Rip Cutting; Bevel Cutting; Pocket Cutting - RIDGID R8658 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is
the amount you should offset the guide.

RIP CUTTING

See Figure 14, page 15.
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.
 Install edge guide into the slot provided in the front end
of the base and position the edge guide to provide the
cut width desired.
 Tighten edge guide lock knob to secure the edge guide.
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.
To rip cut using a straight edge:
 Secure the workpiece.
 Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using
C-clamps.
 Position the straight edge on the workpiece so as to
provide the proper width of the desired cut.
 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 53°.
CHECKING/ADJUSTING THE 0° BEVEL STOP
SETTING
See Figures 15 - 16, page 15 and 16.
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 setting:
 Remove the battery pack.
 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 key (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 16, page 16.
 Remove the battery pack.
 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 (0-53°).
 Press downward on the bevel lock lever until the motor
housing is securely locked in place.
MAKING A BEVEL CUT
See Figure 17, page 16.
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 53°. Positive stops are located at 0°, 15°, 22.5°,
30°, 45° and 53°. 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.

POCKET CUTTING

See Figure 18, page 16.
WARNING:
Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making
a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other
setting can result in loss of control of the saw
possibly causing serious injury.
 Adjust the bevel setting to zero.
 Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting, depend-
ing on the material to be cut.
 Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade
guard handle.
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