RIDGID SP6263 manual Cutting Problem Possible Causes What to Do

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Troubleshooting

Cutting Problem	Possible Cause(s)	What to Do
Inaccurate cut	Loose locks	Check miter, rip, bevel, and
		swivel locks. See Adjustments
		section
	Saw out of alignment	Check alignment
Crosscuts not accurate at	Sawdust between workpiece	Keep front table clean
indexed miter positions	and fence
	Fence not straight	Replace fence
	Swivel lock loose or not	Adjust swivel lock for wear
	locked
	Crosscut travel not square	Square blade crosscut travel
	with fence
	Carriage assembly loose on	Adjust carriage bearings, then
	arm	realign saw
	Arm not indexing properly	Adjust miter lock for wear
	Looseness between column	Adjust column support
	tube and column support
Depth of crosscut varies from	Table not parallel with radial	Adjust table supports
one side of workpiece to other	arm
Saw cuts at slight bevel	Blade not square to table	Square blade to table for
		crosscutting and ripping
	Table not parallel to radial arm	Adjust table supports
	Bevel lock loose	Adjust bevel lock
	Work table not flat	Adjust or replace table
	Carriage bearings loose	Adjust carriage bearings, then
		realign saw

Workpiece kerf rough with tooth marks from blade

Blade tends to advance through workpiece too fast during crosscutting

Blade not square to fence Using improper blade for desired finish cut

Blade dull

User pulls blade through workpiece too fast Incorrect blade

Square blade to fence Use proper smooth-cutting blade

Sharpen or replace blade Pull blade slowly and steadily through workpiece Replace blade with one designed for radial arm saws.

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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 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 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 Crosscutting SafetyCrosscutting 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 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 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