RIDGID R4516 manual Making a compound bevel miter cut, Making a Large Panel cut, Bevel RIP CUT

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OPERATION

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 compound (bevel) miter cut

See Figure 38.

WARNING:

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

Remove the rip fence.

Unlock the bevel locking lever.

Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.

Lock the bevel locking lever.

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.

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.

making a LARGE PANEL cut

See Figure 39.

Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel.

WARNING:

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

 

BEVEL RIP CUT

BLADE

RIP FENCE

ANGLED

 

push stick

Fig. 37

COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

PLACE Left HAND ON

MITER Gauge HERE

Fig. 38

WARNING:

Never make freehand cuts (cuts without the miter gauge or rip fence), which can result in serious injury.

Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work. Add supports to the sides as needed.

Depending on the shape of the panel, use the rip fence or miter gauge. If the panel is too large to use either the rip fence or the miter gauge, it is too large for this saw.

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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 MeaningExtension Cords Speed and WiringElectrical Electrical ConnectionBevel Cut Anti-Kickback Pawls radial arm and table sawsArbor ChamferFeatures Product SpecificationsKnow Your Table SAW See FigureOperating Components Power SwitchSwitch KEY Removed To Turn Your SAW onFraming Square Phillips Screwdriver CombinationSQUAREFlat Blade Screwdriver Loose Parts Following items are included with your table sawUnpacking AssemblyTo install the Handle assembly Mounting HolesTo move the saw To Store the table saw AccessoriesRaising and Lowering the Handle MiterThroat Plate To remove/replace the Throat PlateTo Change Between a spreader and a riving knife UnlockedLarge Small Bladeblade Wrench Wrench To check SAW Blade installationTo Install the ANTI-KICKBACK Pawls and Blade Guard ANTI-KICKBACK PawlsTo Check and Align the spreader/ riving knife and Saw Blade Screw SpreaderFraming Square Causes of Kickback OperationApplications Avoiding KickbackFeatherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardHOW to Mount a Featherboard Push BlocksCutting Tips Types of cuts See FigureTo Change Blade Angle To Adjust the Bevel indicatorTo Change Blade Depth To lock To unlock Bevel locking LeverTo Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the Blade To use the Rip FenceRear LIP Lock Knob Miter Gauge To use the miter gaugeTo use the sliding table extension Fence Sliding table Extension Locking Lever ScaleIf the distances are different Heeling paralleling the blade to the miter gauge grooveSee Figures 28 BoltsSee Figures 31 Switch KEY Switch in Locked PositionTo make a cross cut Cross CUT Place Left Hand on WorkpieceMaking a RIP cut Making a miter cutMaking a bevel rip cut Adjusting Handwheel Bevel Cross CUT BladeMaking a bevel cross cut Viewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAWBevel RIP CUT Making a compound bevel miter cutMaking a Large Panel cut Compound Bevel Miter CUTLarge Panel CUT RIP Fence Adjusting Handwheel SupportsMaking a NON-THROUGH cut Once all non-through cuts are completedNON-THROUGH CUT Blade Guard Removed Push Stick Dado CUT Once all dado cuts are completedThroat To replace the bladeWrench Large Riving Knife BladeSee Figures 45 Adjustment Bolt BladeTo SET the blade at 0 If the blade is not perfectly verticalTo Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the Blade To Adjust the miter gaugeAdjustable Stop ScrewGeneral MaintenanceAccessories LubricationTroubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionProblem Cause What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No R4516 Serial No