Ridgid TS24241 User Manual

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Part No. SP6250 Printed in U.S.A.

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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 ...........................3

Before Each Use .........................................................4

To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or

Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks) ..............4

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,

Face and Ears ...........................................................5

Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning ................................5

Additional Safety Instructions For: Rip Cuts ................6

Additional Safety Instructions For: Crosscuts ..............6

Additional Safety Instructions For Herc-U-Lift™

Caster System: ..........................................................6

Before Using the Caster System .................................6

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking .............................7

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ........8

Power Supply and Motor Specifications .....................8

General Electrical Connections ...................................8

110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information ........................8

Changing Motor Voltage .............................................9

Motor Thermal Overload Protector ...........................10

Wire Sizes .................................................................10

Unpacking and Checking Contents .............................11

Tools Needed .................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...11

Unpacking ....................... .......................................... 11

List of Loose Parts ....................................................12

Herc-U-Lift™ Caster Carton ......................................13

Loose Parts ...............................................................13

Assembly .............. ....................................................... 13

Installing Handwheels ........................ ....... ................13

Assembling Leg Stand ..............................................14

Mounting Your Saw ............... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...15

Assembling Table Extensions ...................................16

Checking Table Insert ...............................................17

Checking Heeling Adjustment or Parallelism of

Sawblade to Miter Gauge Groove ...........................17

Checking Blade Tilt, or Squareness of

Blade to Table .........................................................19

Checking Tilt Mechanism ..........................................20

Assembling Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System .................21

Assembly Tips ...........................................................21

Upper Assembly ........................................................21

Lower Assembly ........................................................22

Assembling Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System to Saw .....23

Installation Instructions .............................................23

Operation of Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System ................24

Installing Front Rip Fence Guide Bar ........................25

Installing Rear Fence Guide Bar ...............................26

Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars ...............................27

Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment ..............................28

Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment ............................28

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Adjusting Fence Indicator ...................................... ... 28

Installing Blade Guard ..............................................29

Aligning Blade Guard ................................................30

Mounting the Motor ...................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ... 31

Installing Belt ............................................................31

Installing Belt Guard .................................................32

Mounting Switch and End Caps ................................33

Securing Electrical Cords .........................................33

Installing Guide Bar End Caps ..................................34

Getting to Know Your Table Saw ................................35

Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations .............39

Before Each Use .......................................................39

To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or

Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks) ............39

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,

Face and Ears .........................................................40

Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning ..............................40

Work Feed Devices .....................................................41

Push Stick..................................................................41

Featherboard ............................................................ 41

Push Block ................................................................41

Auxiliary Fence .........................................................42

Basic Saw Operations .................................................43

Using the Miter Gauge ..............................................43

Additional Safety Instructions for Crosscutting .........43

Crosscutting .................... .......................................... 43

Repetitive Crosscutting .............................................44

Miter Crosscutting .....................................................45

Bevel Crosscutting ....................................................45

Compound Crosscutting ...........................................45

Using the Rip Fence .................................................46

Additional Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts ...............46

Ripping ............................ ...... ............. ............. .......... 46

Bevel Ripping Narrow Work ......................................48

Using Featherboards for Thru-Sawing ...................... 48

Using Featherboards for Non Thru-Sawing ..............49

Resawing ........................ .......................................... 49

Using Carbide Tipped Blades ................................... 50

Dadoing ....................................................................50

Rabbeting .................................................................51

Ploughing and Molding .............................................51

Molding ..................................................................... 52

Adjustments ................ ............. ............. ....... ............. ...5 3

Miter Gauge .............................................................. 53

Maintaining Your Table Saw .......................................54

Maintenance ............................................................. 54

Lubrication ................................................................ 54

RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories ......55

Troubleshooting ................. ............. ............. ...... .......... 55

General ..................................................................... 55

Motor ............................... ............. ............. ............. ...5 6

Repair Parts ................................................................57

Notes ........................................................................... 69

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Safety Instructions For Table Saw

Safety is a combin ation of comm on sens e, staying a lert and knowing how your tab le saw wo rks. Read th is manual t o understand this table saw.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed

someone will be seriously injured or killed.

Before Using The Saw

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 assem ble and align saw (See “Assembly” 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

WARNING: means if the safety information is not followed

someone could be seriously injured or killed.

CAUTION: means if the safety informat ion is not followed

someone may be injured.

blade tilt 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)).

• Find and read all the warni ng labels found on t he saw (shown below).

When Installing Or Moving The Saw

Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment.

• Use the saw in a dry, indoor place protected from rain.

• Keep work area well lighted.

• Use recommended accessories. Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories ma y cause risk of in jury to persons.

To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw movement.

• Bolt or clamp the saw to firm level surface where there is plenty of room to handle and properly support the workpiece (See “Assembly-Mounting Your Sa w” secti on) .

• Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does not rock.

• When using a table extension longer than 12" attached to any side of the saw, bolt the saw to a stationary surface or prop up the outer end of the extension from the floor or bench top to keep the saw from tipping.

• Put the saw where neither operator nor bystanders must stand in line with the sawblade.

• To reduce the r is k of inj ury from electr ic al shock, make sure your fingers do not touch th e plug’s metal prongs when plugging in or unplugging the saw.

• Never Stand On Tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you acciden tally hit the cutting to ol. Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.

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Safety Instructions For Table Saw (continued)

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

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

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

To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thro wn Pieces (Kickbac ks Or Throwbacks)

Inspect Your Blade.

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

• Us e 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 pla stic materials. Do not cut metal.

• Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully:

- To reduce the r isk 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 un broken, balanced blades designed t o fit this saw’s 5/8 inch arbor.

- When thru-sawing (making cuts where the blade comes through the wor kpiece top), always use a 10 inch diameter blade. This keeps the spreader closest to the blade.

- Do not over tighten arb or nut. Us e ar bor wr en ch es t o “snug” it securely.

- Use on ly sharp blades with pro perly 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 r is k of bur ns or othe r fi re dam age, never use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

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

Plan your work

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

• 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 wor kpiece). Make sure th e antikickback 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 hab it o f checking for and removing keys and adjusting wrenches from table top before turning saw on.

• Make sure all clamps and locks are ti ght and n o par ts have excessive play.

Inspect your workpiece.

• Make sure there are no nail s or foreign objects in th e part of the workpiece to be cut.

• When cutting irreg ular ly shape d wor kpie ces, plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade:

• A piece of molding for example, must lie flat o r be hel d by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while being cut. Us e jigs or fixtures where ne eded 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 ris k of kickbacks and throwbacks - when a part o r all of the wor k pi ece b ind s 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 fixtur e t o po si tio n a nd gui de the wor k , so it won’t twist or bind on the blade and kick back.

- Make sure th ere’s no debris between the workpiec e 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 r ip fence, miter gauge or fixture. Never hold it, clamp it, touch i t, or use l en gth s to ps agai ns t i t. 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 o ff the table.

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

Dress for safety

• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watch es). 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 red uce the r i sk of poss ible hearing damage, wear ea r 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 complyi ng with ANS I Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on package. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resist ant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles are available at many local retail stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you when they break.

• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with safety goggles.

Plan the way you will push the workpiece through.

• Never pull the workpiece through. Start and finish the cut from the front of the table saw.

• Never put your fingers or hands in the path of the sawblade or other cutting tool.

• Never reach in back of the cutting tool with either hand to hold down workpiece, supp ort the workpiec e, remove wood scraps, or for any other reason.

• reduce the risk of hand positio ns where a su dden slip could cause fingers or hand to move into a sawblade or other cutting tool.

• Don’t overreach. Alw ays keep good footing an d b ala nce.

• Push the workpiece a gainst the rotation of the blade, never f eed material into the cutting tool from the rear of the saw.

• Always push the workpiece all the way past the sawblade.

• As much as possible, keep your face and body to one side of the sawblade, out of line with a possible kickback or throwback.

• Set the cutting tool as low as possible for the cut you’re planning.

Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting.

• Make sure switch is “OFF” before plugging saw into a power outlet.

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 carele ss f r action of a second is enough to cause a severe injury.

• 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.

• Make sure bystanders are clear o f 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.

• 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.

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. Stor e it away from children and others not qualified to use the tool.

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Safety Instructions For Table Saws (continued)

Additional Safety Instructions For:

Rip Type Cuts.

• Never use the miter gauge when ripping.

• 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 Operation-Using Featherboards for ThruSawing.” section)

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

See “Work Feed Devices” section for

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-sa wi ng, chec k the an ti-k ic k bac k p a wls . The pawls must stop a kickback once it has started. Replace or sharpen anti-kickback pawls when points become dull. (See “Maintain ing Your Table Saw - AntiKickback Pawls” section.)

• Plastic and composition (like hardboard) materials may be cut on your saw. However, since these are usually quite hard and slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may not stop a ki ckback. Therefore, be espe ci al ly car ef ul i n 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 workpiec e between the sawblade and the rip fence. Never push forward on the piece being cut off.

Featherboard

Material and Dimensions

Additional Safety Instructions For:

Crosscut Type Cuts.

• Never use the rip fence when crosscutting.

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

Before Starting.

• Use jigs or fixtures to help hold any piec e 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”.

Additional Safety Instructions For Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System: Before Using the Caster System

Read the following warning located on the plate assembly:

To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected tool movement.

• Check to make sure tool does not move prior to use. If

tool mov es , adju st al l f our leveler feet to suppo rt the tool .

• Put the tool on a firm level surface where there is plenty of room to handle and pr o perly support the workpi ec e.

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Glossary of Terms for Woodworking

Anti-Kickback Pawls

Device which, when proper ly maintained, is de signed 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 thr ough the face of the workpiece.

Compound Cut

A simultaneous bevel and miter crosscutting operation.

Crosscut

A cutting operation made across the width of the work piece.

Dado

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

Featherboard

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

Freehand

Performing a cu t without the use of fence (guide), miter gauge, fixture, hold down or ot her 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 no nthrough or partial cut.

Kickback

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

Leading End

The end of the workpiec e whic h, dur ing a r ip type op eration, is pushed into the cutting tool first.

Miter Cut

An angle cutting o peration made a cross the width o f the workpiece.

Molding

A non through c ut wh ic h produces a special sh ape 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)

Push Stick

A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw during narrow ripping type operations which he lps keep the

operator’s hands well away from the blade.

Push Block

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

Rabbet

A notch in the edge of a workpiece. (A type of nonthrough cut)

Resin

A sticky, sap based substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns co mpleted by a spinning object in one minute.

Rip Cut

A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.

Sawblade Path

The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with either the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiec e 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.

Molding

Bevel Cut

Kerf

Compound Cut

Cross Cut

Miter Cut

Rip Cut

Dado or Ploughing

Rabbet

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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements

Power Supply and Motor Specifications

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Your tool is wired at the factory for operation using the voltage shown. Connect tool to a power line with the appropriate voltage and a 15-amp branch circuit. Use a 15-amp time delay type fuse or circuit breaker. To reduce the risk of shock or fire, if power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.

The A-C motor used on this tool is a cap acit or sta rt, capacitor run non-reversible type, having the following specifications. It is wired at the factory for operat ion on 110- 120v AC,

General Electrical Connections

DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution:

1. Use only identical replacement parts w hen servicing. Servicing should be performed 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. You r local electrical code may require slightly different power cord pl ug 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 le ast resistance for electric curren t 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 mat ching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug pr ovide d. I f it wi ll not fit the ou tle t , have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

A temporary ada pte r may be used to co nne ct t his pl ug t o a 2-prong outlet as shown if a pro perly 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 equipment-grounding conductor can result in a r isk of electric s hock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stri pes i s the equ ipm ent-ground ing conductor. If repair or replacem ent of the electr ic cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the eq uip men t- groun ding conductor to a live terminal.

60 Hz. service.

Wired for 120V Wired for 240V

Rated H.P Voltage 110-120 220-240

Amperes 13 6.5 Hertz (Cycles) 60 50/60 Phase Single Single RPM 3450 2875 (50 Hz)/

Rotation of Shaft

WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing the plug to or from the outlet.

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

Grounded

3-Prong Outlet

Grounding Lug

3-Prong

Plug

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 temporar y adapter is not

permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

1-1/2 1-1/2

3450 (60 Hz)

Clockwise Clockwise

3-Prong Plug

Grounding

Prong

Make sure this

Is Connected

to a Known

Ground

2-Prong

Outlet

Adapter

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Changing Motor Voltage

WARNING: Electric shock can kill. To reduce the risk of shock, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly steps are completed. Unplug saw before making or changing any connections.

NOTE: Power cord

220/240 volt applications are the same. This will show how to change the interna l motor wiring to convert saw from a 120V to a 240V application.

1. Open the motor connector box cover located on the

end of motor using a flat blade screwdriver to loosen screws.

2. From the factory this motor is connected for 120V

usage. For 240V usage: a. Remove the brown motor lead from termi nal #3 and

attach it to the “P” (parking position) plastic terminal. NOTE: This brown lead is not require d for the 240 volt application and is “pa rked” in the pl astic “P” ter minal to keep it insulate d. Be sur e the b rown lead is attached securely to the “P” terminal holder.

b. Remove the yellow motor lead from ter minal #4 an d

attach it to terminal #3.

c. Remove the red motor lead from terminal #2 and

attach it to terminal #3.

d. Cut off the 120 volt power cord plug and replac e it

with a (3 blade) 240 volt 15 amp U.L. listed plug. (See illustration of 240V plug & receptacle.) Connect the power cord white and black leads, respectively, to the “hot” plug blade terminals and connect the power cord green grounding wire to the plug ground prong terminal.

3. Close motor conn ector box being sure that the p ower

cord is seated in the strain relief groove and tighten box cover screws.

4. Plug your saw into a 220 -2 40V, 15amp, 3 blade recep-

tacle.

5. Make certain the receptacle is connected to a 240V

A.C. power supply through a 240V branch circuit having at least a 15 amp capacity and prote cted by a 15 amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.

lead connections for 110/120 volt and

Grounding

Prong

220-240V

15 Amp 3 Blade

Receptacle

To Switch Box

Brown Motor Lead On Terminal #3

Yellow Motor Lead on Terminal #3

Power Cord

Connector Box Cover

Red Motor Lead On Terminal #2

NOTE: Power Cord Not Shown For Clarity

Cord Exit/

Strain Relief Groove

Yellow Motor Lead On Terminal #4

110/120 Volt Connection

(As Received From Factory)

Red Motor Lead on Terminal #3

Grounded

Outlet Box

Cord Exit/

Strain Relief Groove

Brown Motor Lead On

Terminal “P” (Plastic)

220/240 Volt Connection

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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)

Motor Thermal Overload Protector

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of motor damage, this motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to prevent sawdust buildup which will interfere with normal motor ventilation.

Your saw is equipped with a manual-reset ther mal-overload protector designed to open the power line circuit when the motor temperature exceeds a safe level, when motor is overloaded or when a low voltage condition exists.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of thrown objects or blade contact from unexpected starting. If the protector stops the saw motor, immediately turn the

saw switch “OFF”, remove the key and allow motor time to cool.

1. After cooling to a safe operating temperature, the overload protector can be res et by pushing the red button on the end of the motor. If the red button will not click into place immediately, the motor is still too hot and must be allowed to cool for a while longer.

The time required for the motor to cool may be equal to the length of time the saw was used before the thermal overload protector opened. NOTE: An audible click will indicate the protector is reset, push hard to hear the click.

2. As soon as the red button is reset, the saw may be started and operated normally.

3. Frequent “blowing” of fuses or tripping of circui t break-

ers may result if: a. Motor is overloade d - Overloading can occur i f you

feed too rapidly or if saw is misaligned.

b. Motor circu it is fused differently from recomm enda-

tions - Always follow instructions for the proper fuse/ breaker. Do not use a fuse/breaker of greater capacity without consulting a qualified electrician.

c. Low voltage - Although the motor is designed for

operation on the voltage and frequency s pecif ied on motor nameplate, normal loads will be handled safely on voltage not more than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage. Heavy loads, however, require that voltage at motor terminals equals the voltage specified on nameplate.

4. Most motor t roubles may be traced to loose or incorrect connections, overloading, reduced input voltage (such as small size wire in the supply circuit) or to overly long supply circuit wir e. Always check the connections, the load and the supply circuit whenever motor fails to perform satisfactorily. Check wire sizes and length with the Wire Size Chart below.

Manual

Reset

Button

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

Cord Length

0-25 Ft.

26-50 Ft.

Gauge

(A.W.G.)

110-120V 220-240V

14 12

18 18

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Unpacking and Checking Contents

Tools Needed

Hammer

Pliers

Phillips Screwdriver

Medium Screwdriver

Small Screwdriver

Combination Wrenches

7/16 In., 1/2 In., 9/16 In.,

3/4 In., 11/16 In.

Adjustable Wrench

Hex “L” Wrenches

3/32 In., 2.5mm,

1/8 In., 5/32 In., 3/16 In.

Utility Knife

Tape Rule

C Clamp

Framing Square

Combination Square must be true. Check it’s accuracy as shown below.

Draw light line on board along edge

Should be no gap or overlap here when square is flipped over in dotted position.

Wood Blocks

3/4" Thick (Optional)

Select the straight edge of 3/4” thick board. This edge must be perfectly straight.

NOTE: The square and straight edge are used to align the saw. They must be accurate if the saw is to be aligned properly.

Combination

Square

Unpacking

1. 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 it ems are accounted for, before discarding any packing material. Call 1-8004-RIDGID or E-mail us at info@ridgidwoodworking.com if any parts are damaged or missing.

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

2. Remove the protective oil that is applied to the table top and edges of the table and table extensions. Use any ordinary household type grease and spot remover.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or health hazard, never use gasoline, naptha, or similar highly volatile solvents.

WARNING: The saw is heavy. To reduce the risk of back injury, ge t help to lift the saw. Hold the saw close to your body. Bend your knees so you can lift with your legs, not your back .

3. Apply coat of paste wax to the table and table extensions.

NOTE: Before beginning assembly:

• Check that all parts are included. If you are missing any part, do not assemble the saw.

• So metime s small parts can get los t in packaging ma terial. Do not throw away any packaging until saw is put together. Check packaging for missing parts before contacting RIDGID.

• A complet e par ts list (R epair Parts ) is at t he end of the manual. Use this list to identify the par t number of the missing part.

NOTE: At the beginning of each as sembly section it ems such as nuts and bolts are shown actual size.

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.

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Unpacking and Checking Contents (continued)

List of Loose Parts

Item Part Name Qty.

A Miter Gauge..........................................................1

B Table Extension ................................... ...... ....... ....2

Blade Guard Carton Containing:

C Blade Guard.........................................................1

D Blade Guard Parts Bag ........................................1

Large Parts Bag Containing:

E Belt Guard ............................................................1

F Storage Hook Bag................................................1

G Drive Belt..............................................................1

H Blade Wrench.......................................................1

J Wire Tie ................................................................2

K Handwheel ...........................................................2

L Trim Parts Bag......................................................1

M Table Extension Parts Bag ...................................1

N Miscel la neou s Parts Bag..................... ...... ....... ....1

P Owners Manual (English) .....................................1

Q Owners Manual (Spanish)....................................1

Item Part Name Qty. Fence Guide Bar Carton Containing:

R Front Fence Guide Bar.........................................1

S Rear Fence Guide Bar .............................. ....... .... 1

T Guide Bar Parts Bag ............................................1

Rip Fence Carton Containing:

U Rip Fence.............................................................1

Motor Carton Containing:

V Motor/Switch Assembly........................................1

Leg Stand Carton Containing:

W Leg .......................................................................4

X Leg Brace (Short).................................................2

Y Side Stringer ........................................................2

Z End Stringer .........................................................2

AA Leg Stand Parts Bag ............................................1

Blade Guard Carton

Fence Guide Bar Carton (Service #509469)

Rip Fence Carton

Large Parts Bag

Motor Carton

Leg Stand Carton

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Herc-U-Lift™ Caster Carton

Item Description Qty.

A Channel Rear ...................................................... 1

B Tube U-Bolt 19-5/8" Long..................................... 1

C Tube Support 17-1/4" Long.................................. 1

D Plate Assembly .................................................... 1

Loose Parts

Item Description Qty.

E Tube Front 13-7/8" Long .......................................2

F Caster Swivel 3"....................................................4

G Tube Rear 27" Long..............................................2

H Bag Loose Parts ...................................................1

Item G packed separately in main table saw box

Assembly

Installing Handwheels

1. From the bag labeled “Misc el laneous” remove only the following hardware:

2 Pan Head Screws, 10 - 32 x 5/8" long 2 Lockwashers, #10 External Type From among the loose parts find the following: 2 Handwheels

2. Line up flat spots on shaft and handwheel, push handwheel onto sh aft. Insta ll screw and lockwasher to lock handwheel on shaft. Repeat for the other handwheel.

10-32 x 5/8

Pan Head Screw

Elevation

Handwheel

#10 External

Lockwasher

Bevel

Handwheel

Shaft

Lockwasher

Pan Head

Screw

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Assembly (c ontinued)

Assembling Leg Stand

1. Locate the carton containing the leg stand. Remove all parts from packing material.

2. From the bag labeled “Legs” remove the following

hardware:

22 Truss Head Screws, 1/4-20 x 1/2” long 22 Lockwashers, 1/4” External Type 22 Hex Nuts, 1/4-20

4 Leveling Feet 8 3/8-16 Hex Nut

From leg stand carton find the following:

4 Legs 2 End Stringers 2 Side Stringers 3 Leg Braces (Two Long, One Short)

3. From among the loose parts find the following:

2 Miter Gauge Storage Hooks 2 Rip Fence Storage Hooks

1/4-20 x 1/2 In.

russ Head Screw

3/8 -16 Hex Nut

Leg Brace

(Short)

Stringers

Leg

1/4 In. External

Lockwasher

Leveling Foot

End

1/4-20

Hex Nut

Side

Stringer

Leg Braces

(Long)

Miter Gauge

Storage Hooks

Rip Fence

Storage Hooks

4. Assemble the legs as shown.

Insert the tr uss head screws through the holes in the legs, then through the holes in the side and end stringers. Attach miter gauge and rip fence storage hooks as shown. Legs must be assembled on top of stringers

5. Install the lockwashers. Screw on the nuts hand tight.

6. Insert the tr uss head screws through the hol es in the

Side Stringers

Miter Gauge

Storage Hook

1/4-20

Hex Nut

Leg Brace

(Short)

End Stringers

Rip Fence

Storage Hook

legs, then through the holes in the leg braces. Plac e short leg b race on opposite side of RIDGID logo as shown.

Lockwasher

7. Install the lockwashers. Screw on the nuts but do not

tighten until completely assembled.

8. Install leveling feet through holes in bottom of legs as

Legs

shown. Adjust feet all the way up to bottom of leg.

9. Once you have completed the entire assem bly pro-

cess, move saw to desired location and adjust the four leveling feet to support the tool as follows:

a. With 9/16" wrench loosen bottom nut. b. Back off top nut by hand. c. Raise or lower foot by adjusting bottom nut using

Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System Will Be Installed Here

Leg Brace

3/8-16 Hex Nuts

Leveling Foot

T russ Head

Screw

(Long)

9/16" wrench. d. Snug top nut against ins id e of leg by hand. e. Tighten all four bottom nuts using 9/16" wrench.

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Mounting Your Saw

1. From the bag labeled “Legs” remove the following hardware:

4 Hex Head Screws, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Long 4 Hex Nuts, 5/16-18 4 Lockwashers, 5/16" External Type 8 Flat Washers, 11/32 x 11/16 x 1/16

2. Place the saw upside down onto a smooth piece of cardboard or heavy paper, on the floor, so the saw is resting on the table top.

WARNING: The saw is heavy. To reduce the risk of back injury, ge t help to lift the saw. Hold the saw close to your body. Bend your knees so you can lift with your legs, not your back .

3. Place legs on saw so that holes in saw base and le g set line up and trim label is facing front.

4. Install screw, washers, lockwasher and nut as shown.

5. Tighten all leg assembly and mounting hardware at this time.

Hex Nut

5/16-18 x 1-1/4 In

Hex Head Screw

5/16 In External

Lockwasher

5/16-18

Hex Nut

11/32 I.D.

Flat Washer

Lockwasher

Leg Set

Flat Washer

End Stiffener

Flat Washer

Hex Head Screw

Saw Base

Bench Mounting

If you do not use the legset and mount the saw on a bench, make sure that there i s an opening in the top of the bench the same size as the openin g in the bot tom of the saw so that the sawdust can drop through. Recommended working height is 33 to 37 inches from the top of the saw table to the floor.

Cardboard

7/8

15-3/4

7/16 Dia.

Mounting Holes

11-1/4

Bench

Opening

16-3/4

Front of Saw

NOTE: All dimensions in inches

1/2

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Assembly (c ontinued)

Assembling Table Extensions

1. From the bag labeled “Table Extensions” remove the following hardware: (Quantity indicated is for two extensions)

8 Hex Head Screws, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Long 8 Flat Washers, 11/32 x 11/16 x 1/16 8 Lockwashers, 5/16" External Type 8 Hex Nuts, 5/16-18

NOTE: Assemble with saw upside down.

WARNING: Stock table extensions must be installed. They help support the fence guide bars. An unsupported guide bar can twist. Twisted guide bars can misalign fence. A misaligned fence can cause binding or kickback. You could be hit or cut.

2. Inser t four (4) 5/16-18 x 1 in. long screws thro ugh the holes in each extension.

3. Position extension against table so screws extend through hole in table.

4. Install flat washers, lockwasher, and nuts on the screws. With a 1/2" wrench, snug the four nuts just enough to take the play out between the table and extension. Do not tighten.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 to install the other extension.

6. Stand saw upright on legs. Roll saw over onto front then up onto feet.

WARNING: The saw is heavy. To reduce the risk of back injury, g et help to lift the saw. Hold the saw close to your body. Bend your knees so you can lift with your legs, not your back .

7. Line up the fro nt edge of extension wi th the front edge of the table. At the spots marked “X” in the drawing, tighten a “C” Clamp over the edge of table and extension. Use a combination square to check the alignment of the front and top edges nearest the “X” ’s. Tighten the two corner nuts only with a 1/2" wrench.

NOTE: This assembly may also be done without t he use of a “C” Clamp.

WARNING: Table extensions must be installed. Front edge of table and extensions must be lined up. An uneven front edge can twist the fence guide bar. Twisted guide bars can misalign fence. A misaligned fence can cause binding or kickback. You could be hit or cut.

8. Tighten a “C” cla mp over the edge of table and extension at the center until the extension is even with the table surface as shown. Tighten the two center nuts with a 1/2" wrench.

9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to align the other extension.

5/16-18 x 1-1/4 In

Hex Head Screw

Nut

Lockwasher

“C” Clamps

“C” Clamp

11/32 I.D.

Flat Washer

Align Front Edges

5/16 In External

Lockwasher

5/16-18

Hex Nut

Hex Screw

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Checking Table Insert

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci-

dental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is not connected to power source outlet.

1. Inser t shoul d be flush w ith table top. Check as shown. Loosen flat head screw that holds insert and adjust the four set screws as necessar y. Tighten flat head screw. Do not tighten screw to the point where it bends the inser t.

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.

4. 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

inser t.

3/32 In.

Hex “L” Wrench

Flat Head

Screw

Table Insert

Set Screws

Checking Heeling Adjustment or Parallel ism of Sawblade to Miter Gauge Groove

While cutting, the ma terial mus t 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 acci-

dental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is not connected to power source outlet.

To check for parallelism:

1. Raise blade to approximately 3" depth of cut.

2. Mark an “X” on one of the tee th whic h is set ( bent) to

the left.

3. Place the head of a combination square in the left miter gauge groove. Rotate the blade so that the tooth marked with an “X” is in front and adjust the blade of the square so that is just touche s the tip of the marked tooth. Lock the square at this setting.

Sawblade

Combination

Square

Miter Gauge

Groove

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Assembly (c ontinued)

NOTE: Hold the head of the combination square firmly

against the edge of the miter gauge groove during all measurements.

4. Move the square to the rear of the blade. Rotate the blade so the marked tooth is in the rear and see if the marked tooth again touches the blade of the square.

5. If the marked tooth touches the square at the front and at the rear of the sawblade, the blade is parallel to miter gauge slot. The parallelism is correct. Pro-

ceed to the “Checking Blade Tilt, or Squareness of Blade to Table”.

6. If square does not touch the m ar ked tooth at th e rear and front equally (gap is greater that 0.015 inch– thickness of 4 pages from Owner s Manual) or tooth interferes with square, the mechanism underneath must be adjusted to make the blade parallel to the miter gauge groove.

7. Tighten the tilt lock handle located at the fro nt of the saw.

8. Loosen the left and right micro-adj ust set screws on the center lug of the rear trunnion.

9. Loosen the three mounting screws that hold the front trunnion and the three mount ing s crews that h old th e rear trunnion using a 9/16" wrench . The front center trunnion bolt can be accessed through the slot for the tilt lock handle in the front of the saw.

10. Position the sawblade, by moving the trunnion assembly, in the slot of the table inser t maintaining a minimum of 1/8" cleara nce between the r ight side of the blade and the table insert (viewed from rear of saw) and with 9/16" wrench , lightly tighten the c enter bolt on the front trunnion.

11. Lightly tighten the center bolt on the rear trunnion.

12. Standing at the rear of the saw, determine which direction the rear of the sawblade must move to make it parallel to the miter slot. To move the rear of the blade to the right - tighten the right set screw. To move the rear of the blade to the left - tighten the left set screw.

NOTE: When tightening one set screw it may be necessary to loosen the opposite set screw first.

13. Using the set screws move the rear of the blade in the desired directio n. Repeat s teps 3 a nd 4 un til blade is parallel to miter gauge slot.

14. Tighten the oppo si te set sc rew to h old the trunnion in position when measur ement at the front and rear of the sawblade are equal.

15. Secu rely tighten the left and r ight tr unnion screws on the rear and front turning using a 9/16" wrench.

16. Recheck the mar ked blade tooth at the front and rear position to insure that the adjustment has not moved.

17. If the adjustment moved, loosen the four bolts and repeat steps 13 - 15.

18. When the adjustment is correct loosen both set screws and securely tighten the center bolts on the front and rear trunnion.

Front

Trunnion

Rear Trunnion

Set Screws

Front

Trunnion

Screws

NOTE: Maintain a mi nimum 1/8 inch cleara nce between

the right side of the blade and the table insert (viewed from rear of saw). This insures clearance when th e blade is beveled.

Rear

Trunnion

Screws

Rear of

Saw

Front

Trunnion

Screws

1/8" Minimum

Clearance

Trunnion

Rear

Trunnion

Screws

Rear

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Checking Blade Tilt, or Squareness of Blade to Table

When the bevel pointer is pointing directly to the “0” mark on the bevel scale, the sawblade should make a square cut 90° to the table.

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet.

To check for squareness, 90° position.

1. Raise blade to 3" depth of cut.

2. Operate the tilt lock handle (counterclockwise) to loosen the tilt clamp screw.

NOTE: Handle is spring loaded for engagement with screw head - must be pushed inward for disengagement whenever necessary to obtain a new grip on screw head. Always position handle in downward position to prevent binding when raising the blade.

3. Rotate tilt handwheel clockwise a few turns to tilt blade. Now, rotate handwhe el counterclo ckwise until it stops. Blade should now be square with table and pointer

should point to “0”.

Tilt Lock Handle

Bevel Pointer

4. Place the square against blade. Make sure square is not touching the tip of one of the saw teeth.

A. If blade is square to table

1.Check pointer. If pointer does not point to the “0” mark on the bevel scale.

a. Remove elevation handwheel. b. Loosen screw and adjus t p oin ter u sing medium

screwdriver.

c. Install elevation handwheel.

Pointer

Square

Tilt Handwheel

Blade

Pointer at

0° Position

Adjusting Screw

Pointer

Scale Adjusting

Screw

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Assembly (c ontinued)

B. If blade is not square to table...the 90° stop

screw must be adjusted.

1.Unscrew 90° stop screw three to four turns us ing 3/16 inch hex “L” wrench.

2.Turn tilt hand wheel clockwise one turn, then tu rn handwheel counter clockwise unti l blade is squa re with table.

3.Screw 90° stop sc rew in until it stops. Check once again for squareness and readjust screw, if necessary.

4.Check pointer as described in step A.

To check for alignment, 45° Position

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

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

A. If blade is 45° to table;

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

a. Remove elevation handwheel. b. Loosen two screws on scale and adjust scale

until pointer points to 45° mark.

c. Install elevation handwheel.

90°

Stopscrew

45°

Stopscrew

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

must be adjusted.

1.Unscrew 45° stop screw three to four turns us ing 3/16 inch setscrew wrench.

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

3.Screw 45° stop sc rew in until it st ops. Ch eck once again and readjust screw, if necessary.

4.Check pointer as described in step A above.

Checking Tilt Mechanism

With tilt lock handle loosened, the handwheel should turn freely without binding. The turning section can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the screws in the bearing retainer.

NOTE: Tilt handwheel must be removed to adju st. W hen adjusting the screws in the bearing r etainer, hold the nut inside using a 3/8 inch wrench.

Scale Screws

Retainer Bearing

Screws

Tilt

Handwheel

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Assembling Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System Assembly Tips

1. The caster set con sists of an upp er and lower assembly.

2. First put the upper and lower assembly together following instructions below.

3. Finger tighten all nut and bolt connections. After mounting the assemblies on the table saw, adjust frames on center, and then securely tight en all fasteners.

4. When assembling the frames, Tube Rear (27" long) and Tube Front (13-7/8" long) must be assembled so the large hole faces down t owards the floor. See the illustration before assembling.

Upper Assembly

1. From bag of loose parts remove the following hardware:

*4 Hex Head Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 *8 Washers 1/4 ID *4 Lockwashers 1/4 *4 Hex Nuts 1/4 *2 Washers 7/16 ID *2 Hex Nuts 7/16 * Items marked with asterisk (*) are shown actual size.

2. From the loose parts find the following:

1Plate Assembly 2 Tube Rear (27" Length) 1 Channel Rear 2Casters

3. Assemble Tube Rear (27 inch length) to each side of the Plate Assemb ly as sho wn usin g f our each 1/4-20 x 1-1 /2 hex head bolt, flat washe r (each side ), lockwasher and nut. Finger tighten nuts.

NOTE: The larger hole at the end of the tube, opposite the plate assembly, must face down.

4. Align rear channel with holes in the rear tubes as shown. Assemble caster through chan nel and tube as shown. Fasten with flat washer and 7/16 nut as shown. Finger tighten nuts.

1/4 I.D.Washer

7/16 I.D. Washer

Plate Assembly

Tube Rear

Plate

Assembly

1/4-20 x 1-1/2

Hex Head Screw

1/4 I.D.

Lockwasher

7/16 Hex Nut

Caster

Channel Rear

Large Hole

Facing Down

1/4-20

Hex Nut

Tube Rear

Channel

Rear

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Assembly (c ontinued)

Lower Assembly

1. From bag of loose parts remove the following hardware.

*4 Screw 1/4-20 x 2 *8 Washer 1/4 I.D. *4 Lockwasher 1/4 I.D. *4 Nut Hex 1/4-20 *4 Nut 5/16-18 *4 Washer 5/16 I.D. *2 Washer 7/16 I.D. *2 Nut Hex 7/16

1U-Bolt

Hex Head Screw

1/4 Lockwasher

1/4-20 x 2

1/4-20 Nut Hex

1/4 I.D. Washer

5/16-18 Nut

2. From the loose parts find the following:

2Caster 2 Tube Front (13-7/8" Long) 1 Tube Support (17-1/4" Long) 1 Tube U-Bolt (19-5/8" Long)

3. Assemble support tube (17-3/4 inch length) to both front tubes (13-7/8 inch length) using two each 1/4-20 x 2 hex head bolt, flat washer (each side), lockwash er and nut as shown. Finger tighten nuts.

NOTE: The larger hole at the end of the front tube must face down as shown.

4. Align and assemble U-bolt tube (19-5/8 inch length) with holes in the fron t tube using two each 1/4- 20 x 2 hex head bolt, flat washer (each si de), l ockwasher an d nut as shown. Finger tighten nuts.

5. Assemble 5/16 nut and flat washers on each side of Ubolt as shown.

6. Place U-bolt through holes in U-bolt tube, finger tighten two flat washers and 5/16 nuts on each side of U-bolt as shown.

7. Adjust U-bolt about two inches from tube.

8. Assemble caster through tube. Fasten with 7/16 flat washer and 7/16 nut as shown. Tighte n nuts securely. Use adjustable wrench on caster stem hex to keep stem from turning while tightening nut.

5/16 I.D. Washer

Tube Support

Large Hole

Facing Down

U-Bolt

7/16 I.D. Washer

Tube Front

Tube U-Bolt

Tube Front (Assembled On Top)

Tube

U-Bolt

Large Hole

Facing Down

7/16 Nut Hex

U-Bolt

Tube Support

Tube Front

Assemble each tube exactly as shown. Note both front tubes are placed on top of the tube U-bolt and tube support as shown.

Tube Front

(Assembled

On Top)

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Assembling Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System to Saw

Installation Instructions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected starting, unplug the tool before attaching caster set.

1. From the bag of loose parts remove the following hardware:

*4 Screw Special 1/4-20 x 1-5/8 *8 Washer 1/4 I.D. *4 Nut Lock 1/4-20 *8 Screw Hex Hd. 1/4-20 x 1/2 *8 Lockwasher 1/4 *8 Nut Hex 1/4-20

2. From the bag of loose parts remove the following:

4 Leg Brackets

3. Install the four leg brackets on the inside of each leg using 1/4-20 x 1/2 hex head bolts, lockwashers and nuts. Tighten bolts secure ly.

4. It may be helpful to place the saw leg stand as sembly on blocks of wood approximately 3/4 inches thick while installing the caster assemblies.

5. Place the Lower Assembly under the saw with the front ends of the tube under the front leg brackets. Install the special screw (1/4-20 x 1-5/8) through the front leg bracket and tube as shown. Install the washer (each side) and lock nut and tig hten the lock nuts until flush with bottom of screw. The screw should freely pivot side to side.

6. Place the upper assembly under th e saw (see illustration) with the rear ends of the tube under the leg brackets and install the special screw (1/4-20 x 1-5/8), washer (each side) and nut in the same manner as step 5. Center the upper tubes between the lower tubes and tighten all hard ware at this time beginn ing with the four (4) bolts attac hing the plate assembly to the tubes.

7. Insure the upper tube s remain centered between the lower tubes and tighten the hardware on the lower assembly.

8. Press down on the plate assembly and check alignment of the U-bolt. The U-bolt should be centered within the latch mec hanism as shown. Release pe dal and adjust the U-bolt as necessary, then tighten the nuts holding the U-bolt to the tube.

1/4-20 x 1-5/8

Screw Special

1/4-20 x 1/2

Screw Hex Hd.

Wood Block

Adjust U-Bolt

Centered Within

Latch Mechanism

1/4-20

Nut Lock

1/4 I.D. Washer

Leg Bracket

Plastic Ring

Center Frames Equal

Distance on Each Side

Tighten all Nuts

1/4 Lockwasher

1/4-20

Nut Hex

U-Bolt

Latch

Mechanism

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Assembly (continued)

Operation of Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System

The caster set is activated by pressing down on the metal platform. This will raise t he table saw and allow the saw to be moved to desired location.

To lower the table saw, press down on the foot pedal. Make sure the saw firmly rests on the floor. Adjust the rubber leveling feet if necessary.

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Installing Front Rip Fence Guide Bar

1. From the bag labeled “Guide Bars” remove only the following hardware:

5 Square Head Bolts, 5/16-18 x 1" Long 5 Lockwashers, 5/16 External Type 5 Flat Washers, 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 5 Hex Nuts, 5/16-18

2. From the fence guide bar carton find the following: 1 Front Guide Bar (Long)

3. Inser t five 5/16-18 x 1” long s quare hea d bolts into the holes as shown.

4. Attach flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut loosely, as shown, so the bolt head protrudes through the front edge of the table and extension.

5/16-18 x 1 In.

Square Head Bolt

5/16 In. External

Lockwasher

21/64 I.D.

Flat Washer

5/16-18

Hex Nut

Lockwasher

Flat

Washer

Square Head

Bolt

5. Slide the front gu ide bar slot over each of the square head bolts as shown and finger tighten the five nuts.

6. The front guide bar mus t be aligne d left to ri ght at th is time. Align the 7-1/8 inch ma rk on the right rip scale with the right edge of the cast iron table top.

7. Push front guid e bar against the saw table and extensions. Finger tighten each nut on the table and extensions. The guide bars will be aligned and the nuts tightened at a later time.

WARNING: Front and rear guide bars must be aligned with blade. Misaligned guide bars could twist. Twisted guide bars could misalign fence. A misaligned fence could cause binding or kickback. You could be hit or cut.

Front of Table Or Extension

Square Head

Bolt

Front

Guide Bar

Miter Gauge

Groove

Right Edge

of Table

Front

Guide Bar

7-1/8" Mark on

Right Hand

Rip Scale

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Assembly (c ontinued)

Installing Rear Fence Guide Bar

1. From the bag labeled “Guide Bars” remove only the following hardware:

5 Square Head Bolts, 5/16-18 x 1" Long 5 Lockwashers, 5/16 External Type 5 Flat Washers, 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 5 Hex Nuts, 5/16-18

2. From the fence guide bar carton find the following:

1 Rear Guide Bar (Short)

3. Inser t five 5/16-18 x 1” long s quare hea d bolts into the holes as shown.

4. Attach flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut loosely, as shown, so the bolt head protrudes through the rear edge of the table and extensions.

5/16-18 x 1 In.

Square Head Bolt

5/16 In. External

Lockwasher

Hex Nut

21/64 I.D.

Flat Washer

5/16-18

Hex Nut

Lockwasher

Flat

Washer

Square Head

Bolt

5. Slide the rear g uide bar slot over each of the square head bolts, similar to the front guide bar assembly.

6. Position a framing square or straightedge against either side of the blade. Move the rear guide bar righ t or left until the indicator mark is aligned with the straightedge.

7. Push rear guide bar against the saw table and extensions. Finger tighten each nut on the table and extensions. The guide bars will be aligned and the nuts tightened at a later time.

8. Shims may be required between the rear guide bar and saw table. See instructions for adjusting rip fence guide bars.

Rear

Guide Bar

Square Head

Straight Edge

Rear of Table or

Extension

Bolt

Mark on

Rear Guide Bar

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Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars

Installing Shims

1. From the bag labeled “Guide Bars” remove the following hardware:

*10 Very thin shim washers.

2. Loosen the 5 nuts holding the rear guide bar in place.

3. Holding the guide bar against the rear of saw table and extensions, note if there is any gap between the table or extension and the inside face of the rear guide bar. If no gap exists, finger tighten nuts. If gap appears, slip shim washers into gap until space is full.

4. Stack shim washers on table or extension nearest t o bolt that is affected.

5. When all five bolt loc ations have been checked, slide guide bar off of bolts and inst all stacks of shim washers under head of appropriate bolt(s).

6. Reinstall rear gui de bar and realign the “mar k” on rear guide bar as described earlier. Finger tighten nuts.

Shim

Washers

Very Thin

Shim Washer

Rear Guide Bar

Table or

Extension

Aligning Rip Fence Guide Bars

1. Position rip fence over right miter gau ge groove. While holding up rear of rip fence engage front end of rip fence onto the front guide bar. Now lower rip fence down onto table.

2. Open owners manual so that 8 pages are separated from the rest of the book. Use these pages like a feeler gage to set the spacing between the bottom of the fence and the table top.

3. Rip fence should clear saw table/extension surface just enough to allow pages to slide back and forth under rip fence. If rip fence is too high or too low, loo sen nuts holding front guide bar and adjust bar up or down. Wrench tighten nuts when proper alignment is achieved.

4. Adjust rear guide bar, as noted above.

5. Slide fence left and r ight on gu ide bar to ensure cl earance from side to side and from front to back. If necessary readjust rip fence guide bars to get proper clearance. Wrench tighte n all nuts holding guide bars in place.

NOTE: During this adjustment, the left/right positioning of the guide bars could be affected. Realignment may be necessary.

Owners Manual

8 Pages

Page 28

Assembl y (contin ued)

Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment

WARNING: A misaligned fence can cause kickbacks and jams. To reduce the risk of injury, follow these instructions until the fence is properly aligned.

1. The rip fence must be PARALLEL wi th the sawblade and miter gauge grooves. Clean any debris off the fence guide bars. Move fence until it is along side the miter gauge groove and lock it. It should be p arallel to groove. If it is not:

a. Unlock fence. b. Using a 5/32" hex “L” wrench, loosen the four button head

screws located to each side of the rip fence handle.

c. Hold fence head tightly against front guide bar. Align

fence channel so that it is parallel with groove. Care-

fully lock the fence in this position. d. Alternately tighten the screws. e. Recheck alignment. f. Repeat steps as needed until fence channel is

aligned with miter gauge groove.

Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment

Miter Gage Groove

Button Head Screws for Adjusting Fence

Parallelism

WA RNING: Make sure the fence l ock w orks in t he center and at each end of the fence guide bar. An improperly adjusted fence could move. Movement could cause binding or kickback. You could be hit or cut.

1. The rip fence lock lever when locked down should hold the rip fence securely. The lever should not be difficult to push down and lock.

To assure proper fence lock adjustment: a. Raise lock lever and push fence head toward rear of

saw.

b. Hold fence head down onto front guide bar while lift-

ing rear of fence up and down.

c. Tighten adjusting nut until fence clamp just barely

touches rear guide bar.

d. This should provide the best fence adjustment pos -

sible without over tightening.

Check fence lock across entire bar length. Recheck fence parallelism with miter slot in locked position and adjust if necessary.

If the fence does not clamp the same across the entire length of the bars, the guide bars may need to be readjusted with shims provided.

Adjusting

Nut

Fence

Clamp

Fence Clamp and Rear Guide Bar

Should Barely Touch When

Fence is Raised

Rear Guide Bar

Adjusting Fence Indicator

1. Place rip fence on saw table so that it lightly touches the right side of the blade and lock it in this position.

2. Loosen pan head screw. Adjust the indicator so that the red line is located over the “Zero ” line of the right rip scale and tighten screw.

Indicator at

“Zero” Line

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Installing Blade Guard

1. From the bag labeled “Blade Guard” remove the following parts:

2 Hex Head Screws, 1/4-20 x 5/8" Long 2 Hex Nuts, 1/4-20 2 Lockwashers, 1/4 External Type 1 Thumb Screw 1 Spreader Support From the blade guard carton find the following:

1 Blade Guard

1/4-20 x 5/8 In

Hex Hd Screw

1/4 In. External

Lockwasher

1/4-20 Hex Nut

2. Slide spreader support onto spreader rod until notches engage pin. Thread thumbsc rew into tapped hole and hand tighten.

3. Attach spreade r to spreader suppor t so that the edge of the spreader is even with the edge of the spreader support as shown. Tighten screws with a 7/16 wrench.

4. Raise blade all the way up, make sure it is square with table.

5. Loosen both hex head screws holding blade guard support to cradle.

6. Raise blade guard. Lift up both anti-kickback pawls. Insert a large set screw wrench in the notches of the pawls to hold the pawls out of the way. Align spreader square to table as shown.

7. Tighten both hex head screws.

Head Screw

Pin in

Notches of

Support

Thumb Screw

1/4-20 Hex

Lockwasher Hex Nut

Blade Guard

Spreader

Align

Edges

Spreader

Support

Spreader Support

Square

Blade

Guard

Support

Cradle

Hex Hd.

Screws

Spreader Rod Located in Blade Guard Support

Thumb

Screw

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Assembly (continued)

Aligning Blade Guard

1. Lay blade of square or other straightedge alongs ide of blade.

2. Loosen socket set screw in gua rd support and move spreader left or right so that it touches blade of square. Tighten screw. Socket set screw must tighten against the spreader rod flat.

NOTE: The spreader is now square with the table and approximately in line with the sawblade. The spreader requires further adjustment to align it parallel to the blade and in the middle of the cut (kerf) made by the sawblade.

IMPORTANT: To work properly, the spreader must always be adjusted so the cut workpiece will pass on either side of the spread er without bindin g or skewing to the side.

NOTE: The spreader is thinner than the width of the c ut (kerf) by approximately six thicknesses of paper.

Anti-Kickback

Pawls

Space Equal to Approx. 3 Thicknesses of Paper

Kerf

Set Screw

Spreader

Straightedge

Along Side

of Blade

Socket Set

Screw In

Guard Support

W ood

Blade

Wrench

3. Make two folds in a small piece (6 x 6 i nch ) o f ordi nary newspaper making three thicknesses.

The folded paper will be used as “spacing gauge”.

4. Place rip fence on the r ight hand side of table. Carefully move it against blade so th at it is parallel to the blade, and just touches tip s of saw teeth. Tighten rip fence lock lever.

5. Insert folded paper between spreader and fence.

6. Using 7/16 wr enc h loo se n th e 1 /4- 20 hex head sc rews so the spreader can slide sideways.

7. Hold spreader flat against folded paper and fence. Tighten screws using 7/16 inch wrench.

8. To remove blade guard and spreader, loosen thumbscrew. Do not loosen other screws. This allows you to remove and replace the guard for non-through cuts without disturbing the spreader alignment.

Spreader

Looking Down on Saw

Paper

Folded Paper

7/16 In.

Wrench

Hex Head Screws

Page 31

Mounting the Motor

1. Remove Motor Assembly from motor carton.

2. Loosen the two hex head screws that lock the p ins in the cradle.

3. Lift motor and insert the two pins on motor support assembly into holes in cradle. Push motor in as far as it will go. Do not tighten screws at this time.

Motor Support

Assembly

Motor

Pins

Hex Head Screws

Cradle

Installing Belt

1. Locate the motor belt

2. Lower the blade all the way down and set bevel to 0°.

3. Install belt on saw pulley and motor pulley.

4. Sight along edges of both pulleys check that the belt is parallel to the edges of bot h pulleys. If not, use a Hex “L” wrench to loos en th e set screw on th e moto r pu lley. Reposition the motor pulley and securely tighten the set screw on the motor pulley.

5. Raise saw blade all the way up.

6. Lift motor until edge of wash er (see il lu stration) is even with end of slot in motor support assembly. In this position, pull motor toward you (pins will slide in the cradle) until slack is removed from belt. Make sure edge of washer is still even with end of slot. Using a 1/2 inch wrench tighten the two motor suppor t assembly clamp screws.

Motor Support

Assembly

Motor

Poly-V Belt

Pins

Pivot Screw

Motor Support

Assembly Clamp

Screws

Cradle

Washer

Slot in Bracket

Edge of Washer

Even With End

of Slot in Bracket

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Assembly (contin ued)

7. Put your hand around the belt half way between the two pulleys and squeeze belt until two sides of belt touch. The motor sho uld move freely as you squeeze the belt. If motor does not move freely, the motor must be repositioned as described above.

Do not attempt to tighten the pivot screw. It must slide freely in slot as the blade is raised and lowered.

Installing Belt Guard

1. From the bag labeled “Misce llaneous” remove the following hardware:

4 Hex Nuts, 10-32 8 Flat Washers, 13/64 x 3/8 x 1/32. From among the loose parts find the following: 1Belt Guard

2. Lower blade all the way down and remove the motor belt.

3. Install one flat washer onto each of the four motor studs.

4. Open the hinged belt g uard by press ing down on the tab lock as shown.

5. Position the guard so the large hole fits around the pulley. Ins ert the motor studs th rough the four small holes as shown.

6. Attach another washer and one nut to each motor stud as shown and tighten securely.

7. Reposition the belt on the motor and arbor pulley.

8. Close the hinged cover secur ely until the tab snaps and locks the cover closed.

9. Check the belt clearances on the guard by raising the blade to full height using the elevation handwheel.

10. Check motor cl earances by rotating the bevel handwheel located on the right side until the indicator is set at 45°.

13/64 I.D.

Flat Washer

Motor

Stud

Washer

10-32 Hex Nut

Flat

Belt

Guard

Press Down on T ab Lock To Open

Belt Guard

Flat

Washer

Hex Nut

Page 33

Mounting Switch and End Caps

1. From the bag labeled “Misc el laneous” remove only the following hardware:

2 Pan Head Screws, 10-32 x 3/8" Long 2 Lockwashers, #10 External Type 2 Square Nuts, 10-32 4 Pan Head Screws, Type “AB” 8 x 1/2" Long 2 Rear Stop Washers From the bag labeled “Trim” remove the following: 4 Plastic End Caps 1Key Switch

2. Inser t the 2 10-32 x 3/8" pan head scr ews with lockwashers through the outermost holes in switch assembly.

3. Install the 2 square nuts o n the s crews so that the re is an 1/8"+ clearance between the ins ide of the nut and the top of the switch assembly bracket.

NOTE: Switch assembly may be mounted on left or right hand side of saw.

Mounting Switch on Right Side

1. Slide the nuts i nto the lower slot of t he front guide b ar from the right end, with the switch facing front.

2. Slide switch assem bl y left until the left side of switch assembly is in l ine with right side of main s aw table tighten screws.

Mounting Switch on Left Side

1. Slide the nuts i nto the lower slot of t he front guide b ar from the left end, running wire be hind unit, with switch facing front.

2. Slide the assembly right until the right side of the switch assembly is in line with the left side of the main saw table - tighten screws.

10-32 x 3/8"

Pan Head Screw

10-32

Square Nut

Rear Stop Washer

Key Switch

Square Nut

Front Guide

Bar

Switch Assembly

Pan Head Screw

Type “AB” 8 x 1/2

Wire Tie

#10 Externa l Lockwasher

Plastic End Caps

Bracket Lockwasher

10-32 x 3/8 Pan

Head Screw

Securing Electrical Cords

1. From the bag labeled “Large Parts” find the following:

3Wire Ties

Switch Mounted on Right Side

2. Route motor cord a nd power cord along right side of cabinet. Use a hamm er to lightly tap the pointed tabs on the wire ties into the two holes provided on the right side of cabinet. Secure both cords in wire ties.Loop motor cord in rear wire tie to remove excess slack.

NOTE: One wire tie is extra. Switch Mounted on Left Side

1. Route motor cord and power cord along left side of cabinet. Use a hamm er to lightly tap the pointed tabs on the wire ties into the three holes provided on the left side of the cabinet. Secure both cords through wire ties.

Two Cords

Wire Tie

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Assembl y (contin ued)

Installing Guide Bar End Caps

1. The left and right end ca ps for front guide bar c an be installed at t his time. Ali g n t he pl as t ic end cap to mat ch profile of bar.

2. Install self tapping 8-32 pan head screw into each hole.

3. The left and r ight end caps for rear guide ba r can be installed at this time.

NOTE: Two large washers are supplied. These act as fence stops so the rear of the fence does not fall off the rear guide bar.

4. Install rear end caps and fence stops as shown.

NOTE: This completes the assembly of your table saw. Do not throw away any remaining hardware until you have read the entire owners manual.

Front End

Cap

8 x 1/2 Ty “AB”

Pan Head Screw

Rear

Stop Washer

Rear End

Cap

Page 35

Getting to Know Your Table Saw

6 Miter Gauge

1. On-Off Switch.

9 Sawblade

4 Tilt Lock

Handle

2 Elevation

Wheel

7 Blade Guard

8 Table Insert

1 On-Off

Switch

3 Tilt Handwheel

10 Ind-I-Cut

13 Miter Gauge

and Rip Fence

Storage Hooks

12 Casters

5 Rip Fence

11 Micro-Adjust

Rip Fence

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

The On-Off Switch has a l ocking feature. This feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized and pos sible hazardous use by children and others.

A. To tur n 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 b efore cutting. Do not cycl e 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 reti ghten the arbor nut normally, not excessively. Never leave the saw while the

power is “ON”.

B. To tur n 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 I N 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.

Switch

Key

Page 36

Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued)

2. Elevation Handwheel...elevates or lowers the

blade. Turn c lockwise to elevate, counterclockwise t o lower.

3. Tilt Handwheel...tilts the blade for bevel cutting.

Turn c lockwise to tilt toward left, countercl ockwise to tilt toward right.

When the blade is tilted to the left as far as it will go,

it should be at 45° to the t able and the bevel pointer should point 45°.

NOTE: There are limit stops inside the saw which prevent the blade from tilting beyond 45° to the left and 90° to the right. (See “Adjustments a nd Alignments” section “ Blade Tilt, or Squareness o f Blade to Table”).

4. Tilt Lock Handle...locks the blade in the desired

tilt position. To loosen, turn counterclockwise. Push handle in and turn it to another pos ition if necessar y in order to tighten or loosen. IMPORTANT: Be sure handle is hanging in the “DOWN” position before tilting blade. If it is pointing to the 1 o’clock position i t may jam on underside of the table and bend the locking bolt.

5. 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. A “T” slot is provided in the rip fence for attaching a wood facing when using the dado head, or molding head. Select a piece of smooth s traigh t wood approxima tely 3/4 inch thic k, an d the sam e size as the rip fence. Attach it to the fence with the three square head bolts, nuts and washers provided in bag labeled “Miscellaneous”. To remove the facing, loosen the hex nuts, slide the facing toward the rear and out of the fence slot.

6. Miter Gauge...head is locked in position for cross

cutting or mitering by tightening the lock knob. Always securely lock it when in use. There are adjustable screw stops for the stop pin 0 ° and 45° right an d left positions for conveniently setting the miter gauge to c ut miters at these standard angles.

7. Blade Guard...must always be in place and

working properly for all thru-sawing cuts. That is, all cuts where the blade cuts completely through the workpiece. To remove the guard for special operations, loosen the thumbscrew and slide the guard off the rod. Do not disturb the setting of the rod. When replacing the guar d make sure the pin in the rod engages with the notch in the spreader suppor t. Make sure the thumbscrew is tightened securely.

8. Table Insert...is removable for removing or install-

ing blade or other cutting tools.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci-

dental start, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source before removing insert.

A. Lower the blade below the table surface. B. Raise blade guard. C. Loosen insert screw. D. Lift insert from front end, and pull toward front of

saw.

WARNING: Never operate saw without the proper insert in place. Use the sawblade insert when sawing. Use the combination dado molding insert when using a dado or molding head.

Minimum

1-3/8

3/4"

Counterbore 3/4 Diameter

x 3/8 Deep

9/32

Diameter

Hole

Fence

Square Head

Bolt

Flat

Washer

Hex Nut

Lockwasher

Wood Facing

Page 37

9. Removing and Installing Sawblade

WAR NI NG: To reduce the risk of inju ry from acciden-

tal start, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before removing or installing sawblade.

A.Raise blade guard, remove insert. B.To remove blade, place a block of wood against front

of blade, pull arbor wrench toward you to loosen arbor nut.

C. To tighten arb or nut, place a block of wood against

rear of blade, push wrench away from you.

When installing the blade, make sure the teeth are pointing toward the front of the saw and that the blade and collars are clean, and free from any burrs.

The hollow side of the collar must be against the blade. Always tighten the arbor nut securely. NOTE: When using the dado or molding head, it is not

necessary to install the outer (loose) blade collar. D. To replace i nsert, place inser t into opening in table

and push toward rear of saw to engage rear spring on insert and until keyslot in insert will drop over screw. Tighten screw. Do not tighten screw to the point where it will deflect the insert.

WARNI NG: To reduce the risk of injury from a thr o wn workpiece, blade parts, or blade contact, never operate saw without the proper inser t in place. Use the sawblade insert when sawing. Use the proper size dado/molding insert for dado blades and molding heads.

W ood Block

Arbor

Teeth Pointing To Front of Saw

Wood Block

Blade Collar

Arbor Nut

10. Ind-I-Cut

The plastic disc em bedded 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.

Marking the Ind-I-Cut: A. Wi th blade 90 ° (squa re to table) and m iter gau ge in

left groove, cross cut a piece of wood holding the wood firmly against miter gauge.

B. Pull miter gauge back until freshly cut edge of wood

is over disk. Using a shar p pencil, mark a line on disk at freshly cut edge of wood.

C. With miter gauge in righ t hand groove, follow same

procedure and mark another line on disk.

D. These lines indicate the “path” of the cut (kerf)

made by the sawblade.

E. Whe n cutting the wor kpiece, line up mark on work-

piece with line on disk.

NOTE : When the blade is changed, or a dado/molding head installed the se l ines will need t o be er ased and re set.

Marking

Ind-I-Cut

Using

Ind-I-Cut

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Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued)

11. 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.

12. Herc-U-Lift™ Caster Operation

The caster set is activated by pressing down on the metal platform. This will raise the table saw and allow the saw to be moved to desired location.

Micro Adjust

Knob

To lower the table saw, press down on the foot pedal. Make sure the saw fir mly rests on the floor. Adjust the rubber leveling feet if necessary.

13. Storage Hooks

Conveniently holds rip fence and miter gauge when not in use.

Miter Gauge

Rip Fence

Page 39

Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations

Before Each Use

Inspect your saw.

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

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

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

• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a hab it o f checking for and removing keys and wrenches from table top before turning saw on.

• Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and n o par ts have excessive play.

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

Inspect Your Blade.

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

• 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 pla stic materials. Do not cut metal.

• Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully:

- To reduce the r isk 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 un broken, balanced blades designed t o fit this saw’s 5/8 inch arbor.

- When thru-sawing (making cuts where the blade comes through the wor kpiece top), always use a 10 inch diameter blade. This keeps the spreader in closest to the blade.

- Do not over tighten arb or nut. Us e ar bor wr en ch es t o “snug” it securely.

- Use on ly sharp blades with pr operly 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 r is k of bur ns or othe r fi re dam age, never use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

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

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 nail s or foreign objects in th e part of the workpiece to be cut.

• When cutting irreg ular ly shape d wor kpie ces, plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade:

• A piece of molding for example, must lie flat o r be hel d by a fixture of jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while being cut. Us e jigs or fixtures where ne eded to prevent workpiece 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 whic h occur when a par t or all of t he work piece binds on the blade and is thrown viol ently back toward the front of the saw:

-Never cut Freehand. Always use either a rip fence, miter gauge or fixtur e t o po si tio n a nd gui de the wor k , so it won’t twist or bind on the blade and kickback.

- Make sure th ere’s no debris between the workpiec e and its supports.

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

• Never confine the piece being cut off, that is, the piece not against the fence, miter gauge or fixture. Never hold it, clamp it, touch i t, or use l en gth s to ps agai ns t i t. 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 o ff the table.

Page 40

Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations (continued)

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 red uce the r isk of poss ible hearing damage, wear e ar plugs or muffs when us ing 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-M88) shown on pa ckage. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles are available at many local retail stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you when they break.

• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with safety goggles.

Plan the way you will push the workpiece through.

• Never pull the workpiece through. Start and finish the cut from the front of the table saw.

• Never put your fingers or hands in the path of the sawblade or other cutting tool.

• Never reach in back of the cutting tool with either hand to hold down or support the workpiece, to remove wood scraps, or for any other reason.

• Reduce the Risk of hand positions where a sudden slip could cause fingers or a hand to move into a sawblade or other cutting tool.

• Don’t overre ach. Alw a ys k eep good f ooti ng and balance .

• Push the workpiece against the rotation of the blade, never f eed material into the cutting tool from the rear of the saw.

• Always push the workpiece all the way past the sawblade.

• As much as possi ble, keep your face and body to one side of the sawblade, out of line with a possible kickback or throwback.

• Set the cutting tool as low as possible for the cut you’re planning.

Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting.

• Make sure switch is “OFF” before plugging saw into a power outlet.

Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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. Stor e it away from children and others not qualified to use the tool.

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Work Feed Devices

Before cutting any wood on your saw, study all of the

“Basic Saw Operations”. As you learn new table saw woodworking techniques,

you’ll see that many types of c uts need different suppor t and feeding devices, known as jigs or fixtures. They can help you make cuts more accurately. By helping to steady the workpiece and keep you away from the blade, they can help you safely use your saw for certain cuts.

Push Stick Featherboard

Make the push stick from a piece of so lid wood. Use a piece of 1 x 2 (3/4" x 1-5/8" actual) by 15" long.

Many people custom build their own jigs and fixtures. Jigs and fixtures are often designed for a particular cut.

You can use your table saw to easily make many jigs and fixtures. To get you started, we’ve included instructions for some simple ones. After you have made a few practice cuts, make up thes e jig s before sta rting any pr oj ect s. The use of these devices is explained in “Basic Saw Operations” section.

Make the featherboard from a piece of 8” x 24” x 3/4” thick solid wood.

Slightly Less Than Thickness Of Workpiece Up To 3/8"

90° Notch

Push Block

There are any number of ways to properly cut your wor kpieces to make a push block. The following steps describe one way you can make a push block.

Making the base:

• Start with a piece of 3/8 inch plywood at least 5-5/8 inches wide or wider and 12 inches long or longer.

• Make two ripcuts. Perform the first ripcut along the side of the 3/8" wide strip. Next, ripcut the 3/8" plywood to a width of 5-1/8".

• Crosscut the 3/8" plywood to 12" long.

• Crosscut a 2-1/2" piec e off the 3/8" wide by 3/8" thick strip and save this short piece for later.

• The next cuts will create the 3/8" by 9-1/2" notc h i n th e base. Mark the long ed ge o f th e b oar d 2-1/2" fr om on e end. Make a crosscut into the edge on the mark, st opping about 3/4" into the board. Set the saw and rip the width to 4-3/4" along the same edge as the stopped crosscut. Stop the r ipcut where the two cuts i ntersect. Turn off the saw and remove the base piece. The base should now measure as shown.

Finished Base

12"

At Least

5-5/8"

3/8"

Kerfs About 5/16" Apart

4-1/2"

Material for Push Block

At Least 12"

3/8" Thick Plywood

Base

At Least 12"

3/4" Thick Plywood

Handle

Cutting Out the Base

2-1/2" (save)

4th Cut 1st Cut

Creating the Notch

2nd Cut

12"

24"

3rd Cut

Grain

3/8"

At Least

5-5/8"

At Least

5-5/8"

5-1/8"

2-1/2"

4-3/4"

These Edges

Must Be

Parallel

1st Cut

2-1/2"

2nd Cut

4-3/4"

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Work Feed Devices (continued)

Making the handle:

• Miter crosscut a piece of 3/4 inch thick plywood to shape and size shown:

NOTE: The mitered corners can be any size that looks like the drawing (about 1-1/2" by 1-1/2").

Putting it Together

• Using good quality woodworking glue, glue the 3/8" x 3/8" x 2-1/2" piece str ip saved earlier to th e base as shown.

IMPORTA NT: Do not use nails or screws. This is to prevent dulling of the sawblade in the event you cut into the push block.

• Position the handle at the center of the plywood base as shown. Fasten them together with g lue and wood screws.

IMPORTA NT: Make sure the screw heads do not stick out from the bottom of the base, they must be flush or recessed. The bottom must be flat and smooth enough to slide along the auxiliary fence you are now ready to make.

3/4" Plywood Handle

Glue Only

3/8" Plywood Base

Auxiliary Fence

Making the base:

• Start with a piece of 3/8 inch plywood at least 5-1/2 inches wide or wider and 30 inches long or longer.

• Cut the piece to shape and size shown:

Making the side:

• Start with a piece of 3/4 inch plywood at least 2-3/8 inches wide or wider and 27 inches long or longer.

• Cut the piece to shape and size shown:

Putting it together:

• Put the pieces together, as shown:

IMPORTANT: Make sure the screw heads do not stick out from the bottom of the base, they must be flush or recessed. The bottom must be flat and smooth enough to rest on the saw table without rocking.

Screw Head Must Be Flush Or Recessed

Cutting Out the Base

2-5/8

3-1/2

3/8" Thick Plywood Base

Cutting Out the Side

3/4" Thick Plywood Side

Finished Auxiliary Fence

4-3/4"

30"

5-1/2

27"

3/4" Plywood

1-1/4

Plywood

3/8"

This Face and

This Edge Must

Be Parallel

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Basic Saw Operations

Using the Miter Gauge

The miter gauge is used when crosscutting, miter cutting, bevel cutting, compound miter cutting, dadoing and when rabbeting across the end of a narrow workpiece.

WARNING: For your own safety, always observe the following safety precautions in addition to the safety instructions of pages 3, 4, 5, 6, 39 & 40.

Additional Safety Instructions for Crosscutting

Before Starting:

• Never use the rip fence when crosscutting except as specifically instructed.

Crosscutting

Definition: A cutting or shaping operation made across the width of a workpiece.

The graduations on the miter gauge provide ample acc uracy for average woodworking. In some cases where extreme accuracy is required, make a tr ial cut and then recheck it with a precision square, or protractor.

NOTE: The space between the miter gauge bar and the groove in the table is held to a minimum during manufacturing.

For maximum accuracy when using the miter gauge, always favor one side of th e groove in the table. In other words, don’t move the miter gauge from side to side while cutting but keep one side of the bar riding against one side of the groove.

NOTE: Gluing a piece of sandpaper to the face of the miter gauge head c an help prevent the workpi ece from “creeping” while it is being cut.

The miter gauge head is locked in position by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Always tighten it securel y when in use.

• An auxiliar y 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 suppor t your work. Make sure, however, it will not interfere with the sawblade guard.

While cutting:

• To reduce the risk of blade contact, always hold the miter gauge as shown in the this section.

Always Support

Long Workpieces

Sandpaper

WARNING: To reduce the risk of blade contact or kickback, hold miter gauge properly.

The miter gauge may be used in eith er of the grooves in the table.

When using the m it er ga uge in th e l eft hand groove, hold the workpiece fir mly against miter gauge he ad with your left hand, and grip the lock knob with your right hand.

When using the miter gauge in the right hand groove, hold the workpiece with your right hand and the lock knob with your left hand.

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Crosscutting (continued)

Slots are provided in the miter gauge for attaching an auxiliary facing to make it eas ier to cut ver y long or short pieces. Select a suitable piece of smooth wood, dril l two holes through it and attac h with screws. Make sure the facing does not interfere with the prop er operation of th e sawblade guard.

When cutting long workpieces, you can make a simple support by clampi ng a piece of plywood to a sawhorse. (As seen on previous page.)

Use the hold-down clamp (optional accessory) on the miter gauge for greater accuracy.

Repetitive Crosscutting

Definition: Cutting a quant ity of pieces the same length without having to mark each piece.

• Follow all safety precautions and operational instructions for cross cutting.

• When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece, make sure it is adequately supported.

Lock

Knob

Stop Pin

Miter Gauge

Head

45° Stop

Screw

Auxiliary Facing

WARNING: Never use the rip fence as a direct length stop because the cutoff piece could bind between the fence and the blade causing a kickback.

• When making repetitive cuts shorter than 6 inches, clamp a block of wood 3” long to t he fence at desired length to act as a length stop.

• Slide the workpiece along the miter gauge until it touches the block...hold the workpiece securely against the miter gauge or clamp it with th e hold- down clamp (optional accessory not shown).

• Make the cut...turn the saw off...remove the piece after the blade has stopped and before cutting the next piece.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of kickback from twisting the workpiece, when clamping the block make sure that the end of the block is well in front of the sawblade. Be sure it is clamped securely.

“C” Clamp

Wood Block

Cut Off Piece

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Miter Crosscutting

Miter cutting is known as cutting wood at an angle other

than 90° with the edge of the wood. Follow the same procedure as you would for crosscutting.

• Adjust the miter gauge to the desired angle, and lock it.

• The miter gauge may be used in eit her of the grooves in the table. Make sure it is locked.

• When using the miter gauge in the left hand groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge head with your left hand, and grip the lock knob with your right hand.

• When using the miter gauge in the right hand groove, hold the workpiece with your ri ght hand and the lock knob with your left hand.

Bevel Crosscutting

Bevel crosscutting is the same as crosscutting except that the wood is cut at an angle...other tha n 90° with the bottom flat side of the wood.

• Adjust the blade to the desired angle.

• Always use the miter gauge in the groove to the right of the blade. It cannot be used in the groove to the left because the blade guard wil l interfere. Hold the workpiece with your right hand and the lock knob with your left hand.

• Use the auxiliary fence/work support for additional support of the workpiece.

Compound Crosscutting

Compound cutting is a com bination of miter cutting and bevel crosscutting. The cut is made at an angle other than 90° to both the edge and the bo ttom flat side of the wood.

• Adjust the miter gauge and the blade to the desired angle...Make sure miter gauge is locked.

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Using the Rip Fence

Ripping, bevel ripping, resawing and rabbeting are performed using the rip fence together with the auxiliary fence/work support, push stick or push block.

WARNING: For your own safety, read and always observe all safety precautions listed in manual and on saw.

Additional Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts

• Never use the miter gauge when ripping

• 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.

• Never rip anything shorter than 10” long.

• When using a push stick or push block, the trailing end of the workpiece must be square. A push st ick or block against an uneven end could slip off or pu sh the wor k-

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.

piece away from the fence.

• A featherboard can help guide the workpiece. (See “Basic Saw Operation-Using Featherboards for ThruSawing” section.)

• Always use featherboards for any non thru-sawing rip type cuts. (See “Basic Saw Ope rations-Usi ng Featherboards for Non Thru-sawing” section)

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 anti-kickback pawls. the pawls must stop a kickback once it has started. Replace or sharpen anti-kickback pawls when points become dull.

• Plastic and composition (like hardboard) materials may be cut on your saw. However, since these are usual ly quite hard and slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may not stop a kickback. Therefore, be es pe ci all y car efu l i n your setup and cutting procedures.

Ripping

Definition: Cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.

Position the fence to the desired width of rip and l ock in place.

Before starting to rip, be sure:

1. Rip fence is parallel to sawblade.

2. Spreader is properly aligned with sawblade.

3. Anti-kickback pawls are functioning properly. When ripping lon g boards or large panel s, always use a

work support. A simple support can be made by clamping a piece of plywood to a sawhorse.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of kickback, push forward only on the part of the workpiece that will pass between the blade and the fence.

Keep your hands out of the blade path. Feed the workpiece by pushing forward only on the pa rt

of the workpiece that will pass between the blade and the fence.

Stop your left thumb at the fr ont e dge of the t able. Finish the cut with the appropriate pusher.

Feed

Force

Blade

Path

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Once the trailing end is on the table:

When “width of r ip” is 2” or wider, use the push stick to finish the work all the way past the blade.

Push Stick

When “width of rip” is narrower than 2” the push stick cannot be used because the gu ard will int erfere...use the auxiliary fence and push block.

Attach auxiliary fence to rip fence with two “C” clamps.

Feed the workpiece by hand along the auxiliary fence until the end is approximately 1” past the front edge of the table. Continue to feed using the push block.

Hold the workp iece in po sition and install th e push block by sliding it on top of the auxiliary fence/work support (this may raise guard).

Auxiliary

Fence

“C” Clamp

Push Block

Workpiece

Auxiliary Fence

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from blade

contact never thru-saw cuts narrower than 1/2” wide.

Narrow strips thicker than the auxiliar y fence/work support may enter th e guard and strike the baffl e. Carefully raise guard only enough to clear the workpiece. Use push block to complete cut.

Bevel Ripping Narrow Work

When bevel ripping mater ia l 6 ” o r narr ower, use fence on the right side of the blade only. This will provide more space between the fence and the sawblade for use of a push stick. If the fence is mounted to the left, the sawblade guard may interfere with proper use of a push stick.

Baffle

Using Featherboards for Thru-Sawing

Featherboards are not employed for thru-sawing operations when using the miter gauge.

Featherboards are used to keep the work i n contac t with the fence and table as shown, and to help stop kickbacks.

Add a 7-1/2” high flat facing board to the fence, the full length of the fence.

Mount featherboards to facing board and table as shown, so that leading edg es of featherboar ds wi ll s upp ort workpiece.

WARNING: Make sure the featherboard against the edge presses only on the uncut portion (in front of the blade). It might otherwise pinch the blade in the kerf and cause a kickback.

Before starting the operation (switch “OFF” and blade below table surface):

1. Install featherboards so they exert pressure on the workpiece; be positive they are securely attached.

2. Make sure by trial that the featherboards will stop a kickback if one should occur.

Work

Support

Featherboard

“C” C lamp s

Featherboard

Facing

Board

Workpiece

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Using Featherboards for Non Thru-Sawing

Featherboards are not employed durin g non thru-sawing operations when using the miter gauge.

Use featherboards for all other non thru-sawing operations (when sawblade guard must be removed). Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table as shown and to stop kickbacks.

Add a 7-1/2” hig h flat facing board to the fence, the full length of the fence.

Mount featherboards to facing board and table as shown, so that leading edges of featherboards wil l suppo rt workpiece until cut is compl ete, and the workpiece has been pushed completely past the cutter (sawblade, dado-head, etc.) with a push stick, as in ripping.

Before starting the operation (switch “OFF” and blade below table surface):

1. Install featherboards so they exert pressure on the workpiece; be positive they are secure.

2. Make sure by tr ial the featherboards will stop a kickback if one should occur.

WARNING: For your own safety, replace the sawblade guard as soon as the non thru-sawing operation is complete.

W ork Support

“C” Clamp

Auxiliary Fence/

W ork Support

“C”

Clamp

“C” Clamp

Featherboard

Facing Board

Resawing

Resawing is a rip cut made in a piece of wood through its thickness. The piece is typicall y positi oned on its ed ge. If the piece is nar rower than 3-3/8" it c an be r esawn in one pass with the blade guard in place. Extra supp or ts or fix tures will be requ ired whe n the edge resting o n the table is too narrow for the piece to be stable and when the fence interferes with the blade guard. (See method described below)

WARNING: Do not attempt to resaw bowed or

warped material. It can’t be properly supported. It could kickback or bind.

NOTE: To res aw a piece of wood wider than 3-3/8”, or a

piece needing extra support, it will be necessary to remove the blade guard and use the auxiliar y fence/work support. (See “Workfeed Devices”.)

Clamp the auxiliary fence/work support to the table so that the workpiece will slide easily without binding between the two fences and it will not tilt or move sideways.

Do not clamp directly to the bottom edge of the table because the “swivel” of the clamp will n ot grip properly. Place a small block of wood be tween th e botto m edge of the table and the “C” clamp.

Workpiece

Push Stick

WARNING: For your own safety

1. Do not “Backup” (reverse feeding) while resaw-

ing because this could cause a kickback.

2. Make first pass to a depth slightly more than one half the width of the board.

3. Keeping the same face of board against the fence rotate it end over end and make the second pass.

WARNING: For your own safety, install blade guard immediately upon completion of the resawing operation.

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Using Carbide Tipped Blades

WARNING: To reduce the risk of cutting tool failure and thrown shrapnel (broken pieces of blade) read and understand all the warnings and instructions which come with carbide tipped blades. Failure to heed all carbide tipped blade warnings and safety instructions can result in serious injury.

Carbide is a very hard but brittle material. Take care when mounting, usi ng and st oring carbide blades to prevent accidental damage. Slight shocks, such as striking a tip during handling, can seriously damage the blade. Foreign objects in the workpiece, suc h as wire or na ils, can also cause tips to crack or break off.

Dadoing

Dadoing is cutting a groove into the workpiece. There are a wide variety of dado heads available - be sure and consult the specific instructions included with your dado head.

WARNING: For your own safety; always read, understand and follow all directions in the instructional booklet furnished with the dado head.

Before using a carbide tipped blade, always examine the blade and tips for damage. Look for bent teeth, a bent blade, cracks, broken, missing or loose carbide tips. Do not use a carbide tipp ed blade i f dama ge i s found or su spected.

Do not use a carbide ti pped blade witho ut all a pprop ria te guards in place.

Mount blade securely in proper rotation direction. Never rotate a carbide tipped blade faster than its maxi-

mum recommended speed.

The slot provided for the saw blade in the regular table insert is too small for the dado head to pass through. Therefore, a special dado insert must be purchased.

WARNING: For your own safety, always use dado insert listed under recommended accessories.

A dado is never used for thru-sawing or cutting completely through a workpie ce. It is used for non-thru sawing, cutting part way into the workpiece. Therefore, the blade guard and spreader cannot be used and must be removed. Use caution. Use mi ter gaug e, ri p fence, featherboards, or push sticks as required.

WARNING: For your own safety, always replace the blade, table insert, guard and spreader when you are finished dadoing.

The dado head is assembled to the saw arbor in the same manner as t he saw blade. The arbor on the s aw, is long enough so that the wid est cut that can be made is 13/16" wide. It is not necessary to install the outside loose collar before screwing on the arbor nut. Make sure the arbor nut is tight.

When cutting a “ deep” dado o r a wide groove it is n ecessary to re move only a small amou nt of material (1/8"-1 /4") at a time. Continue to increase dado elevation until the desired depth is reached.

Dado

Insert

Saw

Arbor

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Rabbeting

Rabbeting is known as cuttin g ou t a se ct ion of the co rner of a piece of material, across an end or along an edge.

To make a rabbet requi res cuts which do not go all the

way through the material. Therefore, the blade guard must be removed.

1. Remove blade guard.

2. For rabbeting along an edge (long way of workpiece) as shown add facing to rip fence approximately as high as the workpiece is wi de. Adj ust rip fence and blade to required dimensions; then make first cut with board flat on table as any rip (type) cut; make second cut with workpiece on edge. Follow all precautions, safety instructions, and operational instructions as for ripping, or rip type operations, including featherboards and push stick, etc.

3. For rabbeting across an end, for workpiece 10-1/2” and

narrower, make the rabbet cut with the board flat on the table. Using the miter gauge fitted with a facing, follow the same procedures and instructions for cross cutting making succes sive cuts acr oss the wid th of the workpiece to obtain the desired width of cut. Do not use the rip fence for rabbeting across the end.

Rabbet

Second Cut Etc.

First Cut

Second Cut

This Side

Agains t Fe n c e

When Making

Second Cut

First Cut

Rabbet

WARNING: For y o ur o wn safety, install blade guard immediately upon completion of rabbeting operation.

Some rabbet cuts can also be made in one pass of the workpiece over the cutter using a dado head.

Ploughing and Molding

Ploughing is grooving with t he grain the long way of the workpiece, using the fence. Use featherboards and push sticks as required.

Molding is shaping the workpiec e with the grain the long way of the workpiece, using the fence. Use featherboards and push sticks as required.

Ploughing

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Molding

Molding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of the workpiece. With a mo lding head and a selecti on of d ifferent knife shapes it is possible for almost any kind of molding (base, cove, bead, etc.) to be produced.

There are a wide variety of molding heads available as well as many different shapes of knives. Be sure and consult the specific instructions included with your molding head.

WARNING: For your own safety; always read, understand, and follow all directions in the instructional booklet furnished with the molding head.

The slot provided for the sawblade in the regular table insert is too small for the dado head to pass through. Therefore, a special molding insert must be purchased.

WARNING: For your own safety, always use molding insert listed under recommenced accessories.

When using the molding head it will be necessary to remove the blade guard and spreader. Use caution. Use miter gauge, fence, featherboards, or push sticks, etc., as required.

Molding

WARNING: For your own safety, always replace the blade, table insert, guard and spreader when you are finished molding.

A typical molding head is shown. The various shap es of knives are fitted into a groove in the cutterhead and secured with a screw(s).

The molding head is as sembled to the saw arbor in the same manner as the saw blade. Make sure the a rbor nut is tight.

It is necessary to use an auxiliar y fe nce when shaping edges of a workpiece.

Position the auxiliary fence over the cutterhe ad with the cutter head below the sur face of the saw table. Turn th e

saw “ON” and slowly raise the cutterhead. The cutterhead will then cut its own groove in the auxiliary fence.

Auxiliary Fence

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Adjustments

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before making any adjustments.

Miter Gauge

NOTE: The graduations are manufactured to very cl ose tolerances which provide ampl e accuracy for fine woodworking. In some cases where extreme accuracy is required, when makin g angle cuts, for example, make a trial cut and then recheck it.

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

Adjusting Stop Screws

A.Loosen lock nut of screw for 0° stop. B. Place 90° square a gainst the miter gauge bar and

the face of the miter gauge head.

C.If adjustment is needed loosen handle of miter

gauge. Adjust miter gauge head flush to square. Tighten lock knob.

D. Ad just stop screw until it rests ag ainst the stop pin

and tighten lock nut.

E. Adjust 45°, left and right using a 45° triangle or a

protractor of a square using the above procedure.

The miter gauge head shou ld swivel smoothly on the bar after the knob is loosened. To adjust this swivel movement:

A.Loosen the knob. B.Loosen set screw with a 2.5mm hex wrench. C. If the head is too loose tur n the flathead screw in a

clockwise direction. If the head is too tight and will not swivel smoothly

turn the flathead screw counterclockwise.

D.Tighten set screw.

Bar

Adjustment

Screw

Knob

Miter Gauge

Head

Pointer

Stop Pin

Flat Head

Screw

Set Screw

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Maintaining Your Table Saw

Maintenance

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your saw.

• Do not allow sawdust to accumulate inside the saw. Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the saw cabinet and the motor.

• Clean your cutting tools with a gum and pitch remover.

• The cord and the tool should be wiped with a dry clean cloth to prevent deterioration from oil and grease.

• A coat of automobile-type wax appli ed to the table will help to keep the surface clean and allow workpieces to slide more freely.

• If the power cord is worn, cut, or dama ged in any way, have it replaced immediately.

Anti-Kickback Pawls

Make sure the teeth of the anti-kickback pawls are always sharp. To sharpen:

1. Remove blade guard.

2. Rotate pawl toward rear of spreader so that teeth are above top of spreader.

3. Hold spreader with left hand a nd place pawl over corner of workbench as shown.

4. Using a small round file (smooth cut) sharpen the teeth.

5. Reinstall blade guard

Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System

Periodically clean and grease U-bolt and latch mechanism as needed. Grease caster ball bearings and oil caster axle as needed.

Anti-Kickback

Pawl

Round

File

Teeth

U-Bolt

Grease Caster

Ball Bearing

Oil Caster

Axle

Latch

Mechanism

Spreader

Apply Grease

Lubrication

The saw motor bearings have been packed at the factory with proper lubricant. See motor label for lubrication instructions. The following parts should be oiled occasionally with SAE no. 20 or no. 30 engine oil.

1. Tilt screw threads and pivot nut. (First clean with a solvent recommended for gum and pitch removal.)

2. Elevation screw threads and pivot nuts. (First clean with a solvent recommended for gum and pitch removal).

3. Cradle bearing points.

4. Bearing points in blade guard and miter gauge.

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RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories

Item SKU No.

Miter Gauge ........................................................AC1021

Miter Gauge Hold Down......................................AC1022

Molding/Dado Insert for 7 In. Dia. Molding

or Dado Head......................................................AC1025

Molding/Dado Insert for 8" ..................................AC1030

Dust Collector .....................................................AC1098

Do not use any accessor y unle ss you have received and read complete instructions for its use.

WARNING: Use only accessories recommended for this saw. Using other accessories may be dangerous.

Troubleshooting

WARNING: For your own protection, turn switch “OFF” and always remove plug from power source outlet before troubleshooting.

General

Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

Excessive Vibration 1. Blade out of balance 1. Discard blade and use a different blade. Cannot make square

cut when crosscutting.

Cut binds, burns or stalls motor when ripping.

Cut not true at 90° or 45° positions.

Tilt and elevating handwheel turn hard.

1. Miter gauge not adjusted properly.

1. Dull blade or improper tooth set.

2. Blade is heeling.

3. Warped, cupped or twisted

board.

4. Rip fence not parallel to blade.

5. Spreader out of alignment.

1. Stop collars not properly

adjusted.

1. Sawdust on threads of tilt screw

or elevating screw.

2. Bearing retainers too tight.

1. See “Adjustments” section “Miter Gauge.”

1. Sharpen or replace blade.

2. See “Adjustments” section, “Heeling Adjustment”.

3. Consider cutting from other side or use a jig or fixture to make stable. To reduce the risk of kickback the board must be made stable and not rock or tip during cutting. If the board can not be held stable discard board.

4. See “Assembly” section, “Aligning Rip Fence.”

5. See “Assembly” section, “Installing Blade Guard.”

1. See “Adjustment” section, “Blade Tilt, or squareness of blade to table.

1. See “Maintenance” and “Lubrication” sections.

2. See “Assembly” section, “Checking Tilt Mechanism”

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Motor

NOTE: Motors used on wood working tools are particularly susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips

and should be blown out or “Vacuumed” frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation.

Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

Excessive Noise 1. Motor 1. Have motor checked by qualified service technician.

Repair service is available at your nearest Authorized Service Center.

Motor fails to develop full power. NOTE: Low Voltage: (Power output of motor decreases rapidly with decrease in voltage at motor terminals. For example, a reduction of 10% in voltage causes a reduction of 19% in maximum power output of which the motor is capable, and a reduction of 20% in voltage causes a reduction of 36% in maximum power output.)

Motor starts slowly or fails to come up to full speed

Motor overheats 1. Motor overloaded

1. Circuit overloaded with lights, appliances and other motors.

2. Undersize wires or circuit too long.

3. General overloading of power company facilities. (In some sections of the country, demand for electrical power may exceed the capacity of existing generating and distribution systems.)

4. Incorrect fuses of circuit breakers in power line.

1. Low voltage.

2. Windings burned out or open.

3. Starting switch not operating

2. Improper cooling. (Air circulation restricted through motor due to sawdust, accumulating inside of saw.)

1. Do not use other appliances or motors on same circuit when using the saw.

2. Increase wire sizes, or reduce length of wiring. See “Motor Specificatio ns and ele ct r ic al Requir em ents ” section.

3. Request a voltage check from the power company.

4. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.

1. Request voltage check from the power company.

2. Have motor repaired or replaced.

3. Have switch replaced.

1. Feed work slower into blade.

2. Clean out sawdust to provide normal air circulation through motor. See “Maintenance” and “Lubrication” section.

Starting sw itc h in moto r will not operate

Motor stalls (resulting in blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers)

Frequent opening of fuses or circuit breakers

1. Burned switch contacts (due to extended hold-in periods caused by low line voltage, etc.)

2. Shorted capac ito r (when equipped)

3. Loose or broken connections.

1. Starting switch not operating.

2. Voltage too low to permit motor to reach operating speed.

3. Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity.

1. Motor overloaded

2. Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity.

3. Starting switch not operating (motor does not reach speed.)

1. Have switch replaced and request a voltage check from the power company.

2. Have capacitor tested and replace if defective.

3. Have wiring checked and repaired.

1. Have switch replaced.

2. Request voltage check from the power company.

3. Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers.

1. Feed work slower into blade.

2. Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers.

3. Have switch replaced.

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Repair Parts

Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw

Model TS24241

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

Figure 1 - ON-OFF Power Outlet

Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number

Key

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11

Part No. Description

822150-1 114603 120614 826121 826123 826122 816333-2 826452-1 826450 826451 63467

Bracket, Switch Housing * Lockwasher #10 * Nut Hex 10-32

Box Switch

Switch Locking

Key Switch

* Screw, Pan Hd. Ty “T” 10-32 x 3/8”

Cord

Strain Relief

Cord w/Plug

Cap, Insulator

* Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally

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Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw

Model No. TS24241

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

Figure 2

Repair Parts

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Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw

Model No. TS24241

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

Figure 2

Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number

Repair Parts

Key

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

* Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally

– Items Not Shown

Part No. Description

509492 447441 826390 824609-2

826124

– – – – 118614 131201 274865 71165 824572 114603 809372-7 826505 826518 448013 824345 822138-1 – – – – 21379 824341-1 159653-38 826465 423567 187077 60038 824360-1

Insert (Includes Set Screws)

* Screw Flat Hd 10-32 x 1

Insert Ind-I-Cut Extension Table Fence Asm (See Fig 4)

Miter Gauge (See Fig 5) * Nut Hex 5/16-18 * Lockwasher 5/16 * Washer 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16

Tie Wire

Wheel Hand * Lockwasher #10 * Screw Pan Hd 10-32 x 5/8

Knob Handwheel

Scale Adjustable Bevel * Screw Pan Hd Ty “AB” 8 x 1/2

Rail Front w/Scales

Nut Sq 10-32

Switch Box (See Fig 1) * Screw Pan Hd 10-32 x 3/8

Cap Front Rail Left

Bolt Sq. Hd 5/16-18 x 1

Base * Screw Hex Hd 3/8-16 x 1/2 * Lockwasher 3/8 * Screw Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

Guard Belt

Key

No.

28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47

– – – – –

• Any attempt to repair this motor may create a hazard unless repair is done by a qualified s ervice tech nician. Repair ser vice is available at your nearest Authorized Service Center.

Part No. Description

120614 824373-1 824340-6 826187 62636 114604 30628 – – – – 824372-1 104879 824339-1 818463 3540 805548-11 SP6250 SP6251A SP6251B 818309 828084 828086 509269 507780 509479 509504 509615

* Nut 10-32

Cap Rear Rail Left Rail Rear

• Motor * Nut Hex 1/4-20 * Lockwasher 1/4 * Screw Hex Hd 1/4-20 x 5/8

Guard Assembly (See Fig 6) Cap Rear Rail Right Screw Lock Set 10-32 x 3/16 Cap Front Rail Right Screw Soc Set Oval 3/8-16 x 3/4 Wrench, Arbor Washer 3/16 x 1 x 1/16 Owners Manual Owners Manual-Spanish Owners Manual-French Washer Shim Tape Fence 24" Right Tape Fence 24" Left Bag Asm, Guide Bars Bag Asm, Table Extensions Bag Asm, Miscellaneous Bag Asm, Trim Bag Asm - Includes Bag Asm Trim,

Extensions and Miscellaneous

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Repair Parts

Parts list for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw

Model No. TS24241

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

Figure 3

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Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw

Model TS24241

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

Figure 3

Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number

Repair Parts

Key No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Part No. Description

804846-1 60204 803422-166 62585 141669-31 825914-2 118614 131201 126218 60206 60205 60014 63011 62295 803309-2 828081 826454-1 828090 804667-1 6362 824637-1 826392 808277-7 806752-13 60012

828328 810867-1 826391 63054 37828 162000-1

Support, Spreader Screw, Thumb 5/16-18 x 1

* Pin, Roll 3/16 x 1-1/4

Rod Spreader (Includes Roll Pin)

* Screw, Socket Set 5/16-18 x 1/2

Support, Guard * Nut, Hex 5/16-18 * Lockwasher, External 5/16 * Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 * Screw, Hex Ind. Wash. Hd. 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

Spring * Washer, .380 x 47/64 x 3/32

Washer, Knob Clamp

Spacer * Screw Soc Set Lock 10-32 x 3/8

Table, Trunni on Rear

Table, 10 In. Saw

Blade, Saw 10" 40T Dimple Carbide

Collar, Blade

Nut, Arbor

Stiffener Base

Screw, Tilt * Screw, Pan Hd. 10-32 x 3/8 * Screw, Pan Hd. Ty AB #10 x 1/2 * Nut, Lock 10-32

Screw, Hex. Wash. Hd. 3/8-16 x 1

Table, Trunni on

Nut, Tilt

Ring, Retaining 3/4

Spring, Clamp Screw

Handle Clamp Screw

Key

No.

33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63

Part No. Description

37829 30442 37838 60178 30653 62697 62699 448033 114603 509495 30767 805467-3 826464 106751 6527 9416712 809169-3 141669-31 826476 816439-3 826475 803744-3 60044 37823 509494 818527 509491 818528 60005 30628 805467-6

Screw, Clamp

* Ring, Retaining

Washer, .629 x 7/8 x 1/64 Washer, Spring

* O-Ring

Screw, Lift Pointer

* Screw, Pan Hd. Ty “T” 10-32 x 3/8

* Lockwasher, External No. 10

Cradle Washer, End Play (.010 Thick)

* Screw, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 5/8

Housing and Arbor

* Key, Woodruff #9

Ring Retaining 3/4 * Washer 3/16 x 5/8 x 1/16 * Screw Ty “T” 8-32 x 3/8 * Screw, Soc Set Oval 5/16-18 x 1/2

Pulley, Poly-V 2.5

Belt, Poly-V 41.7

Pulley, Poly-V 2.2 * Key Square 3/16 x 1-1/4 * Ring, Retaining 3/8

Pin Hinge

Base, Motor

Spring

Support, Motor Base

Spacer * Washer, 17/64 x 47/64 x 1/16

Screw, Hex Lock 1/4-20 x 5/8 * Screw Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 1

* Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally

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Repair Parts

Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw

Model No. TS24241

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

Figure 4 - Fence Assembly

Key

No.

Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number

Part No. Description

Key

No.

Part No. Description

809492-7

824350-1

820129

274865

9416390

824328-1

824332

824349-1

824346

824329

824342

824353-1

824326

824347-2

824279-1

809492-7

809372-3

60136

824334-1

826032

822138-1

* Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally

Screw Pan Hd. Ty “T” 8-32 x 1

Cap Channel Rear * Nut Lock 5/16-18 * Washer 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 * Screw Pan Hd. Ty “T” 10-32 x 5/8

Plate Lock

Spring Lock

Slide Rear Fence

Channel Fence

Pin Cam

Rod Fence Lock

Handle Cam

Bearing Ball Angular Contact

Scr Hex Soc Butt Hd 1/4-20 x 3/4

Housing Rip Fence * Screw Pan Hd Ty “T” 8-32 x 1/2 * Screw Pan Hd 10-32 x 1/2 * Washer 13/64 x 5/8 x 1/32

Indicator

Head

Nut Sq 10-32

62636

824325-1

824282

824356

824355-1

806752-13

802612-13

824282

120614

805548-10

826196

9422329

824330-1

809169-3

825823

Hardware For Attaching Wood Facing

159653-3

805552

115120

Nut Sq 1/4-20 Bracket Micro Adjust Bushing Spring Compression Knob Micro Adjust

* Screw Pan Hd. Ty “T” 10-32 x 1/2

Nut Push 7/16

Bushing * Nut Hex 10-32 * Washer 13/64 x 3/8 x 1/32

Bumper Rubber

Screw Hex Wash Hd Ty “T”

1/4-20 x 3/4

Plate Fence Channel * Screw Pan Hd. Ty “T” 8-32 x 3/8

Slide Fence Hd.

Bolt Sq. Hd. 1/4-20 x 3/4 * Washer 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 * Nut Hex 1/4-20

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Repair Parts

Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw

Model No. TS24241

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

Figure 5 - Miter Gauge Assembly

Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number

Key

No.

—

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14

Part No. Description

826661 826506 821063-5 826663 824723-1 123069-1 824573-1 824570 140755-15 824723 818470-4 826662 134530 809813-4 818471-6

Miter Gauge, Complete Knob

* Washer 8 x 23 x 1.8

Gauge, Miter

* Screw, Pan Hd. 8/32 x 5/16

Indicator Block, Miter Gauge Indicator Pin, Miter Lockwasher #8

* Screw, Pan Hd 8-32 x 5/8

Screw Flat Hd. M6 x 1.0-16

Rod, Miter Gauge * Nut Hex 6-32 * Screw Pan Hd. 6-32 x 5/8

Screw, Set 5 x 0.8-5

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Repair Parts

Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw

Model No. TS24241

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

Figure 6 - Guard Assembly

Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number

Key

No.

– 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

–

* Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally

– Items Not Shown

Part No. Description

826519 60208 62391 803528-1 826466 62390 805552 62520 813146-1 804845-1 62410 803422-163 62519 509507

Guard Asm. Complete Nut Push Pin 1/4 x 1-1/2 Support, Guard Guard, Saw Pin, 1/4 x 1-3/4

* Washer, 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/16

Spacer, Pawl Pawl Spreader Blade Pin, 1/4 x 1

* Pin, Roll 3/16 x 15/16

Spring, Pawl Bag Asm, Guard

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Repair Parts

Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw

Model No. TS24241

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

Figure 7 - Leg Set

Key

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17

–

* Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally

– Items Not Shown

Part No. Description

805589-5 826113-1 826116 826115 509511 115120 114604 826114-1 826114 824832 824833 118645 803835-3

Hardware for Attaching Legs to Saw

60038 118774 131201 118614 509589

Screw, Serrated Truss Head. 1/4-20 x 1/2 Leg Stringer, Side Stringer, End

Stringer, End w/Label * Nut Hex, 1/4-20 * Lockwasher 1/4

Brace Leg (Short)

Brace Leg (Long)

Hanger, Miter Gauge

Hanger, Rip Fence * Nut Hex 3/8-16

Foot Leveling * Screw, He x Hd. 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

* Washer, 11/32 x 11/16 x 1/16 * Lockwasher, Ext. 5/16 * Nut, Hex 5/16-18

Bag Asm, Legs

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Repair Parts

Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw

Model No. TS24241

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

Figure 8 - Upper Assembly

2 5

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

Key

No.

* Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally.

Part No. Description

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

827849 147579 827843 827829 60246 827844 805559

Screw Special 1/4-20 x 1-5/8

* Washer 1/4 x 9/16 x 1/16

Bracket Leg Tube Rear; 27" Long Nut Lock 1/4-20 Channel Rear Washer .462 x 47/64 x 1/16

Key

No.

9 10 11 12 13 14

Part No. Description

271500 115120 114604 805461-2 827851 60206

—

Nut Hex 7/16-14 * Nut Hex 1/4-20 * Lockwasher 1/4 * Screw Hex Hd 1/4-20 x 1/2

Caster Swivel 3" * Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

Plate Asm (See Fig 10)

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Repair Parts

Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw

Model No. TS24241

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

Figure 9 - Lower Assembly

Large Hole

8 7

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

Key

No.

* Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally.

– Items Not Shown

Part No. Description

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

827849 147579 827843 60246 805559 271500 115120 114604 827851 805461-13

Screw Special 1/4-20 x 1-5/8

* Washer 1/4 x 9/16 x 1/16

Bracket Leg Nut Lock 1/4-20 Washer .462 x 47/64 x 1/16

Nut Hex 7/16-14 * Nut Hex 1/4-20 * Lockwasher 1/4

Caster Swivel 3" * Screw 1/4-20 x 2

Key

No.

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

— —

Part No. Description

827834 827835 827836 827850 805583 805553-28 827837 827838 827853

Tube Front; 13-7/8" Long Tube Support; 17-1/4" Long Tube U Bolt; 19-5/8" Long Plug Nut Jam 5/16-18

* Washer 21/64 x 25/32 x 1/8

Bolt U Bag Asm, Loose Parts Bag Asm, Loose Parts

Contains 827838 Bag

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Repair Parts

Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw

Model No. TS24241

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Figure 10 - Plate Assembly

11 10

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

Key

No.

* Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally.

Part No. Description

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

827848 827847 805550-2 806742 827845 827846 827832

Foot Pedal

Latch Cam * Washer 7/32 x 7/16 x 1/16 * Screw Pan Hd Ty AB N10 x 1/2

Plate Foot

Bracket Latch

Spring Torsion

Key No.

9 10 11 12 13 14

Part No. Description

827833 827849 115120 114604 147579 60246 179793

Bushing Mandrel

Screw Special 1/4-20 x 1-5/8 * Nut Hex 1/4-20 * Lockwasher 1/4 * Washer 1/4 x 9/16 x 1/16

Nut Lock 1/4-20 * Screw Hex Hd 1/4-20 x 5/8

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Notes

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Notes

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Notes

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What is covered

RIDGID® tools are warranted to be free of defects in work manship and material.

How long coverage lasts

This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID® tool. Warranty coverage ends when the product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material.

How can you get service

To obtain the benefi t of th is warranty, deliver via prepaid transportation the complete pr oduct to RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, or any authorized RIDGID® INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER. Pipe wrenches and other hand tools should be returned to the place of purchase.

What we will do to correct problems

Warranted products will be repaired or replaced, at RIDGE TOOL’S option, and returned at no charge; or, if after three attempts to repair or repl ace dur ing th e warranty peri od the pr oduct is still defective, you can elect to receive a full refu nd of your purchase price.

What is not covered

Failures due to misuse, abuse or nor mal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty. RI DGE TOOL shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.

How local law relates to the warranty

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inc idental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speci fic rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state, province to province, or country to country.

No other express warranty applies

This FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty for RIDGID® products. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized t o al ter thi s warranty or ma ke any other warranty on behalf of the RIDGE TOOL COMPANY.

Stock No. TS2424 Model No. TS24241

Model and serial number s may be found on a plate attached to the saw at the right rear side of the base.

You should record both model and serial number in a safe place for future use.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

CALL 1-800-4-RIDGID

www.ridgidwoodworking.com

RIDGID Power Tools

Part No. SP6250 Form No. SP6250-2 Printed in U.S.A. 2/05

Emerson Electric Co.

Ridgid TS24241 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions For Table Saw

Safety Instructions For Table Saw (continued)

Safety Instructions For Table Saws (continued)

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)

Unpacking and Checking Contents

Unpacking and Checking Contents (continued)

Assembly

Assembly (c ontinued)

Assembly (c ontinued)

Assembly (c ontinued)

Assembly (c ontinued)

Assembly (c ontinued)

Assembly (continued)

Assembly (c ontinued)

Assembl y (contin ued)

Assembly (continued)

Assembly (contin ued)

Assembl y (contin ued)

Getting to Know Your Table Saw

Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued)

Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued)

Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations

Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Work Feed Devices

Work Feed Devices (continued)

Basic Saw Operations

Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Adjustments

Maintaining Your Table Saw

RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories

Troubleshooting

Repair Parts

Repair Parts

Repair Parts

Repair Parts

Repair Parts

Repair Parts

Repair Parts

Repair Parts

Repair Parts

Repair Parts

Repair Parts

Repair Parts

Notes

Notes

Notes