RIDGID R48630 Operator's Manual page 11

OPERATION
 Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
 Slowly allow the front handle to rise until the blade is
completely inside of the guard and the saw is in the
locked position.
 Remove the battery pack from the saw.
 Remove the saw from the track.
 Loosen and remove the track clamp.
 Discard the scrap material.
To make cuts along the track:
 Secure workpiece to a workbench, table or other suit-
able support.
 Place the track on the workpiece and position the rubber
cut strip along your desired line of cut.
 Using the track clamp, loosely secure the track to the
workpiece.
 Slide the track to the end of the workpiece and continue
sliding until a portion of track is hanging off the edge of
the workpiece.
 Tighten the track clamp completely
 Place the saw on the track and make adjustments if
needed.
 Check for play at the front and back of the saw and ensure
the saw glides along the track smoothly.
 If necessary, rotate the track adjustment knobs until all
play (left and right) is eliminated and the saw moves freely
(forward and back).
 Perform one of the cutting operations described later in
this section.
 Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
 Slowly allow the front handle to rise until the blade is
completely inside of the guard and the saw is in the
locked position.
 Remove the battery pack from the saw.
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figures 27 - 29, page 22.
It is important to understand the correct method for operat-
ing the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the
correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw.
NOTE: Periodically check the dust port for any clogs or dust
accumulation. Clear any blockage before operating.
WARNING:
To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain
proper control of the saw by holding the saw firmly
with both hands. Loss of control could cause an
accident resulting in possible serious injury.
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.
 Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
 Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making
a cut.
 Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf) is always to
your side.
 Support the workpiece near the cut.
 Use clamps or other practical ways to secure the
workpiece so that the workpiece will not move during
the cut.
 Always place the saw and the track on the workpiece that
is supported, not the "cut off" piece.
 If possible, place the workpiece with the "good" side
down.
 To reduce the risk of splintering, always make a score cut
before cutting through laminated or veneer faced plywood
or composite materials.
 When cutting without a track, draw a guideline along the
desired line of cut before beginning your cut.
 When cutting along a track, use the rubber cut strip to
indicate the blade cut line.
 When cutting along a track, apply downward pressure
and gently move the saw forward. Don't force the saw
and NEVER pull the saw toward you when the saw is
running (turned on).
NOTICE:
All of the cutting operations described in this
manual can be performed with or without a track.
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figures 30 - 32, page 22.
Cuts can be made across the grain of the wood (cross cuts)
or with the grain of the wood (rip cuts).
Inspect the wood before making any cuts. There should be
no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
When making a cross cut or rip cut along a track, align the
line of cut with the rubber cut strip on the track.
RIP CUTTING ALONG A TRACK
NOTE: Refer to Using the Track section to ensure the rub-
ber cut strip has been properly cut and the track adjustment
knobs properly adjusted.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Secure workpiece to a workbench, table or other suit-
able support.
 Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
 Install vacuum hose (not included) if desired.
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