RIDGID TS3650 manual Repetitive Crosscutting

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Slots are provided in the miter gauge for attaching an auxiliary facing to make it easier to cut very long or short pieces. Select a suitable piece of smooth wood, drill two holes through it and attach with screws. Make sure the facing does not interfere with the proper operation of the sawblade guard.

When cutting long workpieces, you can make a simple support by clamping a piece of plywood to a sawhorse. (As seen on previous page.)

Use the hold-down clamp (optional accessory) on the miter gauge for greater accuracy.

Lock Knob

Miter Gauge Head

Stop	45° Stop	Auxiliary Facing
Pin	Screw	Auxiliary Facing

Repetitive Crosscutting

Definition: Cutting a quantity of pieces the same length without having to mark each piece.

•Follow all safety precautions and operational instructions for cross cutting.

•When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece, make sure it is adequately supported.

WARNING: Never use the rip fence as a direct length stop because the cutoff piece could bind between the fence and the blade causing a kickback.

•When making repetitive cuts shorter than 6 inches, attach a block of wood 3” long to the fence at desired length to act as a length stop. A T-slot is provided in the rip fence for attaching the wood block.

See “Work Feed Devices/Attaching Wood Face Board” section of this manual.

•Slide the workpiece along the miter gauge until it touches the block...

hold the workpiece securely against the miter gauge or clamp it with the hold-down clamp (optional accessory not shown).

•Make the cut...turn the saw off...

remove the piece after the blade has stopped and before cutting the next piece.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of kickback from twisting the work- piece, clamp the block so the end of the block is well in front of the sawblade. Be sure it is clamped securely.

Wood Block

Cut Off Piece

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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