RIDGID SP6263 manual Adjustments

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Adjustments

Read “Controls” section and familiarize your- self with control names and location before beginning “Adjustments”.

Arm Lock Adjusting Wheel

With the arm at an "unindexed" position (other than 90° or 45°) and the miter lock applied, the locking action should feel tight and secure.

Considerable effort should be required to move the arm back towards 0°. It is always possible to force the arm because of the leverage advantage the long arm provides. However, the arm should resist moving when a reasonable amount of force is applied.

To check follow these steps:

Miter/Arm

Lock Lever

1.Pull miter/arm lock forward to unlock and rotate arm to approximately 30° left or right.

2.Lock miter/arm lock by pushing handle toward rear of saw.

3.Apply pressure as shown above.

4.If the arm moves easily: a.)Unlock miter lock.

b.Locate the adjusting wheel as shown.

c.Turn wheel clockwise to tighten, coun-

terclockwise to loosen.	Tighten
5. Repeat steps 1, 2, 3 above and readjust	Arm Lock
as necessary.	Adjusting Wheel
as necessary.

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Contents RS1000 Table of Contents Major Hazards SafetySafety Symbol and Signal Words Read and follow all safety information and instructionsKickback Hazard Guard Function and Features Hazards Associated with Clear Por- tion of Guard Arsenic and chromium from chemi- cally-treated lumber Safety InstructionsPersonal Safety Instructions Work Area Safety InstructionsWorkpiece Safety Instructions Saw Safety InstructionsBlade Safety Instructions On-Product Safety Labels On the clear plastic guard is this Osha required label This model includes AssemblyIdentify Parts Introduction16-18 x 3/4 Long Diam. Hex Nut Tools Needed for Assembly and Alignment Assembling steel legs Attach Elevation Crank Mounting SawElevate arm approximately 3 to 4 Inches Attaching Carriage Motor to Arm Install arm cap Make certain power cord is unpluggedLock miter/arm lock before proceeding Attach Table Supports Remove saw bladeAdjustments Yoke Clamp Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever Adjusting Column Tube in Column Support Arm to Column AdjustmentAlignment Checks Alignment Adjustments Adjusting Carriage Bearings Lock Five Counterbored Holes Top Bottom Channel Clip Lnstalling Front TableTo lower center, tighten center 1-3/4 long pan head screw Make Front Table FlatSquaring cross cut travel Alignment and Adjustment StepsAlignment Square Crosscut TravelAlignment Front Table Fence Square Blade to Table for Crosscutting Square Blade to Fence Make Blade Parallel to Table Lnstalling and Adjusting Rip Scale Indica- tors Install Guard Raise riving knife and tighten pawls/riving knife knob Align Riving Knife to BladeBevel index lever must be unindexed before moving motor ControlsYoke Index Lever Table Clamp Elevation Crank Always Lock before ripping Controls Pawls/Riving Knife Knob Guard Tab Electrical Connections Motor SpecificationsExtension Cords Motor Protection & Reset ButtonTo Change Motor Voltage to 240 Volt A.C Crosscutting Crosscutting SafetyCrosscutting Defined Keep one hand on saw handle through step Crosscut KerfsMaking Crosscuts Repetitive Crosscutting Infeed and Outfeed Directions RippingRipping Defined In-Rip and Out-Rip PositionsRipping Kickback Tial barrier to outfeed side To reduce risk of kickbackPawls and Riving Knife Function Hold Down FunctionFollow these steps before ripping Ripping Set-up ProcedureMaking Rip Cuts Keep Hand Edging Dado Blades, Molding HeadsRipping Hints Cutting Aides Putting it together Making the HandleAuxiliary Fence Featherboard Molding/SandingH.A. Requirements Cutting AidsAccessories Safety AccessoriesInformation for Edging General Information MaintenanceLubrication Blade Changing Lubricating Blade Guard AssemblyAdjusting the Trigger Replacing PawlsTroubleshooting Motor Problem Possible Causes What to Do Cutting Problem Possible Causes What to Do Possible Causes What to Do Saw ProblemPage Repair Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Repair PartsRepair Parts Yoke Assembly44 45 Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Location of Lower Guard Guard Parts List for Ridgid 10 Radial SAW Leg Set Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number What is not covered What is coveredHow can you get service What we will do to correct problems