RIDGID TS2410LS manual Operation, To Check and Align the Blade Guard Assembly

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ASSEMBLY

TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY

See Figure 20.

If the blade guard assembly is out of alignment with the saw blade, adjust the alignment of the blade guard assembly. The spreader must be aligned with the saw blade.

NOTE: The spreader is thinner than the width of the cut (kerf) by approximately six thickness of paper.

Unplug the saw.

Lift the blade guard. Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.

Lift the anti-kickback pawls (insert a large hex key in the notches of the pawls to hold the pawls out of the way). Place a framing square or straight edge against both the saw blade and the spreader.

The saw blade and spreader are aligned when the fram- ing square contacts both the blade and spreader evenly with no gaps.

If the distances are different, square and align the blade guard assembly with the following steps:

Unplug the saw.

Lift the blade guard. Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.

ANTI-KICKBACK

PAWLS

HEX KEY

HEX HEAD

BOLT

SPREADER

FRAMING	Fig. 20
SQUARE

From the back of the saw, loosen the hex head bolts and reposition the blade guard assembly left or right as needed to align the spreader with the saw blade.

Once properly aligned, securely retighten the bolts.

Recheck the marked blade tooth to insure the adjustment has not moved.

OPERATION

WARNING: WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible seri- ous injury.

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.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules  Guard Against Electrical Shock by Prevent Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Specific Safety Rules Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjust Ments are Secure Specific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningSpeed and Wiring ElectricalExtension Cords Grounding InstructionsGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsKnow Your Table SAW See FigureSwitch Assembly Operating ComponentsLoose Parts List Tools NeededMounting Holes AssemblyUnpacking Release Lever Grips LEG Stand Center Brace To Open the LEG StandSee Figures 7 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 AssemblyANTI-KICKBACK Pawls HEX KEY HEX Head Bolt Spreader To Check and Align the Blade Guard AssemblyOperation Applications Basic Operation of the Table SAWCauses of Kickback Avoiding KickbackCross CUT Types of CutsCutting Tips Featherboard HOW to Mount a FeatherboardHOW to Make a Featherboard 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 Supports Large Panel CUT Making a Compound Bevel Miter CUTMaking a 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 LubricationBrush CAP Assembly AccessoriesBrush Replacement 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