RIDGID TS3650 manual Adjusting Fence Indicator, Installing Blade Guard

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Assembly (continued)

Adjusting Fence Indicator

The rip fence has two indicators. One to use when the fence is on the right side of the blade and one to use when the fence is on the left side of the blade.

1.Place rip fence on saw table so that it lightly touches the right side of the blade and lock it in this position.

2.Loosen pan head screw. Adjust the right indicator so that the red line is located over the “zero” line of the right rip scale and tighten screw.

3. Reposition rip fence on saw table so	4. Loosen pan head screw. Adjust the
that it lightly touches the left side of	left indicator so that the red line is
the blade and lock it in place.	located over the “zero” line of the left
NOTE: If blade guard is already	rip scale and tighten screw.
installed, it must be temporarily removed
to perform this adjustment. Reinstall
when adjustment is complete.

Installing Blade Guard

1.Locate the following parts: 2 Hex Head Screws,

1/4-20 x 5/8" Long

2	Serrated Flange Hex Nuts,		1/4-20 x 5/8 In.	1/4-20 Serrated
	1/4-20		Hex Hd. Screw	Flange Hex Nut
1	Thumb Screw
1	Spreader Support
Locate the following:				Spreader
1	Blade Guard			Support
2. Slide spreader support		onto
spreader rod until notches engage				Blade Guard
pin.	Thread thumbscrew	into
tapped hole and hand tighten.

3.Attach spreader to spreader support so that the edge of the spreader is even with the edge of the spreader support as shown. Tighten screws with a 7/16 wrench.

4.Raise blade all the way up, make sure it is square with table.

5.Loosen both hex head screws holding blade guard support to cradle.

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Contents TS3650 Table of Contents Safety Instructions For Table Saw Safety Signal Words Before Using The SawWhen Installing Or Moving The Saw Before Each UseReduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw movementInspect Your Blade Dress for safety Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and EarsPlan your work Inspect your workpieceWhenever Sawblade Is Spinning Reduce the Risk of Accidental StartingKeep Children Away Don’t Force ToolAdditional Safety Instructions For Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Dado FeatherboardFreehand GumMotor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsGeneral 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 ManualsAssembly Installing Bevel HandwheelHerc-U-Lift Caster Carton Description Qty 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 Checking Blade Tilt, or Squareness of Blade to Table To check for squareness, 90 positionIf 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 10-32Mounting Switch on Right Side Mounting Switch on Left SideSwitch Mounted on Right Side Switch Mounted on Left SideOn-Off Switch Getting to Know Your Table SawRaise blade guard. C. Loosen insert screw Switch OFF and remove plug From power source outlet before Removing or installing sawbladeTurn Switch OFF and remove 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 TipsSafety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations Inspect your sawBefore Each Use Inspect your work area Plan your workInspect your workpiece Plan your cutReduce the Risk of Accidental Starting Work Feed Devices Attaching Wood Face Board Push Block Making the baseAuxiliary Fence Making the handlePutting it Together Making the sideInstall extension Work Support for Material over WideAdditional Safety Instructions for Crosscutting Using the Miter GaugeBasic Saw Operations CrosscuttingRepetitive Crosscutting Miter Crosscutting Bevel 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 ScrewsMaintenance Maintaining Your Table SawHerc-U-Lift Caster System Ridgid Recommends the Following Accessories LubricationSKU No Miter Gauge Hold Down AC1022240V Wiring Diagrams 120V240V Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting SP6498 Belt Drive Saw 05/03 7/15/03 705 AM Catalog No. TS3650 Model No TS36500 Serial No RIDGID, INC