RIDGID R4516 manual To make a cross cut, See Figures 31, Cross CUT Place Left Hand on Workpiece

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OPERATION

MAKING CUTS

The blade provided with your saw is a high-quality combi- nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations. Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting saw to power source. Stand slightly to the side of the blade path to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur.

WARNING:

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

Use the miter gauge when making cross, miter, bevel, and compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the miter gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Always tighten the lock knob securely in place before use.

NOTE: It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood first.

To make a cross cut

See Figures 31 - 32.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury.

WARNING:

Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when cross cutting will result in kickback which can cause serious personal injury.

Remove the rip fence.

Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.

Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.

To turn the saw on, lift the switch button.

To turn saw off, press the switch button down.

NOTE: To prevent unauthorized use, remove the switch key as shown in figure 32.

Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade.

Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

CROSS CUT

PLACE LEFT HAND ON

WORKPIECE AND

MITER Gauge HERE

Fig. 31

SWITCH	SWITCH
OFF	SWITCH
	ON

SWITCH

KEY

SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION

Fig. 32

Note: The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules  Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COMPonent is in Contact with the Workpiece 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 ComponentsFraming Square Phillips Screwdriver CombinationSQUAREFlat Blade Screwdriver 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 WrenchTo Check and Align the spreader/ riving knife and Saw Blade Screw SpreaderFraming Square 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 AngleTo Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the Blade To use the Rip FenceRear LIP 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