RIDGID SP6263 manual Cutting Aides

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Cutting Aides

Before cutting any wood on your saw, study all of the Crosscutting and Ripping Instruc- tions found on pages 45 through 57. As you learn new radial arm saw woodworking tech- niques, you'll see that many types of cuts need different support and feeding devices, known as jigs or fixtures. They can help you make cuts more accurately. By helping to steady the workpiece and keep you away from the blade, they can help you safely use your saw for certain cuts. Many people cus- tom build their own jigs and fixtures. Jigs and fixtures are often designed for a particular cut. You can use your radial saw to easily make many jigs and fixtures. To get you started, we've included instructions for some simple ones. After you have made a few practice cuts, make up these jigs before starting any projects. Make the push stick first.

Push Sticks

Make the push stick using a piece of 1 x 2. (see drawing top right for dimensions and shapes)

Push Block

There are any number of ways to properly cut your work pieces to make a push block. The following steps describe one way you can proceed.

Making the base:

•Start with a piece of 3/8" plywood at least

5-5/8" wide or wider and 12" long or longer.

•Make two ripcuts. Perform the first ripcut along the long side of the 3/8" plywood to create a 3/8" wide strip. Next ripcut the 3/8" plywood to a width of 5-1/8".

•Crosscut the 3/8" plywood to 12" long.

•Crosscut a 2-1/2" piece off of the 3/8" wide by 3/8" thick strip and save this short piece for later.

•The next cuts will create the 3/8" by 9-1/2" notch in the base. Mark the long edge of the board 2-1/2" from one end. Make a crosscut into the edge, stopping about 3/4" into the board. Set the saw to the in-rip position and rip the width to 4-3/4" along the same edge as the stopped crosscut. Stop the ripcut where the two cuts inter- sect. Turn off the saw and remove the base piece. The base should now measure as shown.

Push Stick

Slightly Less Than Thickness

Of Workpiece Up To 3/8"

90° Notch

Material for Push Block

At Least 12"

3/8" Thick Plywood

At

Least

Base

5-

5/8"

At Least 12"

3/4" Thick Plywood

At

Least

Handle

5-

5/8"

Cutting Out the Base

2-1/2" (save)

3/8"

4th Cut 1st Cut



3rd Cut	5-1/8"

2nd Cut 12"

Creating the Notch

1st Cut

2nd Cut

2-1/2"4-3/4"

Finished Base

12"

5-1/8"

3/8"

2-1/2"

4-

These Edges

3/4"

Must Be

Parallel

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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