RIDGID R4516 To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the Blade, To use the Rip Fence, Rear LIP

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OPERATION

WARNING:Blade

To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation.

Rip

fence

2 in.

Scale

To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the Blade

See Figure 24.

Use the indicator on the rip fence to position the fence along

the scale on the front rail.

Note: The anti-kickback pawls and blade guard assembly must be removed to perform this adjustment. Reinstall the blade guard assembly when the adjustment is complete.

Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up).

 Unplug the saw.
 Loosen the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.	screw		Front
 Using a framing square, set the rip fence 2 in. from the	screw	Locking	rail
 Using a framing square, set the rip fence 2 in. from the	2 in.	Locking
blade tip edge.	mark	lever
 Loosen the screw on the scale indicator.			Fig. 24

Tighten the screw and check the dimension and the rip

fence.	locking
TO use the Rip Fence	lever	rip
TO use the Rip Fence		fence	SAW
See Figure 25.			TABLE

 Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull slightly toward the front of the unit.

 Lower the front end of the rip fence onto the guide surfaces on top of the front rail.

 Push the locking lever down to automatically align and secure the fence.

Check for a smooth gliding action. If adjustments are needed, see To Check the Alignment of the Rip Fence to the Blade in the Adjustment section of this manual.

REAR

LIP

Fig. 25

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules  Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COMPonent 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 onFraming Square Phillips Screwdriver CombinationSQUAREFlat 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 PawlsTo Check and Align the spreader/ riving knife and Saw Blade Screw SpreaderFraming 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 Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the Blade To use the Rip FenceRear 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