RIDGID TS2410LS manual See To Set the Bevel Indicator, Bevel Stops at 0˚ and 45˚ Squaring

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Problem	Cause	Solution
Saw does not make 0˚ or 45˚ cuts.	Bevel stops not properly adjusted.	See To Set the Bevel Indicator and
		Bevel Stops at 0˚ and 45˚ (Squaring the
		Blade) in the Adjustments section.
	Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter	See To Adjust the Miter Gauge in the
	Cuts).	Adjustments section.

Height/Bevel Adjusting Handwheel is hard to turn.

Saw does not start.

Gears or screw post inside cabinet	Clean the gears or screw posts.
are clogged with sawdust.
Handwheel is locked.	Unlock the height/bevel adjusting
	handwheel by pushing the bevel lock
	lever to the right.
Power cord not plugged in.	Plug in power cord.
Circuit fuse is blown.	Replace circuit fuse.
Circuit breaker is tripped.	Reset circuit breaker.
Cord, switch, or motor is damaged.	Have replaced by qualified service center.

Blade makes poor cuts.	Blade is dull or dirty.
	Blade is wrong type for cut being
	made.
	Blade is mounted backwards.

Clean, sharpen, or replace blade. Replace with correct type.

Remount blade.

Motor overheats.	Work is fed too fast; motor
	overloaded.

Feed work slower into the blade.

Motor labors in rip cut.

Blade not proper for rip cut.

Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer teeth.

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