RIDGID TS3660 manual To Make a RIP CUT, To Make a Miter CUT

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OPERATION

TO MAKE A RIP CUT

See Figure 51.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury.

Turn the blade height lock knob counterclockwise then

turn the height adjusting handwheel until the blade is

set to the correct depth for the workpiece. Retighten the

blade height lock knob.

Set the blade to 0° (see "Heeling (Paralleling) the Blade to

the Miter Gauge Groove" in the Adjustments section).

Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade

for the cut and securely lock the handle.

Place a support (the same height as the saw table) behind

the table saw for the cut work.

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning

on the table saw.

Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through

the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of wood

into the blade with your hand, always use a push stick.

The use of push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards

is necessary when making non-through cuts.

Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to

reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never

stand directly in the line of cut.

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning

on the table saw.

Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the

workpiece into the blade.

When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade

to come to a complete stop before removing any part of

Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for the cut work.

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.

Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade.

Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the workpiece into the blade.

NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece.

 

RIP CUT

 

RIP

BLADE

FENCE

 

SCALE

Fig. 51

MITER CUT

MITER GAUGE

the workpiece.

TO MAKE A MITER CUT

See Figure 52.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury.

Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.

Turn the blade height lock knob counterclockwise then turn the height adjusting handwheel until the blade is set to the correct depth for the workpiece. Retighten the blade height lock knob.

Set miter gauge to desired angle and tighten bevel lock lever.

BLADE

STRAIGHT

ANGLED

HEIGHT

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 52

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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
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