RIDGID Assembling the Herc-U-Lift Mobile Base for Your Saw

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ASSEMBLY

TO INSTALL THE HERC-U-LIFT™ MOBILE BASE TO THE LEG STAND

See Figures 14 - 16.

WARNING:

Do not lift the saw without help. Hold it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precau- tions can result in back injury.

Locate the following parts:

2 rear tubes

1 center brace

1 unlock pedal assembly

2 front tubes

1 tube support

1 U-bolt tube

1 U-bolt

4 swivel casters

4 screws (1/4-20 x 1-5/8 in. with washer) 8 screws (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. with washer)

4 screws (1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in.)

4 screws (1/4-20 x 2 in. with washer)

4 flat washers

4 flange nuts (5/16-18)

4 flange nuts (7/16-14)

20 lock nuts (1/4-20)

To assemble the lower section:

Thread flange nuts (5/16-18) onto the U-bolt as far as they will go.

Slide the U-bolt into the center holes on the U-bolt tube and secure in place using flange hex nuts (5/16-18).

Place the front tube on top of the U-bolt tube. Insert screws (1/4-20 x 2 in. with washer) into the aligned holes on both the tube and support. Finger tighten using lock nuts (1/4-20).

NOTE: The small holes on the front tube must be facing up.

Place the tube support under the front tube and secure in place with the screws (1/4-20 x 2 in. with washer) and lock nuts (1/4-20) from blister pack.

Repeat for other side of the lower section.

Place the caster up through the hole in the lower section and secure in place using flanged nuts (7/16-14). Repeat for other side.

To assemble the upper section:

Place the unlock pedal assembly on top of the rear tubes. Secure in place using the screws (1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in.) and lock nuts (1/4-20).

Place the caster up through the hole in the center brace then through the rear tube and secure in place using flanged nuts (7/16-14). Repeat for other side.

 

LOWER SECTION

 

SCREW

TUBE

FLANGED

SUPPORT

NUT

(1/4-20 x 2 in.)

 

(7/16-14)

 

 

HEX

 

FRONT

 

TUBE

NUT

U-BOLT

U-BOLT

CASTER

TUBE

 

SMALL HOLE

 

 

 

 

ON TOP

 

 

UPPER SECTION

 

UNLOCK PEDAL

REAR TUBE

FLANGED

 

ASSEMBLY

CENTER

NUT

 

(7/16-14)

 

BRACE

 

CASTER

SMALL HOLE

ON TOP

SCREW

 

(1/4-20 x 1- 1/2 in.)

Fig. 14

SCREW

(1/4-20 x 1- 5/8 in.)

SCREW

(1/4-20 x 1/2 in.)

LEG

BRACKET

SMALL HOLE

ON TOP

FLAT WASHER

 

SCREW

 

(1/4-20 x 1/2 in.)

Fig. 15

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are Secure Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF  Never Operate the SAW on the FloorSpecific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Authorized Service Center for repair. When servicSpeed and Wiring ElectricalExtension Cords Electrical ConnectionChanging Motor Voltage See Figures 2See Figure Junction BOX Manual Reset ButtonMotor Thermal Overload Protector Glossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsRIP Fence Bevel ScaleKnow Your Table SAW OverviewSquare Framing Square Tools NeededHEX Keys 4 2.5 mm, 1/8 in., 5/32 in., 3/16 Loose Parts Key Description QtyLoose Parts List Mounting Holes AssemblyUnpacking To Assemble LEG Stand and Storage Brackets Screw With Washer To Install Extension TablesTo Mount the Table SAW to the LEG Stand To Install the HERC-U-LIFT Mobile Base to the LEG Stand To Install Bevel Adjusting HAND- Wheel To Install Height Adjusting HAND- WheelLock Blade Tube Height Lock Knob Adjusting Handwheel To assemble the Herc-U-Lift to the leg standTo Store Accessories To Install Front and Back RailsTool Storage Square Head Bolt Square Head BoltFront Rail Rear Shims To Adjust Front and Back RailsSee Figures 23 To Install RIP Fence To Check the Throat PlateSET Screws RIP Fence in Locked Position Unlocked Position See Figures 27To Align Blade Guard Assembly to the Blade To Install Spacer BARTo Install Blade Guard Assembly To Mount Motor Assembly To Install the Belt GuardTo Install Belt Motor AssemblyTo Secure the Electrical Cords To Install Switch AssemblyTo Install END Caps To Adjust Blade Depth To Adjust Blade AngleOperation HOW to Make a Featherboard FeatherboardPush Sticks Push Blocks See Figures 41Cross CUT Types of CutsCutting Tips Unlock Pedal Metal Platform To USE the IND-I-CUT FeatureTo USE the HERC-U-LIFT Mobile Base to Move the Table SAW To USE the MICRO-ADJUST Feature on the RIP Fence MICRO-ADJUST Wheel Dust ChuteTo USE the SAW Dust Chute See Figures 46See Figures 49 Switch KEY Removed Switch onTo Make a Cross CUT To Make a RIP CUT To Make a Miter CUTTo Make a Bevel Cross CUT To Make a Bevel RIP CUTViewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAW To TightenScale RIP Fence To Make a Compound Bevel Miter CUTBevel RIP CUT Blade Angled To Make a Large Panel CUT To Make a NON-THROUGH CUT NON-THROUGH CUTTo Make a Dado CUT Dado CUTAdjustments To Install Zero Clearance Throat PlateTo REMOVE/REPLACE the Throat Plate Removing Throat Plate Zero ClearanceBlade Wrench Washer NUT Framing Square To Replace the SAW BladeSee Figures 62 Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge Groove See Figures 64Trunnion Bolt Trunnion Bolt LeverScrews Bevel Lock Lever Blade AT 90˚ Position To SET the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops AT 0˚ and 45˚See Figures 67 To Adjust the Bevel Adjusting HAND- Wheel To Adjust the Miter GaugeSee Figures 74 To Align and Adjust the RIP FenceLocking Lever HEX Head Screws Adjusting NUT Back Rail To Adjust the RIP Fence Indicator PAN Head ScrewMaintenance AccessoriesGeneral Maintenance LubricationTroubleshooting Problem CauseSolution 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 TS3660 Serial No