OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 INCH PORTABLE TABLE SAW
R4540
Your saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
The RIDGID® #R4540 series 10 inch Portable Contractor Table
Saw is designed for portability and high quality performance. It
includes: basic machine, sturdy tubular steel stand, integral 2 1/2
inch dust chute, a fence system, T-slot miter gauge, 15-amp motor,
on/o switch, cast aluminum table, extension wing, see-through
blade guard with anti-kickback pawls, and 10 inch carbide blade.
NOTICE: The manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations contained in the manual are representative
only and may not be exact depictions of the actual labeling or accessories included. They are intended for illustrative purposes only.
Max depth of cut at 90 degrees: 3 1/2 inch
Max depth of cut at 45 degrees:
2 1/2 inch
Max rip to right of blade:
25 inch
Max rip to left of blade:
12 inch
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS:
Amps
15
Voltage
120
No Load RPM 5,000
Blade Diameter 10 inch
This tool can only be used with woodworking saw blades.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
.............................................2
FEATURES .......................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................4
SAFETY-SYMBOLS-DEFINITIONS ......................................4
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS .................... 5
TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES ...............................................6
TERMINOLOGY ..................................................................6
TABLE SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES .................................. 6
SAW BLADE GUARD, ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND RIVING
KNIFE ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 8
KICKBACKS ....................................................................... 8
AVOID KICKBACK .............................................................. 8
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING ............................................8
POWER CONNECTIONS .....................................................9
POWER SOURCE ................................................................9
EXTENSION CORDS ........................................................... 9
UNPACKING .......................................................................9
PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................... 10
HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS ............................................ 11
ASSEMBLY .......................................................................13
ASSEMBLING THE STAND ................................................. 13
ATTACHING STAND TO SAW ............................................. 14
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB INSTALLATION ..................... 15
BLADE AND GUARDS ....................................................... 15
ATTACH THE BLADE ......................................................... 15
THROAT PLATE ................................................................ 16
ANTI-KICKBACKS PAWLS AND BLADE GUARD .................... 17
BLADE GUARD ................................................................. 17
INSTALLING FENCE ......................................................... 18
REMOVING FENCE ........................................................... 18
ON-BOARD STORAGE ....................................................... 19
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS ..................................................20
LEVELING THE THROAT PLATE ......................................... 20
ADJUSTING BLADE PARALLEL TO
MITER GAUGE GROOVE (HEEL) ........................................ 20
SQUARING THE BLADE VERTICALLY ................................. 22
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL STOPS ......................................... 22
ADJUSTING THE BLADE HEIGHT....................................... 23
CHANGING THE BEVEL .................................................... 23
USING THE MITER GAUGE ............................................... 23
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF RIP FENCE .................. 23
USING COLOR-CODED SCALES ......................................... 24
RIVING KNIFE POSITION AND ALIGNMENT ................... 25
RIVING KNIFE HEIGHT SETTING ...................................... 25
RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT .............................................. 26
HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT ................................................ 26
VERTICAL ALIGNMENT ..................................................... 26
MOVING THE SAW ........................................................... 27
OPERATION .....................................................................27
DUST COLLECTOR ........................................................... 28
TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF ............................................. 28
MAKING CUTS
.................................................................29
RIP CUTS ........................................................................ 30
BEVEL RIPPING ............................................................... 30
CROSSCUTTING............................................................... 31
BEVEL CROSSCUTTING .................................................... 31
MITER CUTS ................................................................... 31
COMPOUND MITER CUTS ................................................. 32
LARGE PANEL CUTS ......................................................... 32
NON-THROUGH CUTS ...................................................... 32
MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT ........................................ 32
CUTTING AIDS AND ACCESSORIES .................................33
PUSH STICK .................................................................... 33
AUXILIARY MITER GAUGE FACING .................................... 34
AUXILIARY FENCE (FLIP DOWN) ....................................... 34
PUSH BLOCK .................................................................. 34
GROOVING AND RABBETING ........................................... 34
FEATHERBOARD ............................................................. 35
CUT OFF GAUGE.............................................................. 35
JIGS................................................................................ 35
MAINTENANCE ................................................................36
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................37
ACCESSORIES ..................................................................37
PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE ...............38
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FEATURES
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
F15
Bevel Lock Lever
Height Adjustment
Wheel Knob
Stand
On/O Switch
Saw Body
Push Stick
Rails
Rip Fence
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
F15
F16
F16
F17
F18
F19
F20
Flip Down Fence
Saw Blade
Anti-Kickback Pawls
Riving Knife
Dust Chute
F17
F18
F19
F20
F21
F21
F5
F6
F7
F8
F1
F2
F3
Blade Guard
Throat Plate
Miter Gauge
Extension Wing
Extension Lock
On Board Storage
Bevel Scale
Height Adjustment
Handwheel
F5
F6
F7
F8
F1
F2
F3
F4
F4
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Some of the following symbols may be used on the tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation on these
symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator's Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before
using this product.
Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Pinch Warning
Always watch for movement paying extra attention to potential areas where pinching
could occur.
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
min Minutes Time
~/AC Alternating Current Type of current
ⁿ
₀
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute
Lbs Pounds Unit of weight
Kg Kilograms Unit of weight
RPM Revolutions Per Minute Speed of rotation of machine
PH:1 Phase 1 This is a 1 phase motor
Double Insulation
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet. DO
NOT change the plug in any way.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of your tool or the contents of this manual, please stop using the tool and contact
Customer Service, at RIDGID
® Portable and Fixed Power Tool Technical Service at (toll free) 1-888-359-4778.
SAFETY SYMBOLS - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY
and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual
and pay attention to these sections.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT
AND IN THIS MANUAL. SAVE THIS MANUAL. MAKE SURE ALL USERS ARE FAMILIAR WITH ITS
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE TOOL. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools
or equipment could result in serious injury and/or property damage.
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The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or BATTERY-operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases
or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable
for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a
power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the o-position before connection to power source,
picking up, or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or energising power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool
safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and o. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may aect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tools bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES
Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
SEE GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. Read entire instruction manual before operating saw. Learning
the saw’s proper applications, limitations, and specic potential hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury.
Make sure all users are familiar
with its warnings and instructions before using saw.
SEE POWER CONNECTION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL for instructions and warnings regarding power cords and connections.
Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
TABLE SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS DESIGNATED BY THE SYMBOL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
1. GUARDING RELATED WARNINGS (FOR TABLE SAW, 62841-3-1)
a. Keep guards in place. Guards must be in working order and be properly mounted. A guard that is loose,
damaged, or is not functioning correctly must be repaired or replaced.
b. Always use saw blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback device for every through-cutting operation. For
through-cutting operations where the saw blade cuts completely through the thickness of the workpiece, the guard and
other safety devices help reduce the risk of injury.
c. Immediately reattach the guarding system after completing an operation (such as rabbeting or resawing
cuts) which requires removal of the guard, riving knife and/or anti-kickback device. The guard, riving knife,
and anti-kickback device help to reduce the risk of injury.
d. Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the guard, riving knife or the workpiece before the switch is
turned on. Inadvertent contact of these items with the saw blade could cause a hazardous condition.
e. Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning and alignment can
make the riving knife ineective in reducing the likelihood of kickback.
f. For the riving knife and anti-kickback device to work, they must be engaged in the workpiece. The riving
knife and anti-kickback device are ineective when cutting workpieces that are too short to be engaged with the
riving knife and anti-kickback device. Under these conditions a kickback cannot be prevented by the riving knife and
antikickback device.
g. Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife. For the riving knife to function properly, the saw blade diameter
must match the appropriate riving knife and the body of the saw blade must be thinner than the thickness of the riving
knife and the cutting width of the saw blade must be wider than the thickness of the riving knife.
2. CUTTING PROCEDURES WARNINGS
a. DANGER: Never place your ngers or hands in the vicinity or in line with the saw blade. A moment of
inattention or a slip could direct your hand towards the saw blade and result in serious personal injury.
b. Feed the workpiece into the saw blade or cutter only against the direction of rotation. Feeding the workpiece
in the same direction that the saw blade is rotating above the table may result in the workpiece, and your hand, being
pulled into the saw blade.
c. Never use the mitre gauge to feed the workpiece when ripping and do not use the rip fence as a length
stop when cross cutting with the mitre gauge. Guiding the workpiece with the rip fence and the mitre gauge at the
same time increases the likelihood of saw blade binding and kickback.
d. When ripping, always apply the workpiece feeding force between the fence and the saw blade. Use a push
stick when the distance between the fence and the saw blade is less than 150mm, and use a push block when this
distance is less than 50mm. "Work helping" devices will keep your hand at a safe distance from the saw blade.
e. Use only the push stick provided by the manufacturer or constructed in accordance with the instructions.
This push stick provides sucient distance of the hand from the saw blade.
f. Never use a damaged or cut push stick. A damaged push stick may break causing your hand to slip into the saw
blade.
g. Do not perform any operation "freehand". Always use either the rip fence or the mitre gauge to position and guide
the workpiece. "Freehand" means using your hands to support or guide the workpiece, in lieu of a rip fence or mitre
gauge. Freehand sawing leads to misalignment, binding and kickback.
h. Never reach around or over a rotating saw blade. Reaching for a workpiece may lead to accidental contact with the
moving saw blade.
TERMINOLOGY
The following terms will be used throughout the manual and you should become familiar with them.
• Through-cut – Any cut that completely cuts through the
workpiece.
• Non-through cut – Any cut that does not completely cut
through the workpiece.
• Push stick – A wooden or plastic stick, usually homemade,
that is used to push a small workpiece through the saw and
keeps the operator’s hands clear of the blade.
• Kickback – Occurs when the saw blade binds in the cut or
between the blade and the fence and thrusts the workpiece
back toward the operator or lowering the workpiece down to
the blade.
• Re-sawing – Flipping material to make a cut the saw is not
capable of making in one pass.
• Cove cutting – Also known as coving, cove cutting is an
operation where the work is fed at an angle across the
blade. NOTE: This can be a dangerous operation and is not
recommended.
• Freehand – Cutting without the use of a miter gauge or
rip fence or any other means of guiding or holding the
workpiece other than the operator’s hand. NOTE: This can be
a dangerous operation and is not recommended.
• Plunge cutting – Blind cuts in the workpiece made by
raising the blade through the workpiece. NOTE: This can be a
dangerous operation and is not recommended.
• Rabbet Cut - A cut on the end or face (edge) of a board -
the extruding piece is the tongue.
• Kerf - A cut or incision made by a saw.
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TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES
i. Provide auxiliary workpiece support to the rear and/or sides of the saw table for long and/or wide
workpieces to keep them level. A long and/or wide workpiece has a tendency to pivot on the table’s edge, causing
loss of control, saw blade binding and kickback.
j. Feed workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend or twist the workpiece. If jamming occurs, turn the tool o
immediately, unplug the tool then clear the jam. Jamming the saw blade by the workpiece can cause kickback or stall the
motor.
k. Do not remove pieces of cut-o material while the saw is running. The material may become trapped between
the fence or inside the saw blade guard and the saw blade pulling your ngers into the saw blade. Turn the saw o and
wait until the saw blade stops before removing material.
l. Use an auxiliary fence in contact with the table top when ripping workpieces less than 2mm thick. A thin
workpiece may wedge under the rip fence and create a kickback.
m. Never Cut Metals, Cement Board or Masonry. Certain man-made materials have special instructions for cutting on
table saws. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations at all times too avoid overheating the saw blade tips as well as
melting the plastic. Avoid overheating blade tips by pushing material through blade evenly. Forcing material to fast can
cause heating and damage to blade or workpiece. If cutting plastics is permitted, cut at a slower pace to avoid melting the
plastic.
3. Kickback causes and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction of the workpiece due to a pinched, jammed saw blade or misaligned line of cut in the workpiece
with respect to the saw blade or when a part of the workpiece binds between the saw blade and the rip fence or other xed
object.
a. Most frequently during kickback, the workpiece is lifted from the table by the rear portion of the saw blade and
is propelled towards the operator. Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
b. Never stand directly in line with the saw blade. Always position your body on the same side of the saw blade as
the fence. Kickback may propel the workpiece at high velocity towards anyone standing in front and in line with the saw
blade.
c. Never reach over or in back of the saw blade to pull or to support the workpiece. Accidental contact with the
saw blade may occur or kickback may drag your ngers into the saw blade.
d. Never hold and press the workpiece that is being cut o against the rotating saw blade. Pressing the
workpiece being cut o against the saw blade will create a binding condition and kickback.
e. Align the fence to be parallel with the saw blade. A misaligned fence will pinch the workpiece against the saw blade
and create kickback.
f. Use a featherboard to guide the workpiece against the table and fence when making non-through cuts such
as rabbeting, or resawing cuts. A featherboard helps to control the workpiece in the event of a kickback.
g. Use extra caution when making a cut into blind areas of assembled workpieces. The protruding saw blade may
cut objects that can cause kickback.
h. Support large panels to minimise the risk of saw blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under
their own weight. Support(s) must be placed under all portions of the panel overhanging the table top.
i. Use extra caution when cutting a workpiece that is twisted, knotted, warped or does not have a straight
edge to guide it with a mitre gauge or along the fence. A warped, knotted, or twisted workpiece is unstable and
causes misalignment of the kerf with the saw blade, binding and kickback.
j. Never cut more than one workpiece, stacked vertically or horizontally. The saw blade could pick up one or more
pieces and cause kickback.
k. When restarting the saw with the saw blade in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the
saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If the saw blade binds, it may lift up the workpiece and cause kickback
when the saw is restarted.
l. Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with sucient set. Never use warped saw blades or saw blades with cracked or
broken teeth. Sharp and properly set saw blades minimize binding, stalling and kickback.
4. Table saw operating procedure warnings
a. Turn o the table saw and disconnect the power cord when removing the table insert, changing the saw
blade or making adjustments to the riving knife, anti-kickback device or saw blade guard, and when the
machine is left unattended. Precautionary measures will avoid accidents.
b. Never leave the table saw running unattended. Turn it o and don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.
An unattended running saw is an uncontrolled hazard.
c. Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level area where you can maintain good footing and balance. It should
be installed in an area that provides enough room to easily handle the size of your workpiece. Cramped, dark areas, and
uneven slippery oors invite accidents.
d. Frequently clean and remove sawdust from under the saw table and/or the dust collection device.
Accumulated sawdust is combustible and may self-ignite.
e. The table saw must be secured. A table saw that is not properly secured may move or tip over.
f. Remove tools, wood scraps, etc. from the table before the table saw is turned on. Distraction or a potential jam
can be dangerous.
g. Always use saw blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Saw blades that
do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run o-center, causing loss of control.
h. Never use damaged or incorrect saw blade mounting means such as anges, saw blade washers, bolts or
nuts. These mounting means were specially designed for your saw, for safe operation and optimum performance.
i. Never stand on the table saw, do not use it as a stepping stool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if
the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
j. Make sure that the saw blade is installed to rotate in the proper direction. Do not use grinding wheels, wire
brushes, or abrasive wheels on a table saw. Improper saw blade installation or use of accessories not recommended may
cause serious injury.
k. DO NOT REMOVE A WORKPIECE that is damaged or jammed without rst turning o the saw and unplugging it from
the power source.
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others. • If tool is loaned to someone, also loan them these instructions.
Dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
• Asbestos dust
• 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 dust masks that are specically designed to lter out
microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Kickback Pawls MUST be removed and riving knife lowered to the
non-through cut position marked on the Riving Knife.
Use all components of the Guarding System (Blade Guard
Assembly, Riving Knife and Anti-Kickback Pawls) for every
operation for which they can be used including all through
cutting. If you elect not to use any of these components for
a particular application, exercise additional caution regarding
control of the workpiece, the use of Push Sticks, the position of
your hands relative to the Blade, the use of safety glasses, the
means to avoid kickback and all other warnings contained in this
manual and on the saw itself. Replace the Guarding Systems as
soon as you return to through cutting operations. Keep the Guard
Assembly in working order.
SAW BLADE GUARD, ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND RIVING KNIFE
ASSEMBLY
Your Table Saw is equipped with a Blade Guard, Anti-Kickback
Pawls and Riving Knife Assembly that covers the Blade and
reduces the possibility of accidental Blade contact.
The Riving Knife is a flat plate that fits into the cut made by
the Saw Blade and effectively fights kickback by lessening the
tendency of the Blade to bind in the cut.
Two Anti-Kickback Pawls are located on the sides of the Riving
Knife that allow the wood to pass through the Blade in the cutting
direction but reduce the possibility of the material being thrown
backwards toward the operator.
The Blade Guard and Anti-Kickback Pawls can ONLY be used
when making through cuts that sever the wood. When making
rabbets and other non-through cuts, the Blade Guard and Anti-
TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES
KICKBACKS
Kickbacks can cause serious injury. A kickback occurs when a part
of the workpiece binds between the saw blade and the rip fence,
or other fixed object, and rises from the table and is thrown
toward the operator. Kickbacks can be avoided by attention to the
following conditions.
HOW TO REDUCE THE RISK OF KICKBACKS AND PROTECT
YOURSELF FROM POSSIBLE INJURY:
Be certain that the rip fence is parallel to the saw blade.
DO NOT rip by applying the feed force to the section of the
workpiece that will become the cut-off (free) piece. Feed force
when ripping should ALWAYS be applied between the saw
blade and the fence; use a push stick for narrow work, 6 inches
(152mm) wide or less.
Keep saw blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback assembly
in place and operating properly. The riving knife MUST be in
alignment with the saw blade and the anti-kickback assembly
MUST stop a kickback once it has started. Check their action
before ripping by pushing the wood under the anti-kickback
assembly. The teeth MUST prevent the wood from being pulled
toward the front of the saw. If any part of assembly is not
operational, return to the nearest authorized service center for
repair.
Plastic and composite materials (like hardboard) may be cut
on your saw. However, since these are usually quite hard and
slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may not stop a kickback.
Therefore, be especially attentive to following proper set up and
cutting procedures for ripping.
Use saw blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, and riving knife
assembly for every possible operation, including all through-cut
sawing.
Push the workpiece past the saw blade prior to releasing control.
NEVER rip a workpiece that is twisted or warped, or does not
have a straight edge to guide along the fence.
NEVER saw a large workpiece that cannot be controlled.
NEVER use the fence as a guide or length stop when
crosscutting.
NEVER saw a workpiece with loose knots, flaws, nails or other
foreign objects.
NEVER rip a workpiece shorter than 10 inches (254mm).
NEVER use a dull blade. A dull blade should be replaced or
re-sharpened.
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POWER CONNECTIONS
POWER SOURCE
This saw is equipped with a 15-amp motor for use with a 120-
volt, 60-HZ alternating current.
For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor’s
rating. A line intended only for lights may not be able to properly
carry the current needed for a power tool motor; wire that is
heavy enough for a short distance may be too light for a greater
distance; and a line that can support one power tool may not be
able to support two or three. A separate electrical circuit should
be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than
#12 wire and should be protected with a 20-amp time lag fuse
and/or circuit breaker. If an extension cord is used, use only
3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding-type
plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s
plug. Before connecting the machine to the power line, make
sure the switch(es) is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the
electric current is of the same characteristics as indicated on the
machine. A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power
and overheat the motor. It may also damage the machine.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
EXTENSION CORDS
** Ampere rating (on tool data label)
12A- 16A
Cord Length Wire Size
25' 14 AWG
50' 12 AWG
** Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
KEEP the extension cord clear of the work area. Position the cord so it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other
obstructions
• Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and
matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current of the machine. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. The
table below shows the maximum gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord. ONLY round, jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) should be used.
NEVER use a damaged extension cord. Check extension cords before each use. If damaged, replace immediately.
Touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.
• Prior to tool assembly and use, read this manual thoroughly
to familiarize yourself with proper assembly, maintenance and
safety procedures.
Check shipping carton and machine for damage before unpacking.
Carefully remove components in top foam layer. Remove the top
layer of foam then remove all components in the bottom layer of
foam. Lay out all parts on a piece of cardboard or other clean,
flat surface. Two or more people are needed to lift the saw out of
the carton. ALWAYS check for and remove protective shipping
materials around motors and moving parts. DO NOT discard
shipping carton and packing materials until you have carefully
inspected the contents, assembled the machine and are satisfied
that it operates correctly.
Compare package contents to Component Parts List and
Hardware Package List prior to assembly to make sure all items
are present. Carefully inspect parts to make sure no damage
occurred during shipping. If any parts are missing, damaged or
pre-assembled, do not assemble. Instead, call RIDGID
® Customer
Service at (toll free) 1-888-359-4778.
After assembly remove any protective materials and coatings from
all of the parts and the table saw. The protective coatings can be
removed by spraying WD-40
®
on them and wiping them off with a
soft cloth. This may need to be redone several times before all of
the protective coatings are removed completely.
UNPACKING
9
UNPACKING
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Saw Body
Fence
10 inch Carbide Tipped Blade
Miter Gauge
Blade Guard Assembly
Anti-Kickback Pawls
Throat Plate
Open End Blade Wrench
Closed End Blade Wrench
Push Stick
Stand Part 1
Stand Part 2
Stand Legs
PC1
PC1
PC2
PC2
PC3
PC3
PC4
PC4
PC5
PC5
PC6
PC6
PC7
PC7
PC8
PC8
PC9
PC9
PC10
PC13
PC12
PC11
PC10
PC11 PC12 PC13
10 11
M8 x 30mm (1 3/16 inch) Carriage Bolt (8)
Flat Washer 8mm x 14mm x 1.5T (4)
M8 Plastic Spacer (2)
M8 x 65mm Hex Socket Head Screw (2)
M8 Lock Nut (10)
M8 x 55L Pan Head Hex Socket Screw (4)
HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS
UNPACKING
HP6
HP6
HP5
HP5
HP4
HP4
HP3
HP3
HP2
HP2
HP1
HP1
006511
005733
006510
005733
006510
007085
Stand Part 1
Stand Part 2
Stand Legs
Wheel Handle Shoulder Screw (1)
Height Adjustment Wheel Knob
Combination 4mm Allen Wrench /Phillips
Screwdriver (1)
HP9
HP9
HP8
HP8
HP7
HP7
003640 006459 004306
11
UNPACKING
Tools needed for assembly or adjustments.
Straight Edge Combination Square
3mm Hex Wrench 13mm Combination Wrench5mm Hex Wrench
12
13
1. Assemble Stand Part 2
PC12
through Stand Part 1
PC11
that
has the cross support as shown in Figure 1.
ASSEMBLY
When lifting saw, hold it close to your body. Keep knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Fully assemble
Saw with Stand Assembly prior to use. Stand Assembly is an integral and necessary part of the support structure for
this Saw. DO NOT attempt to substitute a table or other surface for the Stand Assembly. DO NOT modify saw, or create accessories not
recommended for use with this Saw. DO NOT connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Make sure power switch is in “OFF”
position before connecting to power supply. Avoid contact with Blade Teeth. Keep Blade stored or lowered when possible.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 2
CORRECT
HOLES FACING UP
INCORRECT
FIGURE 3
HP9
FIGURE 1
HP5
HP1
HP5
HP4
HP3
HP2
HP2
2. Secure Stand Assembly with M8 x 65mm Hex Socket Head
Screw
HP4
, M8 Plastic Spacer
HP3
, 2 Flat Washer 8mm x
14mm x 1.5T
HP2
, and M8 Lock Nut
HP5
. See Figure 2.
3. All four holes should face up to mount saw body. See
Figure 3 for correct stand parts setup.
NOTE: M8 Plastic Spacer
HP3
is between Stand Part
PC11
and
PC12
.
4. Turn stand upside down to attach legs. With assembled
stand open, attach legs
PC13
to the stand using (8) M8 x
30mm (1 3/16 inch) Carriage Bolts
HP1
and (8) M8 lock
nuts
HP5
. Tighten lock nuts to secure legs to stand Figure
4, using 13mm (1/2 inch) wrench.
NOTE: Do not over tighten lock nuts.
See nished assembly of stand in Figure 4.
ASSEMBLING THE STAND
PC13
PC12
PC12
PC12
PC11
PC11
PC11
13
ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING STAND TO SAW
1. Place Saw Body
PC1
on Stand Assembly, while aligning the
screw holes in the Saw Stand with the threaded holes in
the Saw Base. See Figure 5.
2. Tighten Hex Cap Screws, with supplied Combination 4mm
Allen Wrench
HP8
to secure Stand Assembly to Saw.
NOTE: DO NOT over tighten.
Hex wrench storage provided on saw near fence storage bracket.
FIGURE 5
PC1
14 15
ASSEMBLY
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB
INSTALLATION
1. Insert Wheel Handle Shoulder Screw
HP7
into Height
Adjustment Wheel Knob
HP8
as shown in Figure 6.
2. Tighten Shoulder Screw with Phillips Screw Driver into the
Hand Wheel. Height adjustment Wheel Knob should rotate
freely around Shoulder Screw when raising or lowering the
Blade with the Height Adjustment Hand Wheel.
After installing Height Adjustment Knob as shown in Figure 6,
1. Raise Motor/Arbor Assembly to the upper most position to
provide easy access to Riving Knife Lock Lever and Arbor
Assembly.
2. Ensure Riving Knife Lock Lever is in unlock position. See
Figure 7.
3. Detach the On-Board Wrenches located on the Right
Side of the Saw behind blade guard storage in Figure 19
Q
by loosening and removing M8 Wing Nut.
4. Place the Open-Ended Wrench
PC9
on the Spindle Shaft
between the motor housing and the Inner Blade Washer.
Place the Closed End Wrench
PC8
over the Arbor Nut.
5. Holding the Spindle Shaft in place, loosen and remove the
Arbor Nut and Arbor Flange Washer. See Figure 7. Only
use 10 inch blades designed for wood cutting.
NOTE: Use only 10 inch (254mm) diameter Blades with 5/8 inch
(16mm) arbor holes, rated at 5,000 rpm or higher, 0.10 inch
(2.6mm) min. kerf width and 0.073 inches (1.85mm) max body
thickness. Only use 10 inch blades designed for woodcutting.
6. Place Blade
PC3
on the Arbor Shaft
B
with the teeth on
the Blade pointing toward the front of the saw. Place
Outer-Blade Washer
A
on the Arbor Shaft with the large
side of the Washer against the Blade, then secure Blade
Assembly with Nut. See Figure 8.
7. Tighten Nut with Blade Wrenches
PC8
and
PC9
. Open End
Wrench will fit on the Arbor Shaft between the Inner
Flange Washer
D
and the Motor Assembly (if necessary,
turn Arbor Shaft to align Flats on the Arbor Shaft to the
Wrench). Closed End Wrench will t on the Nut. See Figure
9.
8. Return Wrenches
PC8
and
PC9
to On-Board Storage
location. Position the Riving Knife in the through cut
position prior to installation of Throat Plate.
Details for positioning the Riving Knife are on page 26 RIVING
KNIFE POSITION AND ALIGNMENT.
Also refer to Figure 10.
UNLOCK
POSITION
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
HP8
HP7
PC8
PC9
INSTALLING THE BLADE
TOOTH
DIRECTION
FRONT
OF SAW
PC3
A
C
B
D
PC8
PC9
15
ASSEMBLY
To reduce the risk of serious injury:
1. The Riving Knife must be installed for every through cut
and for every non-through cut unless the Riving Knife
A
would interfere with the cut.
2. The Riving Knife provided with the Table Saw shall be
thicker than the body of the matching Saw Blade provided
with the Table Saw but thinner than the kerf width of that
Saw Blade.
3. ALWAYS use a Blade with the correct thickness to match
the Riving Knife. (0.10 inch (2.6mm) min. kerf width and
0.073 inch (1.85mm) max body thickness).
4. The Riving Knife must be securely positioned in the “up” or
“through cut” position when using the Anti-Kickback Pawls
and Blade Guard Assembly.
5. Make sure the Riving Knife is properly aligned to the Blade.
See RIVING KNIFE POSITION AND ALIGNMENT,
Page 26.
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
PC7
PC7
THROUGH CUT
POSITION
LOCK LOCK
POSITION POSITION
FIGURE 10
A
THROAT PLATE
1. To install Throat Plate
PC15
, lower Blade below Tabletop,
then carefully feed the Throat Plate, slotted end rst, from
the rear of the Table to the front, keeping the Blade
centered within the slot on the Throat Plate. See Figure 11.
The Throat Plate should rest within the cavity in the
Tabletop.
2. Ensure that the Throat Plate is ush with the top of the
Table.
3. If the Throat Plate is not ush with the Tabletop, adjust the
height of the Throat Plate using the four Set Screws
A
.
NOTE: For leveling the throat plate see page 20.
4. To remove Throat Plate, lower Blade below Tabletop, then
carefully slide the throat plate out from the front of the
table to the rear, using the cutout on Figure 12.
NOTE: If Throat Plate is not ush with the Table Top the Anti-
Kickback Pawls can interfere with the Blade adjustment.
16 17
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 13
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND BLADE GUARD
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
Anti-Kickback Pawls
PC6
must be in place when making a through
cut.
1. Refer to Figure 13 and locate the Anti-Kickback Pawls
Mounting Slot in the middle of the top edge of the Riving
Knife
A
.
2. Slide slot in the middle of the Anti-Kickback Pawls
Assembly
PC6
along the top of the Riving Knife
A
until
the Press Pin
B
locates the center slot on the Riving
Knife
A
.
3. Depress the Press Pin
B
on the Anti-Kickback Pawls
Assembly
PC6
to allow the Assembly to drop into the slot.
Push down on the Anti-Kickback Pawls Assembly
PC6
until
it snaps into place and locks. Release Push Pin
B
. NOTE:
Pull up on the Anti-Kickback Pawls
PC6
to make sure it is
locked in place.
4. To remove the Anti-Kickback Pawls
PC6
, depress the Press
Pin
B
and pull the Anti-Kickback Pawls Assembly
PC6
o
the Riving Knife
A
.
FIGURE 15
PC6
A
B
FIGURE 14
PC5
BLADE GUARD
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, the
Blade Guard MUST be in place when making a
through cut.
1. While holding the Blade Guard Assembly
PC5
in a vertical
position, hook the Locating Pin at the back end of the
Blade Guard Assembly into the slot at the back edge of the
Riving Knife.
2. Rotate the Blade Guard Assembly toward the front of the
Saw until the support arms of the Blade Guard Assembly
are parallel to the Table as shown in Figure 14.
3. While holding down on the front of the support arms
B
of the Guard press the Blade Guard Lock Tab
A
down
until it snaps into the locked position. Check to make sure
the Guard is locked onto the Riving Knife by pulling on the
Guard. If the Guard is not locked, the Blade Guard Lock
Tab
A
will ip up to the unlocked position.
If the Support Arm
B
of the Blade Guard
Assembly is not parallel to the Table, the Riving Knife is not in the
raised position. Remove Blade Guard Assembly and Anti-Kickback
pawls and raise Riving Knife, then reinstall the Anti-Kickback
pawls and the Blade Guard Assembly.
If Blade Guard is not parallel to Table, Riving Knife is not in raised
(through cut) position. Raise and lower each side of the Blade
Guard to verify free movement of the Guard System. Be sure the
Guard System can be raised enough to clear your workpiece.
NOTE: Blade alignment with Riving Knife can be adjusted. See:
RIVING KNIFE POSITION AND ALIGNMENT, page 26. Check
the Blade Guard for clearances and free movement.
17
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 17
INSTALLING THE FENCE
The fence can be positioned on one of the three pairs of tabs.
Two on the right side of the blade and one on the left side.
1. Hold fence perpendicular to the table.
2. Starting with the rear of the fence, engage the rear notch
on the rear tab.
3. Lower the front notch onto the corresponding front tab.
4. Press in on the lock lever to lock fence in place.
See Figure 17.
REMOVING THE FENCE
1. Release the lock lever to unlock the fence.
2. Disengage the front tab and remove the fence from the
front to the rear.
See Figure 18.
FIGURE 18
To remove the Blade Guard Assembly:
1. Lift the Blade Guard Assembly Lock Tab
A
to the
unlocked position as seen in Figure 16.
2. Rotate the Guard back and slide the Pin from the Riving
Knife slot.
FIGURE 16
A
B
18 19
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 19
FIGURE 20
ON-BOARD STORAGE
Storage is located on the left side and right side of the Tool as shown in Figures 19 & 20.
Right Side Storage Figure 20:
Blade Wrenches
Riving Knife (with Blade
Wrenches)
Blade Guard Assembly
Anti-Kickback Pawls
(Behind Blade Guard Assembly)
Left Side Storage Figure 19:
Rip Fence
Push stick
Miter Gauge
PC2
PC4
PC5
PC6
Q
S
PC10
PC2
PC5
Q
S
PC10
PC4
LEVELING THE THROAT PLATE
To install throat plate
PC7
, slip tab into slot at back of saw and push
down the front of the throat plate to secure in place. See Figure 21.
NOTE: There are four screws pre-assembled to the throat plate
that are used for leveling the throat plate if necessary. Turn
screws clockwise to raise the throat plate, counter clockwise to
lower. Throat Plate should not be above the table or more than
1/32 inch (0.7mm) below the table on infeed side. On outfeed
side plate should be below the table or no more than 1/32 inch
(0.7mm) above the table.
FIGURE 21
Leveling screws Leveling screws
(4)(4)
PC7
PC6
19
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
FIGURE 22
FIGURE 23
ADJUSTING BLADE PARALLEL TO
MITER GAUGE GROOVE (HEEL)
• Blade
A
must be parallel to miter gauge groove so that
wood does not bind, resulting in kickback. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury.
• To reduce risk of injury from kickback, align rip fence to blade
A
following any blade adjustments.
DO NOT loosen any screws for this adjustment until alignment has
been checked with a square to be sure adjustments are necessary.
Once screws are loosened, items MUST be reset.
NOTE: Unplug saw. Remove blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.
Raise the blade
A
to maximum height by turning height adjusting
wheel.
1. Mark beside one of blade teeth at front of blade
A
(Figure 22). Place a combination square even with front of
saw table and side of saw blade
A
as shown.
2. Turn blade
A
so that marked tooth (1) is at back. Move
combination square to the rear and again measure the
distance (2). If the distances are the same, blade
A
is
parallel.
If the distances are dierent:
3. Loosen the front trunnion bolts using a 5mm Hex Wrench,
found below the table top. See Figure 24.
4. Loosen the rear trunnion bolts using a 5mm Hex Wrench,
found below the table top. See Figure 25.
1
11
2
2
A
A
FIGURE 25
FIGURE 24
20 21
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
FIGURE 26
5. If the rear of the blade was too close to combination
square, place a block of wood on the right side of the
blade. Lightly tap with a small hammer or rubber mallet to
achieve the correct parallelism adjustment . See Figure 26.
6. Retighten the trunnion bolts with hex wrench. Recheck
alignment after bolts are retightened.
21
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
UNLOCK UNLOCK
UNLOCK UNLOCK
LOCK LOCK
LOCK LOCK
FIGURE 28
FIGURE 29
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL STOPS
Adjusting 0 Degree Positive Stop
If the blade is not vertically square to the table, you MUST adjust
the 0° positive stop, located on the far left end of the bevel track
as shown in Figures 28 and 28a.
1. Make sure your saw is “OFF” and unplug.
2. Secure the bevel lock and raise the blade to its uppermost
position.
3. Unlock the bevel locking lever and slide the elevation
handwheel to the 0° positive stop position.
4. Place a combination square next to the blade and check for
90° alignment.
5. If the blade is not squared 90° to the table, loosen the hex
head screw using the supplied Combination 4mm Allen
Wrench/Phillips Screwdriver and adjust the cam so that the
indicator arrow shows the correct 0° value.
6. Retighten the screw, and check for 90° alignment.
Adjusting 45 Degree Positive Stop
If the blade is not showing an accurate 45° to the table, you MUST
adjust the 45° positive stop, located on the far right end of the
bevel track (maximum 45°) as shown in Figures 29 and 29a.
1. Make sure your saw is “OFF” and unplug.
2. Secure the bevel lock and raise the blade to its uppermost
position.
3. Unlock the bevel locking lever and slide the elevation
handwheel to the 45° positive stop position.
4. Place the 45° face of a combination square next to the
blade and check for 45° alignment.
5. If the blade is not 45° to the table, loosen the hex head
screw using the supplied 4mm Allen Wrench/Phillips
Screwdriver and adjust the cam so that the indicator arrow
shows the correct 45° value.
6. Retighten the screw, and check for 45° alignment.
CAMCAM
CAMCAM
a
0° 0°
a a
45°
SQUARING THE BLADE
VERTICALLY TO THE TABLE
1. Place a combination square
B
against the table and the
side of the blade, avoiding contact with the teeth. See
Figure 27.
2. If it is not square, adjust the 0° stop as shown in
Adjusting The Bevel Stops.
FIGURE 27
B
22 23
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
FIGURE 30
ADJUSTING THE BLADE HEIGHT
1. For all through cuts, the top of the blade points should be
above the workpiece and the bottom of the blade gullets
are below the top surface of workpiece.
2. For non-through cuts, the top of the blade points should be
set to the depth of the cut.
3. To adjust the height of the blade, refer to Figure 30 and do
the following:
4. Make sure the bevel locking lever
B
is in the locked
position.
5. Adjust the blade height by turning the bevel wheel.
Clockwise will raise the blade and counterclockwise lowers
it.
CHANGING THE BEVEL
See Figure 30.
1. Unlock the bevel locking lever
B
by pulling it into the
unlock position.
2. Holding knob/wheel
A
, slide the bevel indicator to the
desired angle.
3. When the blade is at desired angle, lock the bevel locking
lever
B
by pushing it down to the lock position.
FIGURE 31
FIGURE 32
USING THE MITER GAUGE
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
OF RIP FENCE
There are two miter gauge grooves. One on either side of the
blade. When making a 90º cross cut, use either groove. For
beveled cross cuts use the groove on right so that the blade is
tilted away from miter gauge and hands.
• Loosen the miter gauge lock knob
A
. Rotate the gauge until
desired angle on scale is reached. Re-tighten lock knob
A
.
See Figure 31.
NOTE: The miter gauge has index points at 90, 75, 60, 45, & 30
degrees both left and right.
To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence is
parallel to the blade before beginning any operation.
1. Make sure both the front and rear side of fence are 10
inches away from the blade.
2. If not accurate, use the Combination 4mm Allen Wrench/
Phillips Screwdriver
HP9
to loosen the screws for both front
& rear tabs.
3. Adjust the fence to proper position and make sure the
fence is parallel to the blade, then tighten the screws for
the tabs.
4. Place the fence on the Orange tabs (read the orange scale,
the pointer indicates 10 inch).
5. For Black tabs (right 0 inch ~15 inch) and Orange tabs (left
0 inch ~12 inch), repeat the same adjustment as above.
UNLOCK UNLOCK
LOCK LOCK
B
A
A
23
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
FIGURE 33
FIGURE 35
FIGURE 34
USING COLOR-CODED SCALES
The black pegs correspond to the black scale with white numbers.
• The black tabs in the middle of the rail can be used for right
rip cut 0 inches to 15 inches.
• To use the black scale with white numbers, insert the fence
notches into the black pegs on the rail.
As seen in Figure 33.
Each corresponding scale should be used to measure the distance
between the inside face of the blade to the inside face of the fence.
Adjust the width of the table saw by using the table extension.
Release the table “lock” by lifting the extension lock handle
upwards.
The right orange extension pegs correspond to the orange scale
with black numbers.
• The orange pegs on the right of the rail can be used for right
rip cut 10 inches to 25 inches.
• To use the orange scale with black numbers, insert the fence
notches into the right orange extension pegs on the rail.
As seen in Figure 34.
The left orange pegs correspond to the black scale with orange
numbers.
• The orange pegs on the left of the rail can be used for left rip
cut 0 inches to 12 inches.
• To use the black scale with orange numbers, insert the fence
notches into the left orange pegs on the rail.
As seen in Figure 35.
BLACK PEG
RIGHT ORANGE EXTENSION PEG
LEFT ORANGE PEG
CLEARCLEAR
INDICATORINDICATOR
BLACK SCALE W/ BLACK SCALE W/
WHITE NUMBERSWHITE NUMBERS
ORANGEORANGE
INDICATORINDICATOR
ORANGE SCALE ORANGE SCALE
W/ BLACK NUMBERSW/ BLACK NUMBERS
CLEARCLEAR
INDICATORINDICATOR
BLACK SCALE BLACK SCALE
W/ ORANGE NUMBERSW/ ORANGE NUMBERS
24 25
RIVING KNIFE HEIGHT SETTINGS
The height of the riving knife should be adjusted based on the
type of cut being made. For all through cuts (when the wood
is completely severed), it should be in the raised position, with
anti-kick pawls and guard installed. For non-through cuts (when
the blade does not penetrate the top of the workpiece), the riving
knife should be in the lowered position and anti-kick pawls and
guard removed.
TO RAISE OR LOWER THE RIVING KNIFE:
1. Remove the guard, anti-kickback pawls, and throat plate
and raise blade to the full height above the table.
2. Locate the locking cam lever
A
near the base of the
riving knife.
3. Rotate the cam lever by turning clockwise to unlock and
release the riving knife from its locked position.
4. Using your hand positioned near the top of the knife, lean
the knife outward away fro the two locking pins beside
its middle slot. This now frees the knife to slide into the
upward/cut through position.
5. Lift the knife upward along the slot until you feel the new
locking pins position.
6. Release the knife and it should snap into its new position;
wiggle if necessary.
7. Return the locking cam lever to the locked position. If you
have done this properly the riving knife will be aligned with
the blade. If it is not retrace your steps until it does. The
appropriate marking will be seen at the table top level.
NOTE: When adjusting the riving knife up or down, be sure to
pull in a radial motion, as shown.
RIVING KNIFE POSITION AND ALIGNMENT
FIGURE 36
DO NOT operate saw unless riving knife is
securely clamped in the raised position for
through cutting or the lowered position for non-through cutting.
Lower
Position
Detents
Upper Position
Detents on Pins
Pull Away
to Release
Riving Knife
A
Adjust
Locked
25
RIVING KNIFE POSITION AND ALIGNMENT
FIGURE 38
RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT
Parallel Alignment
The plane of the riving knife
B
is parallel to the plane of the
blade
A
but the riving knife and the blade are not in line with
each other.
If a parallel adjustment is required use Figure 37 and Figure 38 to
make the following adjustments:
1. Loosen the two hex socket head set screws
AA
.
2. Tighten or loosen the adjustment screw
BB1
to adjust the
datum line of the riving knife to be aligned with the blade.
3. Adjust set screw
BB2
and
BB3
, to assist with the alignment
of the riving knife to be parallel to the blade.
4. Tighten hex socket head screws
AA
.
FIGURE 39
Horizontal Alignment
The plane of the riving knife appears to be twisted in comparison
to the plane of the blade. (Can be seen looking straight down on
the blade and riving knife.)
If the riving knife has horizontal misalignment, adjust as follows
using Figure 37 and Figure 39.
1. Loosen the two hex socket head screws
AA
.
2. Adjust screw
BB2
to align the riving knife to the blade, if
still out of alignment then adjust
BB3
until proper
alignment is achieved. Do not adjust
BB1
.
3. Tighten screws
AA
.
FIGURE 40
Vertical Alignment
The plane of the riving knife appears to be twisted in comparison
to the plane of the blade from the bottom of the riving knife to top
of the riving knife. (Can be seen looking from the front of the saw.)
If the riving knife has vertical misalignment, adjust as follows using
Figure 37 and Figure 40.
1. Loosen the two hex socket head screws
AA
.
2. Make adjustments to
BB2
and
BB3
, to align riving knife to
the blade. No adjustment is needed for
BB1
.
3. Tighten screws
AA
.
FIGURE 37
Location point for “NON-THRU CUT POSITION”.
NOTE: Riving knife is located in this position for “NON-THRU” cuts
and is also in this position when packaged for shipment.
Location point for “THRU CUT POSITION” as shown in Figure
37. (Operator should adjust the riving knife to this position when
making “THRU” cuts.)
(NOTE: You must locate the riving in “THRU CUT” position prior
to making any alignment adjustments to the riving knife alignment
to the blade.)
NOTE: You will need a long handled 3mm hex wrench for
BB2
and
BB3
and 4mm for
AA
.
NON-THROUGH
CUT
THROUGH
CUT
3mm Hex
3mm Hex
3mm Hex
4mm Hex
BB3
BB2
BB1
AA
B
A
26 27
RIVING KNIFE POSITION AND ALIGNMENT
FIGURE 41
MOVING THE SAW
Once the saw is removed from the stand, it is recommended that
the saw be moved using two people. A possible carry point is the
handle located on the right side of the saw. As seen in Figure 41.
OPERATION
Failure to comply with the following warnings may result in serious personal injury.
READ ENTIRE MANUAL. In addition to reading these operating instructions, it is important to read and understand the entire manual
before operating this saw. Follow all applicable instructions regarding assembly, preparation, and adjustment prior to making any cuts
and comply with all safety rules and warnings in this section and elsewhere throughout this manual.
1. Each time you use the saw, run through the following
checklist:
• Are the power source and power connections adequate for
the saw?
• Are the saw and work area free of clutter and by-standers?
• Is the blade tight and properly aligned?
• Does the riving knife thickness match the blade?
• Are the blade and riving knife properly aligned?
• Is the operator qualied to make the cut and familiar with
all of the relevant safety rules, warnings and instructions
included in this manual?
• Is the operator and everyone in proximity to the saw
wearing appropriate eye, hearing and respiratory
equipment?
• Are the bevel angle and height adjustment knobs locked in
the proper position?
• Make sure the blade is the proper height for your cutting
operation.
• If ripping, is the rip fence parallel to the blade and securely
locked in position?
• If crosscutting, is the miter gauge knob tight?
• If making through cuts with a standard blade, are the
blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback pawls properly
attached and properly functioning with both guards
contacting the table surface?
• Is there proper clearance and support for the workpiece as
it leaves the blade?
• Are any cutting aids needed? If so, are they in place, or
within reach for proper use?
2. The use of attachments and accessories not recommended
by Ridgid
® may result in injury.
3. Replace or sharpen the anti-kick pawls when the points
become dull.
4. Make sure saw is stable and cutting can be accomplished
without tipping the saw. Do not attempt to cut large
workpieces without securing saw to a stable surface.
5. Never use the fence and miter gauge together without using
a cuto block as as described in the manual.
6. The proper throat plate must be in place at all times.
7. If your saw makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrates
excessively, cease operating immediately until the source has
been located and the problem corrected.
Use saw blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, and riving knife
assembly for every possible operation, including all through-cut
sawing.
Push the workpiece past the saw blade prior to releasing control.
NEVER rip a workpiece that is twisted or warped, or does not
have a straight edge to guide along the fence.
NEVER saw a large workpiece that cannot be controlled.
NEVER use the fence as a guide or length stop when
crosscutting.
NEVER saw a workpiece with loose knots, flaws, nails or other
foreign objects.
NEVER rip a workpiece shorter than 10 inches (254mm).
NEVER use a dull blade. A dull blade should be replaced or
re-sharpened.
Never perform freehand cutting, plunge cutting, re-sawing or
cove cutting.
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OPERATION
TURNING THE SAW ON AND OFF
The ON/OFF paddle switch is located on the left side of the front
panel of the saw.
1. Press the green “ON” button.
2. Press the switch down to turn the saw OFF.
3. When not in use, the saw should be turned o and the power
switch locked out to prevent unauthorized use. To lock out
power switch, use a standard long shackle lock, with a shackle
post no larger than 9/32 inch (7mm) diameter.
See Figure 43.
DUST COLLECTOR
Connect a shop vacuum or dust collection hose to dust port on
back of saw for best dust collection. Dust port is designed for a 2
1/2 inch vac hose.
FIGURE 43
FIGURE 42
LOCK LOCK
OUT OUT
ONON
OFFOFF
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MAKING CUTS
Failure to comply with the following warnings may result in serious personal injury.
• NEVER touch the free end of the workpiece or a free piece
that is cut o, while the power is on and/or the saw blade
is rotating. Blade contact or binding may occur, resulting in
a thrown workpiece.
• When sawing a long workpiece or a panel, use a work
support, such as a sawhorse, rollers or out-feed table at
the same height as the table surface of the saw.
• NEVER try to pull the workpiece back or lift it o the table,
turn the switch o, allow the blade to stop, raise the anti-
kickback teeth on each side of the riving knife if necessary,
and slide the workpiece out.
• Before connecting the table saw to the power source or
operating the saw, always inspect the blade guard
assembly and riving knife for proper alignment and
clearance with the saw blade. Check alignment after each
change of beveling angle.
Cross Cut Mitered Crosscut Rip Cut
Beveled Cross Cut Beveled Rip Cut Compound Miter Cut
• A rip fence should ALWAYS be used for ripping operations
to prevent loss of control and personal injury. Always lock
the fence to the rail. NEVER perform a ripping operation
freehand.
• When making bevel cuts, place the fence on the right side
of the blade so that the blade is tilted away from the fence
and hands. KEEP hands clear of the blade and use a push
stick to feed the workpiece unless the workpiece is large
enough to allow you to hold it more than 6 inches
(152mm) from the blade.
• Before leaving the saw unattended, lock out power switch,
or take other appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized
use of the saw.
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MAKING CUTS
Bevel ripping is the same as ripping except the bevel angle
A
is
set to an angle other than 0°. When making a bevel rip cut, place
the fence on the right side of the blade so that the blade is tilted
away from the fence and hands.
See Figure 45.
FIGURE 45
RIP CUTS
1. Remove miter gauge.
2. Make sure bevel angle is set to 0º.
3. Set blade to correct height for workpiece.
4. Install rip fence and lock it down parallel with and at
desired distance from blade. See page 18.
5. Keep ngers at least 6 inches from the blade at all times.
When hands and ngers cannot be a safe distance from
the blade, select a larger workpiece, or use a push
stick and other cutting aids, as needed, to control the
workpiece.
6. Make sure the workpiece is clear of the blade (at least 1
inch or 25mm away) before starting the saw.
7. Turn saw on.
8. Hold the workpiece at on the table and against the fence
A
. The workpiece must have a straight edge against the
fence and MUST NOT be warped, twisted or bowed. See
proper hand position in Figure 44.
9. Let blade build up to full speed before moving workpiece
into the blade.
10. Both hands can be used while starting the cut as long as
hands remain 6 inches from the blade.
11. Keep the workpiece against the table and fence and slowly
feed the workpiece rearward all the way through the
saw blade. DO NOT overload the motor by forcing the
workpiece into the blade.
12. Use the push stick and any other cutting aids, as needed,
to hold the workpiece against the table and fence, and
push the workpiece past the blade. A push stick is included
with this saw, and instructions are included to make
additional push sticks and other cutting aids.
13. DO NOT push or hold onto the free or cut-o side of the
workpiece.
14. Continue pushing the workpiece until it is clear of the
blade. DO NOT overload the motor by forcing the
workpiece into the blade.
15. When cut is complete, turn saw OFF. Wait for blade to
come to a complete stop before removing workpiece from
table.
FIGURE 44
BEVEL RIPPING
• Rip cutting is performed predominantly in a parallel direction
with the grain of the wood.
• Make sure blade is parallel to miter gauge slot prior to cutting.
Instructions for adjustment on page 26.
• DO NOT attempt compound miter cuts, with blade beveled
and miter fence angled, until you are thoroughly familiar with
the basic cuts and understand how to avoid kickback.
• Avoid bevel rip cuts with majority of material on left side of
blade.
A
A
30 31
FIGURE 47
MAKING CUTS
CROSSCUTTING
miter gauge and attach workpiece to auxiliary face. For
instructions about making auxiliary faces, see CUTTING
AIDS section on page 33 of this manual.
7. Make sure the workpiece is clear of the blade - at least 1
inch or 25mm away - before starting the saw.
8. Turn saw on.
9. Let blade build up to full speed before moving workpiece
into the blade.
10. Hand closest to blade should be placed on miter gauge lock
knob and hand farthest from blade should hold workpiece
rmly against the miter gauge face. DO NOT push or hold
onto the free or cut-o side of the workpiece.
11. Slowly feed the workpiece rearward all the way through
the saw blade. DO NOT overload the motor by forcing the
workpiece into the blade.
12. When cut is complete, turn saw OFF. Wait for blade to
come to a complete stop before removing cut o piece
from table.
• NEVER use the fence as a guide or length stop when
crosscutting, unless you are using the fence as described on
page 35, Figure 54 of this manual.
• The cut-o piece must never be conned in any through-
sawing (cutting completely through the workpiece)
operation—to prevent pinching blade which may result in a
thrown workpiece and possibly injury.
• When using a block as a cut-o gauge, the block must be at
least 3/4 inch (19mm) thick. It is very important that the rear
end of the block be secured in a position where the workpiece
is clear of the block before it enters the blade to prevent
binding of the workpiece.
You can use the miter gauge in either table slot on non-bevel cuts.
To increase surface area of miter gauge face, add an auxiliary face.
See CUTTING AIDS section on page 33 of this manual.
To make a crosscut, refer to Figure 46 and follow this
process:
1. Remove rip fence.
2. Make sure bevel angle is set to 0°.
3. Set blade to correct height for workpiece.
4. Place miter gauge in either miter slot.
5. Set miter gauge to 90° and tighten miter gauge lock knob
6. Hands must remain at least 6 inches from blade
throughout entire cut. If workpiece is too small to keep
hands at least 6 inches away from the blade, select
a larger workpiece, or attach an auxiliary face to the
FIGURE 46
BEVEL CROSSCUTTING
Bevel crosscutting is the same as crosscutting except the bevel
angle
A
is set to an angle other than 0°. When making a bevel
crosscut, place the miter gauge in the right miter slot so that the
blade is tilted away from the miter gauge and hands. See Figure 47.
MITER CUTS
Miter cuts are cross cuts with the miter gauge set at an angle other
than 90°. Miter gauge can be adjusted to one of the 8 positive stop
angles or as desired to an individual angle increment.
• Miter angles more than 45˚ may force the blade guard
assembly into the saw blade causing damage to the blade
guard assembly and personal injury. Before starting the motor,
test the operation by feeding the workpiece into the blade
guard assembly. If the blade guard assembly contacts the
blade, place the workpiece under the blade guard assembly
but not touching the blade - before starting the motor.
• Certain workpiece shapes, such as molding may not lift the
blade guard assembly properly. With the power off, feed
the workpiece slowly into the blade guard area and until the
workpiece touches the blade. If the blade guard assembly
contacts the blade, place the workpiece under the blade guard
assembly - but not touching the blade - before starting the
motor.
• Cross cutting is performed predominantly in a perpendicular
direction with the grain of the wood.
• Make sure blade is parallel to miter gauge slot prior to cutting.
Instructions for adjustment on page 21.
A
31
MAKING CUTS
COMPOUND MITER CUTS
This is a combination of bevel crosscutting and mitering.
Refer to Figure 48 and follow the instructions for both bevel
crosscutting and mitering. Remember to use the right miter slot on
the right side of the blade for all bevel cuts.
LARGE PANEL CUTS
Place workpiece supports at table height behind and/or to the
side of saw to support workpiece as needed. Depending on shape
of panel, use rip fence or miter gauge to control workpiece. If a
workpiece is too large to use either a rip fence or a miter gauge, it
is too large for this saw.
FIGURE 48
NON-THROUGH CUTS
The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting grooves, and
rabbets. Non-through cuts can be made using a standard blade
having a diameter of 10 inches. Non-through cuts are the only type
of cuts that should be made without the blade guard assembly
installed. Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon
completion of this type of cut.
• Once all non-through cuts are completed, unplug saw and
return riving knife to through cut position. Install anti-kickback
pawls and blade guard.
• Carefully follow the instructions accompanying any specialized
blades for proper installation, set up and operation.
• When making non-through cuts, follow all applicable warnings
and instructions listed below in addition to those listed above
for the relevant through cut.
• When making a non-through cut, blade is covered by
workpiece during most of cut. Be alert to exposed blade at
start and nish of every cut.
• Never feed wood with hands when making any non-through
cuts such as rabbets or grooves. ALWAYS use miter
gauge, push blocks or push sticks, and featherboards where
appropriate.
• In addition to this section, read the appropriate section which
describes the type of through cut. For example, if your non-
through cut is a straight cross cut, read and understand the
section on straight cross cuts before proceeding.
MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT
1. Unplug saw.
2. Unlock bevel lock.
3. Adjust bevel angle to 0°.
4. Lock bevel lock.
5. Remove blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.
6. Place riving knife in “lowered” position. See RIVING
KNIFE POSITION AND ALIGNMENT Section on
page 26.
7. Set blade to correct depth for workpiece.
8. Depending on shape and size of wood, use either rip fence
or miter gauge.
9. Plug saw into power source and turn saw on.
10. Let blade build up to full speed before moving workpiece
into blade.
11. Always use push blocks, push sticks, and/or featherboards
when making non-through cuts to reduce the risk of
serious injury.
12. When cut is made, turn saw o. Wait for blade to come to
a complete stop before removing workpiece.
13. Once all non-through cuts are completed, unplug saw and
return riving knife to through cut position. Install anti-
kickback pawls and blade guard.
Once all non-through cuts are completed, unplug saw and
reinstall riving knife in raised position. Install anti-kickback pawls
and blade guard.
32 33
CUTTING AIDS AND ACCESSORIES
PUSH STICK
In order to operate your table saw safely, you must use a push stick whenever the size or shape of the workpiece would otherwise cause
your hands to be within 6 inches (152mm) of the saw blade or other cutter. A push stick is included with this saw.
No special wood is needed to make additional push sticks as long as it is sturdy and long enough with no knots, checks or cracks. A length
of approximately 15.7 inches (400mm) is recommended with a notch that ts against the edge of the workpiece to prevent slipping.
It’s a good idea to have several push sticks of the same minimum length, 15.7 inches (400mm), with dierent size notches for dierent
workpiece thicknesses.
The shape can vary to suit your own needs as long as it performs its intended function of keeping your hands away from the blade. Angling
the notch so the push stick can be held at a 20 to 30-degree angle from the saw’s table will help you to hold down the workpiece while
also moving it through the blade.
FIGURE 49
To construct a push stick, refer to the layout shown in
Figure 49.
1 3/4
3 3/8
10 3/4
17/16
IN OFFICE
33
CUTTING AIDS AND ACCESSORIES
AUXILIARY MITER GAUGE FACING
AUXILIARY FENCE (FLIP DOWN)
An auxiliary miter gauge facing is used to increase the surface
area of the miter gauge face.
The use of miter gauge with auxiliary facing is the same as
original miter gauge (without auxiliary facing). See Page 23 for
the use of miter gauge.
If desired, you can fit the miter gauge with an auxiliary wood
facing that should be at least 1 inch (25mm) higher than the
maximum depth of cut, and at least as wide as the miter gauge.
This auxiliary wood facing can be fastened to the front of the
miter gauge by using (2) M6 or 1/4-20 flat head screws and nuts,
placing the nuts into the slots provided in the face of the miter
gauge body.
See Figure 50.
Make sure the screws are long enough to secure the facing.
Use the flip down fence when cutting thin stock in which the
blade guard would normally interfere with the fence to make the
desired cut.
To utilize this flip down feature for small, narrow cuts, you must
slide the flip down part of the fence underneath the blade guard,
so that the blade is still covered safely by the blade guard. Please
see Figure 51.
For thin materials use the fence on the left of the blade. Fold
down the thin fence to allow use of blade guard. Subtract 2 inches
(50.8mm) from the scale for accurate measurement.
FIGURE 50
FIGURE 51
PUSH BLOCK
GROOVING AND RABBETING
Push blocks are blocks used to securely hold down the workpiece
against the table. They include some gripping surface or handle to
hold the block. Any screws running through the underside of the
block to fasten the handle should be recessed in order to avoid
contact with the workpiece.
1. Select a piece of wood about 4 inches wide, 6 inches long
and 1 to 2 inches thick (a cuto from a 2 by 4 makes a
good blank for a push block).
2. Drill a hole in the block and glue in a dowel to use as
a handle (you can angle the hole to provide a more
comfortable grip on the handle).
3. Glue a piece of rough or soft material such as sandpaper
or rubber to the bottom of the block to grip the workpiece
(old mouse pads work well).
See Figure 52.
Clamping a featherboard in front of the blade can increase safety during non-through cuts, like grooving and rabbeting, and through cuts.
Use a featherboard to guide the workpiece against the table and fence when making non-through cuts such as rabbeting. A featherboard
helps prevent kickback.
FIGURE 52
Flat head screws must be recessed into face of
board.
Wooden
dowel
Sandpaper
or old
mouse pad material
34 35
FIGURE 53 FIGURE 54
FIGURE 55
CUTTING AIDS AND ACCESSORIES
FEATHERBOARD
Featherboards are used to keep the workpiece in contact with
the fence and table (see Figure 54), and help prevent kickback.
Featherboards are especially useful when ripping narrow workpieces
and for completing non-through cuts. The end is angled with a
series of narrow slots to give a friction hold on the workpiece, It is
locked in place on the table or fence with a c-clamps.
1. Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 inch thick,
2 1/2 inches wide and 12 inches long.
2. Mark the center width on one end of stock. Miter width
to 70° (see MITER CUT section for information on miter
cuts).
3. Set rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 inch “nger” to
be cut in the stock.
4. Feed stock only to mark previously made at 6 inches.
5. Turn saw o and allow blade to completely stop rotating
before removing stock.
6. Reset rip fence and cut spaced rips into workpiece to
allow approximately 1/4 inch ngers and 1/8 inch spaces
between ngers.
To avoid binding between the workpiece
and the blade, make sure a horizontal
feather board presses only on the uncut portion of the
workpiece in front of the blade.
Dimensions for making a typical featherboard are shown in Figure
53. Make your featherboard from a straight piece of wood that is
free of knots and cracks. Clamp featherboards to the fence and/or
table so that the featherboard will hold the workpiece against the
fence or table. Clamping a featherboard in front of the blade can
increase safety during non-through cuts and through cuts.
CUT OFF GAUGE
When crosscutting a number of pieces to the same length, you can
clamp a block of wood
A
, in Figure 55, to the fence and use it as
a cut-o gauge. The block
A
must be at least 3/4 inch (19mm)
thick to prevent the cut o piece from binding between the blade
and the fence. Once the cut-o length is determined, lock the
fence and use the miter gauge to feed the workpiece into the
blade.
Always position the cut-o gauge in front
of the saw blade.
JIGS
Jigs may be created with a variety of special set-ups to control
particular workpiece shapes for particular cuts. Guidance on how to
make specialized jigs can be found in woodworking and carpentry
websites and publications.
Do not attempt to create or use a jig unless you
are thoroughly familiar with table saw safety. Do
not use any jig that could result in pinching a kerf or jamming the
workpiece between the jig and the blade. Incorrect setups may
cause kickback which could result in serious injury.
PUSH BLOCK PUSH BLOCK
FEATHER BOARD FEATHER BOARD
PUSH STICK PUSH STICK
A
3/4 in.3/4 in.
12 in.12 in.
70˚70˚
2 1/2 in.2 1/2 in.
1/4 in.1/4 in.
1/8 in.1/8 in.
20°
35
MAINTENANCE
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit o and disconnect it from power source before cleaning or
servicing, before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting and when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
KEEP MACHINE CLEAN
Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.
NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
Wear certied safety equipment for eye, hearing and respiratory protection while using compressed air.
MAINTENANCE REMINDERS
Wear certified safety equipment for eye, hearing and respiratory protection while using compressed air.
Specific areas which require regular maintenance include:
RIVING KNIFE CLAMP PLATE: Keep this area free of dust and debris buildup. Blow out area regularly with compressed air.
NOTE: If the riving knife clamp can’t move freely, have the saw serviced by authorized Ridgid
® service center personnel.
BEVEL GEARS: Keep the bevel gears free of dust and debris buildup. Blow out area regularly with compressed air. Use a lithium-based
multipurpose grease as needed on these gears.
CLEAN SAWDUST BUILDUP OUT OF CABINET PERIODICALLY:
NOTE: Debris can also be removed from the saw from below the throat plate, inside the dust port.
For best performance use a shop vacuum or blower to keep saw blade area, the dust collection system, the guarding system and rails
free of saw dust and other debris.
36 37
ACCESSORIES
TROUBLESHOOTING
For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.RIDGID.com for a list of service centers or call RIDGID® Customer Service at
(toll free) 1-888-359-4778 or email at RidgidT[email protected].
FAILURE TO START
If your machine fails to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the receptacle, and check reset
button on “GFI” receptacle (If applicable). Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in your power line.
A complete line of accessories is available from your RIDGID®
Supplier, RIDGID®
Factory Service Centers, and RIDGID® Authorized Service
Centers. Please visit our Web Site www.RIDGID.com for an online catalog or for the name or your nearest supplier.
Since accessories other than those oered by RIDGID
®
have not been tested with this product, use of
such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only RIDGID
®
recommended accessories
should be used with this product.
Question: Solution:
How do you make the blade parallel to the miter slot? Reference Page 21
Can this unit be converted to 220 volt? No
What do I do if I have a problem with my Fence? Reference page 24. If the problem still exists, contact the
Customer Care team by calling
1-888-359-4778 or emailing RidgidTableSaws@
ridgidproducts.com
What do I do if I have a problem with my Stand? Reference page 13. If the problem still exists, contact the
Customer Care team by calling
1-888-359-4778 or emailing RidgidTableSaws@
ridgidproducts.com
What do I do if my unit has no power? Begin by checking the “POWER SOURCE” and “EXTENSION
CORDS” sections on page 9 to ensure you are utilizing the
machines power appropriately. If the problem continues,
contact our Customer Care line at 1-888-359-4778 or
emailing RidgidT[email protected]
How do I nd my local repair center? Contact our Customer Care team by calling 1-888-359-
4778 or emailing us at RidgidTableSaws@ridgidproducts.
com
How do I get Warranty work done on my product? Keep a copy of your receipt to present to our Service
Center if any issues arise with your machine.
37
PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE
Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty
service.
Limited to RIDGID
® stationary power tools purchased 2/1/21 and
after. This product is manufactured by DPEC. The trademark is
licensed from RIDGID
®, Inc. All warranty communications should
be directed to Customer Service attn: RIDGID® Hand Held and
Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll free) 1-888-359-
4778.
90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY
During the rst 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are
dissatised with the performance of this RIDGID
® Hand Held or
Stationary Power Tool for any reason you may return the tool
to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full refund or
exchange. To receive a replacement tool you must present proof
of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the
original product. The replacement tool will be covered by the
limited warranty for the balance of the 5 YEAR service warranty
period.
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 5 YEAR
LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY
This warranty on RIDGID® Stationary Power Tools covers all
defects in workmanship or materials ve years following the
purchase date of the tool. Warranties for other RIDGID
® products
may vary.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
To obtain service for this RIDGID® tool you must call RIDGID®
Customer Service at (toll free) 1-888-359-4778 or emailing us at
RidgidT[email protected]. When requesting warranty
service, you must present the original dated sales receipt. The
authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship, and
either repair or replace any part covered under the warranty, at
our option, at no charge to you.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail
and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers defects
arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction,
failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration,
modication or repair by other than an authorized service center
for
RIDGID® branded hand held and stationary power tools.
Consumable accessories pro vided with the tool such as, but not
limited to, blades, bits and sand paper are not covered.
RIDGID
®, MAKE NO WARRANTIES,
REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES AS TO THE
QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS POWER TOOLS
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY STATED IN
THIS WARRANTY.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties,
including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FIT NESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any implied warranties,
including warranties of merchantability or tness for a particular
purpose, that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited
to ve years from the date of purchase. RIDGID
®, Inc. is not
responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
DPEC
2651 New Cut Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
RIDGID® STATIONARY POWER TOOL
5 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY
38 PB
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 INCH PORTABLE CONTRACTOR TABLE SAW
R4540
DPEC
2651 New Cut Road
Spartanburg, SC 29203
©2021
RIDGID® is a registered trademark and used under license.
DPEC006184
04-28-21 REV6
Customer Service Information:
For parts or service, do not return this product to the store. 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 1-888-359-4778 or email at RidgidT[email protected].
MODEL NO.*_____________________SERIAL NO.___________________________
*Model number on product may have additional letters at the end. These letters designate manufacturing
information and should be provided when calling for service.
