Rip Cutting - RIDGID R32104 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
LENGTH OF CUT SCALE
See Figure 11, page 16.
The length of cut scale on the saw base is parallel with the
saw blade and is used to measure the distance which the
blade cuts into the material.
NOTE: Nine inches is the maximum length of cut that you
can measure. Also, it is accurate only when the depth of cut
is set at full maximum depth.
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 12, page 16.
To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger.
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 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.
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figures 13 - 15, page 16.
It is important to understand the correct method for operat-
ing 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, 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 is always on your
right.
 Support the workpiece near the cut.
 Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will
not move during the cut.
 Avoid placing the saw on the part of the workpiece that
will fall off when the cut is made.
 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.
WARNING:
If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut,
release the switch trigger immediately and allow
the blade to stop. Unplug the saw and reposition
the cord to prevent it from hanging up again.
WARNING:
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.
CROSS CUTTING
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of cut
with the 0° notch on the saw base.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap
material along a guideline to determine if, and how much,
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 guide.

RIP CUTTING

See Figures 16 - 17, pages 16 - 17.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw.
To rip cut using optional edge guide (sold separately):
 Secure the workpiece.
 Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the
edge of the workpiece.
 Guide the saw along the edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: The guiding edge of the workpiece must be straight
for the cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent the blade
from binding in the cut.
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