OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Ridgid
OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Ridgid OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Ridgid
I I I I OPERATION AVOIDING INJURY • Make sure saw is level and does not rock. Saw should always be on a firm, level surface with plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece. • Turn saw off, remove switch key, and unplug cord from the power source before moving the saw. • Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has come to a full and complete stop. • Choose the right size and style blade for the material and type of cut you plan to do. • Make sure that the blade teeth point down toward the saw table, that the blade guides, thrust bearings, and blade tension are properly adjusted, that the blade guide knob is tight, and that no parts have excessive play. • To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade breakage, and provide maximum blade support, always adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the workpiece. • Use only recommended accessories. • With the exception of the workpiece and related support devises, clear everything off the saw table before turning the saw on. • Properly support round materials such as dowel rods or tubing because they have a tendency to roll during a cut causing the blade to “bite”. To avoid this, always use a “V” block or clamp workpiece to a miter gauge • Before removing loose pieces from the saw table, turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop. LOCKING THE SWITCH See Figure 37. • Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop. • Place the switch in the OFF (O) position, remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place. BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW See Figure 37. • Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop. • Place the switch in the OFF (O) position, remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place. • Unplug the saw from the power source. SWITCH KEY TO REMOVE SWITCH KEY TO INSTALL SWITCH KEY OFF ON SWITCH ON ON P U L L P U L L P U S H P U S H OFF OFF ON ON P U L L P U L L P U S H P U S H OFF OFF OFF Fig. 37 26
OPERATION TILTING THE TABLE See Figure 38. • Loosen the lock knob slightly. TABLE STOP BOLT SAW TABLE • Turn the angle adjustment knob, tilt the saw table toward the front of the saw housing until it reaches the desired angle. • Using the scale indicator, check angle markings. • Retighten the lock knob to hold saw table securely in place. CIRCLE CUTTING See Figure 39. 10° 0° 15° 30° 45° • Adjust the upper guides to vertically just clear the workpiece. P ULL • Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade. Hold the workpiece firmly against the table. Use gentle pressure, and do not force the work, but allow the blade to cut. • The smallest diameter that can be cut out is determined by the width of the blade. For example, a 1/4 in. (6 mm) wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approximately 1-1/2 in. (38 mm). JAM NUT LOCK KNOBS SCALE SCALE INDICATOR Fig. 38 CIRCLE CUTTING CIRCLE DIA. 1/2"D 1/8" 1"D 1/16" 1-1/2"D 1/4" 2"D 3/8" 4"D 1/2" 7"D 3/4" BLADE SIZE Fig. 39 27
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OPERATION<br />
TILTING THE TABLE<br />
See Figure 38.<br />
• Loosen the lock knob slightly.<br />
TABLE STOP<br />
BOLT<br />
SAW TABLE<br />
• Turn the angle adjustment knob, tilt the saw table toward<br />
the front of the saw housing until it reaches the desired<br />
angle.<br />
• Using the scale indicator, check angle markings.<br />
• Retighten the lock knob to hold saw table securely in<br />
place.<br />
CIRCLE CUTTING<br />
See Figure 39.<br />
10° 0°<br />
15°<br />
30°<br />
45°<br />
• Adjust the upper guides to vertically just clear the<br />
workpiece.<br />
P<br />
ULL<br />
• Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade.<br />
Hold the workpiece firmly against the table. Use gentle<br />
pressure, and do not force the work, but allow the blade<br />
to cut.<br />
• The smallest diameter that can be cut out is determined<br />
by the width of the blade. For example, a 1/4 in. (6 mm)<br />
wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approximately<br />
1-1/2 in. (38 mm).<br />
JAM NUT<br />
LOCK KNOBS<br />
SCALE<br />
SCALE<br />
INDICATOR<br />
Fig. 38<br />
CIRCLE CUTTING<br />
CIRCLE DIA.<br />
1/2"D<br />
1/8"<br />
1"D<br />
1/16"<br />
1-1/2"D<br />
1/4"<br />
2"D<br />
3/8"<br />
4"D<br />
1/2"<br />
7"D<br />
3/4"<br />
BLADE SIZE<br />
Fig. 39<br />
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