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1. This tool has many features for making the use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS E KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the saw s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool B GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENT ING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclo sures KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on E KEEPWORKAREACLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation B DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep the work area well lit B KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visi tors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating B MAKE
2. Use this handwheel to lower and raise the blade for adjustments or replacement It is located on the front of the cabinet HERC U LIFT MOBILE BASE This saw comes with a mobile base that allows for easy mobility IND I CUT ALIGNMENT DISC A plastic insert on which marks may be made to indicate the location of the cut on the workpiece LOCKING LEVER The lever on the front of the rip fence releases the rip fence or locks it in place MITER GAUGE This 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 these grooves on either side of the blade MOTOR The powerful induction motor with capacitor start and poly V belt drive is housed in a sturdy steel base RAILS Front and rear rails provide support for the rip fence and extension tables RIP FENCE A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured with the locking lever Grooves run along the top and sides of the rip fence for use with clamps and jigs SCALE Found on the front rail the easy to read scale provides precise measurements in rip cuts SEPARATOR OR SPLITTER A metal piece slightly thin ner than the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback SWITCH ASSEMBLY Your table saw has an easy access power switch located below the front rail The yellow switch key must be removed fro
3. the miter gauge back until the freshly cut wood is over the plastic disc W Using a sharp pencil mark a line on the plastic disc at the edge of the freshly cut wood NOTE These lines indicate the path of the cut made by the saw blade When the blade is changed these lines will need to be erased and reset W With the miter gauge in the right miter gauge groove follow the above procedures and make a second mark on the plastic disc Fig 45 32 OPERATION TO USE THE MICRO ADJUST FEATURE ON THE RIP FENCE See Figures 46 47 The rip fence that comes with this table saw has a feature that allows the user to make one handed adjustments To use the micro adjust feature on the right hand side of the saw blade W Unlock the locking lever by pulling the lever up Pushin onthe micro adjust knob and rotate to the desired location W Push the locking lever downward to lock the rip fence into place To use the micro adjust feature on the left hand side of the saw blade W Unlock the locking lever by pulling the lever up W Turnthe rip fence over and remove the two phillips screws on the micro adjust bracket Rotate the micro adjust bracket 180 and reinstall the phillips screws The rip fence is now set up to be used on the left hand side of the saw blade TO USE THE SAW DUST CHUTE See Figure 48 A WARNING To avoid possible fire blow saw dust from the table regularly even when table saw is attached
4. 4 20 x 1 5 8 through the leg bracket and the end of the tube of the lower section Secure in place using lock nuts 1 4 20 NOTE The screw should freely pivot Repeat above step for the upper section of the Herc U Lift Check to insure the upper and lower sections are centered If required loosen frame hardware and adjust the frames side to side to center Retighten all hardware Press down on the unlock pedal to check alignment of the U bolt The U bolt should be centered within the latch mechanism as shown in figure 16 Release the unlock pedal and adjust the U bolt as necessary Retighten all hardware NOTE With the tool on a level surface check to make sure the tool does not move If tool moves adjust all four leveling feet supporting the tool TO INSTALL BEVEL ADJUSTING HAND WHEEL See Figure 17 Locate the following parts 1 bevel handwheel 1 pan head screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 in with washer Push bevel handwheel onto the bevel shaft aligning flats on the bevel shaft with the flats on the bevel handwheel Secure in place using the screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 in with washer TO INSTALL HEIGHT ADJUSTING HAND WHEEL See Figure 18 Remove blade height lock knob by turning the knob counterclockwise Slide the height adjusting handwheel onto the rod and against the lock tube Secure the height adjustment handwheel by reinstalling the blade height lock knob 21 MECHANISM LOCK KNOB UNLOCK PEDAL E U
5. BOLT CENTER U BOLT WITHIN THE LATCH MECHANISM Fig 16 BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL a Y NM 1 4 20 x 5 8 in Fig 17 BLADE HEIGHT HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL ASSEMBLY TO STORE ACCESSORIES See Figure 19 The table saw has two convenient storage areas one on either side of the saw cabinet specifically designed for the saw s accessories When notin use store the accessories securely by snapping SQUARE each accessory in place SOIT TO INSTALL FRONT AND BACK RAILS See Figures 20 22 HEX NUT To Install Front Rail 5 16 18 E Insert square head bolts 5 16 18 x 1 in into the holes on the front of the saw table and extension tables Attach flanged hex nut 5 16 18 loosely allowing the square bolt head to protrude W Slide the front rail slot over each of the square head bolts and finger tighten the nuts Align the front rail with the 7 1 8 mark on the right side Fig 20 scale with the right edge of the cast iron table top SS To Install Back Rail Insert square head bolts 5 16 18 x 1 in into the holes on the back of the saw table and extension tables Attach flanged hex nut 5 16 18 loosely allowing the square bolt head to protrude W Slide the back rail slot over each of the square head bolts DM and finger tighten the four nuts 5 16 18 x 1 in W Place a framing square on either side of the blade Move the back rail right or left
6. WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury 36 W Turn the bevel lock lever to the right to unlock it then turn the bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece and push the bevel lock lever to the left to relock it Retighten the blade height lock knob Position the rip fence the desired distance from the right side of the blade and lock down the lever VIEWED FROM THE FRONT BELOW THE TABLE SAW BEVEL LOCK LEVER b TO LOOSEN HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL Fig 53 BEVEL CROSS CUT BLADE ANGLED STRAIGHT MITER GAUGE Fig 54 OPERATION E If ripping a piece larger than 36 in long place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work W Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw W Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade W Using a push stick and or push blocks slowly feed the workpiece toward the blade Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur B Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it
7. WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed B USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for Don t use it for a purpose not intended E USETHE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result ing in loss of power and overheating A wire gauge size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a viseto hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp andclean for better and safer performance Follo
8. according to all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equip ment can result in electric shock Check with an electrician or service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding Do not modify the plug if it will not fit the outlet have the correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician Refer to the Electrical page of this manual NOTE This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition products only Do not use to cut other materials CAUSES OF KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed If your hands are near the saw blade they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade Obviously kickback can cause serious injury and it is well worth using precautions to avoid the risks 29 Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood such as the following W Making cut with incorrect blade depth Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece Twisting the wood while making a cut Failing to support work Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet lumber Using the wrong blade for the type of cut Not following correct operating procedures Misusing the saw Failing to use the anti kickback pawls Cutting with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade AVOIDING KICKBACK Always use the correct blade depth setting The top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1 8
9. an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the grounding wire Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug similar to the plug illustrated in fig ure 1 Only connect the product to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug Do not use an adapter with this product GROUNDING PIN 120 V GROUNDED OUTLET Fig 1 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING A WARNING To prevent possible electrical hazards have a qualified electrician check the line if you are not certain that it is properly wired CHANGING MOTOR VOLTAGE See Figures 2 4 COVER OF GROUNDED WARNING OUTLET BOX Electric shock can kill To reduce the risk of seri ous personal injury never connect plug to power source until all assembly steps are completed FOR USE WITH 220 240 VOLT Fig 2 NOTE The table saw is prewired at the factory for 120 V 60 Hz Use the following procedures to change motor voltage from 120 V to 240 V Unplug the saw Located on the top of the motor is the junction box Remove the phillips screw at the back of the junction box then lift off the cover E Remove and discard the electrical tape from the wire connectors Remove wire con
10. and high quality performance ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator The toothed pawls are designed to snag the workpiece to prevent or reduce injury should kickback occur BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL Use this handwheel to set the angle of the blade for bevel cuts It is located on the side of the cabinet BEVEL LOCK LEVER This lever placed just under the worktable surface on the front of the cabinet locks the angle setting of the blade Be sure the lever is unlocked before tilting the blade If it is not unlocked it may jam and bend the locking bolt BEVEL SCALE The easy to read scale on the front of the workstand shows the exact blade angle BLADE For maximum performance it is recommended that you use the 40 tooth 10 in 254 mm carbide tipped combination blade provided with your saw Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping Your local dealer can provide you with complete information 13 A 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 guard down over the blade for through sawing cuts BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB This knob inthe center of the height adjusting handwheel locks the handwheel into place and must be unlocked before turning the handwheel HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL
11. cuts to be sure adjustments are needed TO REMOVE REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 60 W Unlock the blade height lock knob W Lower the blade by turning the height adjusting handwheel counterclockwise Loosen the screw in the throat plate W Lift the throat plate from the front end and pull towards the front of the saw To reinstall the throat plate slip the tab into the slot at the back of the saw Retighten the screw being careful not to overtighten which can cause the throat plate to bow or bend TO INSTALL ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE See Figure 61 A WARNING The zero clearance throat plate must be level with the saw table If the throat plate is too high or too low the workpiece can catch on the uneven edges resulting in binding or kickback Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury Lower the blade by turning the height adjusting hand wheel counterclockwise and remove the blade guard assembly Loosen the screw in the throat plate Lift the throat plate from the front end and pull towards the front of the saw W Position the zero clearance throat plate until the key slot drops over the screw Install the zero clearance throat plate by slipping the tab on the throat plate into the slot at the back of the throat plate opening Slide the throat plate into place and retighten the screw The zero clearance throat plate must be level with the saw table adjust
12. determine which m X S lt Fig 65 direction the rear of the saw blade needs to move to make it parallel to the miter gauge groove To move the rear of the saw blade to the right turn the lever above the rear trunnion to the left To move the rear of the saw blade to the left turn the lever above the rear trunnion to the right E Once the lever has moved the saw blade to the desired location parallel to the miter gauge groove securely tighten the mounting screws on both the front and rear trunnions ZZD Recheck the marked blade tooth using the combination square to insure the adjustment has not moved LEVER Fig 66 Fig 67 43 ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE BEVEL INDICATOR AND BEVEL STOPS AT 0 AND 45 See Figures 67 71 To Check for Squareness 90 Position Unplug the saw and remove the switch key Raise the blade to a 3 in depth of cut Push the bevel lock lever counterclockwise to loosen the tilt clamp screw NOTE Bevel lock lever is spring loaded and must be pushed inward for disengagement whenever it becomes necessary to obtain a new grip on the screw head Always position the bevel lock lever downward to prevent binding when tilting the saw blade Turn the bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise Saw blade should now be square with the saw table and the bevel indicator should point to 0 Place a combination square against the saw blade If the saw blade is not square to the saw tabl
13. fence The pages should slide from the front to the back of the rip fence If the rip fence is too high or too low loosen the hex nuts holding the rails in place and adjust the rails up or down as needed Once the proper alignment is made wrench tighten the hex nuts TO CHECK THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 26 A WARNING The throat plate must be level with the saw table If the throat plate is too high or too low the workpiece can catch on the uneven edges result ing in binding or kickback which could result in serious personal injury To align the throat plate with the saw table Lower the blade by turning the height adjusting handwheel counterclockwise Loosen the screw in the throat plate Using 3 32 hex key adjust the four set screws as shown in figure 26 Retighten the screw being careful not to overtighten which can cause the throat plate to bow or bend TO INSTALL RIP FENCE See Figures 27 28 Place the front of the rip fence on the front rail Lower the back end of the rip fence onto the back rail Check for smooth gliding action Push the locking handle down to automatically align and secure the fence When securely locked the locking handle should point downward 24 SET SCREWS Fig 26 RIP FENCE IN LOCKED POSITION RIP FENCE IN UNLOCKED POSITION Fig 27 BACK OF RIP FENCE BACK RAIL Fig 28 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL SPACER BAR See Figure 29 SUPPORT W Locat
14. narrow piece of wood to prevent your hands from getting close to the blade Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade Bevel cross cuts are across the wood grain and bevel rip cuts are with the grain The rip fence must always be on the right side of the blade for bevel rip cuts Compound or bevel miter cuts are made with an angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade Be thoroughly familiar with making cross cuts rip cuts bevel cuts and miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut CUTTING TIPS Dado and rabbet cuts are non through cuts which can be either rip cuts or cross cuts Carefully read and understand all sections of this operator s manual before attempting any operation A WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury 31 CROSS CUT RIP CUT MITER CUT BEVEL CROSS CUT BEVEL RIP CUT kN COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT Fig 43 The kerf the cut made by the blade in the wood will be wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of the measuring line Cut the wood with the finish side up B Knock out any loose knots with hammer before making the cut Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes out of the saw OPERATION TO USE THE HERC U LIFT MOBILE BASE TO M
15. screws using a 45 triangle and the steps above BLADE AT 45 POSITION Fig 71 BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL Fig 72 LOCK KNOB MITER GAUGE 0 LOCK NUT 90 LOCK NUT Fig 73 ADJUSTMENTS TO ALIGN AND ADJUST THE RIP FENCE See Figures 74 76 The rip fence must be parallel with the saw blade and the miter gauge grooves A WARNING A misaligned rip fence can cause kickbacks and jams To reduce the risk of injury always maintain proper rip fence alignment LOCKING e LEVER Unplug the saw Move the rip fence to the side of the miter gauge groove and lock the fence in place with the locking handle If the rip fence is not parallel loosen the four hex head screws located to each side of the locking handle W Place the blade of the combination square in the right miter gauge groove W Slide the rip fence against the blade of the combination square E Alternately tighten the hex head screws Recheck alignment W Repeat steps as needed until rip fence is correctly aligned The locking lever on the rip fence should hold the rip fence securely against the front and back rails The lever should HEX HEAD not be difficult to push down and lock To assure proper SCREWS fence lock adjustment W Raise the locking lever and push rip fence toward rear of Saw W Hold rip fence down on the front rail while lifting the rear of the rip fence up and down Tighten adjusting nut u
16. spacers Mount the dado blade using the blade and chippers appropriate for the desired width of cut Reinstall the arbor nut NOTE The outer blade washer may be used provided the arbor shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut Make sure the arbor nut is fully engaged and the arbor extends past a securely tightened arbor nut Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade A WARNING Always put outer blade washer and the saw s throat plate in proper location when changing back to saw blade Failure to do so may result in possible injury and damage to the tool 40 DADO CUT Fig 59 A WARNING Always use push blocks push sticks or feather boards when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury A WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING Before performing any adjustment make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position Fail ure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments a good prac tice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces Do not start any adjustments until you have checked with a square and made test
17. the featherboard pinching the workpiece and binding the blade in the saw kerf if positioned improperly Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury PUSH BLOCK FEATHERBOARD FA By 6 C CLAMP BEVEL LOCK LEVER 11 13 16 in 45 oda Fig 42 OPERATION TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 43 There are six basic cuts 1 the cross cut 2 the rip cut 3 the miter cut 4 the bevel cross cut 5 the bevel rip cut and 6 the compound bevel miter cut All other cuts are combinations of these basic six Operating procedures for making each kind of cut are given later in this section A WARNING Always make sure the blade guard and anti kickback pawls are in place and working properly when making these cuts to avoid possible injury Cross cuts are straight 90 cuts made across the grain of the workpiece The wood is fed into the cut at a 90 angle to the blade and the blade is vertical Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood To avoid kickback while making a rip cut make sure one side of the wood rides firmly against the rip fence Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the blade other than 90 The blade is vertical Miter cuts tend to creep during cutting This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against the miter gauge A WARNING Always use a push stick with small pieces of wood and also to finish the cut when ripping a long
18. the edges of both pulleys NOTE If not parallel use a hex key to loosen the set screw on the motor pulley Reposition the motor pulley and securely tighten the set screw when finished Place your hand around the belt halfway between the two pulleys and squeeze the belt until the two sides of the belt touch The motor should move freely as you squeeze the belt If the motor does not move freely the motor must be repositioned To reposition the motor loosen the hex nuts on the mounting brace and either push the motor in or pull it out as needed Check at maximum elevation also NOTE Do not attempt to tighten the pivot screw as it must move freely in the slot as the blade is raised or lowered Close the belt guard Check the belt clearances on the guard by raising the saw blade to full height using the blade height adjusting handwheel Check motor clearance by rotating the bevel adjusting handwheel until the indicator is set at 45 26 MOTOR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BRACE PIVOT SCREW AND WASHER Fig 34 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL SWITCH ASSEMBLY See Figure 35 NOTE The switch assembly may be mounted on either the right or the left side of the saw W Locate the following parts 1 switch key 2 pan head screws with lock washers 10 32 x 3 8 in 2 square nuts 10 32 E Insert the pan head screws with lock washers 10 32 x 3 8 in through the holes in the switch assembly W Th
19. 8 The saw blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the saw blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately 1 8 in to 1 4 in but the lowest points gullets are below the workpiece Loosen the blade height lock knob by turning counter clockwise W Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting handwheel clockwise or lower the saw blade by turning the height adjusting handwheel counterclockwise Once desired saw blade height is achieved lock the blade height lock knob by turning it clockwise TO ADJUST BLADE ANGLE See Figure 39 The saw blade angle is set by turning the bevel adjusting handwheel Loosen the bevel lock lever then turn the bevel adjusting handwheel Turning the handwheel clockwise will tilt the saw blade to the left turning the handwheel counterclockwise will tilt the saw blade to the right W When the saw blade is tilted to the left as far as it will go the blade should be at a 45 angle to the saw table and the bevel indicator should point to 45 W When the saw blade is tilted to the right as far as it will go the blade should be at 90 to the saw table and the bevel indicator should point to 0 NOTE When the saw blade is 90 to the saw table the saw blade should be square with the saw table See the Adjustments section of this manual to square the saw blade E Retighten the bevel lock lever NOTE When locked the bevel lock lever will keep the bevel adj
20. AKE A CROSS CUT See Figures 49 50 A WARNING Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when cross cutting will result in kickback which can cause serious personal injury WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury B Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever Turn the blade height lock knob counterclockwise then turn the height adjusting handwheel until the blade is set to the correct depth for the workpiece Retighten the blade height lock knob Setthe miter gauge to 0 and tighten the lock knob B Place a support the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work B Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw B To turn the saw lift the switch button To turn saw off press the switch button down NOTE To prevent unauthorized use remove the switch key as shown in figure 50 E Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade 34 CROSS CUT PLACE HANDS ON WORKPIECE AND MITER GAUGE LOCK KNOB SWITCH OFF 13 SWITCH KEY REMOVED SWITCH ON Fig 50 Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from t
21. AMING W Raise the saw blade SQUARE E If square loosen the thumbscrew in the blade guard support and move the separator left or right until it touches the blade square E Retighten thumbscrew NOTE To remove the blade guard assembly without disturb 2 ing the separator alignment loosen the thumbscrew and the blade guard off the separator rod A N AS W Place a combination square or framing square against oF the saw blade and the blade guard assembly Z 77 25 ASSEMBLY TO MOUNT MOTOR ASSEMBLY See Figure 32 Loosen the two hex head screws that lock the pins in the mounting brace Insert the two pins on the motor assembly into the holes in the mounting brace Push in as far as it will go DO NOT tighten screws at this time TO INSTALL THE BELT GUARD See Figure 33 W Locate the following parts 1 belt guard 4 hex nuts flanged M5 x 8 4 flat washers M5 3 x 12 x 1 Lower the blade and remove the belt Install a flat washer on each of the four motor studs Open the belt guard by pushing down on the tab lock Place the belt guard so that the large hole fits around the motor pulley Insert the motor studs through the small holes of the belt guard Using a flanged hex nut tighten securely TO INSTALL BELT See Figure 34 Lower the blade and set the bevel to 0 W Place belt on saw pulley and motor pulley Sight along both pulleys checking that the belt is parallel to
22. ASE Fig 6 12 5 KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW See Figure 6 Before attempting to use this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules OVERVIEW The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table surrounded by an insert called the throat plate The height of the blade is set with a height adjusting handwheel on the front of the cabinet Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation section of this manual for the basic cuts rip cuts cross cuts miter cuts bevel cuts and compound cuts For cuts with the blade straight up and cutting across the grain cross cuts or miter cuts use the miter gauge to set the angle and push the wood into the blade To cut with the blade straight up along the grain of the wood rip cuts use the rip fence to guide the wood Push smaller pieces with a push block or push stick To tilt the blade for a bevel cut use the bevel adjusting handwheel on the side of the cabinet A bevel scale on the front of the cabinet shows the blade angle Inside the cabinet adjustable positive stops control the degree of tilt which can be adjusted with the screws in the top of the saw table Use the miter gauge for a bevel cross cut Compound cut and the rip fence for a bevel rip cut Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile accurate precision cutting tool that is easy to operate It is equipped with the following features for convenience ease of use
23. Cap left and right 2 17 Blister Hardware Pack PR EUM TREES 1 contents noted on blister pack not shown 1 15 LOOSE PARTS LIST Key No Description Qty 1 MSG sete seca 4 2 Front ACS Em 1 3 cn 1 4 SNS ACC 2 5 4 6 FOOD scene MIA M DM E Mm Em 4 7 Rear TUB Gist cU ETE 2 8 rona Ciscoe soc HEEL 2 9 Betti n E EET 4 10 Eak cie E AATA A A ICM MEI e 4 11 Rip Fence Storage HOOKS Rm 2 12 Miter Gauge Storage HOOK i niei FRAME ERRAT ERR KR Reo SER ERR 1 13 E MM p 1 14 Unlock Pedal AsSembly z mieeerztaiitet coisa teet bea reip nixus ese tercii bir 1 15 Rc p 1 16 E CH mM 1 17 MUS SUP mE 1 18 Blister Hardware Pack small contents noted on blister pack not shown essen 1 19 Blister Hardware Pack large contents noted on blister pack not shown 1 16 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly E Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box Place it on a level work surface NOTE This tool is heavy To avoid back injury keep
24. ING Do not at any time let brake fluids gaso line petroleum based products penetrat ing oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious per sonal injury 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 The following recommended accessories are currently available at retail stores AC1022 Miter Gauge Hold Down AC1040 Molding Dado Throat Plate AC1045 Zero Clearance Throat Plate AC9933 Flip Top Portable Work Support A WARNING Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury 48 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Excess vibration Cause Blade is out of balance Blade is damaged Saw is not mounted securely Work surface is uneven Blade is warped Solution Replace blade Replace blade Tighten all hardware Reposition on flat surface Check saw blade installation Rip fence does not move smoothly Rip fence does not lock at rear Cutting binds or b
25. Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the table If ripping a narrow piece use a push stick 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 removing any part of the workpiece W Afterthebladehas stopped completely remove the cutoff stock TO MAKE A COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT See Figure 56 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury W Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever W Turn the bevel lock lever to the right to unlock it then turn the bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle W Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece and push the bevel lock lever to the left to relock it Retighten the blade height lock knob E Set the miter gauge to desired angle and tighten the lock knob W Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw W Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece 37 BEVEL RIP CUT BLADE ANGLED aa RIP FENCE Fig 55 COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT PLACE HANDS ON WORKPIECE AND MI
26. NANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical RIDGID re placement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage A 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 A WARNING Before performing any maintenance make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury GENERAL MAINTENANCE Periodically check all clamps nuts bolts and screws for tightness and condition Make sure the throat plate is in good condition and in position W Check the blade guard assembly W Clean your cutting tools with a gum and pitch remover ACCESSORIES Periodically clean and grease the U bolt and latch mechanism on the Herc U Lift Mobile Base Grease caster ball bearings and oil caster axle as needed 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 A WARN
27. OPERATOR S MANUAL 10 in CAST IRON TABLE SAW TS3660 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 A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a RIDGIDe product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS E Introductionis E REA MM 2 General Sarety ee a rir ERREUR eri PER carci uites tree dub eres 3 4 m Specific Safety Rules tret regie nr tabaci p ER Hg EL ES ud Enea ds o acd pe EE ha p dx x Ron YE 4 5 fec ENS 6 7 M PL 8 10 m Glossary Of Term ee teas Ae idee eed eet eed 11 5 10 cj EM 12 13 Tols Needed eva lad 14 LES epe 15 16 17 28 29 40 I ACUUSUMON ES 41 47 48 LE ele co c 48 m TrOUDISSHOOTING ESSE X 49 50 Bio 51 Parts Ordering Service oni tienne eic rnit 52 INTRODUCTION
28. OVE THE TABLE SAW See Figure 44 A WARNING To avoid possible injury and before attempting to move the table saw unplug the saw from the power supply and remove the switch key To activate the Herc U Lift Mobile Base W Unplug the table saw UNLOCK E To raise the saw table step down on the metal platform PEDAL until the pedal locks Roll the table saw to the desired location making sure the surface is firm and level To deactivate the Herc U Lift Mobile Base W Step down on the unlock pedal to lower the table saw Fig 44 E f the feet on the leg stand are not resting firmly on the surface readjust the leveling feet as necessary TO USE THE IND I CUT FEATURE See Figure 45 The plastic disc embedded in the saw table in front of the saw blade is provided for marking the location of the saw Cut kerf on the workpiece The plastic disc should be level or slightly below the surface of the saw table Place a piece of hardwood over the plastic disc and tap the hardwood with a hammer until the disc is level or below the saw table surface Once the Ind I Cut is level W Fromthefrontofthetablesaw place the miter gauge in the left miter groove and turn the bevel adjusting handwheel IND I CUT until the bevel scale is set at 0 PLASTIC DISC W Turn on the table saw and cross cut a piece of wood holding the wood firmly against the miter gauge Turn off the table saw Once the blade has stopped pull
29. OVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long work pieces Use a sturdy outrigger support if a table extension more than 24 inches long is attached to the saw AVOID KICKBACKS work thrown back toward you by a Keeping blade sharp b Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade c Keeping spreader anti kickback pawls and blade guard in place and operating Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade using a push stick e Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence d A WARNING IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury Instruc tions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the table saw ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply THIS TOOL should have the following markings a Wear eye pro
30. SS CUT See Figures 53 54 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever Turn the bevel lock lever to the right to unlock it then turn the bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece and push the bevel lock lever to the left to relock it Retighten the blade height lock knob Set miter gauge to 90 and tighten the miter gauge lock knob Place a support the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Let the saw blade build up to full speed before moving the miter gauge and the workpiece into the blade Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest 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 any part of the workpiece TO MAKE A BEVEL RIP CUT See Figure 55 A WARNING The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback Placement of the rip fence to the left of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious personal injury
31. TER GAUGE LOCK KNOB Fig 56 OPERATION Advance the workpiece and the miter gauge toward the blade Keep the workpiece flush against the miter gauge Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece After the blade has stopped completely remove the cutoff stock TO MAKE A LARGE PANEL CUT See Figure 57 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury W Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work Add supports to the sides as needed W Depending on the shape of the panel use the rip fence or miter gauge If the panel is too large to use either the rip fence or the miter gauge it is too large for this saw A WARNING Never make freehand cuts cuts without the miter gauge or rip fence Such a cut increases the risk of kickback and can result in serious injury Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade Hold the workpiece firmly and feed the workpiece into the blade When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the
32. TMENTS E Reinstall the height adjusting handwheel W With the saw blade at 45 the bevel indicator should be pointing to 45 E If not remove the height adjusting handwheel Loosen the two screws on the scale and adjust the scale up or down until the bevel indicator points to 45 E Reinstall the height adjusting handwheel TO ADJUST THE BEVEL ADJUSTING HAND WHEEL See Figure 72 The bevel adjusting handwheel should turn freely without binding The turning friction can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the screws in the bearing retainer NOTE The bevel adjusting handwheel must be removed to make this adjustment When adjusting the screws in the bearing retainer hold the nut inside using a 3 8 in wrench TO ADJUST THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 73 You can set the miter gauge at 0 and plus or minus 45 with the miter gauge stop pin and adjustable stop screws NOTE The miter gauge provides close accuracy in angled cuts For very close tolerances test cuts are recommended Loosen the lock knob and pull out on stop pin to rotate miter gauge base past stop screws Loosen the lock nut of the 0 stop screw at the stop pin with a wrench W Place 90 square against the miter gauge rod and the miter gauge base If the rod is not square loosen the lock knob adjust the rod and retighten the knob W Adjust the 0 stop screw until it rests against the stop pin W Adjust the plus and minus 45 stop
33. age SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt service we suggest you return the product to your nearest to use this product until you read thoroughly and AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic understand completely the operator s manual ing use only identical replacement parts If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator s manual do not use this product Call RIDGIDe customer service for assistance A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses Er with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong ground ing plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting i
34. asoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Do not use blades with incorrect size holes Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in 254 mm BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUST MENTS ARE SECURE BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power supply Through sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through t
35. being made Blade is mounted backwards Work is fed too fast motor over loaded Solution See To Set the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops at 0 and 45 in the Adjustments section See To Adjust the Miter Gauge in the Adjustments section Clean the gears or screw posts See To Adjust the Bevel Adjusting Handwheel in the Adjustments section Unlock the bevel adjusting handwheel by loosening the bevel lock lever Unlock the height adjusting handwheel by turning the blade height lock knob counterclockwise Plug in power cord Replace circuit fuse Reset circuit breaker Have replaced by qualified service center Clean sharpen or replace blade Replace with correct type Remount blade Feed work slower into the blade Motor labors in rip cut Blade not proper for rip cut has fewer teeth Change blade rip blade typically WARRANTY RIDGIDe HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war ranty service Limited to RIDGIDe hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2 1 04 and after This product is manufactured by One World Technologies Inc The trademark is licensed from RIDGID Inc All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies Inc attn RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at toll free 1 866 539 1710 90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY Dur
36. ccur when the blade binds or stalls throwing the workpiece back toward operator Leading End The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle to the blade other than 90 11 Non Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece Push Blocks and Push Sticks Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during cutting operations A push stick not a push block should be used for narrow ripping operations These aids help keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Pilot Hole drill presses A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for drilling large holes accurately Resaw Acutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work piece to make thinner pieces Resin A sticky sap based substance that has hardened Revolutions Per Minute RPM The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute Ripping or Rip Cut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece Riving Knife table saws Also known as a spreader or splitter A metal piece slightly thinner than the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback Saw Blade Path The area over under behind or in front of the blade As it applies to the workpiece that area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip
37. cord to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord away from heat oil and sharp edges USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER SPLITTER IN PLACE and in working order KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback GENERAL SAFETY RULES B KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Keep hands away from blades Do not reach underneath work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY If dam aged have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged GROUND ALL TOOLS If tool is equipped with three prong plug it shou
38. d table saws A device which when properly installed and maintained is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the table surface Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end or part of the end is angled rather than at 90 Compound Cut A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle Cross Cut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece Cutter Head planers and jointers A rotating piece of adjustable blades The cutter head removes material from the workpiece Dado Cut A non through cut which produces a square sided notch or trough in the workpiece requires a special blade Featherboard A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence during any ripping operation FPM or SPM Feet per minute or strokes per minute used in reference to blade movement Freehand Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a fence miter gauge or other aids Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Heel Alignment of the blade to the fence Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through or partial cut Kickback A hazard that can o
39. de first leg piece Align holes on the front brace with the holes on the leg piece Insert two carriage bolts and hand tighten using flanged hex nuts Attach a second leg piece to the other side of the front brace using two carriage bolts and flanged hex nuts BRACE W Repeat the above steps once for the back brace Geis rae in Place side brace inside leg piece Align holes on side HEX NUT brace with the holes on the leg piece Secure the miter FOOT 3 8 16 gauge storage hook to the leg on the right side of the leg stand Insert two carriage bolts and hand tighten using flanged hex nuts W Place side brace inside leg piece Align holes on side brace with the holes on the leg piece Secure the two rip fence storage hooks to the leg on the left side of the leg stand Insert two carriage bolts and hand tighten using flanged hex nuts This completes two of the four sides of the leg stand W Thread one hex nut 3 8 16 on the screw on the leveling foot and turn until it stops E Slip a foot brace onto the leveling foot before placing the Fig 10 MITER GAUGE STORAGE leveling foot in the hole in the bottom of the leg Secure HOOK with another hex nut W Insert a screw through the hole in the leg stand E Adjust the feet all the way to the bottom of the leg Using a wrench securely tighten all hex nuts RIP FENCE STORAGE HOOKS LEG LEG STAND ASSEMBLED Fig 11 18 ASSEMBLY TO MOUNT THE TABLE SAW TO THE LEG STAND S
40. dge Tighten the two corner nuts only with a 1 2 in wrench Check the center of the table top and extension table If necessary use a C clamp to align the edges Tighten the center nuts with a 1 2 in wrench Repeat steps for the other extension table 19 FLANGE HEX NUT SCREW WITH WASHER Fig 13 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL THE HERC U LIFT MOBILE BASE TO THE LEG STAND See Figures 14 16 A WARNING Do not lift the saw without help Hold it close to your body Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back Ignoring these precau tions can result in back injury W Locate the following parts 2 rear tubes 1 center brace 1 unlock pedal assembly 2 front tubes 1 tube support 1 U bolt tube 1 U bolt 4 swivel casters 4 screws 1 4 20 x 1 5 8 in with washer 8 screws 1 4 20 x 1 2 in with washer 4 screws 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 in 4 screws 1 4 20 x 2 in with washer 4 flat washers 4 flange nuts 5 16 18 4 flange nuts 7 16 14 20 lock nuts 1 4 20 To assemble the lower section W Thread flange nuts 5 16 18 onto the U bolt as far as they will go Slide the U bolt into the center holes on the U bolt tube and secure in place using flange hex nuts 5 16 18 Place the front tube on top of the U bolt tube Insert screws 1 4 20 x 2 in with washer into the aligned holes on both the tube and support Finger tighten using lock nuts 1 4 20 NOTE The small holes on the front
41. drop will cause 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 3 450 rpm This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage For voltage the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor s horsepower rating A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into amatching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician A WARNING Improper installation of the grounding plug is able to result in a risk of electric shock When repair or replacement of the cord is required do not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade terminal The wire with insulation having
42. e any part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you 51 WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers de fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction failure or defect resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration modification or repair by other than an authorized service center for RIDGIDe branded hand held and stationary power tools Consumable accessories pro vided with the tool such as but not limited to blades bits and sand paper are not covered RIDGID INC AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC MAKE NO WARRANTIES REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFI CALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS To the extent permitted by applicable law all implied war ranties including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are disclaimed Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from the date of purchase One World Technologies Inc and RIDGID Inc are not responsible for direct indirect incidental or conse quential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or c
43. e the 90 top screw needs to be adjusted NOTE From a position at the front of the saw the 90 stop screw is on the left side of the throat plate Using a 3 16 in hex key unscrew the 90 stop screw until it is even with the top of the saw table Turn the bevel adjusting handwheel until the saw blade is square with the saw table Screw the 90 stop screw until the saw blade starts to move Check again for squareness and readjust if needed To Check for Squareness 45 Position Tilt the saw blade as far to the left as it will go Place an accurate square against the saw blade checking for the 45 angle If the angle of the saw blade is not correct the 45 stop screw needs to be adjusted NOTE From a position at the front of the saw the 45 stop screw is on the left side of the throat plate Using a 3 16 in hex key unscrew the 45 stop screw until it is even with the top of the saw table Turn the bevel adjusting handwheel until the saw blade is square with the saw table Screw the 45 stop screw until the saw blade starts to move Check again for squareness and readjust if needed To Set the Bevel Indicator With the saw blade at 90 the bevel indicator should pointing to 0 If not remove the height adjusting handwheel Loosen the screw and position the bevel indicator to point to 0 Retighten screw 44 SCREWS Fig 68 BEVEL LOCK LEVER BLADE AT 90 POSITION ADJUS
44. e the following parts PLATE 1 spacer bar zd 2 support plates 2 set screws W Thread one of the set screws into each of the locking plates W Place one support plate over each end of the spacer bar with the bent ends pointing out Slide the support plate set screw end first into the slots in the end of the front and rear rails Move the spacer bar to within approximately 4 1 2 in from the end of the rear rail and parallel to the side of the saw table E bar has a gap between the large diameter of the spacer bar and the inside of the rear rail fill the gap with the appropriate number of shims included The shims are to be placed on the spacer bar before the support plate W Once the correct fit is made lock the spacer bar in place by tightening the set screws with a 3 32 in hex key TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY SPACER BAR See Figure 30 W Lowerthe blade by turning the height adjusting handwheel St counterclockwise QA Attach the separator to the separator support and align gt the edges Secure using hex head screws 1 4 20 x THUMB OR rae 5 8 in and flanged hex nuts 1 4 20 Tighten using a 10 mm wrench W Slide the separator on the separator rod until the notches SEPARATOR engage the pin Thread thumbscrew into the tapped hole ROD and hand tighten SEPARATOR SUPPORT TO ALIGN BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY TO THE BLADE Fig 30 See Figures 30 31 FR
45. ee Figure 12 A WARNING Do not lift the saw without help Hold it close to your body Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back Ignoring these precau tions can result in back injury Remove the following hardware from the blister hardware pack 8 carriage bolts 5 16 18 x 5 8 in 8 hex nuts flanged 5 16 18 Place the saw table upside down on a smooth surface such as cardboard on the floor Place the leg stand on the table saw base Align the holes in the table with the holes in the legs NOTE The front panel is the one with the RIDGIDe logo and must be on the front of the saw base Insert a screw through the hole in the saw base and the hole in the leg stand Add a hex nut Hand tighten Repeat for remaining holes Tighten all hardware with a wrench TO INSTALL EXTENSION TABLES See Figure 13 With the table saw still in the upside down position place a table extension against the table top Insert four hex head screws 5 16 18 x 3 4 in with washers through the holes in the table extension and screw into the table top Do not tighten NOTE The holes in the table top are threaded Repeat above step on the other table extension Stand saw upright on leg stand NOTE Do not lift the saw without help This saw is heavy Line up the front edge of the extension table with the front edge of the table top Using a combination square check the alignment of the table top edge to the extension rail e
46. four set screws as needed NOTE If necessary adjust the side positioning set screw found on the edge of the zero clearance throat plate to eliminate side play Reinstall blade guard assembly Check all clearances for free blade rotation Plug in the saw and turn the switch on Slowly and cautiously raise the saw blade into the zero clearance throat plate REMOVING THROAT PLATE Fig 60 ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE T Fig 61 ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE THE SAW BLADE See Figures 62 63 B Unplug the saw and remove the switch key Lower the saw blade raise the blade guard and remove the throat plate Raise the saw blade Insert the open end of one of the blade wrenches into the flats on the arbor shaft Insert the closed end of the second blade wrench over the hex nut and holding both wrenches firmly pull the blade wrench on the blade nut toward the front of the table to loosen To install a standard blade place the new saw blade on the arbor shaft with saw blade teeth pointing down toward the front of the saw table NOTE To replace the blade with an accessory blade follow the instructions provided with the accessory A CAUTION The teeth on the saw blade must point down toward the front of the saw to work properly Otherwise damage to the saw blade the saw or workpiece can occur Place the blade washer and the blade nut over the blade arbor Be sure the hollow side of the blade washe
47. gauge groove Refer to Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge Groove in the Adjustments section To Align Front and Back Rails the Length of the Saw Table It may be necessary to use shims included to maintain proper alignment of the front and back rails to the saw table If a gap appears between the saw table and rails it is necessary to fill the gap using shims To check alignment Loosen the four nuts holding the rear rail in place W Push the rear rail against the saw table from the center of the saw table Note if there is any gap between the saw table and the inside face of the rail If no gap exists finger tighten nuts If gap appears it will be necessary to remove the rail and place shims on the square head bolts between the saw table and rail W Repeat steps for the front rail To Align Front and Back Rails to the Rip Fence See Figure 25 The front and back rails must be of the proper height for the rip fence to move freely Check and adjust the height alignment of the rails with the following steps FRONT RAIL REAR RAIL Fig 24 OPERATOR S MANUAL Fig 25 23 ASSEMBLY Position the rip fence over the right miter gauge groove Place the front of the rip fence on the front rail before lowering the back of the rip fence onto the back rail Open this Operator s Manual so that eight pages are separated from the rest Using these pages as a guide place them under the rip
48. he 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 any part of the workpiece OPERATION TO MAKE A RIP CUT See Figure 51 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury W Turn the blade height lock knob counterclockwise then turn the height adjusting handwheel until the blade is set to the correct depth for the workpiece Retighten the blade height lock knob Setthe blade to 0 see Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge Groove in the Adjustments section W Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock the handle Placeasupport the same height as the saw table behind the table saw for the cut work W Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the table saw W Usea push block or push stick to move the wood through the cut past the blade Never push a small piece of wood into the blade with your hand always use a push stick The use of push blocks push sticks and featherboards is necessary when making non through cuts W Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur Never stand directly in the line of cut W Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the table saw W Let the blade build up to ful
49. he workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting Keep the blade guard down the anti kick back pawls down and the spreader in place over the blade ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against the rip fence or miter gauge NEVER use the rip fence during the same operation as the miter gauge ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NAR ROW STOCK A push stick is a device used to push a workpiece through the blade instead of using your hands Size and shape can vary but the push stick must always be narrower than the workpiece to prevent the push stick from contacting the saw blade When ripping narrow Stock always use a push stick so your hand does not come close to the saw blade Use a featherboard and push blocks for non through cuts SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER perform any operation freehand which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece Always use either the rip fence or miter fence to position and guide the work NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade NEVER reach behind over or within three inches of the blade or cutter with either hand for any reason ALWAYS REMOVE THE RIP FENCE from the saw when cross cutting DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE during the same operation NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross cutting NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the power source PR
50. in to 1 4 in W Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut Knock out any loose knots with a hammer Never saw into a loose knot or nail W Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the miter gauge when cross cutting This helps prevent twisting the wood in the cut W Always use clean sharp and properly set blades Never make cuts with dull blades To avoid pinching the blade support the work properly before beginning a cut W When making a cut use steady even pressure Never force cuts Do not cut wet or warped lumber W Alwayshold your workpiece firmly with both hands or with push sticks Keep your body in a balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should it occur Never stand directly in line with the blade E Use the right type of blade for the cut being made CUTTING AIDS See Figure 40 Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece through the blade instead of using your hands They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood to use in a specific project The stick must be narrower than the workpiece with a 90 notch in one end and shaping for a grip on the other end A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws from the underside Be sure the screw is recessed Use it on non through cuts OPERATION PUSH STICKS Zo PUSH BLOCKS Fig 43 FEATHERBOARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securel
51. ing the workpiece into the blade Feed the workpiece into the blade Always use push blocks push sticks and featherboards when making non through cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury A WARNING When making a non through cut the cutter is covered by the workpiece during most of the cut Be alert to the exposed cutter at the start and finish of every cut to avoid the risk of serious personal injury WARNING Never feed wood with your hands when making any non through cut such as rabbets or dadoes Always use push blocks push sticks and feather boards 39 NON THROUGH CUT Fig 58 B When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece Once all non through cuts are completed B Unplug your saw B Lower the blade and reinstall the blade guard assem bly OPERATION TO MAKE A DADO CUT See Figure 59 An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure see the Accessories section of this manual and check with the retailer where the table saw was purchased All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this tool A WARNING Unplug the saw to prevent accidental starting that could result in possible injury Unplug your saw Remove the blade guard assembly Retighten the thumbscrew Remove the throat plate and the saw blade Remove the inner blade washer and both the small and large
52. ing the first 90 days after the date of purchase if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGIDe Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool for any reason you may return the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange To receive a replacement tool you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product The replacement tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the 3 YEAR service warranty period WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY This warranty on RIDGIDe Hand Held and Stationary Power Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and nor mal wear items such as brushes chucks motors switches cords gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGIDe tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool Warranties for other RIDGIDe products may vary HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE To obtain service for this RIDGIDe tool you must return it freight prepaid or take it in to an authorized service center for RIDGIDe branded hand held and stationary power tools You may obtain the location of the authorized service center nearest you by calling toll free 1 866 539 1710 or by log ging on to the RIDGIDe website at 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 replac
53. l speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece TO MAKE A MITER CUT See Figure 52 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury W Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever W Turn the blade height lock knob counterclockwise then turn the height adjusting handwheel until the blade is set to the correct depth for the workpiece Retighten the blade height lock knob W Set miter gauge to desired angle and tighten bevel lock lever 35 STRAIGHT Place a support the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest 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 any part of the workpiece RIP CUT MITER CUT MITER GAUGE ANGLED BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL Fig 52 OPERATION TO MAKE A BEVEL CRO
54. ld be plugged into a three hole elec trical receptacle CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FIRMLY BOLT THE SAW TO AWORK BENCH OR LEG STAND at approximately hip height NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back towards the operator It can pull your hand into the blade resulting in serious personal injury Stay out of blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls USE RIP FENCE Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping SUPPORT LARGE PANELS To minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback always support 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 AND ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS on all through sawing operations 4 use brake fluids g
55. lts Voltage Frequency cycles per second Type or a characteristic of current Rotational speed at no load Class Il Construction Double insulated construction Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand Read The Operator s Manual operator s manual before using this product Always wear safety goggles safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any Hot Surface hot surface V A Hz W min p 5 Eye Protection No Hands Symbol SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will A DANGER result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could A WARNING result in death or serious injury ih CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates situation that may result in CAUTION property dam
56. m the blister pack and inserted into the switch before the saw can be operated 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 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools not included are needed for assembly and alignment EN N NN D O COMBINATION WRENCH 9 10 mm 11 mm 12 mm 13 mm 14 mm 17 mm EN 1 2 in 9 16 in 11 16 in SCREWDRIVER 2 SMALL AND MEDIUM PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER RR ADJUSTABLE WRENCH N HEX KEYS 4 2 5 mm 1 8 in 5 32 in 3 16 in COMBINATION SQUARE FRAMING SQUARE Fig 7 14 LOOSE PARTS Fig 8 Key Key No Description Qty Description Qty 1 Miter Gauge sess 1 10 Back Rail eU ies 1 2 Guard Support Assembly esses 1 11 Table Extension eese 2 3 Blade Guard 1 12 1 4 Blade Wrencbiusssnsisnicsisic n n cbe rupir oir nara 2 13 Belt Guard eani eerte seats 1 5 RIP 1 LE cce a 1 6 Bevel Adjusting Handwheel 1 15 Spacef cs czatascencaiascncadsedeecssstiendeosacedes 1 7 Height Adjusting Handwheel 1 16 Front End Cap left and 2 8 Back End
57. n a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used Ampere rating on tool faceplate 0 2 0 21 34 35 50 51 70 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 6 16 16 16 1 14 80 16 16 1 4 12 0 4 1 149 Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge When working with the tool outdoors use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This is indicated by the letters WA on the cord s jacket Before using an extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation A WARNING Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If dam aged replace immediately Never use product with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This product is powered by a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 V 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this product on direct current DC A substantial voltage
58. nectors Reconnect the leads Reinstall the wire connectors and wrap each wire with two layers of new UL listed electrical tape W Recheck your wiring with the wiring diagrams Reinstall the junction box cover using the phillips screw Cut off the 120 volt power cord plug and replace it with a 3 prong 240 volt 15 amp UL listed plug Connect the power cord white and black leads respectively to the hot plug blade terminals Connect the power cord green grounding wire to the plug ground prong terminal W Plug your table saw into 220 240 V 15 amp 3 prong receptacle Make certain the receptacle is connected to a 240 V AC power supply through a 240 V branch circuit having at least a 15 amp capacity and protected by a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker WHITE 120V GREEN Overload Protector ELECTRICAL MOTOR THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTOR See Figure 5 Your table saw comes equipped with a manual reset thermal overload protector designed to open the power line circuit when the motor temperature exceeds a safe level when motor is overloaded or when a low voltage condition exists NOTE This motor should be blown out or vacuumed fre quently to prevent sawdust buildup which can interfere with normal motor ventilation A WARNING To reduce the risk of serious personal injury from thrown objects or blade contact from unexpected starting immediately turn off the table saw if the protector st
59. ntil the rip fence clamp barely touches the rear rail LOCKING LEVER W With the rip fence in the locked position recheck rip fence parallelism with the miter gauge groove and adjust Fig 75 if necessary NOTE If the fence does clamp the same across ADJUSTING NUT the entire length of the rails the rails may need to be readjusted adding shims BACK RAIL Fig 76 46 ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THE RIP FENCE INDICATOR See Figure 77 The rip fence has two indicators one for use when the rip fence is on the right side of the saw blade and one for use when the rip fence is on the left side of the saw blade NOTE The blade guard assembly must be removed to perform this adjustment Reinstall the blade guard assembly when the adjustment is complete Unplug the saw Place the rip fence on the saw table so that it lightly touches the right side of the saw blade Lock the rip fence in place Loosen pan head screw and adjust the right indicator so that the red line is located over the zero line on the right rip scale on the front rail Retighten screw Reposition the rip fence on the saw table so that it lightly touches the left side of the saw blade Lock the rip fence in place Loosen pan head screw and adjust the left indicator so that the red line is located over the zero line on the left rip scale on the front rail Retighten screw 47 PAN HEAD SCREW Fig 77 MAINTE
60. of the saw blade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade Snipe planers Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported Throw Back The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece Workpiece or Material The item on which the operation is being done Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a cutting drilling planing or sanding operation 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade 10 in Blade Atbot ete rec exiens 5 8 in Cutting Depth at 3 3 8 in Cutting Depth at 45 2 1 4 in ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY SEPARATOR SPLITTER RIP FENCE STORAGE HOOKS LEG STAND BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB LEVELING 120 V AC Only 60 Hz 13 Amps 240 V AC Only 60 Hz 6 5 Amps No Load Speed 3 450 r min RPM BEVEL LOCK LEVER BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL FRONT RAIL SWITCH LOCKING ASSEMBLY LEVER BEVEL SCALE MITER GAUGE STORAGE HOOK HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL HERC U LIFT MOBILE B
61. onsequential dam ages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also One World Technologies Inc Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 987000 179 8 9 07 REV 00 OPERATOR S MANUAL 10 in CAST IRON TABLE SAW TS3660 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service contact your nearest RIDGID 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 1 866 539 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 record the serial number in the space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No 153660 Serial No
62. ops the table saw motor Remove the switch key and allow the motor time to cool Oncethe motor is cooled to a safe operating temperature reset the thermal overload protector by pushing the red button on the front of the junction box An audible click will indicate the thermal overload protector is reset Once the button is reset the table saw may be started and operated as normal NOTE If the red button won t click into place immediately the motor is still too hot and must be allowed to cool Frequent blowing of fuses or tripping of circuit breakers may result if W Motoris overloaded Overloading can occur if a workpiece is fed too rapidly or if the table saw is misaligned W Motor circuit is fused differently from recommendations Always follow instructions for the proper fuse breaker Do not use a fuse breaker of greater capacity without consulting a qualified electrician W ow voltage Although the motor is designed for operation on the voltage and frequency specified on the motor normal loads will be handled safely on voltage no more than ten percent above or below that figure Heavy loads however require that voltage at motor terminals equal the voltage specified on the motor NOTE Always check the connections the load and the supply circuit whenever the motor fails to perform satisfactorily 10 JUNCTION BOX MANUAL RESET BUTTON Fig 5 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti Kickback Pawls radial arm an
63. r is against the saw blade and that all items are snug against the arbor housing Tighten securely Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the saw blade To reinstall the throat plate slip the tab into the slot at the back of the saw Retighten the screw being careful not to overtighten which can cause the throat plate to bow or bend 42 BLADE WRENCH Fig 62 BLADE WASHER BLADE fi 054 NUT Fig 63 FRAMING SQUARE AA Fig 64 ADJUSTMENTS HEELING PARALLELING THE BLADE TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE See Figures 64 66 If the saw blade is not square to the miter gauge groove do the following W Unplug the saw and remove the switch key E Tighten the bevel lock lever located at the front of the saw W Using a 9 16 in wrench loosen the three mounting TRUNNION BOLT TRUNNION BOLT screws that hold the front trunnion Access the front center trunnion bolt through the slot for the bevel lock J screws that hold the rear trunnion Viewed from the rear of the saw the saw blade should minimum of 1 8 in from the right side of the throat SLT Y RER A lever in the front of the saw B Remove the blade guard assembly if D From the back of the saw loosen the three mounting M 9 TRUNNION BOLT plate slot Adjust by moving the front trunnion Secure VV by tightening the front trunnion center bolt YV E Viewed from the rear of the saw
64. read the square nuts on the screws leaving at least a 1 8 in clearance between the inside of the nut and the top of the switch assembly W From either the left end or the right end of the front rail with the switch assembly facing front slide the square nuts into the lower slot of the rail and tighten securely NOTE If mounted from the left end the right side of the switch assembly should be in line with the left side of the table saw base If mounted from the right end the left side of the switch assembly should be in line with the right side of the table saw base TO SECURE THE ELECTRICAL CORDS See Figure 36 Three wire ties come with your table saw one is extra The motor cord and power cord should be routed along side the cabinet Two holes provided on the side of the cabinet are used to secure the wire ties Loop the motor cord in rear wire ties to remove excess slack Lightly tap the wire ties into the holes of the cabinet using a hammer TO INSTALL END CAPS See Figure 37 W Align the end caps of the front rail to the end of the rail Secure using self tapping pan head screw M4 in each hole W Repeat the above step for the rear rail FRONT RAIL SQUARE 77 NUT PAN HEAD SCREW SWITCH ASSEMBLY Fig 35 WIRE TIE WIRE TIE Pd e S et d Fig 36 END CAP SELF TAPPING PAN HEAD SCREW FRONT RAIL END CAP AS REAR RAIL Fig 37 27 ASSEMBLY TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH See Figure 3
65. ss the blade Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always make sure the table saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved leg stand NEVER operate the saw on the floor MOUNTING HOLES The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or leg stand If bolted to a workbench remove the four locking knobs Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw s base for this purpose Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3 8 in machine bolts lock washers and hex nuts not included Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base lock washers hex nuts and the thickness of the workbench Tighten all four bolts securely Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use If any tipping slid ing or walking is noted secure the workbench to the floor before operating ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE LEG STAND AND STORAGE a BRACKETS See Figures 10 11 LEG E Separate the following side brace 2 front brace 1 FLANGED 5 16 18 back brace 1 legs 4 miter gauge storage hook 1 rip fence storage hooks 2 foot braces 4 and leveling feet 4 E Locate the following parts 8 hex nuts 3 8 16 15 carriage bolts 5 16 18 x 5 8 in 15 hex nuts flanged 5 16 18 W Place front brace insi
66. tection b Use saw blade guard and spreader riving knife for every operation for which it can be used including all through sawing C Keep hands out of the line of saw blade d Use a push stick when required e Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing risk of kickback f Do not perform any operation freehand 9g Never reach around or over the saw blade BH SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemi cals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your ex posure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpreta tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Vo
67. to a vacuum The table saw is equipped with a vacuum hookup This feature will allow a standard 2 1 4 in diameter vacuum hose to be inserted into the saw dust chute for convenient saw dust removal If large scraps become lodged in the saw dust chute it may be necessary to remove the blade cover To remove the blade cover W Unplug the table saw W Pull the two metal latches inward tilt the blade cover away from the saw blade and lift up Remove scraps of wood and blow any accumulated saw dust out of the area W Replace the blade cover 33 MICRO ADJUST WHEEL Fig 46 MICRO ADJUST WHEEL Fig 47 DUST CHUTE Fig 48 OPERATION MAKING CUTS The blade provided with your saw is a high quality combi nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting saw to power source A WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury Use the miter gauge when making cross miter bevel and compound miter cuts To secure the angle lock the miter gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise Always tighten the lock knob securely in place before use NOTE It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood first TO M
68. tube must be facing up Place the tube support under the front tube and secure in place with the screws 1 4 20 x 2 in with washer and lock nuts 1 4 20 from blister pack Repeat for other side of the lower section Place the caster up through the hole in the lower section and secure in place using flanged nuts 7 16 14 Repeat for other side To assemble the upper section W Place the unlock pedal assembly on top of the rear tubes Secure in place using the screws 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 in and lock nuts 1 4 20 W Place the caster up through the hole in the center brace then through the rear tube and secure in place using flanged nuts 7 16 14 Repeat for other side 20 st amp _ Fig 14 LOWER SECTION FLANGED SCREW 14 20 x 2 in SUPPORT NUT 7 16 14 No O UPPER SECTION REAR TUBE nau CENTER 7 16 14 BRACE T lt gt SMALL HOLE REW e 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 in SCREW 1 4 20 x 1 5 8 in SN 14 20 x 1 2 in LEG BRACKET SMALL HOLE ON TOP SCREW 1 4 20 x 1 2 in ASSEMBLY To assemble the Herc U Lift to the leg stand Install the four leg brackets on the inside of each leg using head screws 1 4 20 x 1 2 in and lock nuts 1 4 20 Tighten securely Place the lower section under the leg stand with the ends of the tube under the front leg brackets Place a screw with washer 1
69. until the indicator mark is aligned ES with the framing square Finger tighten the nuts FLANGED 9 6 HEX NUT Q 16 1 V ill s HL TENSION TOOL STORAGE Ai xs RAIL Fig 21 RIGHT EDGE OF TABLE TOP Fig 19 Fig 22 22 ASSEMBLY TO ADJUST FRONT AND BACK RAILS See Figures 23 25 A WARNING The front and back rails must be aligned with the saw blade Misalignment could cause binding or kickback Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury To Check Saw Blade Alignment before Adjusting Rails W Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting handwheel clockwise With a pencil mark an X on one tooth of the saw blade W Place the head of a combination square in the left miter gauge groove on the saw table Rotate the blade so that the tooth marked with the X is at the front Adjust the blade of the combination square so that it just touches the tip of the marked tooth Lock the combination square at the current setting E Holding the head of the combination square firmly against the edge of the miter gauge groove rotate the blade to the back of the saw If the marked tooth again touches the blade of the square the saw blade is parallel to the miter slot fthe blade of the combination square does not touch the marked tooth at the front and rear equally the table saw must be adjusted to make the blade parallel to the miter
70. urns work Wood edges away from rip fence when ripping Rip fence not mounted correctly Rails are dirty or sticky Clamp screw is out of adjustment Clamp screw is out of adjustment Blade is dull Blade is heeling Work is fed too fast Rip fence is misaligned Riving knife is misaligned Separator is out of alignment Wood is warped Rip fence is misaligned Blade not properly aligned or set Remount the rip fence Clean and wax rails Adjust clamp screw Adjust clamp screw Replace or sharpen blade Align rip fence miter gauge and or blade Slow the feed rate Align the rip fence Adjust the riving knife with shims provided See To Align Blade Guard Assembly to the Blade in the Assembly section Replace the wood Always cut with convex side to table surface Check and adjust the rip fence Resharpen or set blade TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Saw does not make 90 or 45 cuts Height and Bevel Adjusting Hand wheels are hard to turn Saw does not start Blade makes poor cuts Motor overheats Cause Bevel stops not properly adjusted Miter gauge is misaligned Miter Cuts Gears or Screw Post inside cabinet are clogged with sawdust Bearing retainer too tight Handwheel is locked Power cord not plugged in Circuit fuse is blown Circuit breaker is tripped Cord switch or motor is damaged Blade is dull or dirty Blade is wrong type for cut
71. usting handwheel locked securely in place to maintain blade angle 28 BEVEL LOCK LEVER BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL Fig 39 OPERATION A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible seri ous injury WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below W Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting ripping mitering beveling and compound cutting W Dado or molding cuts with optional accessories W Cabinet making and woodworking NOTE This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition products only BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW A table saw can be used for straight line cutting opera tions such as cross cutting ripping mitering beveling and compound cutting It can make dado or molding cuts with optional accessories The 3 prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded
72. w instruc tions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the operator s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may risk injury NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade or cutter only NEVERLEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never yank
73. workpiece Afterthe blade has stopped completely remove the cutoff stock 38 LARGE PANEL CUT RIP FENCE HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL SUPPORTS Fig 57 A WARNING Never put your hands within 3 in of the blade when it is on or you could be seriously hurt OPERATION TO MAKE A NON THROUGH CUT See Figure 58 Non through cuts can be made with the grain ripping or across the grain cross cut The use of a non through cut is essential to cutting grooves rabbets and dadoes This is the only type cut that is made without the blade guard assembly installed Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon completion of this type of cut Read the appropriate section which describes the type of cut in addition to this section on non through or dado cuts For example if your non through cut is a straight cross cut read and understand the section on straight cross cuts before proceeding A WARNING Unplug the saw to prevent accidental starting that could result in possible injury Remove the blade guard assembly Turn the bevel lock lever to the right to unlock it then turn the bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece and push the bevel lock lever to the left to relock it Retighten the blade height lock knob Plug the saw into the power source Let the blade build up to full speed before mov
74. y against the table or rip fence Feather boards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non through cuts The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece Lock it in place on the table with a C clamp Test that it can resist kickback by restricting the forward motion of the workpiece 4 WARNING Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of the workpiece to avoid kickback that could cause serious personal injury 3 5 8 in 3 4 in HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD See Figures 41 42 The featherboard is an excellent project for your saw Select asolid piece of lumber approximately 3 4 in thick 3 5 8 in wide and 18 in long Mark the center of the width on one end of the stock Miter one half of the width to 30 and miter the other half of the same end to 45 See page 35 for information on miter cuts Mark the board from the point at 6 in Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 35 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 to completely stop rotating before removing the stock Reset the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece to allow approximately 1 4 in fingers and 1 8 in spaces between the fingers A WARNING Do not locate the featherboard to the rear of the workpiece Kickback can result from
75. your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back and get help when needed Remove the protective oil that is applied to all unpainted metal surfaces Use any ordinary household type grease and spot remover Apply coat of paste wax to the table and table exten sions Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected the tool identified all loose parts and satisfactorily operated the tool The saw is factory set for accurate cutting After assem bling it check for accuracy If shipping has influenced the settings refer to specific procedures explained in this manual If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 866 539 1710 for assistance A WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury 17 A WARNING Do not lift the saw without help Hold it close to your body Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back Ignoring these precau tions can result in back injury WARNING Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands to come closer than 3 in to the blade Do not reach over or acro

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