RIDGID SP6263 Align Riving Knife to Blade, Raise riving knife and tighten pawls/riving knife knob

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Alignment

Align Riving Knife to Blade

1.The goal of this adjustment is to position the riving knife directly in line with the blade.

Riving knife alignment is an important safety factor. The riving knife rides in the kerf of the cut during ripping to keep the two sides of the workpiece from pinching on the blade. Blade pinching is a cause of kickback.

1.Lock yoke in in-rip position (blade towards column, motor towards front of arm).

2.Lower arm until blade just clears table.

3.Unlock carriage lock knob while holding up lower plastic guard, move yoke back until blade touches fence. Tighten carriage lock knob.

4.Loosen pawls/riving knife knob. Lower riv- ing knife to the table and tighten knob. The riving knife should rest flat against fence.

5.If adjustment is needed:

a)loosen riving knife bracket screw.

b)slide riving knife so it rests against fence.

c)secure riving knife bracket screw.

6.Raise riving knife and tighten pawls/riving knife knob.

Pawls

Fence

Riving Knife

Correct: Blade and Riving Knife are in Line and Flat Against Fence.

Wrong: Riving Knife	Wrong: Riving Knife
on Top of Fence.	Away From Fence.

Pawls/Riving Knife

Knob

Riving Knife

Bracket Screw

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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 Mounting Saw Attach Elevation CrankElevate arm approximately 3 to 4 Inches Install arm cap Make certain power cord is unplugged Attaching Carriage Motor to ArmLock miter/arm lock before proceeding Remove saw blade Attach Table SupportsAdjustments Yoke Clamp Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever Arm to Column Adjustment Adjusting Column Tube in Column SupportAlignment 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 Safety CrosscuttingCrosscutting 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 Dado Blades, Molding Heads EdgingRipping Hints Cutting Aides Making the Handle Putting it togetherAuxiliary Fence Molding/Sanding FeatherboardCutting Aids H.A. RequirementsAccessories Accessories SafetyInformation for Edging Maintenance General InformationLubrication 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