RIDGID R4516 To use the miter gauge, To use the sliding table extension, Lock Knob Miter Gauge

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OPERATION

TO use the miter gauge

See Figure 26.

The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts. For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.

There are two miter gauge channels, one on either side of the blade. When making a 90° cross cut, you can use either miter gauge channel. When making a beveled cross cut (the blade tilted in relation to the table) the miter gauge should be located in the slot on the right so that the blade is tilted away from the miter gauge and your hands.

The miter gauge can be turned 60° to the right or left.

Loosen the lock knob.

With the miter gauge in the miter gauge slot, rotate the gauge until the desired angle is reached on the scale.

Retighten the lock knob.

TO use the sliding table extension

See Figure 27.

Increase the length of the saw table by using the table extension.

Set the rip fence to 13 in.

Pull the front table locking lever toward you to unlock the lever.

Slide the table extension to the desired width.

NOTE: Use the scale on the front rail when a specific width is desired.

Once the extension table is set to the desired width, relock the lever by pushing the lever back towards the saw base.

LOCK

KNOB

MITER

GAUGE

Fig. 26

fence

sliding table

extension

table

locking

lever

scale

Fig. 27

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COM Specific Safety RulesPonent is in Contact with the Workpiece 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 onCombination Framing Square Phillips ScrewdriverSQUAREFlat Blade Screwdriver 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 PawlsScrew Spreader To Check and Align the spreader/ riving knife and Saw BladeFraming Square 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 LeverTo use the Rip Fence To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the BladeRear LIP 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