RIDGID TS2410LS manual General Safety Rules,  Guard Against Electrical Shock by Prevent

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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 working 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 result- ing 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 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 intended 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.

�USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked.

�ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER (SPLITTER) IN PLACE and in working order.

�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.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of Contents Guard Against Electrical Shock by Prevent General Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjust Ments are Secure Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Specific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceGrounding Instructions Speed and WiringElectrical Extension CordsGlossary of Terms Product Specifications FeaturesSee Figure Know Your Table SAWOperating Components Switch AssemblyTools Needed Loose Parts ListAssembly UnpackingMounting Holes To Open the LEG Stand See Figures 7Release Lever Grips LEG Stand Center Brace Wing To Store the Table SAW AccessoriesTo SECURE/LEVEL the SAW Wing NUTTo move the leg stand To Close the LEG Stand and Move the SAWSee Figures 12 To close the leg standSET Screws Removing Throat Plate To Check the Throat PlateTo REMOVE/REPLACE the Throat Plate To align the throat plate with the saw tableTo Install Blade Guard Assembly To Check SAW Blade InstallationTo Check and Align the Blade Guard Assembly OperationANTI-KICKBACK Pawls HEX KEY HEX Head Bolt Spreader Avoiding Kickback ApplicationsBasic Operation of the Table SAW Causes of KickbackTypes of Cuts Cutting TipsCross CUT HOW to Mount a Featherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardFeatherboard Once the Ind-I-Cut is level To Change Blade DepthTo Change Blade Angle To USE the IND-I-CUT DiscBack RIP Fence To SET the RIP Fence Indicator to the BladeTo USE the MICRO-ADJUST Wheel on the RIP Fence To USE the RIP FenceTo Unlock To USE the Miter GaugeTo USE the Table Extension Stop PINBlade TOO Close to Miter Gauge Groove Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge GrooveSee Figures 32 Right Miter Gauge Groove Combination Square Aligning ScrewsCross CUT Place Hands on Workpiece Miter Gauge Lock Knob Switch OFF Switch onMaking a Cross CUT See Figures 35Blade Making a RIP CUTMaking a Miter CUT RIP CUTViewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAW HEIGHT/BEVEL Adjusting HandwheelMaking a Bevel Cross CUT See Figures 39Making a Bevel RIP CUT Making a Compound Bevel Miter CUT Making a Large Panel CUTSupports Large Panel CUT Making a NON-THROUGH CUT Dado CUT Making a Dado CUTSee Figures 46 AdjustmentsTo install a standard blade To Replace the BladeIf blade is not square to the table To SET the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops AT 0˚ and 45˚See Figures 48 If blade is square to the tableFlat Head Screw SET Screw To Adjust the Miter GaugeBlade AT 45˚ Position Screw Lock Knob Miter Gauge RODLocking Lever To Check and Adjust the Alignment RIP FenceHEX Head Bolt Adjusting NUT Locking Lever Back Rail See Figures 54Bevel Lock NUT Front HEX Coupling To Adjust the Bevel Locking LeverTo Adjust the Table Extension Checking the Table ExtensionLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Nylon SET Screw AdjustmentAccessories Brush ReplacementBrush CAP Assembly See To Check and Align the Blade Guard TroubleshootingBevel Stops at 0˚ and 45˚ Squaring See To Set the Bevel IndicatorSee To Adjust the Miter Gauge Adjustments sectionPage HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyModel No TS2410LS Serial No Customer Service Information
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