RIDGID TS3650 User Manual
Part No. SP6498 Printed in Taiwan
TS3650
OPERATORS MANUAL
10" CAST IRON
TABLE SAW
1-866-539-1710
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WARNING:
For Your Own Safety Read
Operator’s Manual Before
Operating Saw.
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Table of Contents
Section Page
Table of Contents ..............................................2
Safety Instructions For Table Saw ....................3
Safety Signal Words ......................................3
Before Using The Saw ..................................3
When Installing Or Moving The Saw ................4
Before Each Use ...........................................4
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From
Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces
(Kickbacks Or Throwbacks) ..........................5
Plan Ahead To Protect Your
Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears ........................6
Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning ..................7
Additional Safety Instructions For: ................8
Additional Safety Instructions For: ................9
Additional Safety Instructions For
Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System: ........................9
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ................9
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements ...............................................11
Power Supply and Motor Specifications .....11
General Electrical Connections ...................11
Changing Motor Voltage ..............................13
Motor Thermal Overload Protector .............14
Wire Sizes ....................................................14
Unpacking and Checking Contents ................15
Tools Needed ...............................................15
Unpacking ....................................................15
List of Loose Parts .......................................16
Herc-U-Lift™ Caster Carton ........................17
Loose Parts .................................................17
Assembly .........................................................17
Installing Bevel Handwheel .........................17
Installing Elevation Handwheel ...................18
Assembling Leg Stand ................................18
Mounting Your Saw .....................................19
Assembling Table Extensions ......................21
Checking Table Insert ..................................22
Checking Heeling Adjustment or Parallelism
of Sawblade to Miter Gauge Groove ..........23
Checking Blade Tilt, or Squareness
of Blade to Table ..........................................25
Checking Tilt Mechanism ............................26
Assembling Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System ...27
Assembly Tips ..............................................27
Upper Assembly ..........................................27
Lower Assembly ..........................................28
Assembling Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System
to Saw ..........................................................29
Installation Instructions ................................29
Operation of Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System .30
Installing Front Rip Fence Guide Bar .........31
Installing Rear Fence Guide Bar .................32
Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars .................33
Installing Spacer Bar ...................................34
Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment ................35
Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment ..............35
Adjusting Fence Indicator ............................36
Installing Blade Guard .................................36
Aligning Blade Guard ...................................37
Section Page
Mounting the Motor .....................................38
Installing Belt ...............................................39
Installing Belt Guard ....................................39
Mounting Switch and End Caps ..................40
Securing Electrical Cords ............................41
Installing Guide Bar End Caps ....................41
Getting to Know Your Table Saw ....................42
Additional Safety Instructions When
Using Zero Clearance Insert .......................46
Remove the Existing Insert. .......................47
Installing Zero Clearance Insert/Sawblade. 47
Installing Zero Clearance Insert/Dado Blades ..48
Operation Tips .............................................48
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations......49
Before Each Use .........................................49
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams,
Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or
Throwbacks) ................................................49
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes,
Hands, Face and Ears ................................51
Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning ................52
Work Feed Devices ........................................52
Attaching Wood Face Board .......................53
Push Block ...................................................54
Auxiliary Fence ............................................55
Work Support for Material over 26" Wide ...56
Basic Saw Operations ....................................57
Using the Miter Gauge ................................57
Additional Safety Instructions
for Crosscutting ...........................................57
Crosscutting .................................................57
Repetitive Crosscutting ...............................58
Miter Crosscutting ........................................59
Bevel Crosscutting .......................................59
Compound Crosscutting ..............................59
Using the Rip Fence ....................................60
Additional Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts .60
Ripping .........................................................61
Bevel Ripping Narrow Work ........................62
Using Featherboards for Thru-Sawing ........63
Using Featherboards for Non Thru-Sawing .....63
Resawing .....................................................64
Using Carbide Tipped Blades .....................65
Dadoing .......................................................65
Rabbeting ....................................................66
Ploughing and Molding ................................66
Molding ........................................................67
Adjustments ....................................................68
Miter Gauge .................................................68
Maintaining Your Table Saw ...........................69
Maintenance ................................................69
Lubrication ...................................................70
RIDGID Recommends the Following
Accessories ..................................................70
Wiring Diagrams ..............................................71
Troubleshooting ..............................................72
General ........................................................72
Motor ............................................................73
Notes ...............................................................75
Repair Parts ....................................................76
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Safety Instructions For Table Saw
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your
table saw works. Read this manual to understand this table saw.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: means if the safety
information is not followed someone
will be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety
information is not followed someone
could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety
information is not followed someone
may be injured.
Before Using The Saw
WARNING: Some dust created
by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains
chemicals known (to the State of
California) to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
Lead from lead-bases paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks
and cement and other
masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from
chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent injury , do not
plug the table saw in until the
following steps have been
satisfactorily completed.
• Completely assemble 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 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).
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Safety Instructions For Table Saw (continued)
• Find and read all the warning labels found on the saw (shown below).
When Installing Or Moving The Saw
Before Each Use
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 may cause
risk of injury 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 Saw” section).
• 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 risk of injury from
electrical shock, make sure your
fingers do not touch the 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
accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not
store anything above or near the tool
where anyone might stand on the tool
to reach them.
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.
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• Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, saw stability, and any other
conditions that may affect the way the
saw works.
• If any part is missing, bent or broken
in any way , or any electrical part does
not work properly , turn the saw off and
unplug the saw.
• Replace damaged or missing parts
before using the saw again.
• Use the sawblade guard, spreader
and anti-kickback pawls for any thrusawing (whenever the blade comes
through the top of the work-piece).
Make sure the anti-kickback pawls
work properly. Make sure the
spreader is in line with sawblade (See
“Assembly-Aligning Blade Guard”
section).
• Remove adjusting keys and
wrenches. Form a habit of checking
for and removing keys and adjusting
wrenches from table top before
turning saw on.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are
tight and no parts have excessive
play.
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown
Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)
Inspect Your Blade.
• Choose the right blade or cutting
accessory for the material and the
type of cutting you plan to do.
• Use The Right T ool. Don’t force tool or
attachment to do a job it was not
designed for.
• Never use grinding wheels, abrasive
cutoff wheels, friction wheels (metal
cutting blades) wire wheels or
buffing wheels. They can fly apart
explosively.
• Cut only wood, wood like or plastic
materials. Do not cut metal.
• Choose and inspect your cutting tool
carefully:
• To reduce the risk of cutting tool
failure and thrown shrapnel (broken
pieces of blade), use only 10” or
smaller blades or other cutting tools
marked for speeds of 5000 rpm or
higher.
• Always use unbroken, balanced
blades designed to fit this saw’s 5/8
inch arbor.
• When thru-sawing (making cuts
where the blade comes through the
workpiece top), always use a 10 inch
diameter blade. This keeps the
spreader closest to the blade.
• Do not over tighten arbor nut. Use
arbor wrenches to tighten it securely.
• Use only sharp blades with properly
set teeth. Consult a professional
blade sharpener when in doubt.
• Keep blades clean of gum and resin.
• Never use the saw without the proper
table insert.
• Inspect your work area
• Keep work area clean.
• Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents. Floor must not be slippery
from wax or sawdust.
• To reduce the risk of burns or other
fire damage, never use the saw near
flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
• To reduce the risk of injury, don’t do
layout, assembly, or setup work on
the table while blade is spinning. It
could cut or throw anything hitting the
blade.
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Safety Instructions For Table Saw (continued)
Plan your work
• Use the right tool. Don’t force tool
or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for.
Inspect your workpiece.
• Make sure there are no nails or
foreign objects in the part of the
workpiece to be cut.
• When cutting irregularly shaped
workpieces, plan your work so it will
not slip and pinch the blade:
• A piece of molding for example,
must lie flat or be held by a fixture
or jig that will not let it twist, rock or
slip while being cut. Use jigs or
fixtures where needed to prevent
workpiece from shifting.
• Use a different, better suited type of
tool for work that can’t be made
stable.
Plan your cut
• To reduce the risk of kickbacks and
throwbacks - when a part or all of
the workpiece binds on the blade
and is thrown violently back toward
the front of the saw:
• Never cut Freehand. Always use
either a rip fence, miter gauge or
fixture to position and guide the
work, so it won’t twist or bind on the
blade and kick back.
• Make sure there’s no debris
between the workpiece and its
supports.
• Use extra caution with large, very
small or awkward workpieces.
• Use extra supports (tables, saw
horses, blocks, etc.) for any
workpieces large enough to tip
when not held down to the table
top. Never use another person as a
substitute for a table extension, or
as additional support for a
workpiece that is longer or wider
than the basic saw table, or to help
feed, support or pull the workpiece.
• Never confine the piece being cut
off, that is, the piece not against the
rip fence, miter gauge or fixture.
Never hold it, clamp it, touch it, or
use length stops against it. It must
be free to move. If confined, it could
get wedged against the blade and
cause a kickback or throwback.
• Never cut more than one workpiece
at a time.
• Never turn your table saw “ON”
before clearing everything except
the workpiece and related support
devices off the table.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Dress for safety
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist
watches). They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce
the risk of possible hearing damage,
wear ear plugs or muffs when using
table saw for hours at a time.
• Any power saw can throw foreign
objects into the eyes. This can
result in permanent eye damage.
Always wear safety goggles, not
glasses complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99)
shown on package. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact
resistant lenses. They are not safety
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glasses. Safety goggles are available
at many local retail stores. Glasses or
goggles not in compliance with ANSI
or CSAcould 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, support the workpiece,
remove wood scraps, or for any other
reason.
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FORESIGHT IS
BETTER THAN
NO SIGHT
WEAR YOUR
• To reduce the risk of hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause
fingers or hand to move into a sawblade or other cutting tool.
• Don’t overreach. Always keep good
footing and balance.
• Push the workpiece against the
rotation of the blade, never feed
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
• 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.
WARNING: Don't allow familiarity
(gained from frequent use of your
table saw) to cause a careless
mistake. Always remember that a
careless fraction of a second is
enough to cause a severe injury.
• Make sure bystanders are clear of
the table saw and workpiece.
Don’t Force Tool.
• Let the blade reach full speed
before cutting.
• It will do the job better and safer at
its designed rate.
• Feed the workpiece into the saw
only fast enough to let the blade cut
without bogging down or binding.
Before freeing jammed material.
• Turn switch “OFF”.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the saw.
• Check blade, spreader and fence
for proper alignment before starting
again.
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Safety Instructions For Table Saw (continued)
• To reduce the risk of throwback of
cut off pieces.
• Use the guard assembly.
To remove loose pieces beneath or
trapped inside the guard.
• Turn saw “OFF”.
• Remove switch key.
• Wait for blade to stop before lifting
the guard.
Before Leaving The Saw.
• Turn the saw off.
• Wait for blade to stop spinning.
• Unplug the saw.
• Make workshop child-proof. Lock
the shop. Disconnect master
switches. Remove the yellow
switch key. Store it away from
children and others not qualified to
use the tool.
Additional Safety Instructions For:
Rip Type Cuts.
• Never use the miter gauge when
ripping.
• 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
Thru-Sawing.” section)
• Always use featherboards for any
non thru rip type cuts. (See “Basic
Saw Operations - Using 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 antikickback pawls. The pawls must
stop a kickback once it has started.
Replace or sharpen anti-kickback
pawls when points become dull.
(See “Maintaining Your Table Saw Anti-Kickback Pawls” section.)
• Plastic and composition (like hardboard) materials may be cut on
your saw. However, since these are
usually quite hard and slippery, the
anti-kickback pawls may not stop a
kick-back. Therefore, be especially
careful in your setup and cutting
procedures.
While Thru-sawing.
• To reduce the risk of kickbacks and
slips into the blade, always push
forward on the section of the workpiece between the sawblade and
the rip fence. Never push forward
on the piece being cut off.
Featherboard
See “Work Feed Devices” section for
Material and Dimensions
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Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
Additional Safety Instructions For:
Additional Safety Instructions For Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System:
Before Using the Caster System
Read the following warning located on the plate assembly:
Crosscut Type Cuts.
• Never use the rip fence when
cross-cutting.
• An auxiliary wood facing attached
to the miter gauge can help prevent
workpiece twisting and throwbacks.
Attach it to the slots provided. Make
the facing long enough and big
enough to support your work. Make
sure, however, it will not interfere
with the sawblade guard.
Before Starting
• Use jigs or fixtures to help hold any
piece too small to extend across
the full length of the miter gauge
face during the cut. This lets you
properly hold the miter gauge and
workpiece and helps keep your
hands away from the blade.
While Cutting
• To reduce the risk of blade contact,
always hold the miter gauge as
shown in “Basic Saw Operations Using The Miter Gauge”.
To reduce the risk of injury from
unexpected tool movement.
• Check to make sure tool does not
move prior to use. If tool moves,
adjust all four leveler feet to support
the tool.
• the tool on a firm level surface
where there is plenty of room to
handle and properly support the
workpiece.
Anti-Kickback Pawls
Device which, when properly
maintained, is designed to stop the
workpiece from being thrown towards
the front of the saw at the operator
during ripping operation.
Arbor
The shaft on which a cutting tool is
mounted.
Bevel Cut
An angle cutting operation made
through the face of the workpiece.
Compound Cut
A simultaneous bevel and miter
crosscutting operation.
Crosscut
A cutting operation made across the
width of the workpiece.
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Miter Cut
An angle cutting operation made
across the width of the workpiece.
Molding
A non through cut which produces a
special shape in the workpiece used
for joining or decoration.
Ploughing
Grooving with the grain the length of
the workpiece, using the fence.
(A type of non-through cut.)
Push Stick
A device used to feed the workpiece
through the saw during narrow ripping
type operations which helps keep the
OPERATORS hands well away from
the blade.
Push Block
A device used for ripping type
operations too narrow to allow use of
a push stick.
Rabbet
A notch in the edge of a workpiece.
(A type of non-through cut).
Resin
A sticky, sap based substance that
has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a
spinning object in one minute.
Rip Cut
A cutting operation along the length of
the workpiece.
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Dado
A non thru cut which produces a
square sided notch or trough in the
workpiece.
Featherboard
A device which can help guide workpieces during rip type operation.
Freehand
Performing a cut without the use of
fence (guide), miter gauge, fixture,
hold down or other proper device to
prevent the work-piece from twisting
during the cutting operation. Twisting
of the workpiece can cause it to be
thrown.
Gum
Asticky , sap based residue from wood
products.
Heel
Misalignment of the sawblade such
that the blade is not parallel to the
miter gauge groove.
Kerf
The amount of material removed by
the blade in a through cut or the slot
produced by the blade in a nonthrough or partial cut.
Kickback
An uncontrolled grabbing and
throwing of the workpiece back toward
the front of the saw.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece which,
during a rip type operation, is pushed
into the cutting tool first.
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking (continued)
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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements
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 workpiece
which will be, or has been, cut by the
blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the
sawblade tooth is bent (or set)
outward from the face of the blade.
Throw-Back
Throwing of pieces in a manner
similar to a kickback.
Thru-Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade
extends completely through the
thickness of the workpiece.
Trailing End
The workpiece end last cut by the
blade in a ripping operation.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting
operation is being performed. The
surfaces of a work-piece are
commonly referred to as faces, ends,
and edges.
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 totally
enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) capacitor
start, capacitor run non-reversible type,
having the following specifications. It is
wired at the factory for operation on
1 10-120v AC, 60 Hz. service.
General Electrical Connections
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement
parts when 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.
WARNING: Do not permit
fingers to touch the terminals of
plug when installing or
removing the plug to or from the
outlet.
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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)
The plug supplied on your tool may not
fit into the outlet you are planning to use.
Your local electrical code may require
slightly different power cord plug
connections. If these differences exist
refer to and make the proper
adjustments per your local code before
your tool is plugged in and turned on.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This tool is
equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug, as shown. The plug
must be plugged into a matching outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information
Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. The conductor with
insulation having an outer surface that is
green with or without yellow stripes is the
equipment-grounding conductor. If repair
or replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to a live
terminal.
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.
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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: The saw is prewired at the
factory for 120V operation. Use the
following procedure to change motor
voltage from 120V to 240V.
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Open the motor junction box cover
located on the side of the motor.
3. Remove and discard the electrical
tape from the wire connectors.
Remove wire connectors.
4. Reconnect the leads as shown in
the “Wiring Diagram” section on
page 71 of this manual.
5. Reinstall the wire connectors and
wrap with two layers of new U.L.
listed electrical tape per wire
connector.
6. Recheck your wiring to the wiring
diagrams. Do this so you can be
sure that the wiring is correct.
7. Reinstall the junction box cover.
8. Cut off the 120 volt power cord plug
and replace 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.
9. Plug your saw into a 220-240V, 15
amp, 3 blade receptacle.
10. 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 protected by a 15
amp time-delay fuse of circuit
breaker.
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Junction
Box Cover
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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.
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.
Your saw is equipped with a manual-reset
thermal-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.
1. After cooling to a safe operating
temperature, the overload protector can
be reset by pushing the red button on the
junction box 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
circuit breakers may result if:
a. Motor is overloaded - Overloading can
occur if you feed too rapidly or if saw is
misaligned.
b. Motor circuit is fused differently from
recommendations - 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 specified 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 troubles 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 wire. 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.
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.
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14
14
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Manual Reset
Button
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Unpacking and Checking Contents
Tools Needed
Unpacking
The TS3650 comes with two cartons
labeld 1 of 2 and 2 of 2. Make sure you
have both cartons before beginning
assembly.
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
items are accounted for, before
discarding any packing material. Call
1-866-539-1710 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or health hazard, never use
gasoline, naphtha, or similar
highly volatile solvents.
WARNING: The saw is heavy. To
reduce the risk of back injury, get
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.
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.
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.
NOTE: Before beginning assembly:
• Check that all parts are included. If
you are missing any part, do not
assemble the saw.
• Sometimes small parts can get lost
in packaging material. Do not throw
away any packaging until saw is
put together. Check packaging for
missing parts before contacting
RIDGID.
• A complete parts list (Repair Parts)
is at the end of the manual. Use
this list to identify the part number
of the missing part.
3. Apply coat of paste wax to the table
and table extensions.
10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 14mm,
17mm, 1/2 in., 11/16 in.
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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
C Blade Guard..........................1
D Belt Guard.............................1
E Storage Hook Bag.................1
F Drive Belt...............................1
G Blade Wrench ........................2
H Wire Tie .................................3
J Handwheel.............................2
K Foot Stiffener.............................4
Item Part Name Qty.
L Rip Fence ..............................1
M Motor/Switch Assembly.........1
N Leg.........................................4
P Leg Brace .............................2
Q Side Stringer..........................2
R Blister Pack - Hardware...........1
S Rod Support..........................1
T Operators Manuals
Fence Guide Bar Carton Containing:
U Front Fence Guide Bar ..........1
V Rear Fence Guide Bar..........1
W Bag Loose Parts....................1
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A
B
R
Fence Guide Bar Carton
U
V
W
Blade Guard
S
C
F
D
E
G
N
H
J
T
K
Rip Fence
P
L
Motor
M
Q
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
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Item Description Qty .
E Tube Front 13-7/8" Long.......2
F Caster Swivel 3"....................4
G Tube Rear 27" Long..............2
H Blister Pack - Hardware ........1
Loose Parts
H
G
Assembly
Installing Bevel Handwheel
1. Locate the following hardware:
1 Pan Head Screw with Lockwasher,
1/4-20 x 5/8" long
1 Lockwashers, 1/4 External Type
From among the loose parts, find
the following:
2 Handwheels
2. Line up flat spots on shaft and
hand-wheel, push handwheel onto
shaft. Install screw and lockwasher
to lock handwheel on shaft. Repeat
for the other handwheel.
Handwheel
1/4-20 x 5/8
Pan Head Screw with
Lockwasher
Bevel Handwheel
Shaft
Pan Head Screw
with Lockwasher
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Assembly (continued)
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Installing Elevation Handwheel
1. Locate the following hardware:
1 Handwheel
1 Elevation Lock Knob
1 Elevation Lock Tube
2. Slide elevation lock tube onto
elevation shaft.
3. Line up flat spots on shaft and
handwheel, push handwheel onto
shaft.
4. Screw elevation lock knob onto
shaft. Do not tighten at this time.
Elevation Handwheel
Elevation Lock Knob
Elevation
Lock Tube
Assembling Leg Stand
1. Locate the leg stand.
Remove all parts from packing
material.
2. Locate the following hardware:
23 Truss Head Screws,
5/16-18 x 5/8” long
23 Serrated Flange Hex Nuts,
5/16-18
4 Leveling Feet
8 3/8-16 Hex Nut
3. Locate the following:
4 Legs
2 End Panels
2 Leg Braces
1 Miter Gauge Storage Hook
2 Rip Fence Storage Hooks
4 Foot Stiffeners
Rip Fence
Storage Hooks
5/16-18 x 1/2 In.
Head Screw
3/8-16
Hex Nut
Leveling
Foot
5/16-18 Serrated
Flange Hex Nut
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Lock Knob
Elevation
Leg
Miter Gauge
Storage Hook
Lock Tube
Leg
Braces
Rip Fence
Storage
Hook
HandwheelElevation
End Panel
Foot
Stiffener
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4. Assemble the legs as shown.
Insert the screws through the holes
in the legs, then through the holes
in the end panels. Attach miter
gauge and rip fence storage hooks
as shown.
Legs must be assembled on top of
panels.
5. Screw on the serrated flange hex
nuts hand tight.
6. Insert the screws through the holes
in the legs, then through the holes
in the leg braces.
7. Screw on the serrated flange hex
nuts but do not tighten until
completely assembled.
8. Install leveling feet through holes in
foot stiffeners and bottom of legs as
shown. Adjust feet all the way up to
bottom of leg.
9. Once you have completed the
entire assembly process, move
saw to desired location and adjust
Miter Gauge
Storage Hook
Rip Fence
Storage Hook
End
Panel
Leg
Brace
Screw Head
3/8-16
Hex Nuts
Leveling Foot
Herc-U-Lift
Systems Will
Be Installed Here
Foot
Stiffener
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 9/16" wrench.
d. Snug top nut against inside of leg
by hand.
e. Tighten all four bottom nuts using
9/16" wrench.
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Assembly (continued)
1. 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.
2. Place legs on saw so that holes in
saw base and leg set line up and
trim label is facing front.
3. Install screws and serrated flange
hex nuts as shown.
4. Tighten all leg assembly and
mounting hardware at this time.
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WARNING: The saw is heavy. To
reduce the risk of back injury,
get 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.
Mounting Your Saw
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Serrated
Flange
Hex Nut
Leg
Screw
Typical On
Each Leg
Base
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Assembling Table Extensions
1. From the blister pack locate the
following hardware: (Quantity
indicated is for two extensions)
8 Hex Head Screws,
5/16-18 x 3/4" Long
with washers
NOTE: Assemble with saw upside
down.
2. Insert four (4) 5/16-18 x 3/4 in. long
screws with washers through the
holes in each extension and screw
into the table. Do not tighten.
3. Repeat step 2 to install the other
extension.
4. Stand saw upright on legs. Roll saw
over onto front then up onto feet.
5. Line up the front edge of extension
with 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 the use of a “C” Clamp.
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. Amisaligned
fence can cause binding or kickback. You could be hit or cut.
WARNING: The saw is heavy. To
reduce the risk of back injury , get
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.
5/16-18 x 3/4 In.
Hex Head Screw
With Washers
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Hex
Screw
With
Washers
"C" Clamps
Align Front Edges
Assembly (continued)
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental start,
make sure switch is “OFF” and
plug is not connected to power
source outlet.
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.
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6. Tighten a “C” clamp 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.
Checking Table Insert
1. Insert should be flush with table
top. Check as shown. Loosen flat
head screw that holds insert and
adjust the four set screws as
necessary. Tighten flat head screw.
Do not tighten screw to the point
where it bends the insert.
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.
d. To replace insert.
e. Make sure saw is off and
unplugged.
f. 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.
g. Do not tighten screw to the point
where it bends the insert.
"C" Clamp
Table Insert
3/32" Hex
"L" Wrench
Set
Screws
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to align the
other extension.
Flat Head
Screw
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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.
Checking Heeling Adjustment or Parallelism of Sawblade to Miter Gauge
Groove
While cutting, the material must move
in a straight line parallel to the
sawblade. Therefore, both the miter
gauge groove and the rip fence must
be parallel to the sawblade.
To check for parallelism:
1. Raise blade to approximately 3"
depth of cut.
2. Mark an “X” on one tooth.
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 at
the front and adjust the blade of the
square so that it just touches the tip
of the marked tooth. Lock the
square at this setting.
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 at 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. Proceed to
the “Checking Blade Tilt, or
Squareness of Blade to Table”.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental start,
make sure switch is “OFF” and
plug is not connected to power
source outlet.
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”.
6. If square does not touch the
marked tooth at the rear and front
equally (gap is greater that 0.015
inch–thickness of 4 pages from
Owners Manual) or tooth interferes
with square, the mechanism
underneath must be adjusted to
make the blade parallel to the miter
gauge groove.
Miter Gauge
Groove
Sawblade
Combination
Square
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