RIDGID R885 manual To Adjust 0 Bevel Stop, Pocket Cutting

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OPERATION

WARNING:

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

0° BEVEL STOP

See Figure 25.

The saw has a 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.

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

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

TO ADJUST 0° BEVEL STOP

Remove the battery pack from the saw.

Loosen the bevel adjustment knob.

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

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

WARNING:

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

POCKET CUTTING

See Figure 26.

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, and swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle.

Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle to avoid serious injury.

While holding the lower blade guard by the handle, firmly rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece.

Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switch trigger to start the saw. Always let the blade reach full speed then slowly lower blade into the workpiece until base is flat against workpiece.

HEX KEY

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

 

BLADE

0

5

0

5

CARPENTER’S

SQUARE

POSITIVE 0º

BEVEL STOP

BEVEL

 

ADJUSTMENT LEVER

Fig. 25

LOWER

BLADE GUARD

 

5

5

0

0

LOWER BLADE

 

GUARD HANDLE

Fig. 26

 

After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has stopped, remove it from the workpiece. Corners may then

be cleared out with a hand saw or sabre saw.

WARNING:

Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious injury.

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OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionElectrical Safety General Safety RulesWork Area Safety Personal SafetyService Specific Safety RulesBattery Tool USE and Care Causes and Operator Prevention of KickbackAdditional Safety Rules Important Safety Instructions Safety Rules for ChargerSymbols Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning 18V NICKEL-CADMIUM Battery Pack FeaturesTrigger 24V LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack Width CUT Scale Depth Adjustment LeverAssembly Blade Attaching the BladeRemoving the Blade Spindle Lock Button HEX KEY Tighten LoosenOperation Charging the Battery PackCharge Level Indicator ApplicationsCharging a Cool Battery Pack Charge Level IndicatorCharging a HOT Battery Pack To ChargeLED Function of Ridgid 24V LITHIUM-ION Charger Volts, 60 Hz, AC onlyLED Function of Ridgid NICKEL-CADMIUM Chargers Evaluate Indicator DefectiveIndicator Full Battery Average Charge Time RED LED Green LEDSAW Blades To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack Blade Guard SystemKickback Blade SET TOO Deep Incorrect Support Wrong KickbackSee Figures 10 In. MAXSTARTING/STOPPING the SAW Depth of CUT AdjustmentTo Adjust Blade Depth Indexable LeversTo make the best possible cut Operating the SAWSee Figures 17 Right WrongSee Figures 19 Using AN Edge GuideCross CUTTING/RIP Cutting TOP View of SAW Front of SAWSee Figures 23 To Adjust Bevel SettingBevel Cutting BevelBevel Stop To Adjust 0 Bevel StopPocket Cutting Battery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance BatteriesAccessories What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No R885 Serial No
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