RIDGID R4516 manual Know Your Table SAW, See Figure

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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

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The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth on the removable anti-kickback pawls point away from the workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled back toward the operator, the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback.

Bevel LOCKING LEVER - This lever, placed just under the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the angle setting of the blade.

BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the cabinet shows the exact blade angle.

BLADE - This saw is provided with a 36-tooth, 10 in. carbide blade. The blade is raised and lowered with the height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are locked with the bevel locking lever.

WARNING:

Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.

BLADE GUARD - Always keep the removable blade guard down over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.

HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL - Located on the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower and raise the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement.

MITER GAUGE - The miter gauge aligns the wood for a cross cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut, with positive stops at 90° and 45°.

MITER GAUGE GROOVEs - The miter gauge rides in the grooves on the saw table.

OUTFEED SUPPORT - This table extension at the back of the tool gives the operator additional support when cutting long workpieces.

RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured with the locking handle. Grooves run along the top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps and accessories.

SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale provides precise measurements for rip cuts.

SLIDING TABLE EXTENSION - Located on right side of the saw table, this table extension gives the operator additional support when cutting wide workpieces.

SPREADER / RIVING KNIFE - A removable metal piece of the blade guard assembly, slightly thinner than the saw blade, which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback. When in the through sawing, or “up” position, it is higher than the saw blade and becomes a spreader. When in the non-through sawing, or “down” position, it is below the saw blade teeth and becomes a riving knife.

SWITCH ASSEMBLY - This saw has an easy access power switch located below the front rail. To lock the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch. Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesPonent is in Contact with the Workpiece Specific Safety Rules Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COM Specific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Signal Meaning ServiceElectrical Connection Speed and WiringElectrical Extension CordsChamfer Anti-Kickback Pawls radial arm and table sawsArbor Bevel CutProduct Specifications FeaturesSee Figure Know Your Table SAWTo Turn Your SAW on Power SwitchSwitch KEY Removed Operating ComponentsSQUAREFlat Blade Screwdriver Framing Square Phillips ScrewdriverCombination Following items are included with your table saw Loose PartsMounting Holes AssemblyTo install the Handle assembly UnpackingMiter To Store the table saw AccessoriesRaising and Lowering the Handle To move the sawUnlocked To remove/replace the Throat PlateTo Change Between a spreader and a riving knife Throat PlateANTI-KICKBACK Pawls To check SAW Blade installationTo Install the ANTI-KICKBACK Pawls and Blade Guard Large Small Bladeblade Wrench WrenchFraming Square To Check and Align the spreader/ riving knife and Saw BladeScrew Spreader Avoiding Kickback OperationApplications Causes of KickbackPush Blocks HOW to Make a FeatherboardHOW to Mount a Featherboard FeatherboardTypes of cuts See Figure Cutting TipsTo lock To unlock Bevel locking Lever To Adjust the Bevel indicatorTo Change Blade Depth To Change Blade AngleRear LIP To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the BladeTo use the Rip Fence Fence Sliding table Extension Locking Lever Scale To use the miter gaugeTo use the sliding table extension Lock Knob Miter GaugeBolts Heeling paralleling the blade to the miter gauge grooveSee Figures 28 If the distances are differentCross CUT Place Left Hand on Workpiece Switch KEY Switch in Locked PositionTo make a cross cut See Figures 31Making a miter cut Making a RIP cutViewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAW Adjusting Handwheel Bevel Cross CUT BladeMaking a bevel cross cut Making a bevel rip cutCompound Bevel Miter CUT Making a compound bevel miter cutMaking a Large Panel cut Bevel RIP CUTOnce all non-through cuts are completed Adjusting Handwheel SupportsMaking a NON-THROUGH cut Large Panel CUT RIP FenceOnce all dado cuts are completed NON-THROUGH CUT Blade Guard Removed Push Stick Dado CUTRiving Knife Blade To replace the bladeWrench Large ThroatIf the blade is not perfectly vertical Adjustment Bolt BladeTo SET the blade at 0 See Figures 45Stop Screw To Adjust the miter gaugeAdjustable To Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the BladeLubrication MaintenanceAccessories GeneralProblem Cause Solution TroubleshootingProblem Cause HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyModel No R4516 Serial No Customer Service Information
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