Replacing Pawls, Blade Changing | RIDGID SP6263 guide

Maintenance

Replacing Pawls

Make sure the teeth of the pawls are always sharp. If they become dull the pawls must be replaced:

1.Use 7/16" wrench to remove hex nut. Remove old pawls.

2.Install new pawls. Place spacers exactly as shown.

3.Re-install hex nut.

4.Check that pawls work freely.

Blade Changing

To change the saw blade:

1.Turn switch off, remove yellow key, and unplug saw.

2.Remove guard.

3.Use both blade wrenches in scissor action to loosen blade nut. Note: Arbor shaft has left-hand threads. Turn nut clockwise to loosen.

4.Remove nut, blade collar, and blade. Install new blade, making sure that teeth point down towards the front of the table.

5.Re-install blade collar and nut. Note: Do not overtighten nut because this can cause blade col- lar to warp and blade to wobble during cutting.

6.Re-install guard.

Lubricating Blade Guard Assembly

If guard becomes difficult to raise:

1.Clean sawdust from the slot and slider.

2.Regrease with a small amount of light grease applied to the slot and slider. Also add a thin coat of grease between the Trig- ger and the Pull Link.

Adjusting the Trigger

If the Trigger becomes loose side-to-side, adjust the setscrews at the top of the Yoke Handle. Use a 1/8" hex wrench to tighten setscrews tight. Then back off one setscrew until the Trigger moves freely.

	Grease
	Pull Link	Slider
	Here	Slider
	Here
		Slot

Adjust Set Screws

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RIDGID SP6263 manual Replacing Pawls, Blade Changing, Lubricating Blade Guard Assembly, Adjusting the Trigger

Contents

RS1000 Table of Contents Safety Safety Symbol and Signal WordsRead and follow all safety information and instructions Major Hazards Kickback Hazard Guard Function and Features Hazards Associated with Clear Por- tion of Guard Safety Instructions Personal Safety InstructionsWork Area Safety Instructions Arsenic and chromium from chemi- cally-treated lumber Saw Safety Instructions Workpiece Safety Instructions Blade Safety Instructions On-Product Safety Labels On the clear plastic guard is this Osha required label Assembly Identify PartsIntroduction This model includes 16-18 x 3/4 Long Diam. Hex Nut Tools Needed for Assembly and Alignment Assembling steel legs Attach Elevation Crank Mounting SawElevate arm approximately 3 to 4 Inches Attaching Carriage Motor to Arm Install arm cap Make certain power cord is unpluggedLock miter/arm lock before proceeding Remove saw blade Attach Table Supports Adjustments Yoke Clamp Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever Adjusting Column Tube in Column Support Arm to Column AdjustmentAlignment Checks Alignment Adjustments Adjusting Carriage Bearings Lock Lnstalling Front Table Five Counterbored Holes Top Bottom Channel Clip Make Front Table Flat To lower center, tighten center 1-3/4 long pan head screw Alignment and Adjustment Steps AlignmentSquare Crosscut Travel Squaring cross cut travel Alignment Front Table Fence Square Blade to Table for Crosscutting Square Blade to Fence Make Blade Parallel to Table Lnstalling and Adjusting Rip Scale Indica- tors Install Guard Align Riving Knife to Blade Raise riving knife and tighten pawls/riving knife knob Controls Bevel index lever must be unindexed before moving motor Yoke Index Lever Table Clamp Elevation Crank Always Lock before ripping Controls Pawls/Riving Knife Knob Guard Tab Motor Specifications Electrical Connections Motor Protection & Reset Button Extension Cords To Change Motor Voltage to 240 Volt A.C Crosscutting Crosscutting SafetyCrosscutting Defined Crosscut Kerfs Keep one hand on saw handle through step Making Crosscuts Repetitive Crosscutting Ripping Ripping DefinedIn-Rip and Out-Rip Positions Infeed and Outfeed Directions Ripping Kickback To reduce risk of kickback Tial barrier to outfeed side Hold Down Function Pawls and Riving Knife Function Ripping Set-up Procedure Follow these steps before ripping Making Rip Cuts Keep Hand Edging Dado Blades, Molding HeadsRipping Hints Cutting Aides Putting it together Making the HandleAuxiliary Fence Molding/Sanding Featherboard Cutting Aids H.A. Requirements Accessories Safety AccessoriesInformation for Edging General Information MaintenanceLubrication Lubricating Blade Guard Assembly Adjusting the TriggerReplacing Pawls Blade Changing Troubleshooting Motor Problem Possible Causes What to Do Cutting Problem Possible Causes What to Do Saw Problem Possible Causes What to DoPage Repair Repair Parts Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Repair Yoke Assembly Parts 44 45 Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Location of Lower Guard Guard Parts List for Ridgid 10 Radial SAW Leg Set Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number What is covered How can you get serviceWhat we will do to correct problems What is not covered