RIDGID R843 manual Angle Cutting Bevel Cutting, Base Pivot Screw HEX KEY

OPERATION

ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL CUTTING)

See Figures 10 - 11.

Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° right or left. Angles for cuts from 0° to 45° in 15° increments are marked on a scale on both the left and right side of the base. Notches on the rear of the base provide positive stops at each of the above mentioned 15° increments. A protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are required.

nUsing the hex key provided, loosen the base pivot screw until the base can be moved.

nSlide base forward until base pivot screws can move freely in slots in base.

nAlign the mark, on the base, of the desired angle with the edge of the motor housing.

nOnce the desired angle is reached, slide base back until tab on motor housing aligns with the appropriate notch on rear of base.

NOTE: When making a set-up for accurate cuts with a protractor, or for angles other than the preset 15° incre- ments, the positive stop notches on the rear of the base are not used.

nTighten the base pivot screw securely.

nReturn hex key to storage compartment.

NOTE: The wide slot in the base must be used when mak- ing bevel cuts, scroll cuts, plunge cuts, and when cutting metal.

BASE PIVOT

SCREW

HEX KEY

Fig. 10

BASE

Fig. 11

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