RIDGID SP6263 manual Square Blade to Fence

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Alignment

Square Blade to Fence

The goal in setting the blade square to the fence is to reduce the risk of kickback when ripping. This adjustment will also reduce splintering of the workpiece and burning of the kerf during ripping and crosscutting.

1.Lower blade until it just clears table.

2.Unlock carriage lock knob. Pull blade for- ward to front of arm. Tighten carriage lock knob.

3.Place square so short edge is against fence and long edge is against flat surface of blade (not on a tooth), just below blade col- lar.

4.There should be no gap between blade and square. Note: Not all blades are Perfectly flat. Check different points along blade surface by making quarter turns and looking for gap each time. Consider overall fit of blade. If there is no gap, no adjustment is needed.

5.If there is a visible gap between the saw blade and square adjust as follows:

a.Remove left hand carriage cover.

b.Loosen the yoke lock handle. (on right side of carriage).

c.Loosen slightly the two hex-head screws holding yoke index pin.

d.Rotate the yoke assembly until gap between the saw blade and square is eliminated.

e.Tighten yoke lock handle. Retighten the two hex-head screws.

f.Recheck blade squareness.

g.Install carriage cover.

h.Loosen carriage lock knob and return blade to rear of arm.

Note: This alignment procedure will simultaneously set both yoke indexing positions for blade in and out rip.

Left Hand

Carriage Cover

Rip Fence

Fence

Square Motor

Correct

Wrong

Wrong

Lower Hex Head Screws

Left side of carriage

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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 Elevate arm approximately 3 to 4 Inches Mounting SawAttach Elevation Crank Lock miter/arm lock before proceeding Install arm cap Make certain power cord is unpluggedAttaching Carriage Motor to Arm Remove saw blade Attach Table SupportsAdjustments Yoke Clamp Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever Alignment Checks Arm to Column AdjustmentAdjusting Column Tube in Column Support 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 Defined Crosscutting SafetyCrosscutting 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 Ripping Hints Dado Blades, Molding HeadsEdging Cutting Aides Auxiliary Fence Making the HandlePutting it together Molding/Sanding FeatherboardCutting Aids H.A. RequirementsInformation for Edging AccessoriesAccessories Safety Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Information 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