Page 3 - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES
3 WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the saw’s applications and limitations as wel...
Page 5 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
5 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi-cals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and ...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS
6 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol Voltage Current Frequency (cycles per second)...
Page 7 - SYMBOL; SERVICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 SYMBOLS SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-ing, use only identical replacement pa...
Page 8 - ELECTRICAL; ExTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; SPEED AND WIRING
8 ELECTRICAL ExTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will dra...
Page 9 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS
9 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Non-Through CutsAny cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece.Pilot Hole (drill presses)A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for drilling large holes accurately.Push Blocks (for jointer planers)Device...
Page 10 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
10 FEATURES Fig. 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Arbor .............................................................. 5/8 in.Blade Diameter .......................................................... 10 in.Blade Tilt ................................................................. 0˚ - 45˚ Rating ......
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW
11 FEATURES KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW See Figure 2. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and...
Page 12 - OPERATING COMPONENTS
12 FEATURES Fig. 3 OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the cabinet. To accommodate wide panels, the saw table has rails on each side. ...
Page 13 - TOOLS NEEDED
13 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly and alignment: Fig. 4 FRaMINg SquaRE PHILLIPS SCREWDRIvER FLaT BLaDE SCREWDRIvER COMBINaTION SquaRE
Page 14 - LOOSE PARTS
14 LOOSE PARTS Fig. 5 The following items are included with your table saw: a B A. Blade Guard ............................................................ 1 B. Anti-Kickback Pawls ............................................... 1 C. Miter Gauge .........................................................
Page 15 - ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING
15 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. Carefully lift the saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface. WARNING: Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose Parts List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not as-sembled t...
Page 16 - TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES; TO MOvE THE SAW
16 ASSEMBLY BLaDE WRENCHES MITER gaugE TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES See Figures 7 - 8. The table saw has two convenient storage areas (one on either side of the saw cabinet) specifically designed for the saw’s accessories.When not in use, store accessories securely. RAISING AND LOWERING THE HA...
Page 17 - TO REMOvE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE
17 ASSEMBLY SPREaDER / RIvINg KNIFE THROaT PLaTE TO REMOvE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 11. Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise. To remove the throat plate, place your index finger in the hole and lift the front end pulling the throat plate out toward...
Page 18 - TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION
18 ASSEMBLY SMaLL BLaDE WRENCH TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION See Figure 13. CAUTION: To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure to do so could cause damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpiece. Unplug the saw. Lower the saw blade by turnin...
Page 20 - OPERATION; APPLICATIONS; BASIC OPERATION Of ThE TABLE SAW; CAUSES Of KICKBACK
20 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects bein...
Page 21 - fEAThERBOARD; hOW TO MOUNT A fEAThERBOARD
21 OPERATION fEAThERBOARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence. Feather-boards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non-through cuts. The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a ...
Page 22 - TyPES Of CUTS
22 OPERATION bevel rip cut rip cut cross cut Miter cut coMpound (bevel) Miter cut bevel cross cut 1 TyPES Of CUTS See Figure 20. There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All othe...
Page 23 - TO ChANGE BLADE DEPTh
23 OPERATION TO ChANGE BLADE DEPTh See Figure 21. The blade depth should be set so the outer points of the blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below the top surface. Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwh...
Page 24 - TO USE ThE RIP fENCE
24 OPERATION front rail rear lip rip fence locking lever saW table WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation. TO SET ThE RIP fENCE SCALE INDICATOR TO ThE BLADE See Figure 24. Use the indicator on the rip fence to pos...
Page 25 - TO USE ThE MITER GAUGE
25 OPERATION lock knob Miter gauge Fig. 26 TO USE ThE MITER GAUGE See Figure 26. The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts. For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.There are two miter gauge channels, one on either side of the blade. When making a 90° cross cut, you can us...
Page 27 - MAKING CUTS; TO MAKE A CROSS CUT
27 OPERATION MAKING CUTS The blade provided with your saw is a high-quality combi-nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations. Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting saw to power source. Stand slightly to the si...
Page 28 - MAKING A RIP CUT
28 OPERATION Fig. 33 rip cut blade rip fence scale MAKING A RIP CUT See Figure 33. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury. Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece. Position the rip fence the desired distance fro...
Page 29 - MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT; MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT
29 OPERATION vieWed froM the front, beloW the table saW bevel cross cut blade angled Miter gauge straight bevel locking lever MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figures 35 - 36. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury. Remove the rip...
Page 30 - MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT
30 OPERATION bevel rip cut rip fence push stick blade angled place left hand on Miter gauge here Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade. Once the blade has made contact w...
Page 31 - MAKING A NON-ThROUGh CUT
31 OPERATION large panel cut supports height/bevel adjusting handWheel rip fence Fig. 39 Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw. Turn the saw on. Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full s...
Page 32 - MAKING A DADO CUT
32 OPERATION non-through cut MAKING A DADO CUT See Figure 41. An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure (see the Accessories section of this manual and check with the retailer where the table saw was purchased). All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of thi...
Page 33 - adjustments; tO Replace the blade
33 adjustments Fig. 42 LARGE bLAdE WRENCH SMALL bLAdE WRENCH bLAdE bLAdE Nut OutER bLAdE WASHER SpACER tHROAt pLAtE SpREAdER/ RIVING KNIFE bLAdE Fig. 44 Fig. 43 RELEASE LEVER WaRnInG: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF...
Page 34 - tO set the blade at 0° and 45°
34 adjustments Fig. 45 tO set the blade at 0° and 45° See Figures 45 - 46. The angle settings of your saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require set-ting during assembly. After extensive use, it may need to be checked. Raise the blade and remove the blade ...
Page 35 - tO adjust the mIteR GauGe
35 adjustments bLAdE RIp FENCE LOCKING LEVER SCREWS LOCK Nut KNOb MItER GAuGE bASE 45° AdJuStAbLE StOp SCREW 0° AdJuStAbLE StOp SCREW MItER GAuGE ROd tO adjust the mIteR GauGe See Figure 47. You can set the miter gauge at 0° and plus or minus 45° with the miter gauge stop pin and adjustable stop scr...
Page 36 - gENERAL; LUBRICATION
36 MAINTENANCE The following recommended accessories are currently available at retail stores: 089037006914 Dado Throat Plate089037006703 Outfeed Support ACCESSORIES wARNINg: When servicing, use only identical RIDGID re-placement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product dam...
Page 37 - TROUBLESHOOTINg; Problem
37 TROUBLESHOOTINg Problem Cause Solution Excess vibration. Rip fence does not move smoothly. Rip fence does not lock at rear. Cutting binds or burns work. Wood edges away from rip fence when ripping. Blade is out of balance. Blade is damaged. Saw is not mounted securely. Work surface is uneven. Bla...
Page 39 - wARRANTY
39 wARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-ranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications...
Page 40 - CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION
40 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgidw...
