RIDGID TS2410LS manual Operating Components, Switch Assembly

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FEATURES

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: spreader/splitter, anti-kickback pawls, and plastic blade guard.

SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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 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.

WARNING:

ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with the blade before operating the switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning may 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.

		OF	F		OF	F
N		OF			OF
N				N
O				N
	I			O	I
					I

SWITCH	SWITCH
ON	OFF

		F
N		OF
N
O	I	SWITCH
		KEY

SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION

Fig. 4

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules  Guard Against Electrical Shock by PreventSpecific Safety Rules  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjust Ments are Secure Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Specific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningSpeed and Wiring ElectricalExtension Cords Grounding Instructions Glossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsKnow Your Table SAW See FigureSwitch Assembly Operating ComponentsLoose Parts List Tools NeededAssembly UnpackingMounting Holes To Open the LEG Stand See Figures 7Release Lever Grips LEG Stand Center Brace To Store the Table SAW Accessories To SECURE/LEVEL the SAWWing NUT WingTo Close the LEG Stand and Move the SAW See Figures 12To close the leg stand To move the leg standTo Check the Throat Plate To REMOVE/REPLACE the Throat PlateTo align the throat plate with the saw table SET Screws Removing Throat PlateTo Check SAW Blade Installation To Install Blade Guard AssemblyTo Check and Align the Blade Guard Assembly OperationANTI-KICKBACK Pawls HEX KEY HEX Head Bolt Spreader Applications Basic Operation of the Table SAWCauses of Kickback Avoiding KickbackTypes of Cuts Cutting TipsCross CUT HOW to Mount a Featherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardFeatherboard To Change Blade Depth To Change Blade AngleTo USE the IND-I-CUT Disc Once the Ind-I-Cut is levelTo SET the RIP Fence Indicator to the Blade To USE the MICRO-ADJUST Wheel on the RIP FenceTo USE the RIP Fence Back RIP FenceTo USE the Miter Gauge To USE the Table ExtensionStop PIN To UnlockHeeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge Groove See Figures 32Right Miter Gauge Groove Combination Square Aligning Screws Blade TOO Close to Miter Gauge GrooveSwitch OFF Switch on Making a Cross CUTSee Figures 35 Cross CUT Place Hands on Workpiece Miter Gauge Lock KnobMaking a RIP CUT Making a Miter CUTRIP CUT BladeHEIGHT/BEVEL Adjusting Handwheel Making a Bevel Cross CUTSee Figures 39 Viewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAWMaking a Bevel RIP CUT Making a Compound Bevel Miter CUT Making a Large Panel CUTSupports Large Panel CUT Making a NON-THROUGH CUT Making a Dado CUT Dado CUTAdjustments To install a standard bladeTo Replace the Blade See Figures 46To SET the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops AT 0˚ and 45˚ See Figures 48If blade is square to the table If blade is not square to the tableTo Adjust the Miter Gauge Blade AT 45˚ PositionScrew Lock Knob Miter Gauge ROD Flat Head Screw SET ScrewTo Check and Adjust the Alignment RIP Fence HEX Head Bolt Adjusting NUT Locking Lever Back RailSee Figures 54 Locking LeverTo Adjust the Bevel Locking Lever To Adjust the Table ExtensionChecking the Table Extension Bevel Lock NUT Front HEX CouplingMaintenance General MaintenanceNylon SET Screw Adjustment LubricationAccessories Brush ReplacementBrush CAP Assembly Troubleshooting See To Check and Align the Blade GuardSee To Set the Bevel Indicator See To Adjust the Miter GaugeAdjustments section Bevel Stops at 0˚ and 45˚ SquaringPage Warranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No TS2410LS Serial No