RIDGID TS2410LS manual To SET the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops AT 0˚ and 45˚, See Figures 48

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ADJUSTMENTS

TO SET THE BEVEL INDICATOR AND BEVEL STOPS AT 0˚ AND 45˚

See Figures 48 - 51.

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.

To check for squareness, 0˚ position:

Unplug the saw and remove the switch key.

Raise the blade to a 3 in. depth of cut.

Release the bevel locking lever.

Push the height/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 blade is square to the table:

Check bevel indicator.

If indicator is not pointing to the 0º mark on the bevel scale, loosen the indicator adjusting screw and adjust indicator.

Retighten screw.

If blade is not square to the table:

Loosen 0º stop screw until it is even with the top of the saw table using 5/32 in. hex key.

Release the bevel locking lever and position the height/ bevel adjusting handwheel until blade is 0º to the table. Lock the bevel locking lever.

Screw the 0º stop screw until the saw blade starts to move. Check again for squareness and readjust if needed.

Check bevel indicator.

If indicator is not pointing to the 0º mark on the bevel scale, loosen the indicator adjusting screw and adjust indicator.

Retighten screw.

To check for squareness, 45˚ position:

Release the bevel locking lever.

Push the height/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 blade is square to the table:

Check bevel indicator.

If indicator is not pointing to the 45º mark on the bevel scale, loosen the indicator adjusting screw and adjust indicator.

Retighten screws.

ON

OFF

45

30

15 0

BEVEL LOCKING

INDICATOR

LEVER

ADJUSTING SCREW

 

Fig. 48

ON

OFF

45

30

15 0

HEIGHT/BEVEL

 

ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL

Fig. 49

 

BLADE AT 0˚ POSITION

 

0˚ STOP SCREW

30

15

0

Fig. 50

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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 InstructionsGlossary 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