RIDGID TS3660 manual Adjustments, To REMOVE/REPLACE the Throat Plate

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ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:

Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position. Fail- ure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments, a good prac- tice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces. Do not start any adjustments until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are needed.

TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE

See Figure 60.

Unlock the blade height lock knob.

Lower the blade by turning the height adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.

Loosen the screw in the throat plate.

Lift the throat plate from the front end and pull towards the front of the saw.

To reinstall the throat plate, slip the tab into the slot at the back of the saw.

Retighten the screw being careful not to overtighten which can cause the throat plate to bow or bend.

TO INSTALL ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE

See Figure 61.

WARNING:

The zero clearance throat plate must be level with the saw table. If the throat plate is too high or too low, the workpiece can catch on the uneven edges resulting in binding or kickback. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

Lower the blade by turning the height adjusting hand- wheel counterclockwise and remove the blade guard assembly.

Loosen the screw in the throat plate.

Lift the throat plate from the front end and pull towards the front of the saw.

Position the zero clearance throat plate until the key slot drops over the screw.

Install the zero clearance throat plate by slipping the tab on the throat plate into the slot at the back of the throat plate opening. Slide the throat plate into place and retighten the screw.

The zero clearance throat plate must be level with the saw table; adjust four set screws as needed.

NOTE: If necessary, adjust the side positioning set screw found on the edge of the zero clearance throat plate to eliminate side play.

Reinstall blade guard assembly.

Check all clearances for free blade rotation.

Plug in the saw and turn the switch on.

Slowly and cautiously raise the saw blade into the zero clearance throat plate.

REMOVING THROAT PLATE

Fig. 60

ZERO CLEARANCE

THROAT PLATE

Fig. 61

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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 VoltageSee Figure Junction BOX Manual Reset ButtonMotor Thermal Overload Protector Glossary of Terms Product Specifications FeaturesRIP Fence Bevel ScaleOverview 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 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 BoltFront Rail Rear Shims To Adjust Front and Back RailsSee Figures 23 To Check the Throat Plate To Install RIP FenceSET Screws RIP Fence in Locked Position Unlocked Position See Figures 27To Align Blade Guard Assembly to the Blade To Install Spacer BARTo Install Blade Guard Assembly To Install the Belt Guard To Mount Motor AssemblyTo Install Belt Motor AssemblyTo Secure the Electrical Cords To Install Switch AssemblyTo Install END Caps To Adjust Blade Angle To Adjust Blade DepthOperation Featherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardPush Sticks Push Blocks See Figures 41Cross 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 MICRO-ADJUST Wheel Dust Chute To USE the MICRO-ADJUST Feature on the RIP FenceTo USE the SAW Dust Chute See Figures 46See Figures 49 Switch KEY Removed Switch onTo Make a Cross CUT 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 TightenScale 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 CUTTo Install Zero Clearance Throat Plate AdjustmentsTo REMOVE/REPLACE the Throat Plate Removing Throat Plate Zero ClearanceBlade Wrench Washer NUT Framing Square To Replace the SAW BladeSee Figures 62 See Figures 64 Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge GrooveTrunnion Bolt Trunnion Bolt LeverScrews 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 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
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