RIDGID TS3660 manual Types of Cuts, Cutting Tips, Cross CUT

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OPERATION

TYPES OF CUTS

See Figure 43.

There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the

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miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and

 

6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are

CROSS CUT

combinations of these basic six. Operating procedures for

making each kind of cut are given later in this section.

 

WARNING:

Always make sure the blade guard and anti- kickback pawls are in place and working properly when making these cuts to avoid possible injury.

Cross cuts are straight 90° cuts made across the grain of the workpiece. The wood is fed into the cut at a 90° angle to the blade, and the blade is vertical.

Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood. To avoid kickback while making a rip cut, make sure one side of the wood rides firmly against the rip fence.

Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the blade other than 90°. The blade is vertical. Miter cuts tend to “creep” during cutting. This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against the miter gauge.

WARNING:

Always use a push stick with small pieces of wood, and also to finish the cut when ripping a long narrow piece of wood, to prevent your hands from getting close to the blade.

Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel cross cuts are across the wood grain, and bevel rip cuts are with the grain. The rip fence must always be on the right side of the blade for bevel rip cuts.

Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be thoroughly familiar with making cross cuts, rip cuts, bevel cuts, and miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut.

CUTTING TIPS

Dado and rabbet cuts are non-through cuts which can be either rip cuts or cross cuts. Carefully read and understand all sections of this operator’s manual before attempting any operation.

WARNING:

Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.

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RIP CUT

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MITER CUT

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BEVEL CROSS CUT

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BEVEL RIP CUT

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COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

Fig. 43

The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood) will be wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding. Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood.

Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of the measuring line.

Cut the wood with the finish side up.

Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making the cut.

Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes out of the saw.

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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 VoltageMotor Thermal Overload Protector Junction BOX Manual Reset ButtonSee Figure Glossary of Terms Bevel Scale FeaturesProduct Specifications RIP FenceOverview Know Your Table SAWHEX Keys 4 2.5 mm, 1/8 in., 5/32 in., 3/16 Tools NeededSquare Framing Square Key Description Qty Loose PartsLoose Parts List Unpacking AssemblyMounting Holes To Assemble LEG Stand and Storage Brackets To Mount the Table SAW to the LEG Stand To Install Extension TablesScrew With Washer 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 BoltSee Figures 23 To Adjust Front and Back RailsFront Rail Rear Shims See Figures 27 To Install RIP FenceTo Check the Throat Plate SET Screws RIP Fence in Locked Position Unlocked PositionTo Install Blade Guard Assembly To Install Spacer BARTo Align Blade Guard Assembly to the Blade Motor Assembly To Mount Motor AssemblyTo Install the Belt Guard To Install BeltTo Install END Caps To Install Switch AssemblyTo Secure the Electrical Cords To Adjust Blade Angle To Adjust Blade DepthOperation See Figures 41 HOW to Make a FeatherboardFeatherboard Push Sticks Push BlocksCutting Tips Types of CutsCross CUT To USE the HERC-U-LIFT Mobile Base to Move the Table SAW To USE the IND-I-CUT FeatureUnlock Pedal Metal Platform See Figures 46 To USE the MICRO-ADJUST Feature on the RIP FenceMICRO-ADJUST Wheel Dust Chute To USE the SAW Dust ChuteTo Make a Cross CUT Switch KEY Removed Switch onSee Figures 49 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 SAWBevel RIP CUT Blade Angled To Make a Compound Bevel Miter CUTScale RIP Fence 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 PlateSee Figures 62 To Replace the SAW BladeBlade Wrench Washer NUT Framing Square Trunnion Bolt Lever Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge GrooveSee Figures 64 Trunnion BoltSee Figures 67 To SET the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops AT 0˚ and 45˚Screws Bevel Lock Lever Blade AT 90˚ Position To Adjust the Miter Gauge To Adjust the Bevel Adjusting HAND- WheelLocking Lever HEX Head Screws Adjusting NUT Back Rail To Align and Adjust the RIP FenceSee Figures 74 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
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