RIDGID SP6263 manual Repetitive Crosscutting

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Crosscutting

Repetitive Crosscutting

Repetitive crosscutting is the repeated and continuous cutting of many pieces of lumber to the same length. Carriage and length stops can help make this type of crosscutting more efficient.

A carriage stop defines the distance needed to pull the blade through to complete each cut. This will prevent pulling the blade through more than the recommended dis- tance.

To make a carriage stop use 1x2 lumber:

a)cut two pieces, each 2" long

b)clamp a piece on each side of radial arm, so blade carriage stops at distance needed to complete cut

c)check that clamps do not interfere with hand grip on saw handle.

A length stop defines the cut length and ensures that all pieces will be cut to the same size. Clamp a piece of 1x2 lumber on the fence to define the cut length.

Keep hand holding down workpiece at least 8" from blade.

Crosscutting Hints

1.To extend life of table top, make auxil- iary table cover out of 1/4" plywood or fiberboard. Clamp or nail to original table top, section by section. If you use nails, nail in the four corners to make sure blade will not contact nails.

2.Make several fences, so each will have only a few kerfs (See Cutting Aides). Too many kerfs will weaken a fence.

3.Keep table clean of chips and sawdust.

4.Use sharp blades, and use the right blade for each job.

5.When making miter or bevel cuts, use extra force to hold workpiece down

Carriage

Stop

Length

Stop

because it tends to move during these types of cuts.

6.Do not miter on the left side of the table in a manner that allows the blade to come off of the table.

7.When cutting hard woods, like oak, or making compound cuts, keep arm holding saw handle rigid and pull blade through slowly.

8.To keep cut line accurate, periodically check blade alignment.

9.Do not cut severely warped, bowed or twisted workpieces.

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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