RIDGID TS3660 manual To USE the MICRO-ADJUST Feature on the RIP Fence, To USE the SAW Dust Chute

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OPERATION

TO USE THE MICRO-ADJUST FEATURE ON THE RIP FENCE

See Figures 46 - 47.

The rip fence that comes with this table saw has a feature that allows the user to make one-handed adjustments.

To use the micro-adjust feature on the right-hand side of the saw blade:

Unlock the locking lever by pulling the lever up.

Push in on the micro-adjust knob and rotate to the desired location.

Push the locking lever downward to lock the rip fence into place.

To use the micro-adjust feature on the left-hand side of the saw blade:

Unlock the locking lever by pulling the lever up.

Turn the rip fence over and remove the two phillips screws on the micro-adjust bracket.

Rotate the micro-adjust bracket 180° and reinstall the phillips screws. The rip fence is now set up to be used on the left-hand side of the saw blade.

TO USE THE SAW DUST CHUTE

See Figure 48.

WARNING:

To avoid possible fire, blow saw dust from the table regularly even when table saw is attached to a vacuum.

The table saw is equipped with a vacuum hookup. This feature will allow a standard (2-1/4 in. diameter) vacuum hose to be inserted into the saw dust chute for convenient saw dust removal.

lf large scraps become lodged in the saw dust chute, it may be necessary to remove the blade cover. To remove the blade cover:

Unplug the table saw.

Pull the two metal latches "inward", tilt the blade cover away from the saw blade, and lift up.

Remove scraps of wood and blow any accumulated saw dust out of the area.

Replace the blade cover.

MICRO-ADJUST

WHEEL

Fig. 46

MICRO-ADJUST

WHEEL

Fig. 47

DUST

CHUTE

Fig. 48

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are Secure Specific Safety Rules Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF  Never Operate the SAW on the FloorSpecific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsAuthorized Service Center for repair. When servic ServiceElectrical Speed and WiringExtension Cords Electrical ConnectionSee Figures 2 Changing Motor VoltageJunction BOX Manual Reset Button Motor Thermal Overload ProtectorSee Figure Glossary of Terms Product Specifications FeaturesRIP Fence Bevel ScaleOverview Know Your Table SAWTools Needed HEX Keys 4 2.5 mm, 1/8 in., 5/32 in., 3/16Square Framing Square Key Description Qty Loose PartsLoose Parts List Assembly UnpackingMounting Holes To Assemble LEG Stand and Storage Brackets To Install Extension Tables To Mount the Table SAW to the LEG StandScrew With Washer To Install the HERC-U-LIFT Mobile Base to the LEG Stand To Install Height Adjusting HAND- Wheel To Install Bevel Adjusting HAND- WheelLock Blade Tube Height Lock Knob Adjusting Handwheel To assemble the Herc-U-Lift to the leg standTo Install Front and Back Rails To Store AccessoriesTool Storage Square Head Bolt Square Head BoltTo Adjust Front and Back Rails See Figures 23Front Rail Rear Shims To Check the Throat Plate To Install RIP FenceSET Screws RIP Fence in Locked Position Unlocked Position See Figures 27To Install Spacer BAR To Install Blade Guard AssemblyTo Align Blade Guard Assembly to the Blade To Install the Belt Guard To Mount Motor AssemblyTo Install Belt Motor AssemblyTo Install Switch Assembly To Install END CapsTo Secure the Electrical Cords To Adjust Blade Angle To Adjust Blade DepthOperation Featherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardPush Sticks Push Blocks See Figures 41Types of Cuts Cutting TipsCross CUT To USE the IND-I-CUT Feature To USE the HERC-U-LIFT Mobile Base to Move the Table SAWUnlock Pedal Metal Platform MICRO-ADJUST Wheel Dust Chute To USE the MICRO-ADJUST Feature on the RIP FenceTo USE the SAW Dust Chute See Figures 46Switch KEY Removed Switch on To Make a Cross CUTSee Figures 49 To Make a Miter CUT To Make a RIP CUTTo Make a Bevel RIP CUT To Make a Bevel Cross CUTViewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAW To TightenTo Make a Compound Bevel Miter CUT Bevel RIP CUT Blade AngledScale RIP Fence To Make a Large Panel CUT NON-THROUGH CUT To Make a NON-THROUGH CUTDado CUT To Make a Dado CUTTo Install Zero Clearance Throat Plate AdjustmentsTo REMOVE/REPLACE the Throat Plate Removing Throat Plate Zero ClearanceTo Replace the SAW Blade See Figures 62Blade Wrench Washer NUT Framing Square See Figures 64 Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge GrooveTrunnion Bolt Trunnion Bolt LeverTo SET the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops AT 0˚ and 45˚ See Figures 67Screws Bevel Lock Lever Blade AT 90˚ Position To Adjust the Miter Gauge To Adjust the Bevel Adjusting HAND- WheelTo Align and Adjust the RIP Fence Locking Lever HEX Head Screws Adjusting NUT Back RailSee Figures 74 PAN Head Screw To Adjust the RIP Fence IndicatorAccessories MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationProblem Cause TroubleshootingSolution DAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredModel No TS3660 Serial No Customer Service Information