RIDGID SP6263 Arm to Column Adjustment, Adjusting Column Tube in Column Support, Alignment Checks

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Adjustments

Arm to Column Adjustment

If you can move the end of the radial arm up and down when the arm is unlocked, adjust as directed below:

a.Remove two (2) screws from rear cover plate. Tighten evenly top two 3/8-16 bolts until the play is removed and the arm will still move side to side freely. There should be no vertical or horizontal movement in the arm when miter/arm lock is locked and unlocked.

b.Bottom two nuts should be snugged evenly, but not nearly as tight as top two bolts.

c.Re-install Rear Cover Plate.

Adjusting Column Tube in Column Support

This adjustment will remove any looseness between the column tube and column sup- port while serving two purposes:

•To insure accurate cuts; and

•To allow the column tube to raise and lower smoothly.

Note: The following adjustment is very critical. All future alignment procedures rely on this adjustment being performed correctly. All looseness must be removed.

This section is set up in two sections: Alignment checks and adjustments. It is very important that the column tube and the inside of the column support are coated with a film of uncontaminated lubricant.

Alignment Checks

Two checks are required, these are adjusted at the factory, but may have shifted during shipment.

1.Index and lock arm at 0° Miter.

2.Vertical Alignment Check:

The two piece column support needs to be compressed by tightening the black and sil- ver screws to properly control the movement of the column tube. Precise alignment is done only by tightening or loosening the sil- ver 5/16-18 screws in combination with the brass set screw. Push up slightly on the end of the arm. Look for a noticeable movement between the column tube and the column support.

3/8-16 Bolts

3/8-16 Nuts

Upward

Pressure

Look for Movement

Between Column Tube

and Support

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Contents RS1000 Table of Contents Read and follow all safety information and instructions SafetySafety Symbol and Signal Words Major HazardsKickback Hazard Guard Function and Features Hazards Associated with Clear Por- tion of Guard Work Area Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsPersonal Safety Instructions Arsenic and chromium from chemi- cally-treated lumberSaw Safety Instructions Workpiece Safety InstructionsBlade Safety Instructions On-Product Safety Labels On the clear plastic guard is this Osha required label Introduction AssemblyIdentify Parts This model includes16-18 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 Remove saw blade Attach Table SupportsAdjustments Yoke Clamp Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever Adjusting Column Tube in Column Support Arm to Column AdjustmentAlignment Checks Alignment Adjustments Adjusting Carriage Bearings Lock Lnstalling Front Table Five Counterbored Holes Top Bottom Channel ClipMake Front Table Flat To lower center, tighten center 1-3/4 long pan head screwSquare Crosscut Travel Alignment and Adjustment StepsAlignment Squaring cross cut 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 Align Riving Knife to Blade Raise riving knife and tighten pawls/riving knife knobControls Bevel index lever must be unindexed before moving motorYoke Index Lever Table Clamp Elevation Crank Always Lock before ripping Controls Pawls/Riving Knife Knob Guard Tab Motor Specifications Electrical ConnectionsMotor Protection & Reset Button Extension CordsTo Change Motor Voltage to 240 Volt A.C Crosscutting Crosscutting SafetyCrosscutting Defined Crosscut Kerfs Keep one hand on saw handle through stepMaking Crosscuts Repetitive Crosscutting In-Rip and Out-Rip Positions RippingRipping Defined Infeed and Outfeed DirectionsRipping Kickback To reduce risk of kickback Tial barrier to outfeed sideHold Down Function Pawls and Riving Knife FunctionRipping Set-up Procedure Follow these steps before rippingMaking Rip Cuts Keep Hand Edging Dado Blades, Molding HeadsRipping Hints Cutting Aides Putting it together Making the HandleAuxiliary Fence Molding/Sanding FeatherboardCutting Aids H.A. RequirementsAccessories Safety AccessoriesInformation for Edging General Information MaintenanceLubrication Replacing Pawls Lubricating Blade Guard AssemblyAdjusting the Trigger Blade ChangingTroubleshooting Motor Problem Possible Causes What to Do Cutting Problem Possible Causes What to Do Saw Problem Possible Causes What to DoPage Repair Repair Parts Always order by Part Number Not by Key NumberRepair Yoke Assembly Parts44 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 we will do to correct problems What is coveredHow can you get service What is not covered