RIDGID R8452 manual Positive 0 Bevel Stop, To Check, To Adjust

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OPERATION

POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP

See Figure 22.

The saw has a positive 0° bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making 90° cuts.

TO CHECK

Remove the battery pack from the saw.

WARNING:

Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting, causing possible serious personal injury.

Place the saw in an upside down position on a workbench.

Using a carpenter’s square, check the squareness of the saw blade to the base of the saw.

TO ADJUST

CARPENTER’S

SQUARE

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

HEX NUT

 

 

0

 

5

4

1

 

 

 

2

3

BLADE

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

POSITIVE 0º

BEVEL STOP

Remove the battery pack from the saw.

Loosen the bevel adjustment knob.

Loosen the hex nut securing the adjustment screw.

Turn the screw and adjust the base until it is square with the saw blade.

Tighten the hex nut and bevel adjustment knob securely.

WARNING:

Attempting to make cuts without the bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury.

Fig. 22

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Electrical SafetyPersonal Safety Work AreaCauses and Operator Prevention of Kickback Specific Safety RulesService Additional Safety Rules Important Safety Instructions Safety Rules for ChargerSymbols Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning Features Assembly Attaching the Blade Removing the BladeInner Blade Washer Spindle Lock Button Spindle Lock Button Loosen HEX KEY TightenOperation Defective Indicator Charging Full Indicator LED Function of ChargerTo Install Battery Pack To Remove Battery PackSAW Blades Blade Guard SystemKickback WrongSee Figures 8 Kickback Blade SET TOO Deep Incorrect SupportDepth of CUT Adjustment To Adjust Blade DepthLOCK-OFF Button Switch Trigger Depth Adjustment Knob STARTING/STOPPING the SAWSee Figures 14 Operating the SAWRight Wrong Using the Edge Guide Cross CUTTING/RIP CuttingSee Figures 16 TOP View of SAWSee Figures 20 To Adjust Bevel SettingBevel Cutting To Adjust Positive 0 Bevel StopTo Check Bevel StopPocket Cutting Maintenance General MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling BatteriesWarranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information