RIDGID R4510 Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and 
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

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To  reduce  the  risk  of  injury,  the  user  must  read  and  understand  the  operator’s  manual  before  using  this   
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

10 in. TABLE SAW

R4510

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Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...Operation 20 34 Adjustments 35 39 Maintenance 40 41 Accessories 41 Troubleshooting 42 43 Warranty 44 Parts Ordering Service Back Page TABLE OF CONTENTS This tool has many features for making its use m...

Page 3: ...yeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate too...

Page 4: ...THE WORKPIECE DO NOT operate A tool while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause...

Page 5: ...k pawls and blade guard in place and operating d Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade using a push stick e Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not h...

Page 6: ...expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear eye protection marked to comp...

Page 7: ...G To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual If you do not understand the warnings and instructions i...

Page 8: ...loss of power and the motor will overheat If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply SPEED AND WIRING The no load speed of this tool is approximately 4 400...

Page 9: ...being dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Workpiece or Material The item on which the operation is being done Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests whi...

Page 10: ...BEVEL indicator BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter 10 in Blade Arbor 5 8 in Cutting Depth at 90 3 1 2 in Cutting Depth at 45 2 1 2 in Rating 120 V 15 Amps 60 Hz No Load Speed...

Page 11: ...de for through sawing cuts BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB This knob in the center of the bevel adjusting handwheel locks the height of the blade HEIGHT ADJUSTING KNOB Located on the front of the cabinet this...

Page 12: ...lengthwise cuts A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip fence and the blade It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for all through sawing operations The blade guard...

Page 13: ...scale are needed for assembly and adjustments Fig 5 phillips screwdriver combination square Rip fence miter gauge blade guard SWITCH KEY The following items are included with your table saw FRAMING sq...

Page 14: ...this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is...

Page 15: ...leg stand is released from the release lever ease the leg stand toward the floor by pushing the grips toward the floor With your hands on the grips push the leg stand towards the ground until the tabl...

Page 16: ...foot until the leg stand no longer rocks Turning clockwise will lower the foot Turning counterclockwise will raise the foot TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES See Figures 11 12 Thetablesawhastwoconven...

Page 17: ...and At the same time step on the release lever grasp the grips and lift the handles up and away from the body Push the table saw until the release lever clicks and locks into place To move the leg sta...

Page 18: ...is shipped with the spreader riving knife placed in the non through cutting or down position riving knife position NOTE The spreader riving knife must be placed in the through cutting or up position...

Page 19: ...blade Using the left blade wrench insert the open end onto the flats on the arbor shaft Insert the closed end of the other blade wrench over the hex nut Holding both wrenches firmly push the right wr...

Page 20: ...l insure framing square is square against blade from the front to back of blade The saw blade and spreader riving knife are aligned when the framing square contacts both the blade and spreader riving...

Page 21: ...ng blade for the type of cut Not following correct operating procedures Misusing the saw Failing to use the anti kickback pawls Cutting with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade AVOIDING KICKBACK...

Page 22: ...stick with small pieces of wood and also to finish the cut when ripping a long narrow piece of wood to prevent your hands from getting close to the blade Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade Beve...

Page 23: ...in Drill a 3 8 in hole at the 8 in 10 in and 12 in marks Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 29 Set the rip fence to allow approximately a 1 4 in finger to be cut in the stock Feed the s...

Page 24: ...g lever by pushing lever to the left To Adjust the Bevel indicator See Figure 29 If the bevel indicator is not at zero when the saw blade is at 90 adjust the indicator by loosening the screws and sett...

Page 25: ...r so that the red line is located over the zero line on the right rip scale on the front rail Retighten screws TO USE THE rip fence See Figures 32 33 Place the front of the rip fence on the front rail...

Page 26: ...ob by turning it counterclockwise Pull out the stop pin and rotate the gauge until the desired angle is reached on the scale Retighten the lock knob by turning it clockwise To USE THE sliding TABLE EX...

Page 27: ...gain measure the distance from the blade tooth to the right miter gauge groove If the distances are the same the blade and the miter gauge groove are parallel Loosen the four alignment screws 1 2 turn...

Page 28: ...h can cause serious personal injury WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever Set...

Page 29: ...slowly feed the workpiece toward the blade Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur Once the blade has made contact with the...

Page 30: ...iter gauge to 0 and tighten the lock knob Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Let the saw blade build up to full speed before moving the miter gauge and the workpiece in...

Page 31: ...switch to the on position 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 Using a p...

Page 32: ...complete stop before removing the workpiece makING a LARGE PANEL cut See Figure 47 Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface or leg stand to avoid tipping from the weight of a large pan...

Page 33: ...led upon completion of this type of cut Read the appropriate section which describes the type of cut in addition to this section on non through or dado cuts For example if your non through cut is a st...

Page 34: ...e blade nut Note The blade washer may be used provided the arbor shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor extends past a securely tightened bl...

Page 35: ...nchesfirmly pulltheoutsidewrench right side forward while pushing the inside left side to the back of the saw Unlock the release locking lever to remove the blade NOTE Arbor shaft has right hand threa...

Page 36: ...screw until it is even with the top of the saw table using a hex key Release the bevel locking lever and position the bevel adjusting handwheel until blade is 0 to the table Lock the bevel locking lev...

Page 37: ...vides close accuracy in angled cuts For very close tolerances test cuts are recommended To adjust stop screws Loosen the lock knob and pull out on stop pin to rotate miter gauge base past stop screws...

Page 38: ...ght miter gauge groove Slide the rip fence against the blade of the combination square Alternately tighten the hex head bolts Recheck align ment Repeat steps as needed until rip fence is correctly ali...

Page 39: ...tension should not move while locked If the extension moves Lift the table extension lock lever Find the front hex coupling located underneath the front table Loosen the hex locking nut Turn the hex c...

Page 40: ...a gum and pitch remover To maintain the table surfaces and rails periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth functioning To prevent work from slipping during cutting operations DO...

Page 41: ...Unplug the saw Lower blade completely and bevel to 45 Lock the blade Turn saw upside down Remove brush caps with a screwdriver NOTE Brush assembly is spring load and will pop out when brush cap is rem...

Page 42: ...Blade is heeling Work is fed too fast Rip fence is misaligned Spreader is out of alignment Wood is warped Rip fence is misaligned Blade not properly aligned or set Replace blade Replace blade Tighten...

Page 43: ...e for cut being made Blade is mounted backwards Work is fed too fast motor overloaded Blade not proper for rip cut See To Set the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops at 0 and 45 Squaring the Blade in the...

Page 44: ...www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will re pair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any par...

Page 45: ...rized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgidwoodworking com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please recor...

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