RIDGID R4251, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 11
ADJUSTMENTS
ALIGN THE BLADE TO TABLE
Your saw is calibrated at the factory to cut true. Over time the
saw’s calibration may drift and will need to be re-calibrated.
See Figure 11.
1.
Unplug the Saw.
2.
Lower the saw head all the way down to the transport
position and engage the saw head lock pin to hold it
in place. Push the saw head into the fully retracted
position and engage the slide prevention lock to hold it
in place.
3.
Set the miter position to 0° and engage the miter lock
knob so the table will not move.
4.
Set the bevel position to 0°. Engage the bevel latch
lever, so the detent pin locks into the bevel detent plate.
5.
Place a combination square (A) against the table and
the face of the saw blade .
NOTE:
Make sure the square contacts the flat part of the
blade and not the teeth.
6.
Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table
alignment at several points. If the blade face is not flush
with the square you will need to adjust the bevel detent
plate (F6).
7.
Loosen the three screws (B) and adjust the bevel detent
plate position. Set so the table and blade are flush
against the combination square. Make sure the bevel
lock/unlock handle is not locked, so the detent plate
may be adjusted.
8.
Re-tighten the three screws and re-check the blade-to-
table alignment.
NOTE:
After squaring adjustment have been made, it may be
necessary to loosen the indicator screws (C) and reset them to
zero.
lock
unlock
A
F6
C
B