RIDGID R48630 Operator's Manual page 13

OPERATION
NOTE: Use caution to prevent the blade from binding
in the cut.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of splintering, always make
a score cut before cutting through laminated or veneer
faced plywood or composite materials.
 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.
BEVEL CUTTING WITHOUT A TRACK
 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.
 Loosen the bevel lock knobs and move the saw to the
desired bevel angle.
 Bevel angles can be set from -1° to 47°.
NOTE: Use the bevel bypass lever to achieve bevel angles
between 45 and 47°. Use the negative bypass tab to
achieve a bevel angle of -1°. Refer to Extended Bevel
Settings later in this section.
 Tighten the bevel lock knobs.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel
lock knobs securely tightened can result in seri-
ous injury.
 Reinstall the battery pack.
 Place the front of the base flat on the workpiece.
 Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
 Carefully lower the blade until it contacts the workpiece.
 Guide the blade into and through the workpiece.
NOTE: Use caution to prevent the blade from binding
in the cut.
 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.
EXTENDED BEVEL SETTINGS
See Figures 37 - 38, page 23 .
The extended bevel capacity of the saw allows you to make
bevel cuts from -1° to 47°.
NOTE: Always use the anti-tip feature when bevel cutting
along a track to prevent the saw from tipping or becoming
unbalanced.
To achieve bevel angles between 45 and 47°:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Rotate the bevel bypass lever fully clockwise to change
the upper bevel limit from 45° to 47°.
NOTE: Rotate the lever fully counterclockwise to change
the upper bevel limit back to 45°.
 Loosen the bevel lock knobs and move the saw to the
desired bevel angle.
 Tighten the bevel lock knobs.
To achieve a bevel angle of -1°:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Loosen the bevel lock knobs and move the saw to the
desired bevel angle.
 Slide the negative bypass slider to the rear of the saw.
NOTE: Slight pressure may be needed to move the saw
from 0° to -1°.
 Tighten the bevel lock knobs.
POCKET CUTTING
See Figure 39, page 23.
WARNING:
Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making
a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other
setting can result in loss of control of the saw pos-
sibly causing serious injury.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Secure workpiece to a workbench, table or other suit-
able support.
 Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
 If desired, secure the track to the workpiece and place
the saw on the 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.
 Install vacuum hose (not included) if desired.
 Reinstall the battery pack.
 Move the saw into position.
 Rest the base flat against the workpiece.
 Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
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