RIDGID SP6263 manual Maintenance, General Information, Lubrication

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Maintenance

General Information

When new, the saw requires no lubrication. The saw has been partially aligned and all bearings are lubricated and sealed for life. In time, in order to keep the saw in good work- ing order, it will be necessary to clean, lubri- cate and re-align.

WARNING

To avoid shock, burns, or lacerations from accidental start up of saw, turn power switch off and unplug saw before doing maintenance or servicing saw.

Cleaning

Periodically remove any heavy build-up of sawdust that may accumulate on the saw. The absorbing tendency of sawdust will draw lubricants away from the areas where they are needed. Wipe the carriage bearings and track surfaces with a dry or lightly oiled cloth.

To avoid motor damage due to sawdust build-up, which interferes with normal motor ventilation, vacuum the motor often.

Lubrication

Do not lubricate motor bearings, carriage bearings, or the area between the miter lock and the column tube. Motor and carriage bearings are sealed and do not need added lubrication.

Areas that should be lubricated periodically are the bevel index pin, swivel index pin, and column tube.

You can lubricate other points if necessary, but only when sticking or binding occurs. Use a small amount of SAE No. 1OW30 automotive engine oil. Excess oil attracts air- born dust and sawdust.

Apply a few drops of oil to top of pin and allow to flow down sides of pin. Move pin up and down in its housing to work the oil over side of pin.

Oil Here

Cam Surface

Bevel Index Pin

Oil Here

Cam Surface

Swivel Index Pin

Lubricate

Column Tube

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Contents RS1000 Table of Contents Major Hazards SafetySafety Symbol and Signal Words Read and follow all safety information and instructionsKickback Hazard Guard Function and Features Hazards Associated with Clear Por- tion of Guard Arsenic and chromium from chemi- cally-treated lumber Safety InstructionsPersonal Safety Instructions Work Area Safety InstructionsWorkpiece Safety Instructions Saw Safety InstructionsBlade Safety Instructions On-Product Safety Labels On the clear plastic guard is this Osha required label This model includes AssemblyIdentify Parts Introduction16-18 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 Attach Table Supports Remove saw bladeAdjustments Yoke Clamp Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever Arm to Column Adjustment Adjusting Column Tube in Column SupportAlignment 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 FlatSquaring cross cut travel Alignment and Adjustment StepsAlignment Square Crosscut 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 Safety CrosscuttingCrosscutting Defined Keep one hand on saw handle through step Crosscut KerfsMaking Crosscuts Repetitive Crosscutting Infeed and Outfeed Directions RippingRipping Defined In-Rip and Out-Rip PositionsRipping 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 Dado Blades, Molding Heads EdgingRipping Hints Cutting Aides Making the Handle Putting it togetherAuxiliary Fence Featherboard Molding/SandingH.A. Requirements Cutting AidsAccessories Accessories SafetyInformation for Edging Maintenance General InformationLubrication Blade Changing Lubricating Blade Guard AssemblyAdjusting the Trigger Replacing PawlsTroubleshooting 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 What is not covered What is coveredHow can you get service What we will do to correct problems