RIDGID TS3650 manual Checking Table Insert

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Assembly (continued)

WARNING: Table extensions must be installed. Front edge of table and extensions must be lined up. An uneven front edge can twist the fence guide bar. Twisted guide bars can misalign fence. A misaligned fence can cause binding or kickback. You could be hit or cut.

6.Tighten a “C” clamp over the edge of table and extension at the center until the extension is even with the table surface as shown. Tighten the two center nuts with a 1/2" wrench.

7.Repeat steps 5 and 6 to align the other extension.

"C" Clamp

Checking Table Insert

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is not connected to power source outlet.

1.Insert should be flush with table top. Check as shown. Loosen flat head screw that holds insert and adjust the four set screws as necessary. Tighten flat head screw. Do not tighten screw to the point where it bends the insert.

CAUTION: Insert must be even with the table surface. Inserts too high or low can let the workpiece “snag” or catch on uneven edges. Workpiece could twist and kickback.

Table Insert

Set

Screws

3/32" Hex

"L" Wrench

2. To remove insert.

a. Make sure saw is off and unplugged.

b. Loosen flat head screw.

c. Lift insert from front end, and pull toward front of saw.

d. To replace insert.

e. Make sure saw is off and unplugged.

f.Place insert into insert opening in table and push toward rear of saw to engage spring clip and until keyslot in insert will drop over flat head screw. Tighten screw.

g.Do not tighten screw to the point where it bends the insert.

Flat Head

Screw

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Contents TS3650 Table of Contents Safety Instructions For Table Saw Safety Signal Words Before Using The SawReduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment When Installing Or Moving The SawBefore Each Use To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw movementInspect Your Blade Plan your work Dress for safetyPlan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears Inspect your workpieceKeep Children Away Whenever Sawblade Is SpinningReduce the Risk of Accidental Starting Don’t Force ToolAdditional Safety Instructions For Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Freehand DadoFeatherboard GumPower Supply and Motor Specifications Motor Specifications and Electrical RequirementsGeneral Electrical Connections Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information Changing Motor Voltage Wire Sizes Motor Thermal Overload ProtectorUnpacking and Checking Contents List of Loose Parts Part Name Qty Operators ManualsHerc-U-Lift Caster Carton Description Qty AssemblyInstalling Bevel Handwheel Loose PartsInstalling Elevation Handwheel Assembling Leg StandMiter Gauge Rip Fence Storage Hook End Panel Screw Head Leg Mounting Your Saw Assembling Table Extensions Checking Table Insert To check for parallelism Minimum Clearance Rear Saw To check for squareness, 90 position Checking Blade Tilt, or Squareness of Blade to TableIf blade is square to table To check for alignment, 45 Position If blade is 45 to tableAssembling Herc-U-Lift Caster System Assembly Tips Upper AssemblyLower Assembly Center Frames Equal Distance on Each Side Tighten All Nuts Operation of Herc-U-Lift Caster System Installing Front Rip Fence Guide Bar Installing Rear Fence Guide Bar Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars Installing Shims Aligning Rip Fence Guide BarsInstalling Spacer Bar Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment Adjusting Fence Indicator Installing Blade GuardAligning Blade Guard Mounting the Motor Installing Belt Installing Belt GuardMounting Switch and End Caps 10-32Switch Mounted on Right Side Mounting Switch on Right SideMounting Switch on Left Side Switch Mounted on Left SideOn-Off Switch Getting to Know Your Table SawRaise blade guard. C. Loosen insert screw Turn Switch OFF and remove Switch OFF and remove plug From power source outlet beforeRemoving or installing sawblade Plug From Power source outletMiter gauge when not in use Storage Hooks Conveniently holds rip fenceSawdust Ejection Port Installing Zero Clearance Insert/Sawblade Remove the Existing Table InsertInstalling Zero Clearance Insert/Dado Blades Operation TipsInspect your saw Safety Instructions for Basic Saw OperationsBefore Each Use Inspect your workpiece Inspect your work areaPlan your work Plan your cutReduce the Risk of Accidental Starting Work Feed Devices Attaching Wood Face Board Push Block Making the basePutting it Together Auxiliary FenceMaking the handle Making the sideInstall extension Work Support for Material over WideBasic Saw Operations Additional Safety Instructions for CrosscuttingUsing the Miter Gauge CrosscuttingRepetitive Crosscutting Bevel Crosscutting Miter CrosscuttingCompound Crosscutting Using the Rip Fence Additional Safety Instructions for Rip CutsRipping Once the trailing end is on the tableBevel Ripping Narrow Work Using Featherboards for Thru- Sawing Using Featherboards for Non Thru-SawingResawing Using Carbide Tipped Blades DadoingRabbeting Ploughing and MoldingMolding Adjustments Miter Gauge Adjusting Stop ScrewsMaintaining Your Table Saw MaintenanceHerc-U-Lift Caster System SKU No Ridgid Recommends the Following AccessoriesLubrication Miter Gauge Hold Down AC1022120V 240V Wiring Diagrams240V Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting SP6498 Belt Drive Saw 05/03 7/15/03 705 AM Catalog No. TS3650 Model No TS36500 Serial No RIDGID, INC