RIDGID SP6263 Ripping Defined, In-Rip and Out-Rip Positions, Infeed and Outfeed Directions

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Ripping

Ripping Defined

Ripping is changing the width of a workpiece by cutting along its length. The workpiece is fed into the blade, which rotates in a fixed position, parallel to the fence and a set dis- tance from the fence. A solid fence (no kerfs) serves as a guide for the workpiece. Place the fence in the front position for narrower workpieces, or in the rear position for wider ones.

In-Rip and Out-Rip Positions

Front Fence -OR-Rear Fence

PositionPosition

In-rip and out-rip refer to blade position.

In-rip:the blade is toward the column, and the motor is toward the table front. In-rip is recommended because this position allows better visibility of the workpiece and your hands. Use in-rip when you set the blade 1/2 to 16" from the fence.

Out-rip:the blade is toward the table front, and the motor is toward the column. Use out-rip only when you set the blade 16" or more from the fence.

Infeed and Outfeed Directions

Infeed and outfeed refer to sides of the blade.

Infeed: the side of the blade where the guard hold down is. Always start a rip cut at the infeed side and push the workpiece through to the outfeed side.

Outfeed: the side of the blade where the pawls and riving knife are. Never start a rip cut at the outfeed side. This is wrong way feed. Never put hands on the outfeed side of the blade when ripping because they can be pulled back into the spinning blade.

Outfeed

Side

Infeed

Side

In-Rip Position

Infeed

Side

Outfeed Side

Pawls/Riving

Knife

Out-Rip Position

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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 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 Attach Table Supports Remove saw bladeAdjustments Yoke Clamp Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever Adjusting Column Tube in Column Support Arm to Column AdjustmentAlignment Checks 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 Crosscutting SafetyCrosscutting Defined 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 Edging Dado Blades, Molding HeadsRipping Hints Cutting Aides Putting it together Making the HandleAuxiliary Fence Featherboard Molding/SandingH.A. Requirements Cutting AidsAccessories Safety AccessoriesInformation for Edging General Information MaintenanceLubrication 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