RIDGID R4516 manual Problem Cause

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Solution

Saw does not make accurate 90˚ or 45˚ cuts.

Positive stops inside cabinet need adjusting (Bevel Cuts).

Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter Cuts).

Adjust positive stops.

Adjust the miter gauge.

Height/bevel adjusting hand-	Gears or screw post inside
wheel is hard to turn.	cabinet are clogged with saw
	dust.

Clean the gears or screw post.

Saw does not start.	Motor cord or wall cord is not
	plugged in.

Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

Circuit fuse is blown.

Circuit breaker is tripped.

Cord or switch is damaged.

Replace circuit fuse.

Reset circuit breaker.

Have the cord or switch replaced at your Sears Service Center.

Blade makes poor cuts.	Blade is dull or dirty.
	Blade is wrong type for cut being
	made.

Clean, sharpen, or replace blade. Replace with correct type.

Blade is mounted backwards.

Remount blade.

Blade does not lower when turning height/bevel adjusting handwheel.

Locking lever is not at full left position.

Blade cover is dirty.

Move locking lever to left.

See cleaning instructions in the Maintenance section.

Motor labors in rip cut.

Blade not proper for rip cut.

Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer teeth.

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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 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 onSQUAREFlat Blade Screwdriver Framing Square Phillips ScrewdriverCombination 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 PawlsFraming Square To Check and Align the spreader/ riving knife and Saw BladeScrew Spreader 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 LeverRear LIP To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the BladeTo use the Rip Fence 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