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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical RIDGID
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields during power tool operation
or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may
result in serious personal injury.
Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws for
tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in
good condition and in position.
Check the blade guard assembly.
Clean cutting tools with a gum and pitch remover.
To maintain the table surfaces and rails, periodically
apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth
functioning. To prevent work from slipping during cutting
operations, DO NOT wax the working face of the miter
gauge.
Protect the saw blade by cleaning out sawdust from
underneath the saw table and in the blade teeth. Use a
resin solvent on the blade teeth.
Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. Do
not use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.
LUBRICATION
This saw’s motor bearings have been packed at the factory
with proper lubrication.
Clean screw threads and nuts with a solvent recommended
for gum and pitch removal.
Lubricate screw threads, nuts, and bearing points
(including those on the blade guard assembly and miter
gauge).
Fig. 60
NYLON SET SCREW ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 60.
If the saw blade has a slight amount of lateral movement or
if the blade is elevated and tends to lower itself slightly, the
nylon set screw needs to be tightened.
Unplug the saw.
Lower blade completely and bevel to 45º. Lock the
blade.
Turn saw upside down.
Locate the nylon set screw and nut.
Turn the nut counterclockwise to loosen.
Tighten the set screw.
Retighten the nut.
Bevel the saw blade back to 0º.
NYLON SET
SCREW AND
NUT