needed.
 Turn the saw on.
 Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter
gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from
the blade should be placed on the workpiece.
 When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade
to come to a complete stop before removing the cut piece.
 Move the miter gauge back to the front of the saw and
position the workpiece for the next cut.
 After the last cut, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to
come to a complete stop and remove the stop block.
MAKING A RIP CUT
See Figure 49 - 50.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed
and working properly to avoid serious possible
injury.
WARNING:
Taper cuts must only be made with a special jig,
which is commercially available. Do not attempt
a freehand taper cut on this saw. Failure to fol-
low these instructions could result in serious
personal injury.
STOP
BLOCK
BLADE
 Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
 Move the low fence to the appropriate side of the rip
fence and install the rip fence.
NOTE: The low fence should only face the blade when
cutting narrow material that is 3/4 inches thick or less.
Wider workpieces and workpieces thicker than 3/4 inches
may be unstable and require additional hold downs to
ensure stability during cutting.
 Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade
for the cut and securely lock the handle.
 When cutting a long or wide workpiece, place a support
the same height as the table surface in front of the saw,
behind the saw, and on the sides of the saw as needed.
 Install featherboard in the appropriate position for the cut
being made.
 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
35 − English
REPETITIVE CROSS CUT
RIP CUT
RIP FENCE
PUSH
BLOCK
Fig. 48
PUSH
STICK
Fig. 49