RIDGID R3200 manual STARTING/STOPPING the SAW, Adjusting Blade Depth

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OPERATION

WARNING:

The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making ad- justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.

STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW

See Figure 9.

To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger.

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 the saw to “kickback” towards you resulting in serious injury.

To stop the saw: Release the switch trigger.

After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving.

ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH

See Figure 10.

Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) below the material being cut. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located on the upper blade guard.

Follow these directions to adjust the blade depth.

Unplug the saw.

Pull depth adjustment lever upward to release.

Determine the desired depth of cut.

Locate depth of cut scale. It is visible to the inside of the lower blade guard when the saw is raised.

Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns with notch on blade guard.

Press down on depth adjustment lever to secure the position.

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionPersonal Safety General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Work AreaCauses and Operator Prevention of Kickback Specific Safety RulesService Additional Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONDouble Insulation SpecificationsElectrical Electrical ConnectionApplications FeaturesUnpacking Features See Figures 2 and 2a AssemblyAttaching Blade Removing Blade See FigureBlade Guard System OperationSAW Blades Kickback See , 6, 7,Adjusting Blade Depth STARTING/STOPPING the SAWOperating the SAW See Figures 11, 12,See Figures 15 Cross CUTTING/RIP CuttingTo RIP CUT To Bevel CUT To Adjust Bevel SettingBevel Cutting See Figures 17Pocket Cutting Length of CUT ScaleAdjustments Positive 0 Bevel StopBearing Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral What is Covered Under the Limited Three Year Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information 4 in mm Circular Saw R3200 Double Insulated