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DPEC006337

04-28-21 (REV7)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

10 in. PORTABLE CONTRACTOR TABLE SAW

R4550 

RI DGI D

®

 is a registered trademark and used under license.

Customer Service I nformation:

For parts or service, do not return this product to the store. Contact your nearest 
RI DGI D

®

 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 [email protected].

MODEL NO.* _____________________SERI AL 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.

DPEC

2651 New Cut Road
Spartanburg, SC 29203
© 2021

Summary of Contents for R4550

Page 1: ...r 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...

Page 2: ...h cast aluminum table extension wing see through blade guard with anti kickback pawls and 10 inch carbide blade NOTI CE The manual cover illustrates the current production model All other illustration...

Page 3: ...Height Adjustment Wheel Knob Height Adjustment Handwheel Bevel Lock Lever Stand On Off Switch Saw Body F17 F18 F19 Rails Miter Gauge Riving Knife Anti Kickback Pawls Dust Chute F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F...

Page 4: ...the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet DO NOT change the plug in any way I MPORTANT SAFETY I N...

Page 5: ...his 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 je...

Page 6: ...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 c...

Page 7: ...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 a...

Page 8: ...eth Sharp and properly set saw blades minimize binding stalling and kickback 4 Table saw operating procedure warnings a Turn off the table saw and disconnect the power cord when removing the table ins...

Page 9: ...w 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 w...

Page 10: ...m 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 s...

Page 11: ...Left Support Tube Fence Blade Guard Assembly Anti Kickback Pawls Wheels 2 Support Spreader Bar Throat Plate Open End Blade Wrench Closed End Blade Wrench Support Rod Connection Base UNPACKI NG PC1 PC...

Page 12: ...cer 8 M8 Locknut 12 M8 x 75mm 2 15 16 inch Carriage Screw 4 M8 x 37mm 1 15 32 inch Carriage Screw 4 Wheel Handle Shoulder Screw 005890 003578 003380 003570 003640 006459 004306 006462 005929 004374 00...

Page 13: ...necting to Power Supply DO NOT connect to power supply until assembly is complete Avoid contact with Blade Teeth Keep Blade stored or lowered when possible UNPACKI NG 1 Remove upper Packing Tray and i...

Page 14: ...igure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 PC3 HP1 PC14 NUT PC13 WASHER 1 2 inch or 13mm wrench 3 Attach Support Rod Connection Base PC18 into the Upper Stand Assembly from Figure 3 Secure with M8 x 35mm Carr...

Page 15: ...arriage Screw HP4 and M8 Locknut HP3 See Figure 7 7 Install the Wheel Assembly from Figure 2 to Leg Assembly installed in Figure 7 Insert Plastic Spacer HP2 between Legs and secure with M8 x 75mm Carr...

Page 16: ...Height Adjustment Wheel Knob HP7 as shown in Figure 12 2 Tighten Shoulder Screw with Combination 4mm Allen Wrench Phillips Screwdriver HP8 or Phillips Screw Driver into the Hand Wheel Height Adjustme...

Page 17: ...esigned for woodcutting 6 Place Blade PC6 on the Arbor Shaft with the Teeth on the Blade pointing toward the front of the Saw Place Outer Blade Washer A on Arbor Shaft B with the large side of the Was...

Page 18: ...UGH CUT POSI TI ON POSI TI ON LOCK LOCK POSI TI ON POSI TI ON Figure 18 Figure 19 PC15 PC15 A THROAT PLATE 1 To install Throat Plate PC15 lower Blade below Tabletop then carefully feed the Throat Plat...

Page 19: ...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 Support Arms D of the Blade Guard Assembly are paral...

Page 20: ...he fence until the two latches engage the fence rails See Figure 24 and 25 REMOVI NG THE FENCE 1 Lift the orange latches F on the on the sides of the Fence 2 Tilt the Fence up at a slight angle 3 Dise...

Page 21: ...Miter gauge Figure 27 Figure 28 PC10 PC7 PC8 PC11 PC17 PC16 To store Fence PC10 1 remove the Fence from the machine The Storage orientation will require the Fence to be flipped upside down and re atta...

Page 22: ...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 follow...

Page 23: ...n bolts using a 5mm Hex Wrench found below the table top See Figure 35 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 w...

Page 24: ...CAM Adjusting 45 Degree Positive Stop If the blade is not showing an accurate 45 degree to the table you MUST adjust the 45 positive stop located on the far right end of the bevel track maximum 45 as...

Page 25: ...or to the desired angle 3 When the blade is at desired angle lock the bevel locking lever by pushing it down to the lock position Figure 40 B C USI NG THE MI TER GAUGE 1 There are two miter gauge groo...

Page 26: ...e right of the rail can be used for right rip cut 21 inches to 32 5 inches 2 To use the orange scale with black numbers insert the fence notches into the right orange extension tabs on the rail See Fi...

Page 27: ...ece support towards the blade side of the table to provide proper support 1 Locate work piece support on right side of fence 2 Push up on Flip Fence and flip over top of Fence and toward the blade sid...

Page 28: ...s now frees the knife to slide into the upward cut through position 5 Lift the knife upward along the sliding slot until you feel the new locking pins position 6 Release the knife and it should snap i...

Page 29: ...gnment adjust as follows using Figure 48 and Figure 51 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...

Page 30: ...h 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...

Page 31: ...rward until the saw rests on the wheels and stand feet See Figures 54 55 TURNI NG THE SAW ON AND OFF 1 The ON OFF paddle switch is located on the left side of the front panel of the saw 2 Press the gr...

Page 32: ...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 A rip fence should...

Page 33: ...he 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 mo...

Page 34: ...e 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 o...

Page 35: ...ves 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 or cut For exampl...

Page 36: ...ling the notch so the push stick can be held at a 20 to 30 angle from the saw s table will help you to hold down the workplace while also moving the saw To construct a push stick refer to the layout s...

Page 37: ...the handle MUST be recessed in order to avoid contact with the workpiece GROOVI NG AND RABBETI NG Clamping a featherboard in front of the blade can increase safety during non through cuts like groovin...

Page 38: ...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 fron...

Page 39: ...or blower to keep saw blade area the dust collection system the guarding system and rails free of saw dust and other debris Wear certified safety equipment for eye hearing and respiratory protection...

Page 40: ...ow do you make the blade parallel to the miter slot Reference Page 22 ADJUSTI NG BLADE PARALLEL TO MI TER GAUGE GROOVE HEEL Can this unit be converted to 220 volt No What do I do if I have a problem w...

Page 41: ...ted 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 I S NOT COVER...

Page 42: ...er 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 RidgidTableSaws ridgidproduct...

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