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OPERATION

Fig. 21

BASE 

ASSEMBLY

WIDTH OF  

CUT SCALE

BEVEL 

ADJUSTMENT LEVER

BEVEL CUTTING

See Figures 22 - 23.

The angle of cut of the saw may be adjusted to any desired 
setting between zero and 50°. 

NOTE: 

When making cuts at 50°, the blade should be set 

at full depth of cut. 
When making 45° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the saw base 
to help you line up the blade with the line of cut.
Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the 
saw base when making 45° bevel cuts. 
Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require 
different settings, always make a trial cut in scrap material 
along a guideline to determine how much you should offset 
the guideline on the board to be cut.
When  making  a  bevel  cut,  hold  the  saw  firmly  with  both 
hands. 
Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. Depress 
the lock-off button and squeeze the switch trigger to start 
the saw. 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 saw to 
“kickback” toward you resulting in serious injury.

After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow 
the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has 
stopped, lift the saw from the workpiece.

TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING

See Figure 23.

  Remove the battery pack from the saw.

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Pull the bevel adjustment lever upward until the motor 
housing moves freely.

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Raise the motor housing end of the saw until you reach 
the desired angle setting on the bevel scale (0-45°).

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Pull the adjustment lever all the way up to set the angle 
at 50°. To reach the 46° - 50° bevel setting, push the 50° 
adjustment button. 

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Press downward on the bevel adjustment lever until the 
motor housing is securely locked in place.

BLADE 

GUIDE NOTCH

BEVEL

SCALE

BEVEL 

ADJUSTMENT 

LEVER

GUIDELINE

Fig. 23

LOWER 

BLADE GUARD

BEVEL 

SCALE

50° 

ADJUSTMENT 

BUTTON

45° BLADE 

GUIDE NOTCH

WIDTH OF CUT SCALE

See Figure 21.

A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of the 
saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, the scale 
can be used to measure up to five inches to the left side of 
the blade. It can be used to measure up to one inch to the 
right side of the blade.

50° 

ADJUSTMENT 

BUTTON

Fig. 22

Summary of Contents for R855

Page 1: ...u years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a RIDGID product...

Page 2: ...NG Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of thes...

Page 3: ...onal injuries Avoid accidental starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch...

Page 4: ...rkpiece Lessthanafulltoothofthebladeteethshould be visible below the workpiece Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg Secure the workpiece to a stable platform It is important to...

Page 5: ...ize the risk of blade pinching and kickback Large panels tend to sag under their own weight Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel Do...

Page 6: ...ord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure a That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b Th...

Page 7: ...or s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and as...

Page 8: ...Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or...

Page 9: ...pth at 0 2 1 8 in Cutting Depth at 45 1 5 8 in Motor 24 Volt DC Charger Input 120 V 60 Hz AC only Speed 3 900 r min RPM BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER LOCK OFF BUTTON SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVE...

Page 10: ...ure the blade when turning the blade screw WIDTH OF CUT SCALE When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts the scale can be used to measure up to 4 in on the right side of the blade and up to 1 in on t...

Page 11: ...the blade WARNING If inner blade washer has been removed replace it before placing blade on spindle Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly Fit the saw blade ins...

Page 12: ...y APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below Cutting all types of wood products lumber plywood paneling Cross cutting Rip cutting Bevel cutting Pocket cutting NOTE Theuseofabrasi...

Page 13: ...rature range the red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off When the battery pack cools down to approximately 150 F 65 C the charger will automatically begin fast charge mode NOTE Refer...

Page 14: ...Deeply Discharged ON OFF Charger pre charges battery until normal voltage is reached then begins fast charge mode May take longer than 1 hour to fully charge Full Maintenance charging OFF ON Fast cha...

Page 15: ...pitch remover hot water or kerosene to remove these accumulations DO NOT USE GASOLINE BLADE GUARD SYSTEM See Figure 8 The lower blade guard attached to your cordless circular saw is there for your pro...

Page 16: ...follow these safety prac tices Keep the blade at the correct depth setting The depth setting should not exceed 1 4 in below the material being cut Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutt...

Page 17: ...from the workpiece while the blade is moving DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT See Figure 14 Always keep correct blade depth setting The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1 4 in below t...

Page 18: ...safer always maintain proper control of the saw Loss of control could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury To make the best possible cut Hold the saw firmly with both hands Avoid pl...

Page 19: ...achieve a straight rip cut NOTE Do not bind the blade in the cut USING THE EDGE GUIDE See Figure 20 Use an edge guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw Remove the battery pack from the s...

Page 20: ...with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause saw to kickback toward you resulting in serious injury After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a comp...

Page 21: ...t bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury Adjust the bevel setting to zer...

Page 22: ...using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil gr...

Page 23: ...www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will re pair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any par...

Page 24: ...ocation of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Ple...

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