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Your new 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.

    WARNING:

To  reduce  the  risk  of  injury,  the  user  must  read  and  understand  the  operator’s  manual  before  using  this 
product.

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

10 in. TABLE SAW

R4516

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Summary of Contents for R4516

Page 1: ...r 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 thi...

Page 2: ...on 20 32 Adjustments 33 35 Maintenance 36 Accessories 36 Troubleshooting 37 38 Warranty 39 Parts Ordering Service Back Page TABLE OF CONTENTS This tool has many features for making the use of this pro...

Page 3: ...covering to contain long hair GENERAL SAFETY RULES ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses SECURE WORK Use a fea...

Page 4: ...pport large panels Remove all fences and auxiliary tables before transporting saw Failure to do so can result in an accident causing possible serious personal injury ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD Spreader AN...

Page 5: ...l to the saw blade c Keeping spreader anti kickback 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 ri...

Page 6: ...eed orbits etc per minute Do not 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 we...

Page 7: ...which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage DANGER WARNING CAUTION The operation of any power tool...

Page 8: ...e a 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 5 0...

Page 9: ...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 while per...

Page 10: ...Amps 60 Hz No Load Speed 5 000 r min RPM Cutting Depth at 0 3 1 4 in Cutting Depth at 45 2 3 8 in MITER gauge BLADE GUARD CORD STORAGE FRONT RAIL LOCKING LEver SWITCH ASSEMBLY HEIGHT bevel ADJUSTING H...

Page 11: ...hecabinet usethishandwheeltolowerandraise the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement MITERGAUGE Themitergaugealignsthewoodforacross cut The easy to read indicator shows the exact angle for...

Page 12: ...This feature is intended to prevent unauthor ized and possible hazardous use by children and others TO TURN YOUR SAW ON With the switch key inserted into the switch lift the switch button to turn on l...

Page 13: ...13 tools needed The following tools not included or drawn to scale are needed for assembly and alignment Fig 4 Framing Square Phillips Screwdriver Flat Blade Screwdriver COMBINATION SQUARE...

Page 14: ...wing items are included with your table saw A B A Blade Guard 1 B Anti Kickback Pawls 1 C Miter Gauge 1 D Rip Fence 1 C D E F G E Handle Assembly 1 F Push Stick 1 G Blade Wrench large 1 H Blade Wrench...

Page 15: ...stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands to come closer than 3 in to the blade Do not reach over or across the blade Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury WARN...

Page 16: ...See Figure 9 To raise the handle pull the handle up NOTE The handle will click as it locks in place Tolowerthehandle pushthehandledownintothehandle tube To move the saw See Figure 10 Holding the handl...

Page 17: ...ing operations Unplug the saw To place in spreader position or up position for all through cutting Remove the throat plate Raise the saw blade by turning the height bevel adjusting handwheel countercl...

Page 18: ...the front of the machine To tighten the blade Using the smaller blade wrench place the flat open end into the flats on the arbor shaft Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over the hex nut...

Page 19: ...ade adjustment is needed To check alignment of the spreader riving knife Unplug the saw Raise the saw blade by turning the height bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise Remove the anti kickback pa...

Page 20: ...t force and speed If your hands are near the saw blade they may be jerked loose fromtheworkpieceandmaycontacttheblade Kickbackcan cause serious injury Use precautions to avoid the risks Kickback can b...

Page 21: ...g as discussed on page 27 Set the rip fence to allow approximately a 1 4 in finger to be cut in the stock Feed the stock only to the mark previously made at 6 in Turn the saw Off and allow the blade t...

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

Page 23: ...e lever to the right Adjust the bevel angle by pushing the wheel in toward the saw then turning it Turning the wheel counterclockwise increases the angle of the blade bringing it closer to 45 Turning...

Page 24: ...ight up Unplug the saw Loosen the rip fence by lifting the locking lever Using a framing square set the rip fence 2 in from the blade tip edge Loosen the screw on the scale indicator Tighten the screw...

Page 25: ...ands The miter gauge can be turned 60 to the right or left Loosen the lock knob With the miter gauge in the miter gauge slot rotate the gauge until the desired angle is reached on the scale Retighten...

Page 26: ...h the front of the saw table and the side of the saw blade as shown in figure 28 Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back Move the combination square to the rear and again measure the distanc...

Page 27: ...bly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury WARNING Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when cross cutting will result in kickback which can cause serious personal injury...

Page 28: ...ping a narrow piece use a push stick and or push blocks to move the piece through the cut and past the blade When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before...

Page 29: ...from the blade should be placed on the workpiece When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece making a bevel rip cut See Figure 37...

Page 30: ...red angle and tighten the lock knob Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Turn the saw on Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade H...

Page 31: ...nd the section on straight cross cuts before proceeding WARNING When making a non through cut the cutter is cov ered by the workpiece during most of the cut Be alert to the exposed cutter at the start...

Page 32: ...nd chippers appropriate for the desired width of cut Reinstall the 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...

Page 33: ...ght then remove the blade guard and anti kickback pawls Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked Insert the open end of the small blade wrench onto the flats on the arbor shaft Insert the closed en...

Page 34: ...andle is turned as far as possible and doesn t indicate zero properly you may need to adjust the bevel indicator If the blade is not an exact 45 Loosen the adjustment bolt and the bevel locking lever...

Page 35: ...nob adjust the rod and tighten the knob Adjust the 0 stop screw until it rests against the stop pin Adjust the plus and minus 45 stop screws using a 45 triangle and the steps above TO CHECK THE ALIGNM...

Page 36: ...all clamps nuts bolts screws and belts for tightness and condition Make sure the throat plate is in good condition and in position Check the blade guard assembly To maintain the table surfaces fence...

Page 37: ...is dull Blade is heeling Work is fed too fast Rip fence is misaligned Spreader is out of alignment Wood is warped Rip fence is misaligned Replace blade Replace blade Tighten all hardware Reposition on...

Page 38: ...t make accurate 90 or 45 cuts Height bevel adjusting hand wheel is hard to turn Saw does not start Blade makes poor cuts Blade does not lower when turning height bevel adjusting handwheel Motor labors...

Page 39: ...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 pa...

Page 40: ...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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