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RIDGID R4513 Use and Care Manual

1. 8 Features 9 11 Tools Needed 12 Loose Parts 12 13 Assembly 14 22 Operation 23 37 Adjustments 38 42 Maintenance 43 44 Accessories
2. 44 Troubleshooting 45 46 Warranty 47 Parts Ordering Service Back Page TABLE OF CONTENTS This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate INTRODUCTION 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the saw s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENT ING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclo sures KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good w
3. Attach a handle to a long straight piece of wood and secure from the underside using recessed screws Cut an L shaped stop in the side of the jig To use a jig Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the jig and against the stop Holding the jig handle and using a push block and or push stick make the rip cut as described on page 32 later in this section Fig 25 PUSH BLOCKS PUSH STICKS JIG JIG HANDLE STOP Fig 26 Fig 27 24 in 3 4 in 2 3 4 in 25 FEATHERBOARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non through cuts The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece and locked in place on the table with a C clamp Test to ensure it can resist kickback WARNING Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of the workpiece to avoid kickback that could cause serious personal injury HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD See Figure 28 The featherboard is an excellent project for the saw Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3 4 in thick 3 5 8 in wide and 18 in long Mark the center of the width on one end of the stock Miter one half of the width to 30 and miter the other half of the same end to 45 see page 32 for information on miter cu
4. 18 Remove any workpieces from the tool Remove and securely store any tools or accessories such as rip fence miter gauge clamps blade guard etc Lower the saw blade To close the leg stand At the same time step on the release lever grasp the grips and lift the grips up and away from the body Push the table saw until the release lever clicks and locks into place To move the leg stand Holding the grips firmly pull grips toward you until the leg stand and saw are balanced on the wheels Push the saw to the desired location then either open the leg stand for saw operation or store the saw in a dry environment Fig 15 Fig 16 Fig 17 Fig 18 20 TO REMOVE REPLACE ALIGN THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 19 WARNING The throat plate must be level with the saw table If the throat plate is too high or too low the workpiece can catch on the uneven edges resulting in binding or kickback which could result in serious personal injury Lower the blade by 1 Unlocking the blade height lock knob turn counter clockwise 2 Turn the height adjusting knob counterclockwise to lower the blade Using a hex key adjust the four set screws until the throat plate is level with the saw table Another set screw that may require adjustment is under the throat plate on the tool housing To remove the throat plate place your index finger in the hole and lift t
5. 9 FEATURES SWITCH ASSEMBLY LOCKING LEVER SAW BLADE ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY FRONT RAIL HEIGHT ADJUSTING KNOB BEVEL SCALE MITER GAUGE Fig 2 LEG STAND BEVEL INDICATOR BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter 10 in Blade Arbor 5 8 in Cutting Depth at 90 3 1 2 in Cutting Depth at 45 2 1 2 in Rating 120 V 15 Amps 60 Hz No Load Speed 5 000 r min RPM RIP FENCE BLADE AND BLADE WRENCH STORAGE BLADE WRENCHES BEVEL LOCKING LEVER RIVING KNIFE BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL GRIPS 10 FEATURES KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW See Figure 2 The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator The teeth on the anti kickback pawls point away from the workpiece If the workpiece should be pulled back toward
6. LOCKING LEVER The lever on the front of the rip fence releases the rip fence or locks it in place MITER GAUGE This miter gauge aligns the wood for a cross cut The easy to read indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut with positive stops at 0 and 45 MITER GAUGE GROOVES The miter gauge rides in these grooves on either side of the blade RAILS Front and rear rails provide support for the rip fence RIP FENCE A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured with the locking lever Grooves run along the top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps and accessories RIVING KNIFE A removable metal piece of the blade guard assembly slightly thinner than the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback When in the through sawing or up position it is higher than the saw blade When in the non through sawing or down position it is below the saw blade teeth SCALE Located on the front rail the easy to read scale provides precise measurements for rip cuts SWITCH ASSEMBLY This saw has an easy access power switch located below the front rail To lock the switch in the OFF position remove the yellow switch key from the switch Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool 11 WARNING ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in con tact with the blade before operating the switch to start the tool Failure to
7. If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply SPEED AND WIRING The no load speed of this tool is approximately 5 000 rpm This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage For voltage the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor s horsepower rating A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician WARNING Improper connection of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock When repair or replacement of the cord is required do not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade terminal The wire with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the gr
8. Refer to To Check and Align the Riving Knife and Saw Blade Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and free movement TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE RIVING KNIFE AND SAW BLADE See Figure 24 To check alignment of the riving knife Unplug the saw Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting knob clockwise Remove the anti kickback pawls and blade guard assembly Place a framing square or straight edge against both the saw blade and the riving knife NOTE Place framing square between carbide teeth and measure from blade This step will insure framing square is square against blade from the front to back of blade The saw blade and riving knife are aligned when the framing square contacts both the blade and riving knife evenly with no gaps To adjust horizontally and vertically Remove the anti kickback pawls and blade guard assembly From the back of the saw loosen the adjustment screws holding the mounting bracket Reposition the riving knife left or right as needed to align the riving knife with the saw blade Once properly aligned securely retighten all screws Check again for squareness and continue to adjust if needed BLADE Fig 23 RIVING KNIFE FRAMING SQUARE ADJUSTMENT SCREWS HORIZONAL Fig 24 CORRECT INCORRECT HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT SCREWS VERTICAL 23 WARNING Do not a
9. Fig 54 BLADE BLADE WASHER RELEASE LEVER 39 BLADE AT 45 POSITION ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE BEVEL INDICATOR AND BEVEL STOPS AT 0 AND 45 See Figures 56 59 The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory and unless damaged in shipping should not require set ting during assembly After extensive use it may need to be checked Unplug the saw Raise the blade Remove the blade guard assembly To check for squareness 0 position Release the bevel locking lever Push the bevel adjusting handwheel to the left as far as possible Lock the bevel locking lever Place the combination square against blade Make sure square is not touching the tip of one of the saw teeth If the blade is not an exact 0 Release the bevel locking lever Turn the bevel handle until the bevel indicator points to 5 10 Turn 0 stop screw 1 4 turn counterclockwise Place a combination square beside the blade on the left and using the square set the blade at 0 Lock the bevel locking lever Watching for blade movement against the square turn 0 stop screw clockwise When you see slight movement stop turning Repeat above steps to recheck and readjust blade angle as needed Once blade is square 0 to the table Check bevel indicator If indicator is not pointing to the 0 mark on the bevel scale loosen the indicator adjust
10. before turning on the table saw Turn the saw on Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade Using a push stick and or push blocks slowly feed the workpiece toward the blade Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the table If rip ping a narrow piece use a push stick to move the piece through the cut and past the blade When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece MAKING A MITER CUT See Figure 46 WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever Set the miter gauge to desired angle and tighten the lock knob Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Turn the saw on Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade Fig 45 MITER CUT RIP CUT BLADE STRA
11. down Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a safe secure location WARNING Always remove the switch key when the tool is not in use and keep it in a safe place In the event of a power failure turn the switch OFF O and remove the key This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power returns Fig 3 SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION SWITCH ON FEATURES SWITCH KEY SWITCH OFF 12 LOOSE PARTS LIST Fig 5 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools not included or drawn to scale are needed for assembly and adjustments Fig 4 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION SQUARE RIP FENCE MITER GAUGE BLADE GUARD SWITCH KEY The following items are included with your table saw FRAMING SQUARE ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS BLADE WRENCHES 2 PUSH STICK C CLAMPS FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER ADJUSTABLE WRENCH HEX KEY 2 13 LOOSE PARTS LIST Fig 6 UPPER TUBE SMALL SPACER LOCK NUT INNER LEG ASSEMBLY CENTER BRACE LOCK NUT FLAT WASHER SMALL CARRIAGE BOLT FLAT WASHER LARGE LARGE SPACER WHEEL HANDLE SECTION SCREW LOCK NUT 14 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly Carefully lift the saw from the carton and place on a level work surface NOTE This tool is heavy To avoid back injury keep your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back and get help when needed WARNING Do
12. heed this warning could cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious personal injury WARNING To reduce the risk of accidental starting always make sure the switch is in the OFF O position before plugging tool into the power source OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate The height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the cabinet To accommodate wide panels the saw table has rails on each side Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation section of this manual for the basic cuts cross cuts miter cuts bevel cuts and compound cuts The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip fence and the blade It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for all through sawing operations The blade guard assembly includes riving knife anti kickback pawls and plastic blade guard SWITCH ASSEMBLY See Figure 3 This saw is equipped with a switch assembly that has a built in locking feature This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others TO TURN YOUR SAW ON With the switch key inserted into the switch lift the switch to turn ON l TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF Press the switch down to turn OFF O TO LOCK YOUR SAW Press the switch
13. help Hold it close to your body Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back Ignoring these precau tions can result in back injury WARNING Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands to come closer than 3 in to the blade Do not reach over or across the blade Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always make sure the table saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved leg stand NEVER operate the saw on the floor MOUNTING HOLES The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or leg stand Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw s base for this purpose Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 1 4 in carriage bolts washers lock washers and wing nuts Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base washers lock washers wing nuts and the thickness of the workbench Tighten all four bolts securely Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use If any tipping slid ing or walking is noted secure the workbench to the floor before operating 15 ASSEMBLING THE LEG STAND See Figure 7 Many of the leg stand parts are movable All hardware must be tightened securely but not so tight that the leg stand won t open and close For easier assembly match letter to letter and fingerti
14. in an open position NOTE The release lever will close over the center brace locking the leg stand in an open position GRIPS LEG STAND CENTER BRACE RELEASE LEVER RELEASE LEVER Fig 9 Fig 10 Fig 11 18 ASSEMBLY TO SECURE LEVEL THE SAW See Figure 12 With the leg stand open and the table saw resting on a flat level surface the saw should not move or rock from side to side If the saw rocks from side to side the leveling feet need adjusting until the leg stand is balanced and level Loosen both the top and bottom wing nuts Lift the saw slightly so that you may turn the leveling foot until the leg stand no longer rocks Turning clockwise will lower the foot Turning counterclockwise will raise the foot Tighten top wing nut once saw is level TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES See Figures 13 14 The table saw has two convenient storage areas one on either side of the saw cabinet specifically designed for the saw s accessories These accessories must be securely stored prior to closing the leg stand and moving the saw Fig 13 BLADE GUARD RIP FENCE LEVELING FOOT WING NUT TOP Fig 12 BLADE WRENCHES MITER GAUGE PUSH STICK Fig 14 ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS BLADE GUARD STORAGE BLADE WING NUT BOTTOM 19 RELEASE LEVER ASSEMBLY TO CLOSE THE LEG STAND AND MOVE THE SAW See Figures 15
15. made without the blade guard assembly installed Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon completion of this type of cut Read the appropriate section which describes the type of cut in addition to this section on non through or dado cuts For example if your non through cut is a straight cross cut read and understand the section on straight cross cuts before proceeding WARNING When making a non through cut the blade is covered by the workpiece during most of the cut Be alert to the exposed blade at the start and finish of every cut to reduce the risk of personal injury WARNING Never feed wood with your hands when making any non through cut such as rabbets or dadoes To avoid personal injury always use push blocks push sticks and featherboards Unplug the saw Remove the blade guard and anti kickback pawls Place riving knife in down position Unlock the bevel locking lever Adjust the bevel angle to 0 Turn the bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel indica tor is at the desired angle Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle 37 MAKING A DADO CUT See Figure 53 An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure refer to the Accessories section later in this manual and check with the retailer where the table saw was purchased All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this tool This saw is desig
16. not use this product if any parts on the Loose Parts List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it Parts on this list are not as sembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool The saw is factory set for accurate cutting After assembling it check for accuracy If shipping has influenced the settings refer to specific procedures explained in this manual If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 866 539 1710 for assistance WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not op erate this tool until the parts are replaced Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create ac cessories not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is mis use and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in ac cidental starting and possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not lift the saw without
17. pointing to the 45 mark on the bevel scale loosen the indicator adjusting screw and adjust indicator Retighten screws When all adjustments are complete Reinstall blade guard and anti kickback pawls TO ADJUST THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 60 You can set the miter gauge at 0 and plus or minus 45 with the miter gauge stop pin and adjustable stop screws NOTE The miter gauge provides close accuracy in angled cuts For very close tolerances test cuts are recommended To adjust stop screws Loosen the lock knob and pull out on stop pin to rotate miter gauge base past stop screws Loosen the lock nut of the 0 stop screw at the stop pin with a wrench Place a 90 square against the miter gauge rod and the miter gauge base If the rod is not square loosen the lock knob adjust the rod and retighten the knob Adjust the stop screw until it rests against the stop pin and tighten lock nut 41 TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE See Figures 61 63 The rip fence must be parallel to the saw blade and the miter gauge grooves WARNING A misaligned rip fence can cause kickbacks and jams To reduce the risk of injury always maintain proper rip fence alignment Unplug the saw Move the rip fence along side the miter gauge groove and lock the rip fence in place with the locking lever If the rip fence is not parallel loosen the four hex head c
18. power source PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long work pieces Use a sturdy outrigger support if a table extension more than 24 inches long is attached to the saw AVOID KICKBACKS work thrown back toward you by a Keeping blade sharp b Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade c Keeping riving knife anti kickback pawls and blade guard in place and operating d Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade using a push stick e Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury Instruc tions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the table saw ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply ONLY USE BLADES wi
19. sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to the left Using the left blade wrench insert the open end onto the flats on the arbor shaft Insert the closed end of the other wrench over the hex nut Holding both wrenches firmly pull the outside wrench right side forward while pushing the inside left side to the back of the saw Unlock the release lever to remove the blade NOTE Arbor shaft has right hand threads Check all clearances for free blade rotation Refer to To Set the Rip Fence Indicator to the Blade in the Opera tion section earlier in this manual In cutting operations the scale will be set to the side of the blade where the cut will be measured and made To replace the blade with an accessory blade follow the instructions provided with the accessory To install a standard blade Place the new blade on the arbor shaft the teeth must point down toward the front of the saw to work properly Place the blade washer and the hex nut over the arbor shaft Be sure the flat side of the blade washer faces out from the blade and that all items are snug against the arbor housing Make sure the hex nut is securely tightened Do not overtighten Lock the release lever Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate ADJUSTMENTS Fig 55 BLADE WRENCH RIGHT HEX NUT ARBOR SHAFT BLADE WRENCH LEFT
20. the zero line on the right rip scale on the front rail Retighten screws TO USE THE RIP FENCE See Figures 36 37 Place the front of the rip fence on the front rail Lower the back end of the rip fence onto the back rail Check for smooth gliding action Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade Push the locking lever down to automatically align and secure the fence When securely locked the locking lever should point downward Check for a smooth gliding action If adjustments are needed see To Check and Adjust the Alignment of the Rip Fence in the Adjustments section of this manual Fig 35 INDICATOR Fig 36 BACK RAIL BACK OF RIP FENCE Fig 34 IND I CUT PAN HEAD SCREW 29 Fig 38 OPERATION TO USE THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 38 The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts For very close tolerances test cuts are recommended There are two miter gauge channels one on either side of the blade When making a 90 cross cut you can use either miter gauge channel When making a beveled cross cut the blade tilted in relation to the table the miter gauge should be located in the slot on the right so that the blade is tilted away from the miter gauge and your hands The miter gauge can be turned 60 to the right or left Positive stops at 0 and 45 can be located by pushing in the stop pin Slide the miter gauge in the miter gauge sl
21. the table saw and cross cut a piece of wood holding the wood firmly against the miter gauge Turn off the table saw Once the blade has stopped pull the miter gauge back until the freshly cut wood is over the disc Fig 32 BEVEL LOCKING LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTING KNOB BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB GULLET TO LOCK TO UNLOCK Fig 31 TO INCREASE ANGLE TO DECREASE ANGLE BEVEL INDICATOR BEVEL LOCKING LEVER SCREWS Fig 33 BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL 28 OPERATION Using a sharp pencil mark a line on the disc at the edge of the freshly cut wood NOTE These lines indicate the path of the cut made by the saw blade When the blade is changed these lines will need to be erased and reset With the miter gauge in the right miter gauge groove follow the above procedures and make a second mark on the disc TO SET THE RIP FENCE INDICATOR TO THE BLADE See Figure 35 Use the indicator on the rip fence to position the fence along the scale on the front rail NOTE The anti kickback pawls and blade guard assembly must be removed to perform this adjustment Reinstall the blade guard assembly when the adjustment is complete Unplug the saw Place the rip fence on the saw table so that it lightly touches the right side of the saw blade Lock the rip fence in place Loosen pan head screws and adjust the indicator so that the red line is located over
22. to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the table If rip ping a narrow piece use a push stick to move the piece through the cut and past the blade When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece BEVEL RIP CUT RIP FENCE PUSH STICK BLADE ANGLED Fig 49 Fig 50 COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT PLACE RIGHT HAND ON WORKPIECE HERE 35 MAKING A COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT See Figure 50 WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury WARNING The miter gauge must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback Placement of the miter gauge to the left of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious personal injury Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever Unlock the bevel locking lever Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting Lock the bevel locking lever Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten the lock knob Make su
23. workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade Use a push stick to move the piece through the cut and past the blade When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece OPERATION Fig 51 LARGE PANEL CUT SUPPORT BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL RIP FENCE 36 Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Plug the saw into the power source and turn on saw Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade Always use push blocks push sticks and or featherboards when making non through cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece Once all non through cuts are completed Unplug your saw Reinstall the riving knife in the up position then install blade guard and anti kickback pawls NON THROUGH CUT BLADE GUARD REMOVED PUSH STICK Fig 52 OPERATION MAKING A NON THROUGH CUT See Figure 52 Non through cuts made with a standard 10 in blade can be made with the grain ripping or across the grain cross cut The use of a non through cut is essential to cutting grooves rabbets and dadoes This is the only type cut that is
24. BLADE ANGLE See Figure 32 NOTE A 90 cut has a 0 bevel and a 45 cut has a 45 bevel Unplug the saw Unlock bevel locking lever by pulling the lever all the way to the right Adjust the bevel angle turning the handwheel counter clockwise increases the angle of the blade bringing it closer to 45 Turning it clockwise decreases the angle bringing the blade closer to 90 NOTE When the bevel adjusting handwheel is pushed back towards the saw housing and released the bevel angle can be quickly changed by pushing the handwheel left or right Lock bevel locking lever by pushing lever to the left TO ADJUST THE BEVEL INDICATOR See Figure 33 If the bevel indicator is not at zero when the saw blade is at 90 adjust the indicator by loosening the screws and setting at 0 on the bevel scale Retighten the screws TO USE THE IND I CUT See Figure 34 The plastic disc embedded in the saw table in front of the saw blade is provided for marking the location of the saw cut kerf on the workpiece The disc should be level or slightly below the surface of the saw table Place a piece of hardwood over the plastic disc and tap the hardwood with a hammer until the disc is level or below the saw table surface Once the Ind I Cut is level From the front of the table saw place the miter gauge in the left miter groove and move the bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel scale is set at 0 Turn on
25. D RELEASE LEVER UNLOCKED Unlock the release lever by pulling it up Push the riving knife down until it is below the saw blade Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down Reinstall the throat plate 21 Fig 22 ASSEMBLY TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION See Figure 21 NOTICE To work properly the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw Failure to heed this warning could cause damage to the saw blade the saw or the workpiece NOTE Arbor shaft has right hand threads Unplug the saw Remove blade wrenches from storage area by unscrewing wing nut Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to the left Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning the height adjusting knob clockwise Place riving knife in up position To loosen the blade Using the left blade wrench insert the open end onto the flats on the arbor shaft Insert the closed end of the other wrench over the hex nut Holding both wrenches firmly pull the outside wrench right side forward while pushing the inside left side to the back of the saw To tighten the blade Using the left blade wrench insert the open end onto the flats on the arbor shaft Insert the closed end of the other blade wrench over the hex nut Holding both wrenches firmly push the right wrench to the back of
26. IGHT MITER GAUGE ANGLED BLADE RIP FENCE Fig 46 BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL PUSH BLOCK PUSH STICK 33 OPERATION MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figures 47 48 WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury WARNING The miter gauge must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback Placement of the miter gauge to the left of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious personal injury Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever Unlock the bevel locking lever Turn the bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel indica tor is at the desired angle Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle Push the bevel locking lever toward the table to relock Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Set miter gauge to 0 and tighten the lock knob Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Turn the saw on Let the saw blade build up to full speed before moving the miter gauge and the workpiece into the blade Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece When the cut is made turn t
27. N EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY If dam aged have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged GROUND ALL TOOLS If tool is equipped with three prong plug it should be plugged into a three hole electrical receptacle CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any so
28. NCE Avoid 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 grease etc WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which could result in serious personal injury Fig 67 Periodically check all clamps nuts bolts and screws for tightness and condition Make sure the throat plate is in good condition and in position Check the blade guard assembly Clean cutting tools with a gum and pitch remover To maintain the table surfaces and rails periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth functioning To prevent work from slipping during cutting operations DO NOT wax the working face of the miter gauge Protect the saw blade by cleaning out saw dust from underneath the saw table and in the blade teeth Use a resin solvent on the blade teeth Loosen screws Lift and remove the blade cover Clean saw dust and wood chips from the blade cover Close and secure See figure 67 To reinstall blade cover Tilt cover and slide the tab under the slot A Hook the right side of the cover under the pin B Secure in place using screws C Clean plastic parts only with a soft da
29. NG THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE SAW BASE See Figure 8 WARNING Do not lift the saw without help The saw weighs approximately 80 lbs Hold it close to your body Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back Ignoring these precautions can result in back injury Open leg stand as described on page 17 Place saw base on the leg stand Align the holes in the table with the holes in the end braces Insert a bolt through the hole in the table saw and into the hole in the stand Hand tighten using hex nut For the remaining holes insert the bolts through the hole in the saw base and into the hole in the stand then secure to the stand using a hex nut Tighten all hardware with a wrench and hex key You may find it helpful to use a wrench to hold the head of the bolt and the hex key to tighten the hex nut Move the leg set to desired location Adjust the leveling foot by turning wing nuts HEX NUT SAW BASE Fig 8 BOLT WING NUT 17 ASSEMBLY TO OPEN THE LEG STAND See Figures 9 11 Grasp the grips on the saw table and stand it upright as shown below Step on the release lever and pull the grips toward you at the same time Once the leg stand is released from the release lever ease the leg stand toward the floor by pushing the grips toward the floor With your hands on the grips push the leg stand towards the ground until the table saw is
30. PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instruc tions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the operator s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may risk injury NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its i
31. STAND at approximately hip height NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back to wards the operator It can pull your hand into the blade resulting in serious personal injury Stay out of blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls USE RIP FENCE Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping SUPPORT LARGE PANELS To minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback always support large panels REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES before transporting saw Failure to do so can result in an accident causing possible serious personal injury ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD RIVING KNIFE AND ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS on all through sawing op erations Through sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting Keep the blade guard down the anti kickback pawls down and the riving knife in place ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against rip fence miter fence or miter gauge WHEN MAKING NON THROUGH RIP CUTS always use a push stick push block and or featherboard so your hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade WHEN RIPPING NARROW STOCK always use a push stick push block or featherboard NEVER perform any operation freehand which means using only your hands to support or guide the
32. Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you 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 OPERATOR S MANUAL 10 in TABLE SAW R4513 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 2 Introduction 2 General Safety Rules 3 4 Specific Safety Rules 4 5 Symbols 6 Electrical 7 Glossary of Terms
33. ap screws located to each side of the locking handle Place the blade of the combination square in the right miter gauge groove Slide the rip fence against the blade of the combination square Alternately tighten the hex head cap screws Recheck alignment Repeat steps as needed until rip fence is correctly aligned The locking lever on the rip fence should hold the rip fence securely against the front and back rails The lever should not be difficult to push down and lock To assure proper fence lock adjustment Lock the rip fence in place Try moving the fence from side to side If the fence moves tighten the adjusting nut 1 4 turn With the rip fence in the locked position recheck rip fence parallelism with the miter gauge groove and adjust if necessary ADJUSTMENTS Fig 61 Fig 63 Fig 62 LOCKING LEVER HEX HEAD CAP SCREW ADJUSTING NUT LOCKING LEVER COMBINATION SQUARE HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 42 ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THE BEVEL LOCKING LEVER See Figure 64 Release bevel locking lever and bevel saw blade to 45 Push bevel locking lever to lock blade into place With moderate force attempt to move the bevel adjusting handwheel toward the 0 bevel If bevel adjusting handwheel cannot be moved no adjustment is needed If handwheel can be moved adjust the bevel lock nut by rotating clockwise 1 4 turn Repeat above st
34. ck must be narrower than the workpiece with a 90 notch in one end and shaping for a grip on the other end A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws from the underside Use push blocks for narrow cuts and all non through cuts CAUTION Be sure the screws in a push block are recessed to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece AUXILIARY FENCE An auxiliary fence is a device used to close the gap between the rip fence and the saw table Always make and use an auxiliary fence when ripping material 1 8 in or thinner HOW TO MAKE AND ATTACH AN AUXILIARY FENCE FOR RIP CUTTING THIN WORKPIECE See Figure 26 An auxiliary fence may be made for the saw by cutting a piece of wood to 3 4 in thick 2 3 4 in wide and 24 in long To attach the auxiliary fence to the rip fence Drill two countersunk holes in the locations shown Place hex head bolts in the holes and loosely secure the bolts to the fence using washers and hex nuts positioning mounting hardware away from the blade Slide the bolts into the slot on the rip fence then push the auxiliary fence toward the front of the rip fence With the auxiliary fence resting firmly on the saw table tighten the hex nuts to secure the auxiliary fence to the rip fence HOW TO MAKE A JIG FOR RIP CUTTING NARROW WORKPIECE See Figure 27 If ripping a narrow workpiece places the hands too close to the blade it will be necessary to make and use a jig To make a jig
35. cy cycles per second min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current no No Load Speed Rotational speed at no load Class II Construction Double insulated construction min Per Minute Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates important information not related to an injury hazard such as a situation that may result in property damage 7 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong ground ing plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum w
36. d properly set blades Never make cuts with dull blades To avoid pinching the blade support the work properly before beginning a cut When making a cut use steady even pressure Never force cuts Do not cut wet or warped lumber Use extra caution when cutting some prefinished or composition wood products as the anti kickback pawls may not always be effective Always guide your workpiece with both hands or with push sticks and or push blocks Keep your body in a balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should it occur Never stand directly in line with the blade Use of a featherboard will help hold the workpiece securely against the saw table or fence Clean the saw blade guard under the throat plate and any areas where saw dust or scrap workpieces may gather Use the right type of blade for the cut being made Always use the riving knife for every operation where it is allowed The use of this device will greatly reduce the risk of kickback OPERATION 24 OPERATION CUTTING AIDS See Figure 25 Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a workpiece through the blade in any rip cut When making non through cuts or ripping narrow stock always use a push stick push block and or featherboard so your hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood and used in a specific project The sti
37. e with the edge flush against the rip fence or miter gauge and hold firmly against the saw table Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through the cut past the blade Never push a small piece of wood into the blade with your hand always use a push stick The use of push blocks push sticks and featherboards are necessary when making non through cuts When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece Once all dado cuts are completed Unplug your saw Reinstall the riving knife in the up position then install blade guard and anti kickback pawls 38 WARNING Before performing any adjustment make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply Failure to heed this warning could result in seri ous personal injury To avoid unnecessary set ups and adjustments a good practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces Do not start any adjustments until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are needed TO REPLACE THE BLADE See Figures 54 55 Blade kerf width must be within the limits stamped on the riving knife Unplug the saw Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate Raise the saw blade to full height then remove the blade guard and anti kickback pawls Make
38. eed before moving the workpiece into the blade Hold the workpiece firmly and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece SWITCH OFF SWITCH ON SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION CROSS CUT Fig 44 Fig 43 When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece SWITCH KEY PLACE RIGHT HAND ON WORKPIECE AND MITER GAUGE HERE 32 Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece OPERATION MAKING A RIP CUT See Figure 45 WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock the handle When ripping a long workpiece place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work Make sure the wood is clear of the blade
39. ep as necessary Release bevel locking lever and move bevel adjusting handwheel back to 0 CHECKING THE TABLE EXTENSION See Figure 65 Lock the sliding table extension The sliding table extension should not move while locked If the extension moves Lift the table extension lock lever Find the front hex coupling located underneath the front table Loosen the hex locking nut Turn the hex coupling counterclockwise Lock the table extension lock Push and pull on the sliding table extension Readjust hex coupling if necessary Tighten the hex locking nut against coupling TO ADJUST THE TABLE EXTENSION See Figure 66 Lock table extension lever Loosen the four nuts underneath the sliding table extension Use a combination square to make sure the top of the sliding table extension is the same height as the main table Tighten the four hex nuts Recheck and readjust if necessary Fig 64 Fig 65 Fig 66 HEX LOCKING NUT BEVEL LOCK NUT COMBINATION SQUARE HEX NUT EXTENSION TABLE FRONT HEX COUPLING 43 MAINTENANCE WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage WARNING Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 during prod uct operation If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask GENERAL MAINTENA
40. g toll free 1 866 539 1710 or by log ging on to the RIDGID website at www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you One World Technologies Inc P O Box 35 Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers de fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction failure or defect resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration modification or repair by other than an authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held and stationary power tools Consumable accessories pro vided with the tool such as but not limited to blades bits and sand paper are not covered RIDGID INC AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC MAKE NO WARRANTIES REPRESENTATIONS OR PROM ISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS To the extent permitted by applicable law all implied war ranties including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are disclaimed Any implied warranties including warranties of merc
41. ghten all fasteners Only tighten fasteners securely when you are sure the release lever locks over the stop pin Align handle with holes in the end of the upper tube and insert Secure in place using a screw Repeat for other side Place the center brace on top of the inner leg assembly curve side up with the stop pin under the pedal assembly latch NOTE The stop pins rest on top of inner leg assembly ASSEMBLY Fig 7 SMALL SPACER LOCK NUT UPPER TUBE INNER LEG ASSEMBLY CENTER BRACE AXLE LOCK NUT FLAT WASHER SMALL STOP PIN WHEEL OUTER TUBE CARRIAGE BOLT FLAT WASHER LARGE Insert a carriage bolt through the top hole of the inner leg assembly then slide a large spacer on the bolt Repeat for the other side Slide the center brace onto the bolt and secure in place using a lock nut Repeat for the other side With the curve handle turned downward secure the up per tubes to the leg stand using carriage bolts spacers and lock nuts Slide the flat washer large wheel and flat washer small onto the axle through the hole in the center of the wheel Secure in place using lock nut Repeat with the second wheel Before use verify the release lever locks the leg stand securely If the leg stand will not lock do not use contact an authorized service center for assistance LARGE SPACER HANDLE SCREW 16 ASSEMBLY MOUNTI
42. hantability or fitness for a particular purpose that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from the date of purchase One World Technologies Inc and RIDGID Inc are not responsible for direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 48 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgidwoodworking com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No Serial No R4513 OPERATOR S MANUAL 10 in TABLE SAW R4513 988000933 2 16 15 REV 04
43. he front end pulling the throat plate out toward the front of the saw Adjust the set screw at the back of the housing until the back of the throat plate is level with the saw table To reinstall the throat plate first slip the tab into the slot at the back of the saw and then push down to secure in place TO CHANGE RIVING KNIFE POSITIONS See Figure 20 This saw is shipped with a riving knife that should be placed in the down position for non through cutting and must be placed in the up position for all other cutting operations Unplug the saw To place in the up position for all through cutting Remove the throat plate Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting knob clockwise Unlock the release lever by pulling it up Grasp the riving knife and pull it towards the right side of the saw to release the riving knife from the spring loaded riving clamp Pull the riving knife up until the internal pins are engaged and the riving knife is above the saw blade Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down Reinstall the throat plate To place in riving knife down position for all non through cutting Remove the throat plate Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting knob clockwise ASSEMBLY Fig 19 SET SCREWS Fig 20 IN UP POSITION FOR THROUGH CUTTING IN DOWN POSITION FOR NON THROUGH CUTTING RELEASE LEVER LOCKE
44. he saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece BEVEL LOCKING LEVER BEVEL CROSS CUT BLADE ANGLED MITER GAUGE STRAIGHT Fig 47 Fig 48 TO UNLOCK TO LOCK VIEWED FROM THE FRONT BELOW THE TABLE SAW 34 OPERATION MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT See Figure 49 WARNING The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback Placement of the rip fence to the left of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious personal injury WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Remove the miter gauge Unlock the bevel locking lever Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting Lock the bevel locking lever Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade and securely lock down the lever When ripping a long workpiece place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work Turn the power switch to the on position Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade Using a push stick and or push blocks slowly feed the workpiece toward the blade Stand slightly
45. ing screw and adjust indicator Retighten screw Fig 56 Fig 57 Fig 58 BLADE AT 0 POSITION BEVEL LOCKING LEVER 0 STOP SCREW BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL INDICATOR ADJUSTING SCREW 40 Fig 59 Fig 60 LOCK NUT 0 ADJUSTABLE STOP SCREW MITER GAUGE ROD ADJUSTMENTS MITER GAUGE BASE 45 ADJUSTABLE STOP SCREW STOP PIN LOCK KNOB 45 STOP SCREW To check for squareness 45 position Release the bevel locking lever Push the bevel adjusting handwheel to the right as far as possible Lock the bevel locking lever Place the combination square against blade Make sure square is not touching the tip of one of the saw teeth If the blade is not an exact 45 Release the bevel locking lever Turn the bevel handle until the bevel indicator points to 35 40 Turn 45 stop screw 1 4 turn counterclockwise Place a combination square beside the blade on the left and using the square set the blade at 45 NOTE Remove blade from combination square if square doesn t fit against blade securely Lock the bevel locking lever Watching for blade movement against the square turn 45 stop screw clockwise When you see slight movement stop turning Repeat above steps to recheck and readjust blade angle as needed Once blade is square 45 to the table Check bevel indicator If indicator is not
46. ion Saw does not make 0 or 45 cuts Height Adjusting Knob is hard to turn Saw does not start Blade makes poor cuts Motor overheats Bevel stops not properly adjusted Miter gauge is misaligned Miter Cuts Gears or screw post inside cabinet are clogged with sawdust Handwheel is locked Power cord not plugged in Circuit fuse is blown Circuit breaker is tripped Cord switch or motor is damaged Blade is dull or dirty Blade is wrong type for cut being made Blade is mounted backwards Work is fed too fast motor overloaded Blade not proper for rip cut See To Set the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops at 0 and 45 Squaring the Blade in the Adjustments section See To Adjust the Miter Gauge in the Adjustments section Clean the gears or screw posts Unlock the blade height lock knob by pushing the bevel lock lever to the right Plug in power cord Replace circuit fuse Reset circuit breaker Have replaced by qualified service center Clean sharpen or replace blade Replace with correct type Remount blade Feed work slower into the blade Change blade rip blade typically has fewer teeth Motor labors in rip cut 47 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war ranty service Limited to RIDGID hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2 1 04 and after This product is manufactured by One World Technologies Inc The t
47. ire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used Ampere rating on tool faceplate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 16 16 14 12 10 Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge When working with the tool outdoors use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This is indicated by the letters W A or W on the cord s jacket Before using an extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation WARNING Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury WARNING Check extension cords before each use If dam aged replace immediately Never use product with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This product is powered by a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 V AC only normal household current 60 Hz Do not operate this product on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat
48. let have the correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician Refer to the Electrical section earlier in this manual CAUSES OF KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed If your hands are near the saw blade they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade Obviously kickback can cause serious injury and it is well worth using precautions to avoid the risks Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood such as the following Making a cut with incorrect blade depth Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece Twisting the wood while making a cut Failing to support work Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet lumber Using the wrong blade for the type of cut Not following correct operating procedures Misusing the saw Failing to use the anti kickback pawls Cutting with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade AVOIDING KICKBACK Always use the correct blade depth setting The top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1 8 in to 1 4 in Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut Knock out any loose knots with a hammer Never saw into a loose knot or nail Always use the rip fence when rip cutting Use the miter gauge when cross cutting This helps prevent twisting the wood in the cut Always use clean sharp an
49. llow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury WARNING Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury WARNING Although many of the illustrations in this manual are shown with the blade guard removed for clarity do not operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifically instructed to do so APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting ripping mitering beveling and compound cutting Dado cuts with optional accessories Cabinet making and woodworking NOTE This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition products only BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW The 3 prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded according to all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equip ment can result in electric shock Check with an electrician or service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding Do not modify the plug if it will not fit the out
50. lvents to clean tool STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Do not use blades with incorrect size holes Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in 254 mm BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUST MENTS ARE SECURE BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power supply FIRMLY BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK BENCH OR LEG
51. mp cloth Do not use any aerosol or petroleum solvents SCREW BLADE COVER SLOT TAB PIN HOOK A B C 44 Look for these accessories where you purchased this product 089290001183 Dado Throat Plate AC9934 Flip Top Portable Work Support ACCESSORIES WARNING Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury LUBRICATION This saw s motor bearings have been packed at the factory with proper lubrication Clean screw threads and nuts with a solvent recommended for gum and pitch removal Lubricate screw threads nuts and bearing points including those on the blade guard assembly and miter gauge BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 68 Unplug the saw Lower blade completely and bevel to 45 Lock the blade Turn saw upside down Remove brush caps with a screwdriver NOTE Brush assembly is spring load and will pop out when brush cap is removed Remove brush assemblies and check for wear Replace both brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining Do not replace one side without replacing the other Reassemble using new brush assemblies by reversing the steps listed above Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature
52. ned for use with a 6 in stack dado up to width of 3 4 in Do not use an adjustable dado on this saw NOTE This saw cannot be used to make a bevel dado cut WARNING Always use push blocks push sticks or featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury Unplug your saw Remove the blade guard anti kickback pawls and throat plate Remove the blade nut blade washer and saw blade NOTE Always store the blade washer and throat plate in a secure location Remove the riving knife Mount the dado blade according to manufacturer instruc tions using the blade and chippers appropriate for the desired width of cut Reinstall the blade nut NOTE The blade washer may be used provided the arbor shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor extends past a securely tightened blade nut Place release lever in locked position Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade Depending on the shape and size of the wood use either the rip fence or miter gauge Plug in saw then turn the saw on NOTE Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade OPERATION DADO CUT Fig 53 Position the workpiece flat on the tabl
53. ntended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade or cutter only NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL OUTSIDE USE AN OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD MARKED W A OR W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Keep hands away from blades Do not reach underneath work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF NEVER USE IN A
54. of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube Tighten all brush caps securely Do not overtighten MAINTENANCE Fig 68 BRUSH CAP BRUSH ASSEMBLY BRUSH CAP 45 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Excess vibration Rip fence does not move smoothly Rip fence does not lock at rear Cutting binds or burns work Wood edges away from rip fence when ripping Blade is out of balance Blade is damaged Saw is not mounted securely Work surface is uneven Blade is warped Rip fence not mounted correctly Rails are dirty or sticky Adjusting nut is out of adjustment Adjusting nut is out of adjustment Blade is dull Blade is heeling Work is fed too fast Rip fence is misaligned Riving knife is out of alignment Wood is warped Rip fence is misaligned Blade not properly aligned or set Replace blade Replace blade Tighten all hardware Reposition on flat surface Check saw blade installation Remount the rip fence Clean rails Adjust adjusting nut Adjust adjusting nut Replace or sharpen blade Align rip fence miter gauge and or blade Slow the feed rate Align the rip fence See To Check and Align the Blade Guard Assembly in the Assembly section Replace the wood Always cut with convex side to table surface Check and adjust the rip fence Resharpen or set blade 46 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solut
55. orking order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep the work area well lit KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visi tors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for Don t use it for a purpose not intended USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gauge size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord DRESS
56. ot Loosen the lock knob by turning it counterclockwise Pull out the stop pin and rotate the gauge until the desired angle is reached on the scale Retighten the lock knob by turning it clockwise TO USE THE SLIDING TABLE EXTENSION See Figure 39 Increase the length of the saw table by using the sliding table extension To provide sufficient material support when us ing the table extended only set the fence beyond the arrow marked on the label on the rear rail Remove the rip fence Unlock the sliding table extension by lifting the table extension lock lever Slide the table extension to the desired width NOTE Use the scale on the front rail when a specific width is desired Once the extension table is set to the desired width relock the lever by pushing the lever back towards the saw base STOP PIN LOCK KNOB Fig 39 POSITIVE STOPS TO UNLOCK TABLE EXTENSION LOCK LEVER SLIDING TABLE EXTENSION MITER GAUGE Fig 37 LOCKING LEVER 30 HEELING PARALLELING THE BLADE TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE See Figures 40 42 WARNING The blade must be square so the wood does not bind resulting in kickback Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury Do not loosen any screws for this adjustment until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjust ments are necessary Once the screws are loosened these items must be re
57. ounding wire Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug similar to the plug illustrated in fig ure 1 Only connect the product to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug Do not use an adapter with this product Fig 1 GROUNDING PIN 120 V GROUNDED OUTLET 8 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Non Through Cuts table saws and compound sliding miter saws Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece Push Blocks jointer planers Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation This aid helps keep the operator s hands well away from the cutterhead Push Blocks and Push Sticks table saws Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during cutting operations A push stick not a push block should be used for narrow ripping operations These aids help keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Pilot Hole drill presses and scroll saws A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for drilling large holes accurately or for insertion of a scroll saw blade Rabbet A non through cut positioned on the end or edge of the workpiece which p
58. rademark is licensed from RIDGID Inc All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies Inc attn RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at toll free 1 866 539 1710 90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 90 days after the date of purchase if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID Hand Held or Stationary Power Tool for any reason you may return the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange To receive a replacement tool you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product The replacement tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the 3 YEAR service warranty period WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY This warranty on RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and nor mal wear items such as brushes chucks motors switches cords gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it freight prepaid or take it in to an authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held and stationary power tools You may obtain the location of the authorized service center nearest you by callin
59. re the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Turn the power switch to the on position Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT See Figure 51 Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface or leg stand to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury WARNING Never make freehand cuts cuts without the miter gauge or rip fence Such a cut increases the risk of kickback and can result in serious injury Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work Add supports to the sides as needed Depending on the shape of the panel use the rip fence or miter gauge If the panel is too large to use either the rip fence or the miter gauge it is too large for this saw Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw Turn the saw on Position the
60. roduces a square two sided notch or trough in the workpiece Resaw table saws and band saws A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces Resin A sticky sap based substance that has hardened Revolutions Per Minute RPM The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute Ripping or Rip Cut table saws A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece and typically in the direction of the grain Riving Knife Spreader Splitter table saws A metal piece slightly thinner than the blade which helps keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback Saw Blade Path The area over under behind or in front of the blade As it applies to the workpiece that area which will be or has been cut by the blade Snipe planers Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece Workpiece or Material The item on which the operation is being done Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a cutting drilling planing or sanding operation Anti Kickback Pawls radial arm and table saws A devise which when properly installed and maintained is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool i
61. roughly familiar with making cross cuts rip cuts bevel cuts and miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut CUTTING TIPS Dado and rabbet cuts are non through cuts which can be either rip cuts or cross cuts Carefully read and understand all sections of this operator s manual before attempting any operation WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury 2 6 4 5 3 Fig 30 The kerf the cut made by the blade in the wood will be wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of the measuring line Cut the wood with the finish side up Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making the cut Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes out of the saw 27 OPERATION TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH See Figure 31 The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the saw blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately 1 8 in to 1 4 in but the lowest points gullets are below the workpiece Unlock the blade height lock knob Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting knob clockwise or lower it by turning the knob counterclockwise Once the desired saw blade height is achieved lock the blade height lock knob by turning it clockwise TO CHANGE
62. s mounted Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the table surface Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end or part of the end is angled rather than at 90 Compound Cut A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle Cross Cut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece Cutter Head planers and jointer planers A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives The blades or knives remove material from the workpiece Dado Cut table saws and compound sliding miter saws A non through cut which produces a square three sided notch or trough in the workpiece Featherboard table saws A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence during any ripping operation FPM or SPM Feet per minute or strokes per minute used in reference to blade movement Freehand Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a fence miter fence or other aids Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Heel Alignment of the blade to the fence Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through or partial cut Kickback A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls throwing the workpiece in the direction of the spinning blade Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle to the blade other than 90
63. set Unplug the saw Remove the blade guard and anti kickback pawls Raise the blade by turning the bevel adjusting handwheel Mark beside one of the blade teeth at the front of the blade Place the body of a combination square against the miter gauge groove as shown in figure 40 Measure the distance from the blade tooth to the right miter gauge groove Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back Move the combination square to the rear and again measure the distance from the blade tooth to the right miter gauge groove If the distances are the same the blade and the miter gauge groove are parallel Loosen the outer screws 1 2 turn this allows the mecha nism beneath the table to be shifted sideways NOTE The screws are located on under the top of the saw table Turn the alignment screw left or right until the blade is square Tighten the outer screws Check again for squareness and continue to adjust if needed WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from kickback align the rip fence to the blade following any blade adjustments Always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation OPERATION COMBINATION SQUARE MITER GAUGE GROOVE Fig 40 Fig 41 Fig 42 ALIGNMENT SCREW COMBINATION SQUARE MITER GAUGE GROOVE OUTER SCREWS 31 OPERATION MAKING CUTS The blade provided with your saw is a high q
64. the cross cut 2 the rip cut 3 the miter cut 4 the bevel cross cut 5 the bevel rip cut and 6 the compound bevel miter cut All other cuts are combinations of these basic six Operating procedures for making each kind of cut are given later in this section WARNING Always make sure the blade guard and anti kickback pawls are in place and working properly when making these cuts to avoid possible injury Cross cuts are straight 90 cuts made across the grain of the workpiece The wood is fed into the cut at a 90 angle to the blade and the blade is vertical Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood To avoid kickback while making a rip cut make sure one side of the wood rides firmly against the rip fence Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the blade other than 90 The blade is vertical Miter cuts tend to creep during cutting This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against the miter gauge WARNING Always use a push stick with small pieces of wood and also to finish the cut when ripping a long narrow piece of wood to prevent your hands from getting close to the blade Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade Bevel cross cuts are across the wood grain and bevel rip cuts are with the grain The rip fence must always be on the right side of the blade for bevel rip cuts Compound or bevel miter cuts are made with an angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade Be tho
65. the machine Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened Do not overtighten Reinstall the throat plate Check all clearances for free blade rotation Refer to To Check and Align the Blade Guard Assembly TO INSTALL THE ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS AND BLADE GUARD See Figures 22 23 NOTE Anti kickback pawls should only be installed for through cuts Unplug the saw Raise the saw blade Place riving knife in up position Reinstall the throat plate To install anti kickback pawls Press and hold the button on the right side of the anti kickback pawls Align the slot in the pawls over rear hole in the riving knife Push the pawls down snapping them into place and release the button NOTE Pull on the handle to make sure pawls are securely locked BLADE GUARD Fig 21 HEX NUT ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS BUTTON GUARD LEVER HANDLE BLADE WRENCH RIGHT BLADE WRENCH LEFT 22 ASSEMBLY To install blade guard Lift the guard lever up to unlock With the front of the blade guard raised lower the back of the guard into the middle hole of the riving knife Push the front of the guard down until it is parallel to the table see figure 24 If the blade guard is not parallel to the table the riving knife is not in the up position Lock the guard in place by pushing the guard lever down NOTE Blade alignment can be adjusted for different blade widths
66. the operator the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL Located on the front of the cabinet this handwheel is used to make the adjustment for bevel angles BEVEL LOCKING LEVER This lever under the worktable surface on the front of the cabinet locks the angle setting of the blade BEVEL SCALE The easy to read scale on the front of the cabinet shows the exact blade angle BLADE For maximum performance it is recommended that you use the 10 in carbide tipped combination blade provided with your saw The blade is raised and lowered with the height adjusting knob Bevel angles are locked with the bevel locking lever Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping Your local dealer can provide you with complete information WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury BLADE GUARD Always keep the guard down over the blade for through sawing cuts BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB This knob in the center of the bevel adjusting handwheel locks the height of the blade HEIGHT ADJUSTING KNOB Located on the front of the cabinet this knob is used to lower and raise the blade for adjustments or blade replacement IND I CUT ALIGNMENT DISC A plastic insert on which marks may be made to indicate the location of the cut on the workpiece
67. thin the thickness range stamped on the riving knife THIS TOOL should have the following markings a Wear eye protection b Use saw blade guard and riving knife for every operation for which it can be used including all through sawing c Keep hands out of the line of saw blade d Use a push stick when required e Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing risk of kickback f Do not perform any operation freehand g Never reach around or over the saw blade NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF MATERIAL AT A TIME SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also 6 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard Read Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand opera tor s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequen
68. ts Mark the board from the point at 6 in 8 in 10 in and 12 in Drill a 3 8 in hole at the 8 in 10 in and 12 in marks Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 32 Set the rip fence to allow approximately a 1 4 in finger to be cut in the stock Feed the stock only to the mark previously made at 6 in Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to completely stop rotating before removing the stock HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD See Figure 29 Completely lower the saw blade Position the rip fence to the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed and lock the rip fence Place the workpiece against the fence and over the saw blade area Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the blade Attach C clamps to secure the featherboard to the edge of the saw table WARNING Do not locate the featherboard to the rear of the workpiece If positioned improperly kickback can result from the featherboard pinching the workpiece and binding the blade in the saw kerf Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury OPERATION Fig 28 1 8 in 1 4 in 3 4 in 3 5 8 in 1 13 16 in 30 45 18 in 6 in Fig 29 PUSH BLOCK C CLAMP FEATHERBOARD PUSH STICK 26 OPERATION BEVEL RIP CUT RIP CUT CROSS CUT MITER CUT COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT BEVEL CROSS CUT 1 TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 30 There are six basic cuts 1
69. uality combi nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting saw to power source WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury Use the miter gauge when making cross miter bevel and compound miter cuts To secure the angle lock the miter gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise Always tighten the lock knob securely in place before use NOTE It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood first MAKING A CROSS CUT See Figures 43 44 WARNING Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when cross cutting will result in kickback which can cause serious personal injury WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Set the miter gauge to 0 and tighten the lock knob Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw To turn the saw ON lift the switch To turn saw OFF press the switch down NOTE To prevent unauthorized use remove the switch key as shown in figure 44 Let the blade build up to full sp
70. workpiece Always use either the rip fence or miter fence to position and guide the work NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade NEVER reach behind over or within three inches of the blade or cutter with either hand for any reason 5 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING This product and some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities may contain chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Some examples of these chemicals are lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ALWAYS REMOVE THE RIP FENCE from the saw when cross cutting DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE during the same operation NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross cutting NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the

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