RIDGID TS 2400 User Manual

Table of Contents
Section	Page
Table of Contents ........................................		2
Safety Instructions For Table Saw .............		3
Safety Signal Words ..................................		3
Before Using The Saw ...............................		3
When Installing Or Moving The Saw ............		4
Before Each Use ...........................................		4
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips
Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or
Throwbacks) .............................................		5
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,
Face and Ears ............................................		6
Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning .................		7
Additional Safety Instructions For: Rip Cuts		.. 8
Additional Safety Instructions For: Crosscuts 9
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ........		9
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements ........................................		11
Power Supply and Motor Specifications ..		11
General Electrical Connections ...............		11
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements ........................................		12
Thermal Overload Protector ....................		13
Wire Sizes ................................................		13
Unpacking and Checking Contents .........		14
Unpacking .................................................		14
List of Loose Parts ....................................		14
Getting to Know Your Table Saw .............		15
Alignment ...................................................		20
Tools Needed ...........................................		20
Remove Foam Motor Support ..................		20
Checking Table Insert ...............................		20
Checking Heeling Adjustment or Parallelism
of Sawblade to Miter Gauge Groove ......		21
Checking Blade Tilt, or Squareness of Blade
to Table ..................................................		23
To Check For Squareness, 90° Position ...		23
Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars ...............		25
Aligning Sliding Table Extension ..............		26
Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment .............		26
Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment ............		27
Adjusting Rip Indicator ..............................		27
Checking Sliding Table Extension ............		28
Installing Blade Guard ..............................		28
Aligning Blade Guard ................................		29
Removing and Installing Sawblade ...........		30
Miter Gauge Alignment .............................		31
Adjusting Bevel Lock ................................		32
Mounting Your Saw ...................................		33
Mounting Table Saw to Workbench
or Legset ................................................		33
Workbench Mounting Using Hardware	.....	33
Table Saw Mounting Procedures ..............		33
Mounting Table Saw to RIDGID Universal
Power Tool Legset #AC9910 ..................		34

Section	Page
Workbench Mounting Using "C" Clamps ..		34
Supporting Table Saw with Sawhorses	....	34
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw
Operations ..............................................		35
Before Each Use .......................................		35
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips
Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or
Throwbacks) ...........................................		35
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,
Face and Ears ..........................................		36
Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning ................		37
Work Feed Devices ...................................		38
Attaching Wood Face Board .....................		39
Push Block ................................................		39
Work Feed Devices ...................................		40
Auxiliary Fence .........................................		40
Fence Facing ............................................		41
Basic Saw Operations ...............................		42
Using the Miter Gauge ..............................		42
Additional Safety Instructions for
Crosscutting ...........................................		42
Crosscutting ..............................................		42
Repetitive Crosscutting .............................		43
Miter Crosscutting .....................................		44
Bevel Crosscutting ....................................		44
Compound Crosscutting ...........................		44
Using the Rip Fence .................................		45
Additional Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts 45
Ripping ......................................................		46
Bevel Ripping Narrow Work ......................		47
Using Featherboards for Thru Sawing ......		48
Using Featherboards for
Non-Thru Sawing....................................		49
Resawing ..................................................		50
Using Carbide Tipped Blades ...................		50
Dadoing ....................................................		51
Rabbeting .................................................		52
Ploughing and Molding .............................		52
Molding .....................................................		53
Maintaining Your Table Saw .....................		54
Maintenance .............................................		54
Adjusting Nylon Set Screw .......................		54
Replacing Carbon Brushes .......................		55
Lubrication ................................................		55
RIDGID Recommends the Following
Accessories ..........................................		55
Troubleshooting ........................................		56
General .....................................................		56
Motor .........................................................		57
Repair Parts ...............................................		58
Notes ..........................................................		65

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Safety Instructions For Table Saw

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your table saw works. Read this manual to understand this table saw.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: means if the safety infor-	could be seriously injured or killed.
mation is not followed someone will	CAUTION: means if the safety infor-
be seriously injured or killed.	mation is not followed someone may
WARNING: means if the safety infor-	be injured.
mation is not followed someone
Before Using The Saw

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) 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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the table saw in until the following steps have been satisfactorily completed.

•Completely align and align saw (See “Alignment” section).

•Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch, blade guard, spreader, anti-kickback device, miter gauge, rip fence, table insert, blade elevation and blade bevel lock

controls (See “Getting to Know Your Table Saw” section).

•Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this manual.

•Review the maintenance methods for this saw (See “Maintaining Your Table Saw” section)).

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Safety Instructions For Table Saw (continued)

• Find and read all the warning labels found on the saw (shown below).

When Installing Or Moving The Saw

	Reduce the Risk of Dangerous	• Support the saw so the table is level
	Environment.	and the saw does not rock.
	• Use the saw in a dry, indoor place	• Put the saw where neither operator
	protected from rain.	nor bystanders must stand in line
	• Keep work area well lighted.	with the sawblade.
	• Use recommended accessories.	• To reduce the risk of injury from
	Consult the owner’s manual for rec-	electrical shock, make sure your fin-
	ommended accessories. The use of	gers do not touch the plug’s metal
	improper accessories may cause	prongs when plugging in or unplug-
	risk of injury to persons.	ging the saw.
	To reduce the risk of injury from	• Never Stand On Tool. Serious
	unexpected saw movement.	injury could occur if the tool tips or
	• Bolt or clamp the saw to firm level	you accidentally hit the cutting tool.
		Do not store anything above or near
	surface where there is plenty of
		the tool where anyone might stand
	room to handle and properly support
		on the tool to reach them.
	the workpiece (See “Assembly-
	Mounting Your Saw” section).

Before Each Use

Inspect your saw.

•To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, turn the switch off, unplug the saw, and remove the switch key before raising or removing the guard, changing the cutting tool, changing the setup, or adjust-

ing anything. Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in.

•Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any other conditions that may affect the way the saw works.

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•If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any electrical part does not work properly, turn the saw off and unplug the saw.

•Replace damaged or missing parts before using the saw again.

•Use the sawblade guard, spreader and anti-kickback pawls for any thru-sawing (whenever the blade comes through the top of the workpiece). Make sure the anti-kickback pawls work properly. Make sure the

spreader is in line with sawblade (See “Assembly-Aligning Blade Guard” section).

•Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking for and removing keys and adjusting wrenches from table top before turning saw on.

•Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts have excessive play.

To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)

Inspect Your Blade.

•Choose the right blade or cutting accessory for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do.

•Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for.

•Never use grinding wheels, abrasive cutoff wheels, friction wheels (metal cutting blades) wire wheels or buffing wheels. They can fly apart explosively.

•Cut only wood, wood like or plastic materials. Do not cut metal.

•Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully:

-To reduce the risk of cutting tool failure and thrown shrapnel (broken pieces of blade), use only 10” or smaller blades or other cutting tools marked for speeds of 5000 rpm or higher.

-Always use unbroken, balanced blades designed to fit this saw’s 5/8 inch arbor.

-When thru-sawing (making cuts where the blade comes through

the workpiece top), always use a 10 inch diameter blade. This keeps the spreader closest to the blade.

-Do not over tighten arbor nut. Use arbor wrenches to “snug” it securely.

-Use only sharp blades with properly set teeth. Consult a professional blade sharpener when in doubt.

-Keep blades clean of gum and resin.

-Never use the saw without the proper blade insert.

Inspect your work area

•Keep work area clean.

•Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.

•To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

•To reduce the risk of injury, don’t do layout, assembly, or setup work on the table while blade is spinning. It could cut or throw anything hitting the blade.

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Safety Instructions For Table Saws (continued)

Plan your work

•Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for.

Inspect your workpiece.

•Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut.

•When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade:

-A piece of molding for example, must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while being cut. Use jigs or fixtures where needed to prevent workpiece from shifting.

•Use a different, better suited type of tool for work that can’t be made stable.

Plan your cut

•To reduce the risk of kickbacks and throwbacks - when a part or all of the workpiece binds on the blade and is thrown violently back toward the front of the saw:

•Never cut Freehand. Always use either a rip fence, miter gauge or fixture to position and guide the work, so it won’t twist or bind on the blade

and kick back.

•Make sure there’s no debris between the workpiece and its supports.

•Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward workpieces.

•Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held down to the table top. Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension, or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table, or to help feed, support or pull the workpiece.

•Never confine the piece being cut off, that is, the piece not against the rip fence, miter gauge or fixture. Never hold it, clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it. It must be free to move. If confined, it could get wedged against the blade and cause a kickback or throwback.

•Never cut more than one workpiece at a time.

•Never turn your table saw “ON” before clearing everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table.

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears

Dress for safety

•Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw you into moving parts.

•Wear nonslip footwear.

•Tie back long hair.

•Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

•Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using

table saw for hours at a time.

•Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage. Always wear safety goggles, not glasses complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on package. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles are available at many local

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	retail stores. Glasses or goggles not	• Reduce the risk of hand positions
	in compliance with ANSI or CSA	where a sudden slip could cause fin-
	could seriously hurt you when they	gers or hand to move into a saw-
	break.	blade or other cutting tool.
		• Don’t overreach. Always keep good
		footing and balance.
		• Push the workpiece against the
	• For dusty operations, wear a dust	rotation of the blade, never feed
		material into the cutting tool from the
	mask along with safety goggles.
		rear of the saw.
	Plan the way you will push the
		• Always push the workpiece all the
	workpiece through.
		way past the sawblade.
	• Never pull the workpiece through.
		• As much as possible, keep your
	Start and finish the cut from the front
		face and body to one side of the
	of the table saw.
		sawblade, out of line with a possible
	• Never put your fingers or hands
		kickback or throwback.
	in the path of the sawblade or other	• Set the cutting tool as low as possi-
	cutting tool.
		ble for the cut you’re planning.
	• Never reach in back of the cutting
		Reduce the Risk of Accidental
	tool with either hand to hold down
		Starting
	workpiece, support the workpiece,
		• Make sure switch is “OFF” before
	remove wood scraps, or for any
		plugging saw into a power outlet.
	other reason.

Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning

WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your table saw) to cause a careless mistake. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury.

•Make sure bystanders are clear of the table saw and workpiece.

Don’t Force Tool.

•Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.

•It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate.

•Before actually cutting with the saw, watch it while it runs for a short while. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem.

•Make sure the top of the arbor or cutting tool turns toward the front of the saw.

Keep Children Away.

•Keep all visitors a safe distance from the table saw.

•Feed the workpiece into the saw only fast enough to let the blade cut without bogging down or binding.

Before freeing jammed material.

•Turn switch “OFF”.

•Wait for all moving parts to stop.

•Unplug the saw.

•Check blade, spreader and fence for proper alignment before starting again.

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Safety Instructions For Table Saws (continued)

To reduce the risk of throwback of cut off pieces.

• Use the guard assembly.

To remove loose pieces beneath or trapped inside the guard.

•Turn saw “OFF”.

•Remove switch key.

•Wait for blade to stop before lifting the guard.

Before Leaving The Saw.

•Turn the saw off.

•Wait for blade to stop spinning.

•Unplug the saw.

•Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect master switches. Remove the yellow switch key. Store it away from children and others not qualified to use the tool.

Additional Safety Instructions For:

Rip Type Cuts.

•Never use the miter gauge when ripping. Store the miter gauge in the area provided in the base.

•Use a push stick whenever the fence is 2 inches or more from the blade.

•When thru-sawing, use an auxiliary fence and push block whenever the fence must be between 1/2 and 2 inches from the blade.

•Never thru-saw rip cuts narrower than 1/2 inch. (See “Basic Saw Operations-Ripping and Bevel Ripping” sections.)

•Never rip anything shorter than 10” long.

•When using a push stick or push block, the trailing end of the board must be square. A push stick or block against an uneven end could slip off or push the work away from the fence.

•A Featherboard can help guide the workpiece. (see ”Basic Saw Opera- tion-Using Featherboards for ThruSawing.” section)

•Always use featherboards for any non thru rip type cuts. (See “Basic Saw Operations - Using Featherboards for Non-Thru Sawing” section).

Featherboard

See “Work Feed Devices” section for Material and Dimensions

Before Starting.

•To reduce the risk of kickbacks and slips into the blade, make sure the rip fence is parallel to the sawblade.

•Before thru-sawing, check the antikickback pawls. The pawls must stop a kickback once it has started. Replace or sharpen anti-kickback pawls when points become dull. (See “Maintaining Your Table Saw - Anti-Kickback Pawls” section.)

•Plastic and composition (like hardboard) materials may be cut on your saw. However, since these are usually quite hard and slippery, the antikickback pawls may not stop a kickback. Therefore, be especially careful in your setup and cutting procedures.

While Thru-sawing.

•To reduce the risk of kickbacks and slips into the blade, always push forward on the section of the workpiece between the sawblade and the rip fence. Never push forward on the piece being cut off or directly in line with the blade.

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Additional Safety Instructions For:

Crosscut Type Cuts.

•Never use the rip fence when crosscutting.

•An auxiliary wood facing attached to the miter gauge can help prevent workpiece twisting and throwbacks. Attach it to the slots provided. Make the facing long enough and big enough to support your work. Make sure, however, it will not interfere with the sawblade guard.

Before Starting

•Use jigs or fixtures to help hold any piece too small to extend across the full length of the miter gauge face during the cut. This lets you properly hold the miter gauge and workpiece and helps keep your hands away from the blade.

While Cutting

•To reduce the risk of blade contact, always hold the miter gauge as shown in “Basic Saw Operations - Using The Miter Gauge”.

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking

Anti-Kickback Pawls

Device which, when properly maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being thrown towards the front of the saw at the operator during ripping operation.

Arbor

The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.

Bevel Cut

An angle cutting operation made through the face of the workpiece.

Compound Cut

A simultaneous bevel and miter crosscutting operation.

Crosscut

A cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece.

Dado

A non thru cut which produces a square sided notch or trough in the workpiece.

Featherboard

A device which can help guide workpieces during rip type operation.

Freehand

Performing a cut without the use of fence (guide), miter gauge, fixture, hold down or other proper device to prevent the workpiece from twisting during the cutting operation. Twisting of the workpiece can cause it to be thrown.

Gum

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.

Heel

Misalignment of the sawblade such that the blade is not parallel to the miter gauge groove.

Kerf

The amount of material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a nonthrough or partial cut.

Kickback

An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece back toward the front of the saw.

Leading End

The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type operation, is pushed into the cutting tool first.

Miter Cut

An angle cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece.

Molding

A non through cut which produces a special shape in the workpiece used for joining or decoration.

Ploughing

Grooving with the grain the length of the workpiece, using the fence. (A type of non-through cut.)

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Glossary of Terms for Woodworking (continued)

Push Stick

A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw during narrow ripping type operations which helps keep the operator’s hands well away from the blade.

Push Block

A device used for ripping type operations too narrow to allow use of a push stick.

Rabbet

A notch in the edge of a workpiece. (A type of non-through cut)

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.

Rip Cut

A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.

Sawblade Path

Cross Cut

Kerf

Molding

Miter Cut

	Bevel Cut	Compound
		Cut

The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with either the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.

Set

The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.

Throw-Back

Throwing of pieces in a manner similar to a kickback.

Thru-Sawing

Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece.

Trailing End

The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a ripping operation.

Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is being performed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends, and edges.

Dado or

Rip Cut

Ploughing

Rabbet

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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements

Power Supply and Motor					The A-C motor used on this tool is a uni-
Specifications					versal non-reversible type, having the fol-
					lowing specifications.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
						Voltage		120
electrical hazards, fire hazards or
						Amperes		15
damage to the tool, use proper
circuit protection. Your tool is						Hertz (Cycles)		60
wired at the factory for operation						Phase		Single
using the voltage shown. Con-
						RPM		4000
nect tool to a power line with the
						Rotation of Shaft		Counterclockwise
appropriate voltage and a 15-
								(Blade End)
amp branch circuit. Use a 15-
amp time delay type fuse or cir-
cuit breaker. To reduce the risk of
shock or fire, if power cord is
worn or cut, or damaged in any
way, have it replaced immedi-
ately.
General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To reduce the risk of					WARNING: Do not permit fingers
electrocution:					to touch the terminals of plug
1. Use	only	identical	replace-		when installing or removing the
ment	parts	when	servicing.		plug to or from the outlet.
Servicing should be per-
formed by a qualified service
technician.

2.Do not use in rain or where floor is wet.

This tool is intended for indoor residential use only.

110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information

The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet you are planning to use. Your local electrical code may require slightly different power cord plug connections. If these differences exist refer to and make the proper adjustments per your local code before your tool is plugged in and turned on.

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce

the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, as shown. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)

A temporary adapter may be used to connect this plug to a 2-prong outlet as shown if a properly grounded three prong outlet is not available. This temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded three prong outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug or the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.

Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equip- ment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipmentgrounding conductor to a live terminal.

If the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded check with a qualified electrician or service personnel.

WARNING: If not properly grounded, this tool can cause an electrical shock, particularly when used in damp locations, in proximity to plumbing, or out of doors. If an electrical shock occurs there is the potential of a secondary hazard, such as your hands contacting the sawblade.

Properly	3-Prong Plug
Grounded
3-Prong Outlet
	Grounding
	Prong

Make sure this Is Connected

Grounding Lug to a Known Ground

3-Prong Plug

2-Prong Outlet

Adapter

NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you already have a properly grounded 2-prong outlet.

NOTE: In Canada the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

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	CAUTION: To reduce the risk of		and frequency specified on motor
	motor damage,	this motor	nameplate, normal loads will be han-
	should be blown out or vacu-		dled safely on voltage not more than
	umed frequently to prevent saw-		10% above or below the nameplate
	dust buildup which will interfere		voltage. Heavy loads, however,
			require that voltage at motor termi-
	with normal motor ventilation.
			nals equals the voltage specified on
	1. Frequent “blowing” of fuses or tripping		nameplate.
	of circuit breakers may result if:		2. Most motor troubles may be traced to
	a. Motor is overloaded - Overloading		loose or incorrect connections, overload-
	can occur if you feed too rapidly or if		ing, reduced input voltage (such as
			small size wire in the supply circuit or
	saw blade is dull or misaligned.
			extension cord) or to overly long supply
	b. Motor circuit is fused differently from
			circuit wire or extension cord. Always
	recommendations -	Always follow
			check the connections, the load and the
	instructions for the proper fuse/
			supply circuit whenever motor fails to
	breaker. Do not use a fuse/breaker of		perform satisfactorily. Check wire sizes
	greater capacity without consulting a		and length with the Wire Size Chart
	qualified electrician.		below.

c.Low voltage - Although the motor is designed for operation on the voltage

Thermal Overload Protector

	This saw is equipped with a thermal over-	3. Wait 15-30 minutes.
	load device which will automatically “trip”	4. Push in on the reset button.
	and cause the saw to shut down if the	5. If motor has cooled, button will remain
	motor is overheating due to continuous	in.
	heavy cutting or stalling.
	The overload device can only be reset
	manually by the user after the motor has
	been allowed to adequately cool. Allow
	15-30 minutes.	Thermal Overload
	Should the overload protector “trip”:
		Device
	1. Turn switch off and remove key.
	2. Remove workpiece.
	Wire Sizes

NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and is in good condition. The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor burn-out, use the table shown to determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord.

Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-prong receptacles which accept the tool’s plug.

Extension	Gauge
Cord Length	(A.W.G.)
0-25 Ft.	14
26-50 Ft.	12

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Unpacking and Checking Contents

Unpacking

Separate saw and all parts from packing materials and check each one with the illustration and the “List of Loose Parts” to make certain all items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material. Call 1-866-539-1710 or E-mail us at [e-mail] if any parts are damaged or missing.

WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not attempt to use the table saw, plug in the power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.

WARNING: The saw is heavy. To reduce the risk of back injury, hold the saw close to your body. Bend your knees so you can lift with your legs, not your back. Use hand holds provided.

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B

WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly steps are complete, and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions.

List of Loose Parts
Item		Part Name	Qty.
A	Table Saw Assembly .......................		1
B	Miter Gauge.....................................		1
C	Blade Guard and Spreader..............		1
D	Rip Fence	........................................	1
E	Arbor Wrenches ..............................		2
Item		Part Name	Qty.
F	Safety Key .......................................		1
G	Blade Storage Washers...................		2
H	Blade Storage Wingnut....................		1
J	Operators Manual............................		1

D

			F
	E
	G	H		J

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Getting to Know Your Table Saw

3 Table Extension

Lock Lever

	1 Rip Fence			4 Sliding Table
15 Miter Gauge				Extension
14 Table
							5 Rip Fence
Front Fence
Rail							Storage
12 On-Off							2 MicroAdjust
							Rip Fence
Switch
							6 MIter Gauge
13 Thermal
							Storage
Overload
Device
9 Elevation/Bevel		8 Blade Tilt
11 Blade Tilt Handwheel		Scale			7 Two-Piece
Lock Lever
	10 Blade Elevation				Base

Lock Knob

16 Blade Guard	17 Ind-I-Cut
	18 Carry
	Handles
Rear Fence
Rail
	19 Table Insert

	23 Blade Guard Storage	20 Wrench & Blade
	for Non-thru Cuts
		Storage
	and Transportation Only 22 Sawdust 21 Cord Wrap
		Ejection Port

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Getting to Know Your Table Saw

1.Rip Fence...is locked in place by pushing the lock lever down until the lever rests on the stop. To move the fence, lift the lock lever and grasp the fence with one hand at the front.

“T” slots are provided in the rip fence for attaching a wood facing when using the dado head, or molding head.

2.Micro-Adjust Rip Fence...allows the operator to accurately adjust the rip fence using only one hand. To move the fence push in on the micro-adjust knob and rotate.

3.Table Extension Lock Lever...Locks the sliding table extension.

4.Sliding Table Extension...provides additional working surface to support large workpieces and increase rip capability.

5.Rip Fence Storage...holds the fence when not being used.

6.Miter Gauge Storage...holds the miter gauge when not being used.

7.Two-Piece Base...supports table. For additional stability, holes are provided in base to bolt the saw to a workbench or stand or sawhorses.

8.Blade Bevel Scale...shows the degree the blade is beveled.

9.Elevation/Bevel Handwheel

a.Elevates or lowers the blade. Turn the knob clockwise to elevate, counterclockwise to lower.

b.Use the knob to quickly tilt the blade from 0° to 45°. Rotate the outer hub for finer adjustments.

When the blade is tilted to the left as far as it will go, it should be at 45° to the table and the bevel

pointer should point to 45°. NOTE: There are limit stops inside the saw which prevent the blade from tilting beyond 45° to the left and 0°. (See “Adjustments and Alignments” section “Blade Bevel, or Squareness of Blade to Table”).

10.Blade Elevation Lock Knob...locks the blade at the desired height.

11.Blade Bevel Lock Lever...locks the blade in the desired bevel position. Lift the lever to the right to unlock push to the left to lock.

12.On-Off Switch

CAUTION: Before turning switch “ON”, make sure the blade guard is correctly installed and operating properly.

The On-Off Switch has a locking feature. This feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others.

a.To turn saw ON, insert key, stand to either side of the blade, never in line with it, place finger under switch lever and pull end of lever out.

After turning switch ON, always allow the blade to come up to full speed before cutting. Do not cycle the motor switch on and off rapidly, as this may cause the sawblade to loosen. In the event this should ever occur, allow the sawblade to come to a complete stop and retighten the arbor nut normally, not excessively. Never leave the saw while the power is ON.

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b.To turn saw OFF, PUSH lever in. Never leave the saw until the cutting tool has come to a complete stop.

c.To lock switch in OFF position, hold switch IN with one hand, REMOVE key with other hand.

WARNING: For your own safety, lower blade or other cutting tool below table surface. (If blade is tilted, return it to vertical, 90°, position.) Always lock the switch “OFF”. When saw is not in use, remove key and keep it in a safe place. Also, in the event of a power failure (all of your lights go out) turn switch off, lock it and remove the key. This will prevent the saw from starting up again when the power comes back on.

13.Thermal Overload Device...opens the power line circuit when the motor temperature exceeds a safe level, when the motor is overloaded or when a lower voltage condition exists. It can be reset by pressing the reset button after the motor returns to normal temperate.

14.Table...provides working surface to support workpieces.

15.Miter Gauge...head is locked in position for cross cutting or mitering by tightening the lock knob. Always securely lock it when in use.

a.There are adjustable screw stops for the stop pin 0° and 45° right and left positions for conveniently setting the miter gauge to cut miters at these standard angles.

Key

Switch

16.Blade Guard

Use the sawblade guard, spreader and anti-kickback pawls for any thrusawing (whenever the blade comes through the top of the workpiece). Make sure the anti-kickback pawls work properly. Make sure the spreader is in line with sawblade. (See “Aligning Blade Guard” section) To remove the guard for special operations, loosen the blade guard locking knob. Do not disturb the setting of the spreader bracket.

When replacing the guard, position the two (2) locator pins on the blade guard into the matching holes in the cradle. Securely tighten the blade guard locking knob.

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Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued)

17.Ind-I-Cut

The plastic disk embedded in the table in front of the sawblade, is provided for marking the location of the “sawcut” (kerf) on the workpiece. Check disk location: If it is above table surface, place a piece of hardwood on top of it and tap it down with a hammer.

18.Carry Handles...grasp the table here when picking up the saw.

19.Table Insert

Is removable for removing or installing blade or other cutting tools.

WARNING: For your own safety turn switch "OFF" and remove plug from power source before removing insert.

To remove the insert.

a.Make sure saw is off and unplugged.

b.Lower the blade below the table surface.

c.Raise blade guard.

d.Loosen flat head screw.

e.Lift insert from front end, and pull toward front of saw.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a thrown workpiece, blade parts, or blade contact, never operate saw without the proper insert in place. Use the sawblade insert when sawing. Use the dado/molding head insert when using a dado blade or molding head.

20.Wrench/Blade Storage...conveniently stores arbor wrenches as well as extra sawblade or dado/ molding blades.

21.Cord Wrap...wrap power cord around holder and secure by attaching plug with clip to cord.

22.Sawdust Ejection Port

Your table saw is equipped with a vacuum hookup. This feature will allow you to attach any standard 2- 1/2 inch diameter wet/dry vacuum hose into the hole provided for convenient sawdust removal.

WARNING: Sawdust can clog motor. Motor could ignite sawdust. Even if saw is connected to vacuum, blow out sawdust regularly.

23.Blade Guard Storage ...holds the blade guard when making non-thru cuts and transporting saw.

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Blade Guard Storage

Holds the blade guard when making nonthru cuts and transporting saw. Slide blade guard in as shown. Snap bottom edge of clear basket between latches on base.

Wrench/Blade Storage

Conveniently stores arbor wrenches as well as an extra sawblade. Secure wrenches and sawblade with blade storage washer and wing nut. Extra washers are provided to separate blades and prevent tooth damage.

Rip Fence Storage

Securely holds the rip fence when it is not being used. To insert, place the top edge in first and twist upward to snap in place. To remove pull up on fence and rotate bottom away from saw.

Miter Gauge Storage

Provides convenient storage for the miter gauge when it is not being used. Slide miter gauge in place as shown. To remove miter gauge release latch and lift straight up.

Guard

Latches

Blade

Wrench

Wing Nut

Fence

Latch

Miter Gauge

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Alignment

Tools Needed

Combination Square must be true. Check

Phillips Screwdriver	it’s accuracy as shown below.
	Draw light line on	Select the straight edge of
	board along edge	3/4” thick board. This edge
Combination Wrenches		must be perfectly straight.
3/8, 7/16 In. 1/2 In. 9/16 In.		NOTE: The square and
Combination		straight edge are used to

Square		align the saw. They must
		be accurate if the saw is
	Hex “L” Wrenches	to be aligned properly.
		Should be no gap or overlap here when
	3/32 In., 5/32 In., 3/16 In. square is flipped over in dotted position.

Remove Foam Motor Support

A block of foam was placed under the motor at the factory for shipping. Lift up one edge of the saw base and remove the foam.

Checking Table Insert

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is not connected to power source outlet.

1.Insert should be flush with table top. Check as shown. Loosen flat head screw that holds insert and adjust the four set screws as necessary. Tighten flat head screw. Do not tighten screw to the point where it bends the insert.

CAUTION: Insert must be even with the table surface. Inserts too high or low can let the workpiece “snag” or catch on uneven edges. Workpiece could twist and kickback.

2. To remove insert.

a. Make sure saw is off and unplugged. b. Loosen flat head screw.

c. Lift insert from front end, and pull toward front of saw.

3. To replace insert.

a. Make sure saw is off and unplugged. b. Place insert into insert opening in

table and push toward rear of saw to engage spring clip and until keyslot in insert will drop over flat head screw. Tighten screw.

c. Do not tighten screw to the point

where it bends the insert.

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3/32 In.

Hex “L” Wrench

Table Insert

Flat Head

Screw

Checking Heeling Adjustment or Parallelism of Sawblade to Miter Gauge Groove

While cutting, the material must move in a straight line parallel to the sawblade. Therefore, both the miter gauge groove and the rip fence must be parallel to the sawblade.

WARNING: The blade must be parallel to the miter gauge groove. Misaligned blades could bind on workpiece. Workpiece could suddenly kickback. You could be cut or hit.

If the sawblade is not parallel to the miter gauge groove, the blade will bind at one end of the cut. This is known as “Heeling”.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is not connected to power source outlet.

To check for parallelism:

1.Raise blade all the way up.

2.Mark an “X” on one of the teeth which is set (bent) to the right.

3.Place the head of a combination square in the groove. Adjust blade of square so that it just touches the tip of the marked tooth.

4.Move square to rear, rotate blade to see if marked tooth again touches blade of square.

5.If tooth touches square the same amount at front and rear, sawblade is parallel to miter gauge groove.

6.If tooth does not touch the same amount, the mechanism underneath must be adjusted to make the blade parallel to groove.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is not connected to power source outlet.

	Marked	Sawblade
	Tooth
		x

Miter Gauge

Combination

Groove

Square

Alignment

Screws

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