Ryobi CSB123 - Manual (Page 16)

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OPERATION
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figures 15 - 16.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut
with the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown in
the figure.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap
material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, you
must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut.
NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is
the amount you should offset the guide.
TO RIP CUT WITHOUT EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 16.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the
saw.
NOTE: You may also use a edge guide to make rip cuts. Refer
to
OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE later in this manual.
 Secure the workpiece.
 Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using
C-clamps.
 Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.
BEVEL CUTTING
See Figures 17 - 18.
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.

Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on
the base when making 45° bevel cuts.
 Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to
determine how much you should offset the guideline on
the cutting material.
 Adjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting between
zero and 51.5°. Refer to
TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
next.
TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
See Figure 17.

Unplug the saw.
 Loosen bevel adjustment knob.
 Rotate motor housing end of saw until you reach desired
angle setting on bevel scale.
 Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel
adjustment knob securely tightened can result in seri-
ous injury.
STRAIGHT EDGE
WORKPIECE
C-CLAMP
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
TOP vIEW OF SAW BLADE
GUIDE NOTCH
GUIDELINE
Fig. 17
BEvEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
GUIDELINE
90° BLADE
GUIDE NOTCH
45° BLADE
GUIDE NOTCH