RIDGID R3204 Manual Del Operador página 11

OPERATION
WARNING:
If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a
cut, release the switch immediately and allow the
blade to come to a complete 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/RIP CUTTING
See Figures 14 - 15, page 17.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with
the outer blade guide notch on the base.
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 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 16, page 17.
Use an edge guide, part no. 202050001, when making long
or wide rip cuts with the saw.
To install the edge guide:
 Unplug the saw.
 Place edge guide through slots in base.
 Adjust edge guide to the width needed.
 Tighten edge guide lock knob 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 17 - 18, page 17.
To make the best possible cut:
 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 50°. Positive stops are located at 0°, 15°,
22-1/2°, 30°, 45°, and 50°. Refer to To Adjust Bevel
Setting.
To adjust the bevel setting:
 Unplug the saw.
 Rotate bevel lock lever counterclockwise until the motor
housing moves freely.
 Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach the
desired angle setting on bevel scale.
 Rotate the bevel lock lever clockwise until the motor
housing is securely locked in place.
NOTE: If the lever contacts the base prior to the base
being fully locked in position, refer to Indexable Levers
earlier in this manual to adjust the lever counterclockwise
on the hex screw.
NOTE: If the lever contacts the base prior to the base
being loosened, refer to Indexable Levers earlier in this
manual to adjust the lever clockwise on the hex screw.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel
lock knob securely tightened can result in serious
injury.
To bevel cut:
 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.
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.
 Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
 Lift the saw from the workpiece.
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