RIDGID R3202 - Manual (Page 14)

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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.
Fig. 10
DEPTH OF
CUT SCALE
SwITCH
TRIGGER
Fig. 11
PUSH IN AND
DOwN TO LOCK
Fig. 9
INDEx
POINT
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT LEvER
PULL OUT AND
UP TO POSITION