RIDGID MaxSelect R885 - Manual (Page 18)

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INDICATOR
POINT
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
See Figure 14
The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental
starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above
the switch trigger. The lock-off button must be depressed
before you pull the switch trigger.
NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the
left or right side.
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 14
To start the saw:

Depress the lock-off button.
 Depress the switch trigger.
Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw
into the workpiece.
WARNING:
If the blade comes in contact with the workpiece
before it reaches full speed, it could cause the saw
to “kickback” towards you, which could result 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.
DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 15.
Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct blade
depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below
the material to be cut. More blade depth will increase the
chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough. One
blade tooth below the material to be cut works best for most
efficient cutting action.
TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH
 Remove the battery pack from saw.
 Loosen the depth adjustment lever.
 Hold the base flat against the workpiece and raise or
lower the saw until the required depth is reached.
 Tighten the depth adjustment lever securely.
INDEXABLE LEVERS
See Figure 16.
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.
Fig. 14
SWITCH
TRIGGER
LOCK-OFF
BUTTON
Fig. 15
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
OPERATION
50
5
0
SCALE
Fig. 16
PUSH IN AND
DOWN TO LOCK
PULL OUT AND UP
TO RATCHET