RIDGID R4514, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
TO USE THE RIP FENCE
See Figures 44 - 45.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the
rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning
any operation.
NOTE: The rip fence included with your saw has an adjustable
low fence that can be positioned to face towards or face
away from the blade. The low fence should face away from
the blade when cutting material greater than 3/4 inches thick.
The low fence should only face the blade when cutting narrow
material that is 3/4 inches thick or less.
NEVER support the
weight of the workpiece on the low fence while making a cut.

Loosen the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.

Place the front of the rip fence on the front rail.

Lower the back end of the rip fence onto the back rail.

Check for smooth gliding action.
 Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade.

With the rip fence flat on the saw table, push the fence
towards the front rail to align the fence to the blade.
 Push the locking lever down to align and secure the
fence. When securely locked, the locking lever should
point downward.
NOTE: Ensure the locking lever secures the rip fence
in place. If adjustments are needed, see To Check The
Tightness Of The Rip Fence Locking Lever in the
Adjustment section of this manual.
NOTE:
If the rip fence is not parallel to the blade,
adjustments are needed. Refer to:
To Check the Alignment
of the Rip Fence to the Blade
in the Adjustment section
of this manual.
TO SET THE RIP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR
TO THE BLADE
See Figure 46.
Use the indicator on the rip fence to position the fence along
the scale on the front rail.
NOTE: The anti-kickback pawls and blade guard assembly
must be removed to perform this adjustment. Reinstall the
blade guard assembly when the adjustment is complete.
Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up).
 Unplug the saw.

Place the rip fence on the saw table so that it lightly
touches the right side of the saw blade. Lock the rip fence
in place.
NOTE:
Position the low fence so that it faces away from
the blade.

Loosen screw and adjust the indicator so that it points
to the “zero” line on the right rip scale on the front rail.
Retighten screw.
Fig. 46
SCREW
Fig. 45
Fig. 44
BACK
RAIL
BACK OF
RIP FENCE
INDICATOR
LOCKING
LEVER
LOW
FENCE
RIP
FENCE
NOTE:
When using the low fence the rip fence scale indicator
will be incorrect. Always use a tape measure to set the fence
to the correct position when using the low fence.