RIDGID TS3660 manual Symbols, Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

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SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V

Volts

Voltage

A

Amperes

Current

Hz

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

W

Watt

Power

min

Minutes

Time

 

Alternating Current

Type of current

 

Direct Current

Type or a characteristic of current

no

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

 

Class II Construction

Double-insulated construction

.../min

Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

 

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

 

Read The Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

 

operator’s manual before using this product.

 

 

 

Eye Protection

Always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or

 

a full face shield when operating this product.

 

 

 

Safety Alert

Precautions that involve your safety.

 

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

Hot Surface

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any

 

hot surface.

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL Instructions Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Specific Safety Rules Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are Secure  Never Operate the SAW on the FloorSpecific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Authorized Service Center for repair. When servicExtension Cords Speed and WiringElectrical Electrical ConnectionChanging Motor Voltage See Figures 2Junction BOX Manual Reset Button Motor Thermal Overload ProtectorSee Figure Glossary of Terms RIP Fence FeaturesProduct Specifications 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 Lock Blade Tube Height Lock Knob Adjusting Handwheel To Install Bevel Adjusting HAND- WheelTo Install Height Adjusting HAND- Wheel To assemble the Herc-U-Lift to the leg standTool Storage Square Head Bolt To Store AccessoriesTo Install Front and Back Rails Square Head BoltTo Adjust Front and Back Rails See Figures 23Front Rail Rear Shims SET Screws RIP Fence in Locked Position Unlocked Position To Install RIP FenceTo Check the Throat Plate See Figures 27To Install Spacer BAR To Install Blade Guard AssemblyTo Align Blade Guard Assembly to the Blade To Install Belt To Mount Motor AssemblyTo Install the Belt Guard Motor AssemblyTo Install Switch Assembly To Install END CapsTo Secure the Electrical Cords To Adjust Blade Depth To Adjust Blade AngleOperation Push Sticks Push Blocks HOW to Make a FeatherboardFeatherboard 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 SAW Dust Chute To USE the MICRO-ADJUST Feature on the RIP FenceMICRO-ADJUST Wheel 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 CUTViewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAW To Make a Bevel Cross CUTTo Make a Bevel RIP CUT 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 CUTTo REMOVE/REPLACE the Throat Plate AdjustmentsTo Install Zero Clearance Throat Plate Removing Throat Plate Zero ClearanceTo Replace the SAW Blade See Figures 62Blade Wrench Washer NUT Framing Square Trunnion Bolt Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge GrooveSee Figures 64 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 ScrewGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceAccessories LubricationTroubleshooting Problem CauseSolution What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No TS3660 Serial No