RIDGID R4516 manual NON-THROUGH CUT Blade Guard Removed Push Stick Dado CUT

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OPERATION

making a DADO cut

See Figure 41.

An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure (see the Accessories section of this manual and check with the retailer where the table saw was purchased). All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this tool. This saw is designed for use with a 6 in. stack dado (up to width of 3/4 in.). Do not use an adjustable dado on this saw.

WARNING:

Always put all spacers in proper location when changing back to saw blade. Failure to do so may result in possible injury and damage to the tool.

WARNING:

Always use push blocks, push sticks, or feather- boards when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury.

NON-THROUGH CUT

BLADE

GUARD

REMOVED

PUSH

STICK

Fig. 40

DADO CUT

WARNING:

Always store the blade washer and throat plate in secure location when changing back to saw blade. Failure to do so may result in possible injury and damage to the tool.

Unplug your saw.

Remove the blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, throat plate, and spreader/riving knife.

Remove the blade nut, outer blade washer, saw blade, inner blade washer, and spacer (see figure 43).

Reinstall the inner blade washer.

Mount the dado blade, according to manufacturer instruc- tions, using the blade and chippers appropriate for the desired width of cut.

Reinstall the blade nut.

Note: The blade washer may be used provided the arbor shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut.

Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor extends past a securely tightened blade nut.

Place release lever in locked position.

Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.

Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use either the rip fence or miter gauge.

Turn the saw on.

Note: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

Fig. 41

Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence or miter gauge.

Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of wood into the blade with your hand, always use a push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards are necessary when making non-through cuts.

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

Once all dado cuts are completed:

Unplug your saw.

Reinstall the spreader/riving knife in the “up” position then install the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsPonent is in Contact with the Workpiece Specific Safety Rules Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COM 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 onSQUAREFlat Blade Screwdriver Framing Square Phillips ScrewdriverCombination 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 PawlsFraming Square To Check and Align the spreader/ riving knife and Saw BladeScrew Spreader 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 LeverRear LIP To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the BladeTo use the Rip Fence 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
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