RIDGID R4516 Saw User Manual


 
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW
See Figure 2.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in which
the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth
on the removable anti-kickback pawls point away from the
workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled back toward
the operator, the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or
reduce the possibility of kickback.
BEVEL LOCKING LEVER - This lever, placed just under
the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the
angle setting of the blade.
BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the
cabinet shows the exact blade angle.
BLADE - This saw is provided with a 36-tooth, 10 in.
carbide blade. The blade is raised and lowered with the
height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are locked
with the bevel locking lever.
WARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of
this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result
in personal injury.
BLADE GUARD - Always keep the removable blade guard
down over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.
HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL - Located on
the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower and raise
the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement.
MITER GAUGE - The miter gauge aligns the wood for a cross
cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact angle for a
miter cut, with positive stops at 90° and 45°.
MITER GAUGE GROOVES - The miter gauge rides in the
grooves on the saw table.
OUTFEED SUPPORT - This table extension at the back of
the tool gives the operator additional support when cutting
long workpieces.
RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and
is secured with the locking handle. Grooves run along the
top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps
and accessories.
SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale
provides precise measurements for rip cuts.
SLIDING TABLE EXTENSION - Located on right side
of the saw table, this table extension gives the operator
additional support when cutting wide workpieces.
SPREADER / RIVING KNIFE - A removable metal piece
of the blade guard assembly, slightly thinner than the saw
blade, which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback.
When in the through sawing, or “up” position, it is higher
than the saw blade and becomes a spreader. When in the
non-through sawing, or “down” position, it is below the saw
blade teeth and becomes a riving knife.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY - This saw has an easy access
power switch located below the front rail. To lock the switch
in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch.
Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children
and others not qualified to use the tool.