RIDGID TS2410LS manual Specific Safety Rules,  Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.

�NEVER USE IN AN 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 solvents 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

�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 TABLESbefore transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in an accident causing possible serious personal injury.

�ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, SPREADER, AND ANTI- KICKBACK PAWLS on all “through-sawing” operations. 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-kick- back pawls down, and the riving knife/spreader/splitter properly aligned to the saw blade.

�ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against rip fence, miter fence, or miter gauge.

�ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NAR- ROW STOCK. A push stick is a device used to push a workpiece through the blade instead of using your hands. Size and shape can vary but the push stick must always be narrower than the workpiece to prevent the push stick from contacting the saw blade. When ripping narrow stock, always use a push stick, so your hand does not come closer than three inches to the saw blade. Use a featherboard and push blocks for all non-through cuts.

�NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which means using only your hands to support or guide the 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.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules  Guard Against Electrical Shock by Prevent Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjust Ments are Secure Specific Safety Rules 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 NeededUnpacking AssemblyMounting Holes See Figures 7 To Open the LEG StandRelease 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 AssemblyOperation To Check and Align the Blade Guard AssemblyANTI-KICKBACK Pawls HEX KEY HEX Head Bolt Spreader Applications Basic Operation of the Table SAWCauses of Kickback Avoiding KickbackCutting Tips Types of CutsCross CUT HOW to Make a Featherboard HOW to Mount 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 Large Panel CUT Making a Compound Bevel Miter 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 LubricationBrush Replacement AccessoriesBrush 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
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