RIDGID SP6263 manual Pawls/Riving Knife Knob Guard Tab

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Controls

Pawls/Riving

Knife Knob

Guard Tab

Pawls
	Riving Knife
Control	Function	Operation/Comments
Guard Tab	Provides manual way to raise	Push and hold until workpiece clears
	clear plastic guard during ripping	guard, then release
	when workpiece fails to raise it

Pawls/Riving	Frees pawls and riving knife to
Knife Knob	independently move up and down
Pawls	During ripping, slow or stop kick-
	back by digging into workpiece;
	when lowered during crosscut-
	ting, provide partial barrier to lead-
	ing edge of blade
Riving Knife	Reduces kickback by keeping kerf
	open; when lowered during cross-
	cutting, provides partial barrier to
	leading edge of blade

Turn counterclockwise to loosen, clockwise to tighten

For ripping, set pawl level on work- piece surface. For safety reasons set pawls before ripping; See Ripping Set-Up for details and illustrations

For ripping, lower to table

For safety reasons riving knife must be in line with blade. See Alignment: Riving Knife to Blade

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Contents RS1000 Table of Contents Safety Symbol and Signal Words SafetyRead and follow all safety information and instructions Major HazardsKickback Hazard Guard Function and Features Hazards Associated with Clear Por- tion of Guard Personal Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsWork Area Safety Instructions Arsenic and chromium from chemi- cally-treated lumberWorkpiece Safety Instructions Saw Safety InstructionsBlade Safety Instructions On-Product Safety Labels On the clear plastic guard is this Osha required label Identify Parts AssemblyIntroduction 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 Attach Table Supports Remove saw bladeAdjustments Yoke Clamp Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever Alignment Checks Arm to Column AdjustmentAdjusting Column Tube in Column Support 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 FlatAlignment Alignment and Adjustment StepsSquare 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 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 Defined Crosscutting SafetyCrosscutting Keep one hand on saw handle through step Crosscut KerfsMaking Crosscuts Repetitive Crosscutting Ripping Defined RippingIn-Rip and Out-Rip Positions Infeed and Outfeed DirectionsRipping 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 Ripping Hints Dado Blades, Molding HeadsEdging Cutting Aides Auxiliary Fence Making the HandlePutting it together Featherboard Molding/SandingH.A. Requirements Cutting AidsInformation for Edging AccessoriesAccessories Safety Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Information Adjusting the Trigger Lubricating Blade Guard AssemblyReplacing Pawls Blade ChangingTroubleshooting 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 How can you get service What is coveredWhat we will do to correct problems What is not covered