RIDGID R865 Manual Del Operador página 11

OPERATION
ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
See Figure 11, page 17.
Always keep correct blade depth setting. Less than a
full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the
workpiece. More blade depth will increase the chance of
kickback and cause the cut to be rough.
 Remove the battery pack from saw.
 Pull depth adjustment lever upward to release.
 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.
 Push down on depth adjustment lever to lock into
position.
INDEXABLE LEVERS
See Figure 12, page 17.
The levers on the saw can be repositioned for the best
tightening position.
 Pull the lever out from the saw and to desired position.
 Push lever back in and down to lock into place.
 Check to be sure the base is clamped securely.
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 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.
WIDTH OF CUT SCALE
See Figure 17, page
A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of the
saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, the scale
can be used to measure up to five inches to the left side of
the blade. It can be used to measure up to one inch to the
right side of the blade.
BEVEL CUTTING
See Figures 18 -
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.
When making 45° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the saw base
to help you line up the blade with the line of cut.
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