RIDGID TS3660 manual To Adjust Front and Back Rails, See Figures 23, Front Rail Rear Shims

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ASSEMBLY

TO ADJUST FRONT AND BACK RAILS

See Figures 23 - 25.

WARNING:

The front and back rails must be aligned with the saw blade. Misalignment could cause binding or kickback. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

To Check Saw Blade Alignment before Adjusting Rails:

Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting handwheel clockwise.

With a pencil, mark an "X" on one tooth of the saw blade.

Place the head of a combination square in the left miter gauge groove on the saw table.

Rotate the blade so that the tooth marked with the "X" is at the front. Adjust the blade of the combination square so that it just touches the tip of the marked tooth. Lock the combination square at the current setting.

Holding the head of the combination square firmly against the edge of the miter gauge groove, rotate the blade to the back of the saw. If the marked tooth again touches the blade of the square, the saw blade is parallel to the miter slot.

If the blade of the combination square does not touch the marked tooth at the front and rear equally, the table saw must be adjusted to make the blade parallel to the miter gauge groove. Refer to "Heeling (Paralleling) the Blade to the Miter Gauge Groove" in the Adjustments section.

To Align Front and Back Rails the Length of the Saw Table:

It may be necessary to use shims (included) to maintain proper alignment of the front and back rails to the saw table. If a gap appears between the saw table and rails, it is necessary to fill the gap using shims. To check alignment:

Loosen the four nuts holding the rear rail in place.

Push the rear rail against the saw table from the center of the saw table. Note if there is any gap between the saw table and the inside face of the rail. If no gap exists, finger tighten nuts. If gap appears, it will be necessary to remove the rail and place shims on the square head bolts between the saw table and rail.

Repeat steps for the front rail.

To Align Front and Back Rails to the Rip Fence:

See Figure 25.

The front and back rails must be of the proper height for the rip fence to move freely. Check and adjust the height alignment of the rails with the following steps:

FRONT

RAIL

REAR

RAIL

Fig. 23

SHIMS

Fig. 24

	OPERATOR'S
	MANUAL,	RIP
	EIGHT (8)	RIP
	EIGHT (8)	FENCE
	PAGES	FENCE
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Fig. 25

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Never Operate the SAW on the Floor Specific Safety Rules Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are Secure  Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFFSpecific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsAuthorized Service Center for repair. When servic ServiceElectrical Connection Speed and WiringElectrical Extension CordsSee Figures 2 Changing Motor VoltageSee Figure Junction BOX Manual Reset ButtonMotor Thermal Overload Protector Glossary of Terms Bevel Scale FeaturesProduct Specifications RIP FenceOverview Know Your Table SAWSquare Framing Square Tools NeededHEX Keys 4 2.5 mm, 1/8 in., 5/32 in., 3/16 Key Description Qty Loose PartsLoose 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 assemble the Herc-U-Lift to the leg stand To Install Bevel Adjusting HAND- WheelTo Install Height Adjusting HAND- Wheel Lock Blade Tube Height Lock Knob Adjusting HandwheelSquare Head Bolt To Store AccessoriesTo Install Front and Back Rails Tool Storage Square Head BoltFront Rail Rear Shims To Adjust Front and Back RailsSee Figures 23 See Figures 27 To Install RIP FenceTo Check the Throat Plate SET Screws RIP Fence in Locked Position Unlocked PositionTo Align Blade Guard Assembly to the Blade To Install Spacer BARTo Install Blade Guard Assembly Motor Assembly To Mount Motor AssemblyTo Install the Belt Guard To Install BeltTo Secure the Electrical Cords To Install Switch AssemblyTo Install END Caps To Adjust Blade Angle To Adjust Blade DepthOperation See Figures 41 HOW to Make a FeatherboardFeatherboard Push Sticks Push BlocksCross 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 See Figures 46 To USE the MICRO-ADJUST Feature on the RIP FenceMICRO-ADJUST Wheel Dust Chute To USE the SAW Dust ChuteSee Figures 49 Switch KEY Removed Switch onTo Make a Cross CUT To Make a Miter CUT To Make a RIP CUTTo Tighten To Make a Bevel Cross CUTTo Make a Bevel RIP CUT Viewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAWScale RIP Fence To Make a Compound Bevel Miter CUTBevel RIP CUT Blade Angled To Make a Large Panel CUT NON-THROUGH CUT To Make a NON-THROUGH CUTDado CUT To Make a Dado CUTRemoving Throat Plate Zero Clearance AdjustmentsTo Install Zero Clearance Throat Plate To REMOVE/REPLACE the Throat PlateBlade Wrench Washer NUT Framing Square To Replace the SAW BladeSee Figures 62 Trunnion Bolt Lever Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge GrooveSee Figures 64 Trunnion BoltScrews 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 Miter Gauge To Adjust the Bevel Adjusting HAND- WheelSee Figures 74 To Align and Adjust the RIP FenceLocking Lever HEX Head Screws Adjusting NUT Back Rail PAN Head Screw To Adjust the RIP Fence IndicatorLubrication MaintenanceAccessories General MaintenanceProblem Cause TroubleshootingSolution HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyModel No TS3660 Serial No Customer Service Information