RIDGID SP6263 manual Alignment and Adjustment Steps, Square Crosscut Travel

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Alignment

The saw and blade must be aligned correctly for two reasons:

1)To prevent binding of the blade and work- piece, which can cause jams, kickbacks, or thrown workpieces;

2)To make accurate cuts.

Alignment and Adjustment Steps

The following alignments and adjustments must be made in order. If you miss an adjustment, you must go back, make the missed adjustment, and repeat all steps from that point on.

These adjustments are like fine tuning a piece of equipment. Often, a series of steps must be repeated more than once in order to get the adjustment right. There are many adjustments to make. Because some adjust- ments may be awkward, you may want to ask someone to help you.

Before you start, make sure the framing square is true.

Square Crosscut Travel

The goal of this adjustment is to make accu- rate crosscuts. To do so, the radial arm must be square to the fence, otherwise, there will be a slight miter angle in all crosscuts.

Squaring cross cut travel.

1.Index but do not lock arm at 0° miter.

2.Install saw blade as shown. Motor shaft has left hand threads.

Note: Do not overtighten arbor nut. Use the arbor wrench to just "snug" it.

WARNING

Plugging in saw during alignment could result in accidental start-up and severe cuts from contact with spinning blade.

Do not plug in saw at anytime during alignment or adjustment.

Plug in saw only when it is to be used.

Check Framing Square

This edge must

be straight

Draw light line on board along this edge

Should be no gap or overlap here when square is filipped over to dotted position.

Blade

Rotation

Shaft Wrench End of arbor wrench

resting on table

Sawblade
Outer
Collar	Motor
Arbor	Inner
Nut	Collar

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Contents RS1000 Table of Contents Safety Safety Symbol and Signal WordsRead and follow all safety information and instructions Major HazardsKickback Hazard Guard Function and Features Hazards Associated with Clear Por- tion of Guard Safety Instructions Personal Safety InstructionsWork Area 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 Assembly Identify PartsIntroduction 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 screwAlignment and Adjustment Steps AlignmentSquare Crosscut Travel 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 Ripping Ripping DefinedIn-Rip and Out-Rip Positions 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 Lubricating Blade Guard Assembly Adjusting the TriggerReplacing Pawls 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 is covered How can you get serviceWhat we will do to correct problems What is not covered