RIDGID R4516 manual Making a RIP cut, Making a miter cut

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OPERATION

making a RIP cut

See Figure 33.

WARNING:

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

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

Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock the handle.

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

When ripping a long workpiece, place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work.

Turn the saw on.

Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece, use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If ripping a narrow piece, use a push stick and/or push blocks to move the piece through the cut and past the blade.

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

making a miter cut

See Figure 34.

WARNING:

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

Remove the rip fence.

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

Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten the lock knob.

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

Turn the saw on.

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

	RIP CUT
BLADE	RIP
	FENCE

SCALE

Fig. 33

MITER CUT

BLADE

STRAIGHT

MITER Gauge

ANGLED

height/BeveL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 34

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

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 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