RIDGID TS2410LS Saw User Manual


 
19
LARGE BLADE
WRENCH
SMALL BLADE
WRENCH
HEX
NUT
Fig. 19
ASSEMBLY
TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION
See Figure 18.
CAUTION:
To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point
down toward the front of the saw. Failure to heed
this warning could cause damage to the saw
blade, the saw, or the workpiece.
NOTE: Arbor shaft has left-hand threads.
Unplug the saw.
Remove blade wrenches from storage area by unscrewing
wing nut.
Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.
Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to
the left. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.
To loosen the blade:
Using the smaller blade wrench, place the flat open end
on the flats on the arbor shaft.
Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over
the hex nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the larger
wrench forward to 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. Holding both wrenches firmly, push the larger
wrench to the back of the machine. Make sure the blade
nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.
Check all clearances for free blade rotation. Refer to To
Check and Align the Blade Guard Assembly.
TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY
See Figure 19.
Proper installation of the blade guard assembly means that
the saw blade and spreader are in alignment. ALWAYS align
the spreader to the saw blade prior to turning on the table
saw.
Unplug the saw.
Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel counterclockwise.
Fit the locator pins into the holes on the bracket located
on the trunnion.
Turn the blade guard locking knob clockwise to securely
attach the blade guard in place.
Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and free
movement.
BLADE GUARD
LOCKING KNOB
HOLES
TRUNNION
BLADE GUARD
ASSEMBLY
LOCATOR
PINS
Fig. 18