RIDGID R3202 manual STARTING/STOPPING the SAW, Adjusting Blade Depth, Indexable Levers

OPERATION

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. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough.

Unplug the saw.

Pull depth adjustment lever upward to release.

Determine the desired depth of cut.

Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower saw until the index point or mark on the saw aligns with the desired depth on the scale.

Push down on depth adjustment lever to lock into position.

INDEXABLE LEVERS

See Figure 11.

The levers on the saw can be repositioned for the best tightening position.

Pull the lever out from the saw and to desired position.

Push lever back in and down to lock into place.

Check to be sure the base is clamped securely.

SWITCH

Trigger

Fig. 9

DEPTH OF

CUT SCALE

1	4
3		8
	1		2

5	8		index
	3	4	point

1
1
1	2

2
7
2	16

depth adjustment lever

Fig. 10

PUSH IN AND

DOWN TO LOCK

pull out and
up to position	Fig. 11

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