RIDGID TS3650 manual To check for alignment, 45 Position, If blade is 45 to table

NOTE: Bevel handwheel must be removed to adjust. When adjusting the screws in the bearing retainer, hold the nut inside using a 3/8 inch wrench.

With bevel lock handle loosened, the hand-wheel should turn freely without binding. The turning friction can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the screws in the bearing retainer.

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Assembly (continued)

B. If blade is not square to table...the 90° stop screw must be adjusted.

1.Use a 3/16" hex “L” wrench to unscrew the 90° stop screw until it is flush with the top of the table.

2.Turn bevel handwheel clockwise one turn, then turn handwheel counter-clockwise until blade is square with table.

3.Screw 90° stop screw in until the sawblade starts to move. Check once again for squareness and readjust screw, if necessary.

4.Check pointer as described in step A.

To check for alignment, 45° Position

1.Tilt blade to left as far as it will go.

2.Place an accurate square against blade. Make sure square is not touch- ing the tip of one of the saw teeth.

A. If blade is 45° to table;

1.Check pointer. If pointer does not point to the 45° mark on the scale, the scale must be adjusted.

a. Remove elevation handwheel assembly.

b. Loosen two screws on scale and adjust scale up or down until pointer points to 45° mark.

c. Install elevation handwheel assembly.

B. If blade is not 45° to table, stop screw and scale must be adjusted.

Bevel Handwheel

Retainter Bearing (Inside Base)

Screws

1. Use a 3/16" hex “L” wrench to Checking Tilt Mechanism unscrew the 45° stop screw until it

is flush with the top of the table.

2. Turn bevel handwheel until blade is 45° to the table.

3. Screw 45° stop screw in until the sawblade starts to move. Check once again and readjust screw, if necessary.

4. Check pointer as described in step A above.

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