RIDGID TS3650 manual Using Featherboards for Thru- Sawing, Using Featherboards for Non Thru-Sawing

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Using Featherboards for Thru- Sawing

Featherboards are not employed for thru-sawing operations when using the miter gauge.

Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table as shown, and to help stop kickbacks.

Use the T-slots in the rip fence to attach a 7-1/2" high flat facing board, the full length of the fence, as shown.

Mount featherboards to facing board and table as shown, so that leading edges of featherboards will support workpiece.

WARNING: Make sure the feath- erboard against the edge presses only on the uncut portion (in front of the blade). It might otherwise pinch the blade in the kerf and cause a kickback.

Before starting the operation (switch “OFF” and blade below table surface):

1.Install featherboards so they exert pressure on the workpiece; be positive they are securely attached.

2.Make sure by trial that the feather- boards will stop a kickback if one should occur.

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SupportFacing

Board

FeatherboardWorkpiece

Push Stick

Using Featherboards for Non Thru-Sawing

Featherboards are not employed during non thru-sawing operations when using the miter gauge.

Use featherboards for all other non thru-sawing operations (when sawblade guard must be removed). Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table as shown and to stop kickbacks.

Use the T-slots in the rip fence to attach a 7-1/2" high flat facing board, the full length of the fence, as shown.

WARNING: Always use push

blocks, push sticks and featherboards when making non- through cuts to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

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Contents TS3650 Table of Contents Safety Signal Words Before Using The Saw Safety Instructions For Table SawTo reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw movement When Installing Or Moving The SawBefore Each Use Reduce the Risk of Dangerous EnvironmentInspect Your Blade Inspect your workpiece Dress for safetyPlan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears Plan your workDon’t Force Tool Whenever Sawblade Is SpinningReduce the Risk of Accidental Starting Keep Children AwayAdditional Safety Instructions For Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Gum DadoFeatherboard FreehandMotor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsGeneral Electrical Connections Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information Changing Motor Voltage Motor Thermal Overload Protector Wire SizesUnpacking and Checking Contents Operators Manuals List of Loose Parts Part Name QtyLoose Parts AssemblyInstalling Bevel Handwheel Herc-U-Lift Caster Carton Description QtyAssembling Leg Stand Installing Elevation HandwheelMiter 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 If blade is 45 to table To check for alignment, 45 PositionUpper Assembly Assembling Herc-U-Lift Caster System Assembly TipsLower 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 Aligning Rip Fence Guide Bars Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars Installing ShimsInstalling Spacer Bar Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment Installing Blade Guard Adjusting Fence IndicatorAligning Blade Guard Mounting the Motor Installing Belt Guard Installing Belt10-32 Mounting Switch and End CapsSwitch Mounted on Left Side Mounting Switch on Right SideMounting Switch on Left Side Switch Mounted on Right SideGetting to Know Your Table Saw On-Off SwitchRaise blade guard. C. Loosen insert screw Plug From Power source outlet Switch OFF and remove plug From power source outlet beforeRemoving or installing sawblade Turn Switch OFF and removeStorage Hooks Conveniently holds rip fence Miter gauge when not in useSawdust Ejection Port Remove the Existing Table Insert Installing Zero Clearance Insert/SawbladeOperation Tips Installing Zero Clearance Insert/Dado BladesSafety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations Inspect your sawBefore Each Use Plan your cut Inspect your work areaPlan your work Inspect your workpieceReduce the Risk of Accidental Starting Work Feed Devices Attaching Wood Face Board Making the base Push BlockMaking the side Auxiliary FenceMaking the handle Putting it TogetherWork Support for Material over Wide Install extensionCrosscutting Additional Safety Instructions for CrosscuttingUsing the Miter Gauge Basic Saw OperationsRepetitive Crosscutting Miter Crosscutting Bevel CrosscuttingCompound Crosscutting Additional Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts Using the Rip FenceOnce the trailing end is on the table RippingBevel Ripping Narrow Work Using Featherboards for Non Thru-Sawing Using Featherboards for Thru- SawingResawing Dadoing Using Carbide Tipped BladesPloughing and Molding RabbetingMolding Miter Gauge Adjusting Stop Screws AdjustmentsMaintenance Maintaining Your Table SawHerc-U-Lift Caster System Miter Gauge Hold Down AC1022 Ridgid Recommends the Following AccessoriesLubrication SKU No240V 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