Bevel Cutting; Making A Bevel Cut - RIDGID R32104 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
To rip cut using a straight edge:
 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.

BEVEL CUTTING

The base of the saw may be adjusted for bevel cuts up to 56°.
CHECKING/ADJUSTING THE 0° BEVEL STOP
See Figures 18 - 20, page 17.
The positive 0° bevel stop has been factory adjusted to
ensure 0° angle of the saw blade when making 0° cuts.
To check the positive 0° bevel stop:
 Unplug the saw.
 Place the saw in an upside down position on a workbench.
 Move the lower blade guard out of the way so that the
saw blade is exposed.
 Check the squareness of the saw blade to the base of
the saw using a combination square.
If adjustment is needed:
 Pull the bevel lock lever upward to release.
 Using a 2.5 mm hex wrench (not provided) turn the set
screw and adjust the base until it is square with the saw
blade.
 Securely lock the bevel lock lever.
SETTING THE BEVEL ANGLE
See Figure 19, page 17.
 Unplug the saw.
 Pull the bevel lock lever upward until the motor housing
moves freely.
 Rotate the motor housing to the desired angle setting on
the bevel scale (0-56°).
 Press downward on the bevel lock lever until the motor
housing is securely locked in place.

MAKING A BEVEL CUT

See Figure 21, 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 56°. Positive stops are located at 0°, 15°, 22.5°,
30°, 45° and 56°. Refer to Setting the Bevel Angle earlier
in this manual.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel
lock lever securely locked in place can result in
serious injury.
 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.
 Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
 Lift the saw from the workpiece.
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