RIDGID TS3660 manual To Make a Bevel Cross CUT, To Make a Bevel RIP CUT, To Tighten

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OPERATION

TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT

See Figures 53 - 54.

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 bevel lock lever to the right to unlock it then turn the bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle.

Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece and push the bevel lock lever to the left to relock it. Retighten the blade height lock knob.

Set miter gauge to 90° and tighten the miter gauge lock knob.

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 saw blade build up to full speed before moving the miter gauge and 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.

TO MAKE A BEVEL RIP CUT

See Figure 55.

WARNING:

The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback. Placement of the rip fence to the left of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING:

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

Turn the bevel lock lever to the right to unlock it then turn the bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle.

Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece and push the bevel lock lever to the left to relock it. Retighten the blade height lock knob.

Position the rip fence the desired distance from the right side of the blade and lock down the lever.

VIEWED FROM THE FRONT, BELOW THE TABLE SAW

 

BEVEL

 

LOCK LEVER

TO TIGHTEN

TO LOOSEN

HEIGHT

 

ADJUSTING

 

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 53

 

BEVEL CROSS CUT

 

BLADE

ANGLED

MITER GAUGE

STRAIGHT

Fig. 54

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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 2Junction BOX Manual Reset Button Motor Thermal Overload ProtectorSee Figure Glossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsRIP Fence Bevel ScaleKnow Your Table SAW OverviewTools Needed HEX Keys 4 2.5 mm, 1/8 in., 5/32 in., 3/16Square Framing Square Loose Parts Key Description QtyLoose 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 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 BoltTo Adjust Front and Back Rails See Figures 23Front Rail Rear Shims To Install RIP Fence To Check the Throat PlateSET 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 Mount Motor Assembly To Install the Belt GuardTo Install Belt Motor AssemblyTo Install Switch Assembly To Install END CapsTo Secure the Electrical Cords To Adjust Blade Depth To Adjust Blade AngleOperation HOW to Make a Featherboard 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 To USE the MICRO-ADJUST Feature on the RIP Fence MICRO-ADJUST Wheel Dust ChuteTo USE the SAW Dust Chute See Figures 46Switch KEY Removed Switch on To Make a Cross CUTSee Figures 49 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 TightenTo Make a Compound Bevel Miter CUT Bevel RIP CUT Blade AngledScale RIP Fence 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 ClearanceTo Replace the SAW Blade See Figures 62Blade Wrench Washer NUT Framing Square Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge Groove See Figures 64Trunnion 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 Bevel Adjusting HAND- Wheel To Adjust the Miter GaugeTo Align and Adjust the RIP Fence Locking Lever HEX Head Screws Adjusting NUT Back RailSee Figures 74 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
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