RIDGID Saw R4516 User Guide

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
10 in. TABLE SAW  
R4516  
Your new table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and  
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this  
product.  
Thank you for buying a RIDGID® product.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE  
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-  
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.  
WARNING:  
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to  
follow all instructions listed below, may result in  
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.  
SECURE WORK. Use a featherboard to hold work when  
practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both  
hands to operate tool.  
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
balance at all times.  
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s  
manual carefully. Learn the saw’s applications and  
limitationsaswellasthespecificpotentialhazardsrelated  
to this tool.  
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp  
andcleanforbetterandsaferperformance.Followinstruc-  
tions for lubricating and changing accessories.  
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before  
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,  
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.  
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY  
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED  
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,  
refrigerator enclosures.  
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off  
when plugging in any tool.  
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.  
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the  
operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The  
use of improper accessories may risk injury.  
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form  
habitofcheckingtoseethatkeysandadjustingwrenches  
are removed from tool before turning it on.  
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if  
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally  
contacted.  
KEEPWORKAREACLEAN.Clutteredareasandbenches  
invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood  
on the saw while it is in operation.  
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the  
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be  
carefullycheckedtodeterminethatitwilloperateproperly  
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment  
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of  
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect  
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must  
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service  
center to avoid risk of personal injury.  
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do  
not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose  
to rain. Keep the work area well lit.  
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visi-  
tors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe  
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact  
tool or extension cord while operating.  
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and  
USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into  
a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade  
or cutter only.  
master switches, or by removing starter keys.  
DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer  
at the feed rate for which it was designed.  
NEVERLEAVETOOLRUNNINGUNATTENDED. TURN  
THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a  
complete stop.  
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force the tool or attachment to  
do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose  
not intended.  
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if  
USETHEPROPERExTENSIONCORD. Makesureyour  
extensioncordisingoodcondition.Useonlyacordheavy  
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An  
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result-  
ing in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size  
(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension  
cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next  
heaviergauge.Thesmallerthegaugenumber,theheavier  
the cord.  
the cutting operation is dusty.  
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection  
during extended periods of operation.  
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect  
fromreceptacle.Keepcordawayfromheat,oil,andsharp  
edges.  
WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL OUTSIDE, USE  
ANOUTDOORExTENSIONCORDMARKEDW-AOR  
“W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce  
the risk of electric shock.  
DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,  
neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you  
into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear  
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear  
protective hair covering to contain long hair.  
ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER  
(SPLITTER) IN PLACE and in working order.  
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH  
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling  
and kickback.  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or  
any solvents to clean tool.  
STAY ALERT AND ExERCISE CONTROL. Watch what  
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate  
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.  
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep  
hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath  
work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating.  
Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is  
moving.  
BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.  
NEVER USE IN AN ExPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.  
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.  
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT  
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an  
authorized service center.  
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If dam-  
aged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at  
anauthorizedservicefacility.Theconductorwithinsulation  
havinganoutersurfacethatisgreenwithorwithoutyellow  
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair  
or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,  
do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a  
live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord  
immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and  
keep it well away from the rotating blade.  
INSPECT ExTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and  
replace if damaged.  
GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-  
prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole elec-  
trical receptacle.  
CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service  
personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely  
understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly  
grounded.  
USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wire  
extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and  
3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.  
DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the  
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified  
electrician.  
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with  
incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade  
bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade  
capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).  
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-  
MENTS ARE SECURE.  
BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for  
and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.  
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during  
use.  
NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM-  
PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.  
DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE  
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY  
MEDICATION.  
WHENSERVICINGuseonlyidenticalreplacementparts.  
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause  
product damage.  
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed  
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that  
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.  
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included  
with the accessory.  
DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is  
tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece  
before connecting to power supply.  
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND  
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
FIRMLY BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK BENCH OR LEG  
STAND at approximately waist height.  
Through-sawing operations are those in which the blade  
cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or  
cross cutting. Keep the blade guard down, the anti-kick-  
back pawls down, and the spreader in place over the  
blade.  
NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR.  
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when  
the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back  
towards the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade  
resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of blade path  
and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls.  
USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge  
guide when ripping.  
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade  
pinching and kickback, always support large panels.  
REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUxILIARY TABLES  
before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in an  
accident causing possible serious personal injury.  
ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, SPREADER, AND ANTI-  
KICKBACK PAWLS on all “through-sawing” operations.  
ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against the rip fence or  
miter gauge.  
ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NAR-  
ROW STOCK. A push stick is a device used to push a  
workpiece through the blade instead of using your hands.  
Size and shape can vary but the push stick must always  
be narrower than the workpiece to prevent the push stick  
from contacting the saw blade. When ripping narrow  
stock, always use a push stick, so your hand does not  
come close to the saw blade. Use a featherboard and  
push blocks for non-through cuts.  
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which means  
using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece.  
Always use either the rip fence or miter fence to position  
and guide the work.  
NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with  
the path of the saw blade.  
NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of the  
blade or cutter with either hand for any reason.  
MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross cut-  
ting.  
AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND  
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand  
to move into the cutting tool.  
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in  
this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are  
not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instruc-  
tions for safe use of accessories are included with the  
accessory.  
MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING  
to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with  
safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the  
table saw.  
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to  
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power  
supply.  
NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross  
cutting.  
NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first  
turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the  
power source.  
PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides  
of the saw table for wide or long work pieces.  
AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you)  
by:  
ONLY USE BLADES within the thickness range stamped  
on the spreader/riving knife.  
THIS TOOL should have the following markings:  
a) Wear eye protection.  
b) Use saw blade guard and spreader/riving knife for  
every operation for which it can be used, including  
all through sawing.  
c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.  
d) Use a push stick when required.  
a) Keeping blade sharp.  
b) Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.  
c) Keeping spreader, anti-kickback pawls, and  
blade guard in place and operating.  
d) Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the  
way past the saw blade using a push stick.  
e) Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or  
does not have a straight edge to guide along the  
fence.  
e) Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing  
risk of kickback.  
f) Do not perform any operation freehand.  
g) Never reach around or over the saw blade.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them  
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan  
someone this tool, loan them these instructions too.  
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must  
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized  
service center to avoid risk.  
WARNING:  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi-  
cals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and  
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your  
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as  
those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
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SYMBOLS  
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-  
pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.  
Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.  
Safety Alert  
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand  
operator’s manual before using this product.  
Read Operator’s Manual  
Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI  
Z87.1.  
Eye Protection  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in  
serious personal injury.  
No Hands Symbol  
Wet Conditions Alert  
Pinch Warning  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
Always watch for movement paying extra attention to  
potential areas where pinching could occur.  
V
A
Volts  
Voltage  
Current  
Amperes  
Hz  
W
Hertz  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Watt  
Power  
min  
Minutes  
Time  
Alternating Current  
Type of current  
Direct Current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Rotational speed, at no load  
n
No Load Speed  
o
Class II Construction  
Per Minute  
Double-insulated construction  
.../min  
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute  
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SYMBOLS  
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.  
SYMBOL  
SIGNAL  
MEANING  
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will  
result in death or serious injury.  
DANGER:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could  
result in death or serious injury.  
WARNING:  
CAUTION:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may  
result in minor or moderate injury.  
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in  
property damage.  
CAUTION:  
SERVICE  
WARNING:  
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should  
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For  
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-  
ing, use only identical replacement parts.  
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt  
to use this product until you read thoroughly and  
understand completely the operator’s manual.  
If you do not understand the warnings and  
instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use  
this product. Call RIDGID® customer service for  
assistance.  
WARNING:  
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result  
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses  
with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use  
over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked  
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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ELECTRICAL  
ExTENSION CORDS  
SPEED AND WIRING  
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-  
ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.  
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the  
power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry  
the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension  
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of  
power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the chart  
provided below to determine the minimum wire size required  
in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by  
Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) should be used.  
The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 5,000 rpm.  
This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or  
with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as  
important as the motor’s horsepower rating. A line intended  
only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor. Wire  
that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for  
a greater distance. A line that can support one power tool  
may not be able to support two or three tools.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
Thisproductmustbegrounded. Intheeventofamalfunction  
orbreakdown,groundingprovidesapathofleastresistancefor  
electriccurrenttoreducetheriskofelectricshock.Thistoolis  
equippedwithanelectriccordhavinganequipment-grounding  
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged  
intoamatchingoutletthatisproperlyinstalledandgrounded  
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.  
**Ampere rating (on tool faceplate)  
0-2.0  
2.1-3.4  
3.5-5.0  
5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0  
Cord Length  
Wire Size (A.W.G.)  
25'  
50'  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
14  
16  
14  
12  
14  
14  
10  
14  
12  
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet,  
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.  
100'  
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.  
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge  
WARNING:  
When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord  
that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the  
letters “W-A” or “W” on the cord’s jacket.  
Improper installation of the grounding plug can  
result in a risk of electric shock. When repair or  
replacement of the cord is required, do not connect  
the grounding wire to either flat blade terminal.  
The wire with insulation having an outer surface  
that is green with or without yellow stripes is the  
grounding wire.  
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or  
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.  
WARNING:  
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.  
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on  
lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are  
working with a power tool. Failure to do so can  
result in serious personal injury.  
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the  
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if  
in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.  
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.  
This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and  
has a grounding plug similar to the plug illustrated in fig-  
ure 1. Only connect the product to an outlet having the same  
configuration as the plug. Do not use an adapter with this  
product.  
WARNING:  
Check extension cords before each use. If  
damaged replace immediately. Never use product  
with a damaged cord since touching the damaged  
area could cause electrical shock resulting in  
serious injury.  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
This product is powered by a precision built electric motor.  
It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 V, AC  
only (normal household current), 60 Hz. Do not operate  
this product on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage  
drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat.  
If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet,  
double check the power supply.  
120 V  
Grounded  
outlet  
GroundinG  
Pin  
Fig. 1  
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS  
Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)  
A device which, when properly installed and maintained,  
is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back  
toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.  
Non-Through Cuts  
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend  
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.  
Pilot Hole (drill presses)  
Arbor  
A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for  
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.  
drilling large holes accurately.  
Bevel Cut  
Push Blocks (for jointer planers)  
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other  
than 90° to the table surface.  
Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer  
cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the  
operator's hands well away from the cutterhead.  
Chamfer  
A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of  
Push Blocks and Push Sticks (for table saws)  
the end) is angled rather than at 90°.  
Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade  
during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push block)  
should be used for narrow ripping operations. These aids  
help keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.  
Compound Cut  
A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.  
Cross Cut  
Resaw  
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the  
width of the workpiece.  
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece  
to make thinner pieces.  
Cutter Head (planers and jointer planers)  
A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives. The  
blades or knives remove material from the workpiece.  
Resin  
A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.  
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)  
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one  
minute.  
Dado Cut  
A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch or  
trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).  
Ripping or Rip Cut  
Featherboard  
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.  
A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding  
it securely against the table or fence during any ripping  
operation.  
Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws)  
Ametalpiece, slightlythinnerthanthekerf, whichhelpskeep  
the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.  
FPM or SPM  
Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference  
to blade movement.  
Saw Blade Path  
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it  
applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been  
cut by the blade.  
Freehand  
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a  
fence, miter gauge, or other aids.  
Set  
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or  
set) outward from the face of the blade.  
Gum  
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.  
Snipe (planers)  
Heel  
Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter  
Alignment of the blade to the fence.  
blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.  
Kerf  
Through Sawing  
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the  
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely  
slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.  
through the thickness of the workpiece.  
Kickback  
Throw-Back  
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,  
The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the  
workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed  
inadvertently in contact with the blade.  
throwing the workpiece back toward operator.  
Leading End  
The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first.  
Workpiece or Material  
The item on which the operation is being done.  
Miter Cut  
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle  
to the blade other than 90°.  
Worktable  
Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a  
cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.  
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FEATURES  
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
No Load Speed ....................................5,000 r/min. (RPM)  
Cutting Depth at 0º:...............................................3-1/4 in.  
Cutting Depth at 45º:.............................................2-3/8 in.  
Blade Arbor ..............................................................5/8 in.  
Blade Diameter.......................................................... 10 in.  
Blade Tilt .................................................................0˚ - 45˚  
Rating ..........................................120 V~, 15 Amps, 60 Hz  
BLaDE  
guaRD  
aNTI-KICKBaCK  
RIP  
FENCE  
PaWLS  
SPREaDER/  
RIvINg KNIFE  
MITER  
gaugE  
LOCKINg  
LEvER  
BEvEL  
SCaLE  
BEvEL  
LOCKINg  
LEvER  
CORD  
STORagE  
BLaDE  
WRENCH  
STORagE  
HEIgHT/BEvEL  
aDJuSTINg  
HaNDWHEEL  
FRONT  
RaIL  
SWITCH  
aSSEMBLY  
Fig. 2  
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FEATURES  
MITERGAUGE-Themitergaugealignsthewoodforacross  
cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact angle for a  
miter cut, with positive stops at 90° and 45°.  
KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW  
See Figure 2.  
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of  
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as  
wellasaknowledgeoftheprojectyouareattempting.Before  
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating  
features and safety rules.  
MITER GAUGE GROOvES - The miter gauge rides in the  
grooves on the saw table.  
OUTFEED SUPPORT - This table extension at the back of  
the tool gives the operator additional support when cutting  
long workpieces.  
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in which  
the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth  
on the removable anti-kickback pawls point away from the  
workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled back toward  
the operator, the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or  
reduce the possibility of kickback.  
RIPFENCE-Asturdymetalfenceguidestheworkpieceand  
is secured with the locking handle. Grooves run along the  
top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps  
and accessories.  
SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale  
provides precise measurements for rip cuts.  
BEvEL LOCKING LEvER - This lever, placed just under  
the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the  
angle setting of the blade.  
SLIDING TABLE EXTENSION - Located on right side  
of the saw table, this table extension gives the operator  
additional support when cutting wide workpieces.  
BEvEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the  
cabinet shows the exact blade angle.  
SPREADER / RIvING KNIFE - A removable metal piece  
of the blade guard assembly, slightly thinner than the saw  
blade, whichhelpskeepthekerfopenandpreventkickback.  
When in the through sawing, or “up” position, it is higher  
than the saw blade and becomes a spreader. When in the  
non-through sawing, or “down” position, it is below the saw  
blade teeth and becomes a riving knife.  
BLADE - This saw is provided with a 36-tooth, 10 in.  
carbide blade. The blade is raised and lowered with the  
height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are locked  
with the bevel locking lever.  
WARNING:  
SWITCH ASSEMBLY - This saw has an easy access  
power switch located below the front rail. To lock the switch  
in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch.  
Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children  
and others not qualified to use the tool.  
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of  
this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result  
in personal injury.  
BLADE GUARD - Always keep the removable blade guard  
down over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.  
HEIGHT/BEvEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL - Located on  
thefrontofthecabinet,usethishandwheeltolowerandraise  
the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement.  
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FEATURES  
OPERATING COMPONENTS  
WARNING:  
The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table  
and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The  
height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of  
thecabinet.Toaccommodatewidepanels,thesawtablehas  
rails on each side. Detailed instructions are provided in the  
Operation section of this manual for the basic cuts: cross  
cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts, and compound cuts.  
ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in  
contact with the blade before operating the  
switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this  
warning may cause the workpiece to be kicked  
back toward the operator and result in serious  
personal injury.  
The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts.  
A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip  
fence and the blade.  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, Always  
make sure the switch is in the off ( O ) position  
before plugging tool into the power source.  
It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for  
all through-sawing operations. The blade guard assembly  
includes: riving knife/spreader/splitter, anti-kickback pawls,  
and blade guard.  
POWER SWITCH  
See Figure 3.  
SWITCH  
ON  
SWITCH  
OFF  
This saw is equipped with a power switch that has a built-in  
locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthor-  
ized and possible hazardous use by children and others.  
TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:  
With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the switch  
button to turn on ( l ).  
TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:  
Press the switch button down to turn off ( O ).  
TO LOCK YOUR SAW:  
Press the switch button down.  
SWITCH KEY REMOvED  
Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a  
safe, secure location.  
WARNING:  
Always remove the switch key when the tool is  
not in use and keep it in a safe place. In the event  
of a power failure, turn the switch off ( O ) and  
remove the key. This action will prevent the tool  
from accidentally starting when power returns.  
Fig. 3  
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TOOLS NEEDED  
The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly and alignment:  
FRaMINg SquaRE  
PHILLIPS  
SCREWDRIvER  
COMBINaTION  
SquaRE  
FLaT BLaDE  
SCREWDRIvER  
Fig. 4  
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LOOSE PARTS  
The following items are included with your table saw:  
B
a
C
D
E
F
g
I
H
Fig. 5  
E. Handle Assembly .................................................... 1  
F. Push Stick ............................................................... 1  
G. Blade Wrench, large................................................ 1  
H. Blade Wrench, small................................................ 1  
I. Hex Key, 5 mm........................................................ 1  
A. Blade Guard ............................................................ 1  
B. Anti-Kickback Pawls ............................................... 1  
C. Miter Gauge............................................................. 1  
D. Rip Fence ................................................................ 1  
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ASSEMBLY  
UNPACKING  
This product requires assembly.  
WARNING:  
To avoid serious personal injury, always make sure  
the table saw is securely mounted to a workbench  
or an approved leg stand. NEVER operate the saw  
on the floor.  
Carefully lift the saw from the carton and place it on a level  
work surface.  
WARNING:  
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose  
Parts List are already assembled to your product  
when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not as-  
sembled to the product by the manufacturer and  
require customer installation. Use of a product that  
may have been improperly assembled could result  
in serious personal injury.  
MOUNTING HOLES  
The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting, waist  
high surface such as a workbench or leg stand. Four bolt  
holes have been provided in the saw’s base for this purpose.  
Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely  
using 1/4 in. machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not  
included).Boltsshouldbeofsufficientlengthtoaccommodate  
the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of  
the workbench. Tighten all four bolts securely.  
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or  
damage occurred during shipping.  
Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure  
that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping, slid-  
ing, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to the floor  
before operating.  
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully  
inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.  
The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After  
assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influ-  
enced the settings, refer to specific procedures explained  
in this manual.  
TO INSTALL THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY  
See Figure 6.  
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call  
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.  
Lift the end cap off the handle assembly using a flat blade  
screwdriver.  
Hold the nylok nut securely and turn the screw counter-  
WARNING:  
clockwise to remove the nut completely.  
NOTE: Do not remove the screw from the handle or the  
washer from the end of the screw.  
If any parts are damaged or missing do not oper-  
ate this tool until the parts are replaced. Use of  
this product with damaged or missing parts could  
result in serious personal injury.  
Place the nylok nut into the recessed hole on the back of  
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel and hold in place.  
Slide the handle, screw, and washer into the hole on the  
height/bevel adjusting handwheel.  
WARNING:  
Using a flathead screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise and  
tighten in place.  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create  
accessories not recommended for use with this  
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse  
and could result in a hazardous condition leading  
to possible serious personal injury.  
Push the end cap back in place on the end of the handle.  
NuT  
WARNING:  
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is  
complete. Failure to comply could result in acci-  
dental starting and possible serious personal injury.  
HaNDLE  
aSSEMBLY  
END  
CaP  
WARNING:  
Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow  
hands to come closer than 3 in. to the blade. Do  
not reach over or across the blade. Failure to heed  
this warning can result in serious personal injury.  
HEIgHT/BEvEL  
aDJuSTINg  
HaNDWHEEL  
Fig. 6  
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ASSEMBLY  
TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES  
See Figures 7 - 8.  
The table saw has two convenient storage areas (one on  
either side of the saw cabinet) specifically designed for the  
saw’s accessories.  
When not in use, store accessories securely.  
RAISING AND LOWERING THE HANDLE  
See Figure 9.  
To raise the handle, pull the handle up.  
NOTE: The handle will “click” as it locks in place.  
Tolowerthehandle,pushthehandledownintothehandle  
tube.  
TO MOvE THE SAW  
See Figure 10.  
MITER  
gaugE  
PuSH STICK  
Fig. 8  
Holding the handle firmly, tilt the saw toward you until the  
saw is balanced on the wheels.  
HaNDLE  
Pull the saw to the desired location then either mount  
to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or leg  
stand for immediate saw operation or store the saw in a  
dry environment.  
Fig. 9  
BLaDE  
WRENCHES  
Fig. 7  
Fig. 10  
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ASSEMBLY  
THROaT  
PLaTE  
TO REMOvE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE  
See Figure 11.  
Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
SPREaDER /  
RIvINg KNIFE  
handwheel clockwise.  
To remove the throat plate, place your index finger in  
the hole and lift the front end pulling the throat plate out  
toward the front of the saw.  
To reinstall the throat plate, slip the tab into the slot at  
the back of the saw and push down to secure in place.  
TO CHANGE BETWEEN A SPREADER AND A  
RIvING KNIFE  
See Figure 12.  
This saw is shipped with the spreader/riving knife placed  
in the non-through cutting or “down” position (riving knife  
position).  
NOTE: The spreader/riving knife must be placed in the  
through cutting, or “up” position (spreader position), for all  
other cutting operations.  
Fig. 11  
RELEaSE  
Unplug the saw.  
LEvER  
To place in spreader position (or “up” position for all  
through cutting):  
(uNLOCKED)  
Remove the throat plate.  
Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel counterclockwise.  
Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.  
Grasp the spreader and pull up until the internal pins are  
engaged and the spreader is above the saw blade.  
Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.  
Reinstall the throat plate.  
To place in riving knife position (or “down” position for  
all non-through cutting):  
Remove the throat plate.  
IN “uP” POSITION FOR THROugH CuTTINg  
Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel counterclockwise.  
RELEaSE  
Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.  
LEvER  
(LOCKED)  
Push the riving knife down until it is below the saw  
blade.  
Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.  
Reinstall the throat plate.  
IN “DOWN” POSITION FOR NON-THROugH CuTTINg  
Fig. 12  
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ASSEMBLY  
LaRgE  
BLaDE WRENCH  
TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION  
See Figure 13.  
SMaLL BLaDE  
WRENCH  
CAUTION:  
To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point  
down toward the front of the saw. Failure to do  
so could cause damage to the saw blade, the  
saw, or the workpiece.  
Unplug the saw.  
Lowerthesawbladebyturningtheheight/beveladjusting  
handwheel clockwise and remove the throat plate.  
Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to  
theleft. Raisethesawbladetoitsfullheightbyturningthe  
height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.  
Place spreader/riving knife in “up” position.  
To loosen the blade:  
Using the smaller blade wrench, place the flat open end  
on the flats on the arbor shaft.  
Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over  
the hex nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the larger  
wrench forward to the front of the machine.  
Fig. 13  
BuTTON  
To tighten the blade:  
Using the smaller blade wrench, place the flat open end  
PaWL  
HaNDLE  
into the flats on the arbor shaft.  
Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over the  
hex nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, push the larger  
wrench to the back of the machine. Make sure the blade  
nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.  
Reinstall the throat plate.  
Check all clearances for free blade rotation.  
aNTI-KICKBaCK  
PaWLS  
TO INSTALL THE ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND  
BLADE GUARD  
See Figures 14 - 15.  
NOTE: Anti-kickback pawls should only be installed for  
through cuts.  
Unplug the saw.  
Raise the saw blade.  
Place spreader/riving knife in “up” position.  
To install anti-kickback pawls:  
Press and hold the button on the right side of the anti-  
kickback pawls.  
Aligntheslotinthepawlsovertherearholeinthespreader/  
riving knife.  
Fig. 14  
Push the pawl handle down snapping them into place  
and release the button.  
NOTE: Pull on the handle to make sure pawls are  
securely locked.  
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ASSEMBLY  
guaRD  
LEvER  
To install blade guard:  
BLaDE  
guaRD  
With the front of the blade guard raised and the guard  
lever unlocked, lower the back of the guard into the  
middle hole of the spreader/riving knife. Push the front  
of the guard down until it is parallel to the table.  
Lock the guard in place by pushing the lever down.  
NOTE: Blade alignment with the spreader can be adjusted  
for different blade widths. Refer to: To Check and Align the  
Spreader/RivingKnifeandSawBlade.Checkthebladeguard  
assembly for clearances and free movement.  
TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE SPREADER/  
RIvING KNIFE AND SAW BLADE  
See Figure 16.  
If the spreader/riving knife is out of alignment with the saw  
blade, adjustment is needed.  
Fig. 15  
SCREW  
To check alignment of the spreader/riving knife:  
Unplug the saw.  
Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel counterclockwise.  
Remove the anti-kickback pawls and blade guard  
assembly.Placeaframingsquareorstraightedgeagainst  
both the saw blade and the spreader.  
NOTE: Place framing square between carbide teeth and  
measure from blade. This step will insure framing square  
is square against blade from the front to back of blade.  
Thesawbladeandspreader/rivingknifearealignedwhen  
theframingsquarecontactsboththebladeandspreader/  
riving knife evenly with no gaps.  
To adjust:  
Remove the anti-kickback pawls and blade guard  
assembly.  
SCREW  
SPREaDER/  
RIvINg KNIFE  
Loosen the screws holding the mounting bracket.  
Repositionthespreader/rivingknifeleftorrightasneeded  
FRaMINg  
SquaRE  
to align the spreader/riving knife with the saw blade.  
Once properly aligned, securely retighten the screws.  
Fig. 16  
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OPERATION  
CAUSES Of KICKBACK  
WARNING:  
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you  
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a  
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.  
Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking  
theworkpiecebacktowardyouwithgreatforceandspeed.If  
your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose  
fromtheworkpieceandmaycontacttheblade.Kickbackcan  
cause serious injury. Use precautions to avoid the risks.  
Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the  
blade in the wood such as:  
WARNING:  
Making a cut with incorrect blade depth  
Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece  
Twisting the wood while making a cut  
Failing to support work  
Always wear eye protection with side shields  
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do  
so could result in objects being thrown into your  
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.  
Forcing a cut  
Cutting warped or wet lumber  
Using the wrong blade for the type of cut  
Not following correct operating procedures  
Misusing the saw  
Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls  
Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set  
WARNING:  
Do not use any attachments or accessories not  
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool.  
The use of attachments or accessories not rec-  
ommended can result in serious personal injury.  
blade  
AVOIDING KICKBACK  
Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of  
the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8 in. to  
1/4 in.  
WARNING:  
Although many of the illustrations in this manual  
are shown with the blade guard removed for clarity,  
do not operate the saw without the blade guard  
unless specifically instructed to do so.  
Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a  
cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never  
saw into a loose knot or nail.  
Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the miter  
gauge when cross cutting. This helps prevent twisting  
the wood in the cut.  
WARNING:  
The table saw must be mounted to a firm support-  
ing, waist high surface such as a workbench or leg  
stand. Many illustrations in this manual are shown  
with the saw unmounted for clarity.  
Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades. Never  
make cuts with dull blades.  
To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly  
before beginning a cut.  
When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never  
APPLICATIONS  
force cuts.  
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:  
Do not cut wet or warped lumber.  
Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting,  
ripping, mitering, beveling, and compound cutting  
Dado or molding cuts with optional accessories  
Alwaysholdyourworkpiecermlywithbothhandsorwith  
push sticks. Keep your body in a balanced position to  
be ready to resist kickback should it occur. Never stand  
directly in line with the blade.  
Cabinet making and woodworking  
Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.  
NOTE: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood  
composition products only.  
CUTTING AIDS  
See Figure 17.  
BASIC OPERATION Of ThE TABLE SAW  
Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece  
through the blade. They can be made in various sizes and  
shapes from scrap wood to use in a specific project. The  
stick must be narrower than the workpiece, with a 90˚ notch  
in one end and shaping for a grip on the other end.  
The 3-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet  
that is properly installed and grounded according to all local  
codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the equip-  
ment can result in electric shock. Do not modify the plug if  
it will not fit the outlet. Have the correct outlet installed by  
a qualified electrician. Refer to the Electrical section in this  
manual.  
A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws  
from the underside. Be sure the screw is recessed. Use it  
on non-through cuts.  
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OPERATION  
Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 27. Set the  
rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in. “finger” to be cut in  
the stock. Feed the stock only to the mark previously made  
at 6 in. Turn the saw Off and allow the blade to completely  
stop rotating before removing the stock. Reset the rip fence  
andcutspacedripsintotheworkpiecetoallowapproximately  
1/4 in. fingers and 1/8 in. spaces between the fingers.  
push sticks  
hOW TO MOUNT A fEAThERBOARD  
See Figure 19.  
Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence to the  
desired adjustment for the cut to be performed and lock the  
ripfence. Placetheworkpieceagainstthefenceandoverthe  
saw blade area. Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance  
to the workpiece just forward of the blade. Attach C-clamps  
to secure the featherboard to the edge of the saw table.  
push blocks  
Fig. 17  
fEAThERBOARD  
Afeatherboardisadeviceusedtohelpcontroltheworkpiece  
by guiding it securely against the table or fence. Feather-  
boards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces  
and for completing non-through cuts. The end is angled  
with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the  
workpiece and locked in place on the table with a C-clamp.  
Test that it can resist kickback.  
WARNING:  
The featherboard must be installed in front of  
the blade. Do not locate the featherboard to the  
rear of the blade. Kickback can result from the  
featherboard pinching the workpiece and binding  
the blade in the saw kerf if positioned improperly.  
Failure to heed this warning can result in serious  
personal injury.  
WARNING:  
Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of  
the workpiece to avoid kickback that could cause  
serious personal injury.  
push block  
hOW TO MAKE A fEAThERBOARD  
See Figure 18.  
The featherboard is an excellent project for your saw.  
Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in. thick,  
3-5/8 in. wide and 18 in. long. Mark the center of the width  
on one end of the stock. Miter one-half of the width to 30°  
and miter the other half of the same end to 45° (see page  
28 for information on miter cuts). Mark the board from the  
point at 6 in., 8 in., 10 in. and 12 in. Drill a 3/8 in. hole at the  
8 in., 10 in., and 12 in. marks.  
push  
stick  
featherboard  
Fig. 19  
30°  
3-5/8 in.  
3/4 in.  
1/4 in.  
1-13/16 in.  
45°  
1/8 in.  
6 in.  
18 in.  
Fig. 18  
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OPERATION  
TyPES Of CUTS  
See Figure 20.  
There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the  
miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and  
6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are  
combinations of these basic six. Operating procedures for  
making each kind of cut are given later in this section.  
1
cross cut  
WARNING:  
2
3
4
Always make sure the blade guard and anti-kick-  
back pawls are in place and working properly when  
making these cuts to avoid possible injury.  
rip cut  
Cross cuts are straight 90° cuts made across the grain of  
the workpiece. The wood is fed into the cut at a 90° angle  
to the blade, and the blade is vertical.  
Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood. To avoid  
kickback while making a rip cut, make sure one side of the  
wood rides firmly against the rip fence.  
Miter cut  
Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the  
blade other than 90°. The blade is vertical. Miter cuts tend  
to “creep” during cutting. This can be controlled by holding  
the workpiece securely against the miter gauge.  
WARNING:  
bevel cross cut  
Always use a push stick with small pieces of wood,  
and also to finish the cut when ripping a long nar-  
row piece of wood, to prevent your hands from  
getting close to the blade.  
5
6
Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel cross cuts  
are across the wood grain, and bevel rip cuts are with the  
grain. The rip fence must always be on the right side of the  
blade for bevel rip cuts.  
bevel rip cut  
Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an angled  
blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be thoroughly  
familiar with making cross cuts, rip cuts, bevel cuts, and  
miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut.  
coMpound (bevel) Miter cut  
CUTTING TIPS  
Fig. 20  
Dado and rabbet cuts are non-through cuts which can be  
either rip cuts or cross cuts. Carefully read and understand  
all sections of this operator’s manual before attempting any  
operation.  
The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood) will be  
wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding.  
Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood.  
Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of the  
WARNING:  
measuring line.  
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of  
this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result  
in personal injury.  
Cut the wood with the finish side up.  
Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making  
the cut.  
Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes  
out of the saw.  
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OPERATION  
to unlock  
to lock  
TO ChANGE BLADE DEPTh  
See Figure 21.  
The blade depth should be set so the outer points of the  
blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately 1/8  
in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below the  
top surface.  
Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel counterclockwise.  
Lower the blade by turning the handwheel clockwise.  
TO ChANGE BLADE ANGLE  
bevel locking  
See Figure 22.  
lever  
NOTE: A 90° cut has a 0° bevel and a 45° cut has a 45°  
bevel.  
Unplug the saw.  
Unlock the bevel locking lever by pushing the lever to the  
right.  
to decrease  
Adjust the bevel angle by pushing the wheel in toward the  
saw then turning it. Turning the wheel counterclockwise  
increases the angle of the blade, bringing it closer to 45°.  
Turning it clockwise decreases the angle, bringing the  
blade closer to 90°.  
angle  
Lock the bevel locking lever by pushing the lever to the  
left.  
to increase  
TO ADjUST ThE BEVEL INDICATOR  
See Figure 23.  
angle  
Fig. 22  
If the bevel indicator is not at zero when the saw blade is at  
0°, adjust the indicator by loosening the screw and setting  
it at 0° on the bevel scale. Retighten the screw.  
bevel  
locking lever  
gullet  
Fig. 21  
screW  
height/bevel  
adjusting  
handWheel  
bevel  
indicator  
Fig. 23  
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OPERATION  
rip  
fence  
blade  
WARNING:  
scale  
To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the  
rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning  
any operation.  
2 in.  
TO SET ThE RIP fENCE SCALE INDICATOR  
TO ThE BLADE  
See Figure 24.  
Use the indicator on the rip fence to position the fence along  
the scale on the front rail.  
NOTE: The anti-kickback pawls and blade guard assembly  
must be removed to perform this adjustment. Reinstall the  
blade guard assembly when the adjustment is complete.  
Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up).  
Unplug the saw.  
front  
rail  
Loosen the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.  
screW  
Using a framing square, set the rip fence 2 in. from the  
locking  
lever  
2 in.  
Mark  
blade tip edge.  
Loosen the screw on the scale indicator.  
Fig. 24  
Tighten the screw and check the dimension and the rip  
locking  
lever  
fence.  
rip  
fence  
TO USE ThE RIP fENCE  
See Figure 25.  
saW  
table  
Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull  
slightly toward the front of the unit.  
Lower the front end of the rip fence onto the guide  
surfaces on top of the front rail.  
Push the locking lever down to automatically align and  
secure the fence.  
Checkforasmoothglidingaction.Ifadjustmentsareneeded,  
see To Check the Alignment of the Ripfence to the Blade  
in the Adjustment section of this manual.  
rear  
lip  
Fig. 25  
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OPERATION  
lock  
knob  
TO USE ThE MITER GAUGE  
See Figure 26.  
The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts.  
For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.  
There are two miter gauge channels, one on either side of  
the blade. When making a 90° cross cut, you can use either  
miter gauge channel. When making a beveled cross cut (the  
blade tilted in relation to the table) the miter gauge should  
be located in the slot on the right so that the blade is tilted  
away from the miter gauge and your hands.  
Miter  
gauge  
Fig. 26  
The miter gauge can be turned 60° to the right or left.  
Loosen the lock knob.  
fence  
With the miter gauge in the miter gauge slot, rotate the  
sliding table  
extension  
gauge until the desired angle is reached on the scale.  
Retighten the lock knob.  
TO USE ThE SLIDING TABLE ExTENSION  
See Figure 27.  
Increase the length of the saw table by using the table  
extension.  
table  
Set the rip fence to 13 in.  
locking  
lever  
Pull the front table locking lever toward you to unlock the  
lever.  
Slide the table extension to the desired width.  
NOTE: Use the scale on the front rail when a specific  
width is desired.  
Once the extension table is set to the desired width,  
relock the lever by pushing the lever back towards the  
saw base.  
scale  
Fig. 27  
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OPERATION  
(1)  
hEELING (PARALLELING) ThE BLADE TO ThE  
MITER GAUGE GROOVE  
See Figures 28 - 30.  
(2)  
(3)  
adjusting  
bolts (3)  
WARNING:  
The blade must be square so the wood does not  
bind resulting in kickback. Failure to do so could  
result in serious personal injury.  
Do not loosen any bolts for this adjustment until you have  
checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjust-  
ments are necessary. Once the bolts are loosened, these  
items must be reset.  
Fig. 28  
Miter  
gauge  
groove  
Unplug the saw.  
coMbination  
sQuare  
Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.  
Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel.  
Markbesideoneofthebladeteethatthefrontoftheblade.  
Placeacombinationsquareevenwiththefrontofthesaw  
table and the side of the saw blade as shown in figure 28.  
Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back.  
Move the combination square to the rear and again  
measure the distance. If the distances are the same, the  
blade is square.  
If the distances are different:  
Place spreader/riving knife in "down" position then lower  
the blade.  
Loosen adjusting bolts (1) and (3).  
NOTE: The adjusting bolts are located under the saw  
table in the back of the saw.  
Fig. 29  
Turn adjusting bolt (2) left or right until the blade is  
square.  
coMbination  
sQuare  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, align the  
rip fence to the blade following any blade adjust-  
ments. Always make sure the rip fence is parallel  
to the blade before beginning any operation.  
Fig. 30  
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OPERATION  
cross cut  
MAKING CUTS  
The blade provided with your saw is a high-quality combi-  
nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations.  
Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full  
revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting  
saw to power source. Stand slightly to the side of the blade  
path to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur.  
place left hand on  
Workpiece and  
Miter gauge here  
WARNING:  
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of  
this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result  
in personal injury.  
Use the miter gauge when making cross, miter, bevel, and  
compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the miter  
gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Always  
tighten the lock knob securely in place before use.  
NOTE: It is recommended that you place the piece to be  
saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test  
cut on scrap wood first.  
Fig. 31  
TO MAKE A CROSS CUT  
See Figures 31 - 32.  
sWitch  
off  
sWitch  
on  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid serious possible  
injury.  
WARNING:  
Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when cross  
cutting will result in kickback which can cause  
serious personal injury.  
sWitch  
keY  
Remove the rip fence.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
sWitch in locked position  
To turn the saw on, lift the switch button.  
Fig. 32  
To turn saw off, press the switch button down.  
NOTE: To prevent unauthorized use, remove the switch  
key as shown in figure 32.  
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed  
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from  
the blade should be placed on the workpiece.  
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
workpiece into the blade.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter  
gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.  
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OPERATION  
rip cut  
MAKING A RIP CUT  
See Figure 33.  
blade  
rip  
fence  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid serious possible  
injury.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade  
for the cut and securely lock the handle.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
scale  
Whenrippingalongworkpiece, placeasupportthesame  
height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut  
work.  
Fig. 33  
Turn the saw on.  
Miter cut  
blade  
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge  
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full  
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  
straight  
Miter gauge  
Oncethebladehasmadecontactwiththeworkpiece,use  
the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make sure  
the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with  
both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If ripping  
a narrow piece, use a push stick and/or push blocks to  
move the piece through the cut and past the blade.  
angled  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
MAKING A MITER CUT  
See Figure 34.  
WARNING:  
height/bevel  
adjusting  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid possible serious  
injury.  
handWheel  
Fig. 34  
Remove the rip fence.  
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.  
Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten the  
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed  
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from  
the blade should be placed on the workpiece.  
lock knob.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
Turn the saw on.  
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
workpiece into the blade.  
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OPERATION  
vieWed froM the front, beloW the table saW  
MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT  
See Figures 35 - 36.  
to lock  
to unlock  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid possible serious  
injury.  
Remove the rip fence.  
Unlock the bevel locking lever.  
Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
bevel lock  
lever  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.  
height/bevel  
adjusting  
handWheel  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
Fig. 35  
Turn the saw on.  
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
bevel cross cut  
workpiece into the blade.  
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter  
blade  
angled  
gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.  
Miter gauge  
straight  
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed  
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from  
the blade should be placed on the workpiece.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT  
See Figure 37.  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid serious personal  
injury.  
bevel  
locking  
lever  
WARNING:  
Fig. 36  
The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade  
to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback.  
Placement of the rip fence to the left of the blade  
will result in kickback and the risk of serious per-  
sonal injury.  
Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade  
for the cut and securely lock the handle.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
Whenrippingalongworkpiece, placeasupportthesame  
height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut  
work.  
Unlock the bevel locking lever.  
Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
Turn the saw on.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
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OPERATION  
bevel rip cut  
rip fence  
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge  
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full  
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  
blade  
angled  
Oncethebladehasmadecontactwiththeworkpiece,use  
the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make sure  
the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with  
both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If ripping  
a narrow piece, use a push stick and/or push blocks to  
move the piece through the cut and past the blade.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
push  
stick  
MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT  
See Figure 38.  
Fig. 37  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid possible serious  
injury.  
coMpound (bevel) Miter cut  
place left hand on  
Miter gauge here  
Remove the rip fence.  
Unlock the bevel locking lever.  
Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten  
the lock knob.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
Turn the saw on.  
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
workpiece into the blade.  
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter  
gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.  
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed  
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from  
the blade should be placed on the workpiece.  
Fig. 38  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
WARNING:  
Never make freehand cuts (cuts without the miter  
gauge or rip fence), which can result in serious  
injury.  
MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT  
See Figure 39.  
Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface  
to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel.  
Place a support the same height as the top of the saw  
table behind the saw for the cut work. Add supports to  
the sides as needed.  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid possible serious  
injury.  
Depending on the shape of the panel, use the rip fence  
or miter gauge. If the panel is too large to use either the  
rip fence or the miter gauge, it is too large for this saw.  
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OPERATION  
large panel cut  
rip fence  
Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you  
turn on the saw.  
Turn the saw on.  
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge  
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full  
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  
Use a push stick to move the piece through the cut and  
past the blade.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
MAKING A NON-ThROUGh CUT  
See Figure 40.  
Non-through cuts (made with a standard 10 in. blade) can be  
made with the grain (ripping) or across the grain (cross cut).  
The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting grooves,  
rabbets, and dadoes. This is the only type cut that is made  
without the blade guard assembly installed. Make sure the  
blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon completion of this  
type of cut. Read the appropriate section which describes  
the type of cut in addition to this section on non-through or  
dado cuts. For example, if your non-through cut is a straight  
cross cut, read and understand the section on straight cross  
cuts before proceeding.  
height/bevel  
adjusting  
handWheel  
supports  
Fig. 39  
WARNING:  
Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use either  
the rip fence or miter gauge.  
When making a non-through cut, the cutter is cov-  
ered by the workpiece during most of the cut. Be  
alert to the exposed cutter at the start and finish of  
every cut to avoid the risk of personal injury.  
Plug the saw into the power source and turn the saw  
on.  
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
workpiece into the blade.  
Always use push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards  
when making non-through cuts to avoid the risk of serious  
injury.  
WARNING:  
Never feed wood with your hands when making  
any non-through cut such as rabbets or dadoes.  
To avoid personal injury, always use push blocks,  
push sticks, and featherboards.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
Once all non-through cuts are completed:  
Unplug your saw.  
Unplug the saw.  
Reinstall the spreader/riving knife in the “up” position  
Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.  
Place spreader / riving knife in “down” position.  
Unlock the bevel locking lever.  
then install the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.  
Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
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OPERATION  
non-through cut  
MAKING A DADO CUT  
See Figure 41.  
blade  
guard  
reMoved  
An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure  
(see the Accessories section of this manual and check with  
the retailer where the table saw was purchased). All blades  
and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this  
tool. This saw is designed for use with a 6 in. stack dado  
(up to width of 3/4 in.). Do not use an adjustable dado on  
this saw.  
WARNING:  
Always put all spacers in proper location when  
changing back to saw blade. Failure to do so may  
result in possible injury and damage to the tool.  
push  
stick  
WARNING:  
Fig. 40  
Always use push blocks, push sticks, or feather-  
boards when making dado cuts to avoid the risk  
of serious injury.  
dado cut  
WARNING:  
Always store the blade washer and throat plate in  
secure location when changing back to saw blade.  
Failure to do so may result in possible injury and  
damage to the tool.  
Unplug your saw.  
Remove the blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, throat  
plate, and spreader/riving knife.  
Remove the blade nut, outer blade washer, saw blade,  
inner blade washer, and spacer (see figure 43).  
Fig. 41  
Reinstall the inner blade washer.  
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge  
Mountthedadoblade,accordingtomanufacturerinstruc-  
tions, using the blade and chippers appropriate for the  
desired width of cut.  
flush against the rip fence or miter gauge.  
Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through  
the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of wood  
into the blade with your hand, always use a push stick.  
The use of push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards  
are necessary when making non-through cuts.  
Reinstall the blade nut.  
NOTE:Thebladewashermaybeusedprovidedthearbor  
shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut.  
Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
extends past a securely tightened blade nut.  
Place release lever in locked position.  
Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand  
Once all dado cuts are completed:  
Unplug your saw.  
to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.  
Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use either  
Reinstall the spreader/riving knife in the “up” position  
the rip fence or miter gauge.  
then install the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.  
Turn the saw on.  
NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade  
before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full  
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  
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adjustments  
LARGE  
bLAdE WRENCH  
WaRnInG:  
SMALL bLAdE  
WRENCH  
Before performing any adjustment, make sure  
the tool is unplugged from the power supply  
and the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position. Fail-  
ure to heed this warning could result in serious  
personal injury.  
To avoid unnecessary set-ups and adjustments, a good  
practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing  
square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making  
finish cuts in good workpieces. Do not start any adjustments  
until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to  
be sure adjustments are needed.  
Fig. 42  
OutER bLAdE  
WASHER  
tO Replace the blade  
bLAdE  
See Figures 42 - 44.  
INNER bLAdE  
WASHER  
nOte: Arbor shaft has right-hand threads.  
Unplug the saw.  
Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.  
bLAdE  
Nut  
Raise the saw blade to full height then remove the blade  
SpACER  
guard and anti-kickback pawls.  
Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked.  
Insert the open end of the small blade wrench onto the  
flats on the arbor shaft.  
RELEASE  
LEVER  
Insert the closed end of the large wrench over the hex  
nut.Holdingbothwrenchesrmly,pulltheoutsidewrench  
(right side) forward while pushing the inside (left side) to  
the back of the saw.  
Unlock the release locking lever and remove the blade.  
ARbOR  
SHAFt  
to install a standard blade:  
Fig. 43  
Place the new blade on the arbor shaft (blade teeth  
must point down toward the front of the saw to work  
properly).  
tHROAt  
pLAtE  
SpREAdER/  
RIVING KNIFE  
Place the blade washer and the blade nut over the arbor  
shaft. Be sure the dome side of the blade washer faces  
out from the blade and that all items are snug against  
the arbor housing. Make sure the blade nut is securely  
tightened. Do not overtighten.  
bLAdE  
Lock the release lever.  
Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely.  
Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate.  
nOte: To replace the blade with an accessory blade, fol-  
low the instructions provided with the accessory.  
Fig. 44  
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adjustments  
0° AdJuStMENt  
bOLt  
tO set the blade at 0° and 45°  
See Figures 45 - 46.  
bLAdE  
COMbINAtION  
SQuARE  
The angle settings of your saw have been set at the factory  
and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require set-  
ting during assembly. After extensive use, it may need to be  
checked.  
bEVEL  
LOCKING  
LEVER  
Raise the blade and remove the blade guard.  
If the blade is not perfectly vertical (0°):  
Loosen the adjustment bolt and the bevel locking lever.  
Place a combination square beside the blade on the left.  
Lock the angle by pushing the bevel locking lever and  
retighten the adjustment bolt.  
Turn the bevel handle until the bevel indicator points to  
zero. If the bevel handle is turned as far as possible and  
doesn't indicate zero properly, you may need to adjust  
the bevel indicator.  
If the blade is not an exact 45°:  
Loosen the adjustment bolt and the bevel locking lever.  
bEVEL  
INdICAtOR  
bEVEL  
HANdLE  
Place a combination square beside the blade on the left.  
Lock the angle by pushing the bevel locking lever and  
retighten the adjustment bolt.  
Fig. 45  
Turn the bevel handle until the bottom of the blade has  
moved completely to the left side of the slot. Lock the  
angle by pushing the bevel locking lever.  
45° AdJuStMENt  
bOLt  
bLAdE  
If the blade is not an exact 45°, loosen the adjustment  
COMbINAtION  
bolt and the bevel locking lever.  
SQuARE  
45°  
Adjust the bevel indicator to 45°.  
bEVEL  
INdICAtOR  
bEVEL LOCKING  
LEVER  
bEVEL  
HANdLE  
Fig. 46  
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adjustments  
MItER  
GAuGE bASE  
KNOb  
tO adjust the mIteR GauGe  
See Figure 47.  
You can set the miter gauge at 0° and plus or minus 45° with  
the miter gauge stop pin and adjustable stop screws.  
StOp  
pIN  
nOte: The miter gauge provides close accuracy in  
angled cuts. For very close tolerances, test cuts are  
recommended.  
MItER  
GAuGE ROd  
Loosen knob and pull out on stop pin to rotate miter  
gauge base past stop screws.  
Loosen the lock nut of the 0° stop screw at the stop pin  
with a 8 mm wrench.  
45° AdJuStAbLE  
StOp SCREW  
0° AdJuStAbLE  
StOp SCREW  
Place a 90° square against the miter gauge rod and the  
miter gauge base.  
LOCK  
Nut  
If the rod is not square, loosen the knob, adjust the rod,  
Fig. 47  
and tighten the knob.  
Adjust the 0° stop screw until it rests against the stop  
pin.  
FRAMING  
SQuARE  
Adjust the plus and minus 45° stop screws using a 45°  
RIp FENCE  
triangle and the steps above.  
bLAdE  
tO checK the alIGnment OF the RIp  
Fence tO the blade  
See Figure 48.  
WaRnInG:  
To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the  
rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning  
any operation.  
Unplug the saw.  
Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fence to be  
moved.  
Place a framing square beside the blade and move the  
rip fence up to the square. Take the dimension on the rip  
scale.  
SCREWS  
LOCKING  
LEVER  
Move the fence back and turn the framing square 180°  
to check the other side.  
If the two dimensions are not the same, loosen the two  
Fig. 48  
screws on the fence and align it.  
Retighten the two screws.  
Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood. If the cuts  
are not true, repeat the process.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Check the blade guard assembly.  
wARNINg:  
When servicing, use only identical RIDGID re-  
placement parts. Use of any other parts may  
create a hazard or cause product damage.  
To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails,  
periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to provide  
smooth functioning. To prevent work from slipping during  
cutting operation, Do not wax the working face of the  
miter gauge.  
Protect the blade by cleaning out saw dust from  
underneath the table and in the blade teeth. Use a resin  
solvent on the blade teeth.  
wARNINg:  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses  
with side shields during power tool operation  
or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also  
wear a dust mask.  
Unscrew wing nuts and open the blade cover. Clean saw  
dust and wood chips from the blade cover. Close and  
secure. (See figure 49.)  
Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. Do  
not use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.  
wARNINg:  
LUBRICATION  
Before performing any maintenance, make sure  
the tool is unplugged from the power supply and  
the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position. Failure to  
heed this warning could result in serious personal  
injury.  
This saw's motor bearings have been packed at the factory  
with proper lubrication.  
Clean screw threads and nuts with a solvent recommended  
for gum and pitch removal.  
Lubricate screw threads, nuts, and bearing points  
(including those on the blade guard assembly and miter  
gauge).  
gENERAL  
wing nut  
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most  
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of  
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use  
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.  
wARNINg:  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,  
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,  
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can  
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may  
result in serious personal injury.  
Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, screws, and  
belts for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat  
plate is in good condition and in position.  
blade  
cover  
wing nuts  
Fig. 49  
ACCESSORIES  
The following recommended accessories are currently available at retail stores:  
089037006914 Dado Throat Plate  
089037006703 Outfeed Support  
wARNINg:  
Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments  
or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not  
recommended can result in serious personal injury.  
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TROUBLESHOOTINg  
Problem  
Solution  
Cause  
Excess vibration.  
Blade is out of balance.  
Blade is damaged.  
Replace blade.  
Replace blade.  
Saw is not mounted securely.  
Work surface is uneven.  
Blade is warped.  
Tighten all hardware.  
Reposition on flat surface.  
Replace blade.  
Rip fence does not move smoothly.  
Rip fence not mounted correctly.  
Rails are dirty or sticky.  
Remount the rip fence.  
Clean and wax rails.  
Adjust clamp screw.  
Clamp screw is out of adjustment.  
Rip fence does not lock at rear.  
Cutting binds or burns work.  
Clamp screw is out of adjustment.  
Adjust clamp screw.  
Blade is dull.  
Replace or sharpen blade.  
See"Heeling(paralleling)thebladetothemiter  
gauge groove" in the Operation section.  
Blade is heeling.  
Work is fed too fast.  
Rip fence is misaligned.  
Spreader is out of alignment.  
Slow the feed rate.  
Align the rip fence.  
See "To check and align the spreader/riving  
knife and saw blade" in the Assembly sec-  
tion.  
Replace the wood. Always cut with convex  
side to table surface.  
Wood is warped.  
Check and adjust the rip fence.  
Rip fence is misaligned.  
Wood edges away from rip fence  
when ripping.  
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TROUBLESHOOTINg  
Problem  
Solution  
Cause  
Saw does not make accurate  
90˚ or 45˚ cuts.  
Positive stops inside cabinet need  
adjusting (Bevel Cuts).  
Adjust positive stops.  
Adjust the miter gauge.  
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter  
Cuts).  
Height/bevel adjusting hand-  
wheel is hard to turn.  
Clean the gears or screw post.  
Gears or screw post inside  
cabinet are clogged with saw  
dust.  
Plug in motor cord or wall cord.  
Motor cord or wall cord is not  
plugged in.  
Saw does not start.  
Replace circuit fuse.  
Reset circuit breaker.  
Circuit fuse is blown.  
Circuit breaker is tripped.  
Cord or switch is damaged.  
Have the cord or switch replaced at your  
Sears Service Center.  
Blade makes poor cuts.  
Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.  
Replace with correct type.  
Blade is dull or dirty.  
Blade is wrong type for cut being  
made.  
Remount blade.  
Blade is mounted backwards.  
Move locking lever to left.  
Blade does not lower when  
turning height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel.  
Locking lever is not at full left  
position.  
Blade cover is dirty.  
See cleaning instructions in the Maintenance  
section.  
Blade not proper for rip cut.  
Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer  
teeth.  
Motor labors in rip cut.  
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wARRANTY  
RIDgID® HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POwER TOOL  
3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE wARRANTY  
Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-  
ranty service.  
wHAT IS NOT COVERED  
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail  
and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers  
defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any  
malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse,  
neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other than an  
authorized service center for RIDGID® branded hand held  
and stationary power tools. Consumable accessories pro-  
vided with the tool such as, but not limited to, blades, bits  
and sand paper are not covered.  
Limited to RIDGID® hand held and stationary power tools  
purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured  
by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed  
from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be  
directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand  
Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll  
free) 1-866-539-1710.  
90-DAY SATISFACTION gUARANTEE POLICY  
RIDgID, INC. AND ONE wORLD TECHNOLOgIES, INC.  
MAKE NO wARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR  
PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE  
OF ITS POwER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFI-  
CALLY STATED IN THIS wARRANTY.  
During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are  
dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID® Hand Held  
and Stationary Power Tool for any reason you may return  
the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full  
refund or exchange. To receive a replacement tool you must  
present proof of purchase and return all original equipment  
packaged with the original product. The replacement tool  
will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of  
the 3 YEAR service warranty period.  
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS  
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied war-  
ranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FIT-  
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any  
implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability  
or fitness for a particular purpose, that cannot be disclaimed  
under state law are limited to three years from the date of  
purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. and RIDGID, Inc.  
are not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or conse-  
quential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on  
how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the  
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-  
ages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This  
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
wHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR  
LIMITED SERVICE wARRANTY  
This warranty on RIDGID® Hand Held and Stationary Power  
Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and nor-  
mal wear items such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches,  
cords, gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID®  
tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool.  
Warranties for other RIDGID® products may vary.  
HOw TO OBTAIN SERVICE  
To obtain service for this RIDGID® tool you must return it;  
freight prepaid, or take it in to an authorized service center  
for RIDGID® branded hand held and stationary power tools.  
You may obtain the location of the authorized service center  
nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by log-  
ging on to the RIDGID® website at www.ridgid.com. When  
requesting warranty service, you must present the original  
dated sales receipt. The authorized service center will re-  
pair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace  
any part covered under the warranty, at our option, at no  
charge to you.  
One world Technologies, Inc.  
P.O. Box 35, Hwy. 8  
Pickens, SC 29671  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
10 in. TABLE SAw  
R4516  
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION  
For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be  
sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of  
the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us  
The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing.  
Please record the serial number in the space provided below. When ordering  
repair parts, always give the following information:  
R4516  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
987000-415  
8-24-09 (REV:04)  
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