RIDGID R8452 manual Bevel Cutting, To Adjust Bevel Setting, See Figures 20

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OPERATION

WIDTH OF CUT SCALE

See Figure 19.

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 four inches to the right side of the blade. It can be used to measure up to one inch to the left side of the blade.

BEVEL CUTTING

See Figures 20 - 21.

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.

Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the saw base when making 45° bevel cuts.

Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require different settings, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the board to be cut.

When making a bevel cut, hold the saw firmly with both hands.

Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switch trigger to start the saw. 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 saw to “kickback” toward you resulting in serious injury.

After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has stopped, lift the saw from the workpiece.

TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING

See Figure 21.

Remove the battery pack from the saw.

Loosen the bevel adjustment knob.

Raise the motor housing end of saw until you reach de- sired angle setting on bevel scale.

Tighten the bevel adjustment knob securely.

WARNING:

Attempting bevel cut without knob securely tightened can result in serious injury.

BASE

ASSEMBLY

 

BLADE

WIDTH OF

 

CUT SCALE

Fig. 19

 

LOWER

BLADE

GUARD

Fig. 20

BEVEL

BEVEL

SCALE

ADJUSTMENT

 

 

KNOB

BLADE GUIDE

NOTCH

GUIDELINE

Fig. 21

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsWork Area General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Personal SafetyService Specific Safety RulesCauses and Operator Prevention of Kickback Additional Safety Rules Safety Rules for Charger Important Safety InstructionsName DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Features Assembly Spindle Lock Button Loosen HEX KEY Tighten Attaching the BladeRemoving the Blade Inner Blade Washer Spindle Lock ButtonOperation LED Function of Charger Defective Indicator Charging Full IndicatorBlade Guard System To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack SAW BladesKickback Blade SET TOO Deep Incorrect Support KickbackWrong See Figures 8STARTING/STOPPING the SAW Depth of CUT AdjustmentTo Adjust Blade Depth LOCK-OFF Button Switch Trigger Depth Adjustment KnobRight Wrong Operating the SAWSee Figures 14 TOP View of SAW Using the Edge GuideCross CUTTING/RIP Cutting See Figures 16Bevel Cutting To Adjust Bevel SettingSee Figures 20 Bevel Stop To AdjustPositive 0 Bevel Stop To CheckPocket Cutting Batteries MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Battery Pack Removal and Preparation for RecyclingHOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyCustomer Service Information