RIDGID R4516 manual Maintenance, Accessories, General, Lubrication, Wing nut Blade cover Wing nuts

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MAINTENANCE

warning:

When servicing, use only identical RIDGID re- placement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

WARNING:

Before performing any maintenance, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

GENERAL

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, screws, and belts for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in good condition and in position.

Check the blade guard assembly.

To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails, periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth functioning. To prevent work from slipping during cutting operation, Do not wax the working face of the miter gauge.

Protect the blade by cleaning out saw dust from underneath the table and in the blade teeth. Use a resin solvent on the blade teeth.

Unscrew wing nuts and open the blade cover. Clean saw dust and wood chips from the blade cover. Close and secure. (See figure 49.)

Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. Do not use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.

LUBRICATION

This saw's motor bearings have been packed at the factory with proper lubrication.

Clean screw threads and nuts with a solvent recommended for gum and pitch removal.

Lubricate screw threads, nuts, and bearing points (including those on the blade guard assembly and miter gauge).

wing nut

blade cover

wing nuts

Fig. 49

ACCESSORIES

The following recommended accessories are currently available at retail stores:

089037006914 Dado Throat Plate

089037006703 Outfeed Support

WARNING:

Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

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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 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 onFraming Square Phillips Screwdriver CombinationSQUAREFlat 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 PawlsTo Check and Align the spreader/ riving knife and Saw Blade Screw SpreaderFraming 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 Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the Blade To use the Rip FenceRear 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
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