Ryobi csb140lz - Manual (Page 17)

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OPERATION
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figure 18.
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 19.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the
saw.
Follow these directions to rip cut.
n
Secure the workpiece.
n Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using
C-clamps.
n Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.
TO RIP CUT WITH EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 19.
Follow these directions to use the edge guide.
n
Secure the workpiece.
n Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the
edge of workpiece.
n Guide the saw along the edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: The guiding edge of the workpiece must be straight
for your cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent the
blade from binding in the cut.
Fig. 18
TOP VIEW OF SAW
BLADE GUIDE
NOTCH
GUIDELINE
Fig. 19
STRAIGHT
EDGE
C-CLAMPS
WORKPIECE
EDGE GUIDE
WORKPIECE
GUIDELINE
GUIDELINE