RIDGID R4516 To Store the table saw Accessories, Raising and Lowering the Handle, To move the saw

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ASSEMBLY

to Store the table saw Accessories

See Figures 7 - 8.

The table saw has two convenient storage areas (one on either side of the saw cabinet) specifically designed for the saw’s accessories.

When not in use, store accessories securely.

RAISING AND LOWERING THE HANDLE

See Figure 9.

 To raise the handle, pull the handle up.

NOTE: The handle will “click” as it locks in place.

 To lower the handle, push the handle down into the handle tube.

To move the saw		miter
See Figure 10.	push stick	gauge	Fig. 8
 Holding the handle firmly, tilt the saw toward you until the
saw is balanced on the wheels.		handle

Pull the saw to the desired location then either mount

to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or leg stand for immediate saw operation or store the saw in a dry environment.

Fig. 9

blade

wrenches

Fig. 7

Fig. 10

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL Instructions Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COM Specific Safety RulesPonent is in Contact with the Workpiece Specific Safety Rules Symbols Service Symbol Signal MeaningSpeed and Wiring ElectricalExtension Cords Electrical ConnectionAnti-Kickback Pawls radial arm and table saws ArborBevel Cut ChamferFeatures Product SpecificationsKnow Your Table SAW See FigurePower Switch Switch KEY RemovedOperating Components To Turn Your SAW onCombination Framing Square Phillips ScrewdriverSQUAREFlat Blade Screwdriver Loose Parts Following items are included with your table sawAssembly To install the Handle assemblyUnpacking Mounting HolesTo Store the table saw Accessories Raising and Lowering the HandleTo move the saw MiterTo remove/replace the Throat Plate To Change Between a spreader and a riving knifeThroat Plate UnlockedTo check SAW Blade installation To Install the ANTI-KICKBACK Pawls and Blade GuardLarge Small Bladeblade Wrench Wrench ANTI-KICKBACK PawlsScrew Spreader To Check and Align the spreader/ riving knife and Saw BladeFraming Square Operation ApplicationsCauses of Kickback Avoiding KickbackHOW to Make a Featherboard HOW to Mount a FeatherboardFeatherboard Push BlocksCutting Tips Types of cuts See FigureTo Adjust the Bevel indicator To Change Blade DepthTo Change Blade Angle To lock To unlock Bevel locking LeverTo use the Rip Fence To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the BladeRear LIP To use the miter gauge To use the sliding table extensionLock Knob Miter Gauge Fence Sliding table Extension Locking Lever ScaleHeeling paralleling the blade to the miter gauge groove See Figures 28If the distances are different BoltsSwitch KEY Switch in Locked Position To make a cross cutSee Figures 31 Cross CUT Place Left Hand on WorkpieceMaking a RIP cut Making a miter cutAdjusting Handwheel Bevel Cross CUT Blade Making a bevel cross cutMaking a bevel rip cut Viewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAWMaking a compound bevel miter cut Making a Large Panel cutBevel RIP CUT Compound Bevel Miter CUTAdjusting Handwheel Supports Making a NON-THROUGH cutLarge Panel CUT RIP Fence Once all non-through cuts are completedNON-THROUGH CUT Blade Guard Removed Push Stick Dado CUT Once all dado cuts are completedTo replace the blade Wrench LargeThroat Riving Knife BladeAdjustment Bolt Blade To SET the blade at 0See Figures 45 If the blade is not perfectly verticalTo Adjust the miter gauge AdjustableTo Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the Blade Stop ScrewMaintenance AccessoriesGeneral LubricationTroubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionProblem Cause Warranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No R4516 Serial No