RIDGID R3200 manual Adjustments, Positive 0 Bevel Stop

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ADJUSTMENTS

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.

POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP

See Figure 21.

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. However, misalignment can occur during shipping.

TO CHECK POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP

Follow these directions to check the positive 0° bevel stop.

Unplug the saw.

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 carpenter’s square.

TO ADJUST POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP

Follow these directions to adjust the positive 0° bevel stop.

Unplug the saw.

Pull bevel adjustment lever upward to release.

Turn setscrew with hex key and adjust base until it is square with the saw blade.

Securely lock the bevel adjustment lever.

WARNING:

Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment lever securely locked in place can result in serious injury.

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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 Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsElectrical Connection SpecificationsElectrical Double InsulationUnpacking FeaturesApplications Features Attaching Blade AssemblySee Figures 2 and 2a See Figure Removing BladeSAW Blades OperationBlade Guard System See , 6, 7, KickbackSTARTING/STOPPING the SAW Adjusting Blade DepthSee Figures 11, 12, Operating the SAWTo RIP CUT Cross CUTTING/RIP CuttingSee Figures 15 See Figures 17 To Adjust Bevel SettingBevel Cutting To Bevel CUTLength of CUT Scale Pocket CuttingPositive 0 Bevel Stop AdjustmentsGeneral MaintenanceBearing Lubrication HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the Limited Three Year Warranty4 in mm Circular Saw R3200 Double Insulated Customer Service Information