Ryobi CSB132L - Manual (Page 16)

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OPERATION
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figure 15.
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
See Figures 16 - 17.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the
saw.
To rip cut using optional edge guide:

Slide edge guide into the slot.
 Align the guideline with the blade guide notch on the
base.
 Adjust the guide so that the “0” on the guide is aligned
with the edge of the workpiece.
 Secure the guide with the lock knob provided with the
saw.
 Secure the workpiece.
 Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge
of workpiece.
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.
 Saw along workpiece keeping guide firmly against edge
to achieve a straight rip cut.
To rip cut using a straight edge:

Secure the workpiece.
 Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using
C-clamps.
NOTE: Position C-clamps so they will not interfere with
the saw housing during the cut.
 Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.
Fig. 15
TOP VIEW OF SAW
BLADE GUIDE
NOTCH
GUIDELINE
Fig. 16
STRAIGHT
EDGE
C-CLAMPS
WORKPIECE
EDGE GUIDE
WORKPIECE
GUIDELINE
GUIDELINE
Fig. 17