RIDGID R4516 To remove/replace the Throat Plate, To Change Between a spreader and a riving knife

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ASSEMBLY

to remove/replace the THROAT PLATE

See Figure 11.

Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.

To remove the throat plate, place your index finger in the hole and lift the front end pulling the throat plate out toward the front of the saw.

To reinstall the throat plate, slip the tab into the slot at the back of the saw and push down to secure in place.

to CHANGE BETWEEN A spreader AND A riving knife

See Figure 12.

This saw is shipped with the spreader/riving knife placed in the non-through cutting or “down” position (riving knife position).

NOTE: The spreader/riving knife must be placed in the through cutting, or “up” position (spreader position), for all other cutting operations.

Unplug the saw.

To place in spreader position (or “up” position for all through cutting):

Remove the throat plate.

Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.

Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.

Grasp the spreader and pull up until the internal pins are engaged and the spreader is above the saw blade.

Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.

Reinstall the throat plate.

To place in riving knife position (or “down” position for all non-through cutting):

Remove the throat plate.

Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.

Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.

Push the riving knife down until it is below the saw blade.

Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.

Reinstall the throat plate.

THROAT

PLATE

spreader /

riving knife

Fig. 11

release

lever

(UNLOCKED)

in “UP” POSITION for through cutting

release

lever

(LOCKED)

in “down” position for non-through cutting

Fig. 12

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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 Speed and WiringExtension Cords Electrical ConnectionArbor Anti-Kickback Pawls radial arm and table sawsBevel Cut ChamferProduct Specifications FeaturesSee Figure Know Your Table SAWSwitch KEY Removed Power SwitchOperating Components To Turn Your SAW onSQUAREFlat Blade Screwdriver Framing Square Phillips ScrewdriverCombination Following items are included with your table saw Loose PartsTo install the Handle assembly AssemblyUnpacking Mounting HolesRaising and Lowering the Handle To Store the table saw AccessoriesTo move the saw MiterTo Change Between a spreader and a riving knife To remove/replace the Throat PlateThroat Plate UnlockedTo Install the ANTI-KICKBACK Pawls and Blade Guard To check SAW Blade installationLarge Small Bladeblade Wrench Wrench ANTI-KICKBACK PawlsFraming Square To Check and Align the spreader/ riving knife and Saw BladeScrew Spreader Applications OperationCauses of Kickback Avoiding KickbackHOW to Mount a Featherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardFeatherboard Push BlocksTypes of cuts See Figure Cutting TipsTo Change Blade Depth To Adjust the Bevel indicatorTo Change Blade Angle To lock To unlock Bevel locking LeverRear LIP To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the BladeTo use the Rip Fence To use the sliding table extension To use the miter gaugeLock Knob Miter Gauge Fence Sliding table Extension Locking Lever ScaleSee Figures 28 Heeling paralleling the blade to the miter gauge grooveIf the distances are different BoltsTo make a cross cut Switch KEY Switch in Locked PositionSee Figures 31 Cross CUT Place Left Hand on WorkpieceMaking a miter cut Making a RIP cutMaking a bevel cross cut Adjusting Handwheel Bevel Cross CUT BladeMaking a bevel rip cut Viewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAWMaking a Large Panel cut Making a compound bevel miter cutBevel RIP CUT Compound Bevel Miter CUTMaking a NON-THROUGH cut Adjusting Handwheel SupportsLarge Panel CUT RIP Fence Once all non-through cuts are completedOnce all dado cuts are completed NON-THROUGH CUT Blade Guard Removed Push Stick Dado CUTWrench Large To replace the bladeThroat Riving Knife BladeTo SET the blade at 0 Adjustment Bolt BladeSee Figures 45 If the blade is not perfectly verticalAdjustable To Adjust the miter gaugeTo Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the Blade Stop ScrewAccessories MaintenanceGeneral LubricationProblem Cause Solution TroubleshootingProblem Cause DAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredModel No R4516 Serial No Customer Service Information