RIDGID SP6263 manual Crosscut Kerfs, Keep one hand on saw handle through step

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Crosscutting

Crosscut Kerfs

A kerf or shallow cut is needed in the table and fence to serve as a path for the blade and to ensure that the blade cuts all the way through the workpiece. A kerf is needed for each different cutting path.

To make an approximately 1/16" deep kerf:

1.Prepare table:

-put fence in front position

-tighten table clamps

2.Prepare blade:

-lock motor in crosscut position

-lock radial arm at desired miter angle

-lock motor at desired bevel angle*

-unlock carriage lock and push blade to rearmost position, behind fence

-lower blade* to just clear table

-lower pawls or riving knife to clear fence by 1/4".

*raise clear plastic guard before changing bevel angle and when lowering beveled blade, otherwise it may jam into table.

3.Grasp saw handle, then turn saw on.

Keep one hand on saw handle through step 6.

4.Slowly lower blade until it touches table, then lower one more full turn of crank.

5.Squeeze handle trigger to fully raise clear plastic guard so it will clear fence. Pull blade through fence and across table as far as it will go.

6.Push blade to rearmost position, behind fence, and turn saw off. Keep hand on saw handle until blade stops spinning.

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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