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RIDGID Table Saw User's Manual

1. Miter Gauge Alignment NOTE The graduations are manufac tured to very close tolerances which pro Knob vide ample accuracy for fine woodworking In some cases where extreme accuracy is required when mak ing angle cuts for example make a trial cut and then recheck it There are adjustable screw stops for the stop pin at 0 and 45 right and left positions for conveniently setting the miter gauge to cut miters at these standard angles Adjusting Stop Screws A Loosen lock nut of screw for 0 stop B Place 90 square against the miter gauge bar and the face of the miter gauge head C If adjustment is needed loosen han dle of miter gauge Adjust miter gauge head flush to square Tighten lock knob D Adjust stop screw until it rests against the stop pin and tighten lock nut E Adjust 45 left and right using a 45 Flat Head triangle or a protractor of a square Screw using the above procedure The miter gauge head should swivel smoothly on the bar after the knob is loos ened To adjust this swivel movement A Loosen the knob B Loosen set screw with a 2 5mm hex wrench C If the head is too loose turn the flat head screw in a clockwise direction If the head is too tight and will not swivel smoothly turn the flathead screw counterclockwise D Tighten set screw Miter Gauge Adjustment Screw Stop Pin Set Screw 31 Alignment continued Marking the Ind l Cut a e Wit
2. e Never use grinding wheels abrasive cutoff wheels friction wheels metal cutting blades wire wheels or buff ing wheels They can fly apart explosively Cut only wood wood like or plastic materials Do not cut metal Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully To reduce the risk of cutting tool failure and thrown shrapnel bro ken pieces of blade use only 10 or smaller blades or other cutting tools marked for speeds of 5000 rpm or higher Always use unbroken balanced blades designed to fit this saw s 5 8 inch arbor When thru sawing making cuts where the blade comes through the workpiece top always use a 10 inch diameter blade This keeps the spreader closest to the blade Do not over tighten arbor nut Use arbor wrenches to snug it securely Use only sharp blades with prop erly set teeth Consult a profes sional blade sharpener when in doubt Keep blades clean of gum and resin Never use the saw without the proper blade insert Inspect your work area e Keep work area clean e Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents Floor must not be slip pery from wax or sawdust e To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage never use the saw near flammable liquids vapors or gases e To reduce the risk of injury don t do layout assembly or setup work on the table while blade is spinning It could cut or throw anything hitting the blade Safety Instructions For
3. push sticks or fence facing board as required WARNING For your own safety always replace the blade table insert guard and spreader when you are finished dadoing The dado head is assembled to the saw arbor in the same manner as the saw blade The arbor on the saw is long enough so that the widest cut that can be made is 13 16 wide It is not necessary to install the outside loose collar before screwing on the arbor nut Make sure the arbor nut is tight When cutting a deep dado or a wide groove it is necessary to remove only a small amount of material 1 8 1 4 ata time Continue to increase dado elevation until the desired depth is reached Dado Insert Basic Saw Operations continued Rabbeting Rabbeting is known as cutting out a sec tion of the corner of a piece of material This Side across an end or along an edge Against Fence To make a rabbet requires cuts which do When Making not go all the way through the material Second Cut Therefore the blade guard must be Second Cut removed R 1 Remove blade guard ahoel 2 For rabbeting along an edge long way of workpiece as shown add facing to rip fence approximately as high as the workpiece is wide Adjust rip fence and blade to required dimensions then make first cut with board flat on table as any rip type cut make second cut with workpiece on edge Follow all precau tions safety instructions and opera tional
4. The slot provided for the sawblade in the regular table insert is too small for the molding head to pass through Therefore a special dado molding insert must be purchased WARNING For your own safety always use molding insert listed under recommended accesso ries When using the molding head it will be necessary to remove the blade guard and spreader Use caution Use miter gauge fence featherboards push sticks or fence facing board etc as required WARNING For your own safety always replace the blade table insert guard and spreader when you are finished molding ious shapes of knives are fitted into grooves in the cutterhead and secured with a screw s The molding head is assembled to the saw arbor in the same manner as the saw blade It is not necessary to install the out side loose collar before screwing on the arbor nut Make sure the arbor nut is tight A typical molding head is shown The var It is necessary to use an auxiliary fence when shaping edges of a workpiece Position the auxiliary fence over the cut terhead with the cutter head below the surface of the saw table Turn the saw ON and slowly raise the cutterhead The cutterhead will then cut its own groove in the auxiliary fence Molding 53 Maintaining Your Table Saw Maintenance WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubric
5. 63 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No TS24001 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 5 Guard Assembly Always Order by Part Number not by Key Number a Part No Description Si Part No Description 827499 Guard Complete 11 803422 163 Pin Roll 3 16 x 15 16 1 62519 Spring Pawl 12 827541 Support Spreader 2 827646 Spacer Pawl 13 827877 Mount Spreader 3 827648 1 Pawl 14 62636 Nut Square 1 4 20 4 805549 Washer 15 827511 Knob Guard 13 64 x 9 16 x 1 32 16 805461 7 Screw Hex Hd 1 4 20 x 1 5 160012 Nut Lock 10 32 17 114604 Lockwasher Ext 1 4 6 827649 1 Support Guard 18 37937 Washer 17 64 x 5 8 x 1 32 7 62390 Pin Guard 1 4 x 1 3 4 19 806214 3 Screw Soc Cap 10 32 x 7 8 8 802612 Nut Push 1 4 20 179793 Screw Hex Hd 1 4 20 x 5 8 9 826466 Guard w Label 21 806214 4 Screw Soc Cap 10 32x1 1 2 10 827536 Spreader Blade 22 827647 Spacer Support Standard Hardware Item May be purchased locally 64 Notes 65 Notes 66 Notes 67 2003 RIDGID INC Part No SP6499 RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND 90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY This product is manufactured under license from Ridgid Inc by One World Technologies Inc All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies Inc at toll free 1 866 539 1710 90 Day Satisfactio
6. Table Saws continued Plan your work e Use the right tool Don t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for Inspect your workpiece e Make sure there are no nails or for eign objects in the part of the work piece to be cut e When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade A piece of molding for example must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist rock or slip while being cut Use jigs or fix tures where needed to prevent workpiece from shifting e Use a different better suited type of tool for work that can t be made sta ble Plan your cut e To reduce the risk of kickbacks and throwbacks when a part or all of the workpiece binds on the blade and is thrown violently back toward the front of the saw e Never cut Freehand Always use either a rip fence miter gauge or fix ture to position and guide the work so it won t twist or bind on the blade and kick back e Make sure there s no debris between the workpiece and its sup ports e Use extra caution with large very small or awkward workpieces e Use extra supports tables saw horses blocks etc for any work pieces large enough to tip when not held down to the table top Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as addi tional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table or to help feed sup
7. and plug is not connected to power source outlet WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from kickback or saw movement the saw must be properly secured to a sturdy workbench cabinet or legset Casters if provided on the cabi net or legset must be locked during saw operation If there is any tendency for the saw to move or rock during operation this must be corrected immedi ately If table saw is to be used in a permanent location it should be fastened securely to a firm supporting surface such as a work bench or legset using the mounting holes Workbench Mounting Using Hardware When mounting table saw to a workbench and using a vacuum hookup holes should be drilled through the supporting surface of the workbench using the dimensions illustrated If a vacuum is not used an opening must be made in the workbench using the dimensions illustrated so the sawdust can fall away from the saw base area Table Saw Mounting Procedures 1 Locate the proper hole mounting dia gram for your desired type of table saw mounting 2 Mark the hole locations and cutout opening if vacuum is not used Drill the holes and cut out the area to allow saw dust to fall away from the base if a vac uum is not being utilized ne Workbench Surface Opening if Vacuum is not used Front of Table Saw Diagram of Workbench Mounting Holes 3 Place the table saw on the mounting surface and align the four holes 4 Inser
8. any piece too small to extend across the full length of the miter gauge face during the cut This lets you properly hold the miter gauge and workpiece and helps keep your hands away from the blade While cutting e To reduce the risk of blade contact always hold the miter gauge as shown in the this section The miter gauge may be used in either of the grooves in the table When using the miter gauge in the left hand groove hold the workpiece firmly against miter gauge head with your left hand and grip the lock knob with your right hand When using the miter gauge in the right hand groove hold the workpiece with your right hand and the lock knob with your left hand Always Support Long Workpieces Sandpaper Crosscutting continued Slots are provided in the miter gauge for attaching an auxiliary facing to make it easier to cut very long or short pieces Select a suitable piece of smooth wood drill two holes through it and attach with screws Make sure the facing does not interfere with the proper operation of the sawblade guard When cutting long workpieces you can make a simple support by clamping a piece of plywood to a sawhorse As seen on previous page Repetitive Crosscutting Definition Cutting a quantity of pieces the same length without having to mark each piece e Follow all safety precautions and oper ational instructions for cross cutting e When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece ma
9. arrows at right and left Keep tasteners droite et gauche et les tenir loign s de la lame away from blade e Raised guard can drop on spinning blade and break Severe injury can result e When used guard must be down in place e Tighten spreader fasteners before use When Installing Or Moving The Saw Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment e Use the saw in a dry indoor place protected from rain e Keep work area well lighted e Use recommended accessories Consult the owner s manual for rec ommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw movement Bolt or clamp the saw to firm level surface where there is plenty of room to handle and properly support the workpiece See Assembly Mounting Your Saw section e Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does not rock e Put the saw where neither operator nor bystanders must stand in line with the sawblade e To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock make sure your fin gers do not touch the plug s metal prongs when plugging in or unplug ging the saw e Never Stand On Tool Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them Before Each Use Inspect your saw e To reduce the risk of injury
10. from accidental starting turn the switch off unplug the saw and remove the switch key before raising or remov ing the guard changing the cutting tool changing the setup or adjust ing anything Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in e Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts saw stability and any other conditions that may affect the way the saw works e If any part is missing bent or broken in any way or any electrical part does not work properly turn the saw off and unplug the saw e Replace damaged or missing parts before using the saw again e Use the sawblade guard spreader and anti kickback pawls for any thru sawing whenever the blade comes through the top of the work piece Make sure the anti kickback pawls work properly Make sure the spreader is in line with sawblade See Assembly Aligning Blade Guard section e Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form a habit of checking for and removing keys and adjusting wrenches from table top before turn ing saw on e Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts have excessive play To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Kickbacks Or Throwbacks Inspect Your Blade e Choose the right blade or cutting accessory for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do e Use The Right Tool Don t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for
11. glue the 3 8 x 3 8 x 2 1 2 piece strip saved earlier to the base as shown IMPORTANT Do not use nails or screws This is to prevent dulling of the sawblade in the event you cut into the push block e Position the handle at the center of the plywood base as shown Fasten them together with glue and wood screws IMPORTANT Make sure the screw heads do not stick out from the bottom of the base they must be flush or recessed The bottom must be flat and smooth enough to slide along the auxiliary fence you are now ready to make Auxiliary Fence Making the base e Start with a piece of 3 8 inch plywood at least 5 1 2 inches wide or wider and 25 1 2 inches long or longer e Cut the piece to shape and size shown Making the side e Start with a piece of 3 4 inch plywood at least 3 inches wide or wider and 25 1 2 inches long or longer e Cut the piece to shape and size shown e Optional Drill three 3 holes in plywood side similar to rip fence wood facing see page 31 The plywood side may either be mounted to the rip fence using these three holes and appropriate nuts and bolts or clamped to the fence with C clamps Putting it together e Put the pieces together as shown IMPORTANT Make sure the screw heads do not stick out from the bottom of the base they must be flush or recessed The bottom must be flat and smooth enough to rest on the saw table without rocking 3 4 Plywood Handle 3 8 Plywood Base
12. instructions as for ripping or rip type operations including feather boards and push stick etc 3 For rabbeting across an end for work piece 10 1 2 and narrower make the First RTE rabbet cut with the board flat on the Cut Rabbet table Using the miter gauge fitted with a facing follow the same procedures and instructions for cross cutting mak ing successive cuts across the width of the workpiece to obtain the desired width of cut Do not use the rip fence for rabbeting across the end First Cut WARNING For your own safety install blade guard immediately upon completion of rabbeting operation Some rabbet cuts can also be made in one pass of the workpiece over the cutter using a dado head Ploughing and Molding Ploughing is grooving with the grain the long way of the workpiece using the fence Use featherboards and push sticks as required Ploughing 52 Molding Molding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of the workpiece With a molding head and a selection of different knife shapes it is possible for almost any kind of molding base cove bead etc to be produced There are a wide variety of molding heads available as well as many different shapes of knives Be sure and consult the specific instructions included with your molding head WARNING For your own safety always read understand and fol low all directions in the instruc tional booklet furnished with the molding head
13. q guard will interfere use the auxiliary fence and push block Attach auxiliary fence to rip fence with two C clamps or use T slot and hardware Feed the workpiece by hand along the auxiliary fence until the end is approxi mately 1 past the front edge of the table Continue to feed using the push block Hold the workpiece in position and install the push block by sliding it on top of the auxiliary fence work support this may raise guard Workpiece Auxiliary Fence WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from blade contact never thru saw cuts narrower than 1 2 wide Narrow strips thicker than the auxiliary fence work support may enter the guard and strike the baffle Carefully raise guard only enough to clear the workpiece Use push block to complete cut Bevel Ripping Narrow Work When bevel ripping material 6 or nar rower use fence on the right side of the blade only This will provide more space between the fence and the sawblade for use of a push stick If the fence is mounted to the left the sawblade guard may interfere with proper use of a push stick 47 Basic Saw Operations continued Using Featherboards for Thru Sawing Featherboards are not employed for thru sawing operations when using the miter gauge Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table as shown and to help stop kickbacks Add a 7 1 2 high flat fac
14. should record both model and serial number in a safe place for future use QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS CALL 1 866 539 1710 www ridgidwoodworking com Please have your Model Number and Serial Number on hand when calling Form No SP6499 Printed in Taiwan 5 05
15. Glue Only Ss J Screw Head Must Be Flush Or Recessed a a Cutting Out the Base m a 25 1 2 3 8 Thick Plywood Base fe 2 Cutting Out the Side a 25 1 2 3 3 4 Thick Plywood Side Finished Auxiliary Fence Plywood This f must be parallel Fence Facing Select a piece of smooth straight wood approximately 3 4 inch thick and the same length as the rip fence Attach it to the fence with the three square head bolts nuts and washers See Hardware for Attaching Wood Facing in Repair Parts Figure 4 To remove the fac ing loosen the hex nuts slide the facing toward the rear and out of the fence slot If the fence facing is for use with feather boards it will need to be about 8 tall For use with molding heads and dado blades the width should be at least 3 gt 3 4 Counterbore 3 4 Diameter 3 x 3 8 Deep Minimum _ 3 8 9 32 Diameter Hole Fence 7 Square Head Bolt Flat Washer Hex Nut Lockwasher Ts Wood Facing 41 Basic Saw Operations Using the Miter Gauge The miter gauge is used when crosscut ting miter cutting bevel cutting com pound miter cutting dadoing and when rabbeting across the end of a narrow workpiece WARNING For your own safety always observe the following safety precautions in addition to the safety instructions of pages 3 thru 9 and 35 thru 38 Additional Safety Instructio
16. In 5 32 In 3 16 In square is flipped over in dotted position Remove Foam Motor Support A block of foam was placed under the motor at the factory for shipping Lift up one edge of the saw base and remove the foam Checking Table Insert 3 32 In WARNING To reduce the risk of Hex L Wrench injury from accidental start make sure switch is OFF and plug is not connected to power source outlet 1 Insert should be flush with table top Check as shown Loosen flat head screw that holds insert and adjust the r four set screws as necessary Tighten flat head screw Do not tighten screw to Ta the point where it bends the insert Table Insert CAUTION Insert must be even with the table surface Inserts too high or low can let the workpiece snag or catch on uneven edges Workpiece could twist and kickback 2 To remove insert a Make sure saw is off and unplugged b Loosen flat head screw c Lift insert from front end and pull toward front of saw 3 To replace insert a Make sure saw is off and unplugged b Place insert into insert opening in table and push toward rear of saw to engage spring clip and until keyslot in insert will drop over flat head 5 screw Tighten screw SSS OSs OUOU c Do not tighten screw to the point where it bends the insert Flat Head Screw 20 Checking Heeling Adjustment or Parallelism of Sawblade to Miter Gau
17. NG The saw is heavy To Item Part Name Qty reduce the risk of back injury F Safety Key eee 1 hold the saw close to your body G Blade Storage Washers 0 004 2 Bend your knees so you can lift H Blade Storage Wingnut 0 1 with your legs not your back J Operators Manual 1 Use hand holds provided 14 Getting to Know Your Table Saw 3 Table Extension Lock Lever 1 Rip Fence 4 Sliding Table 15 Miter Gauge Extension 14 Table Front Fence a gi 5 Rip Fence Og 2 Storage 2 MicroAdjust e R NJ 2 Rip Fence witc H 13 Thermal 1G 7 Miter Gauge Overload O Z Storage Device T MG 5 aaa J 9 Elevation Bevel 8 Blade Tilt 11 Blade Tilt Handwheel Scale 7 Two Piece Lock Lever 10 Blade Elevation Base Lock Knob 16 Blade Guard 17 Ind l Cut 18 Carry F Handles Rear Fence ae t oe i AT Rail i ee 19 Table Insert 23 Blade Guard stage pg 0 Wrench amp Blade for Non thru Cuts Storage and Transportation Only 22 Sawdust 21 Cord Wrap g Ejection Port 15 Getting to Know Your Table Saw 1 Rip Fence is locked in place by pushing the lock lever down until the lever rests on the stop To move the fence lift the lock lever and grasp the fence with one hand at the front T slots are provided in the rip fence for attaching a wood facing when using the dado head or molding head 2 Micro Adjust Rip Fence allows the operator to accurately adjust the r
18. Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No TS24001 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 4 Fence Assembly Always Order by Part Number not by Key Number rl Part No Description a Part No Description 830421 Fence Complete 17 809169 3 Screw Pan Hd Ty T 1 809492 5 Screw Pan Hd Ty T 8 32x1 8 32 x 3 8 2 824350 1 Cap Channel Rear 18 822138 1 Nut Sq 10 32 3 820129 Nut Lock 5 16 18 19 62636 Nut Sq 1 4 20 4 274865 Washer 21 64 x 5 8 x 1 16 20 824326 Bearing Ball Angular Contact 5 9416390 Screw Pan Hd Ty T 21 830425 Lever Cam Fence 10 32 x 5 8 22 824329 Pin Cam 6 824328 1 Plate Lock 23 827876 Label RIDGID 7 824332 Spring Lock 24 828173 Screw Hex Washer Hd 8 824349 1 Slide Rear Fence 1 4 20 x 3 4 9 824342 1 Rod Fence Lock 25 824330 1 Plate Fence Channel 10 827507 Housing Rip Fence 26 829971 10 Channel Fence 11 9422329 Scr Hex Hd TY T 27 806752 2 Screw Pan Hd Ty T 1 4 20 x 3 4 10 32 x 1 1 4 12 809372 3 Screw Pan 10 32 x 1 2 28 829706 Micro Adjust Asm 13 60136 Washer 13 64 x 5 8 x 1 32 Hardware for Attaching Wood Facing 14 830281 Indicator 159653 3 Bolt Sq Hd 1 4 20 x 3 4 15 830426 Head Rip Fence 805552 Washer 17 64 x 5 8 x 1 16 16 827532 Slide Fence Head 115120 Nut Hex 1 4 20 Standard Hardware Item May be purchased locally
19. TS2400 OPERATORS MANUAL HEAVY DUTY 10 PORTABLE TABLE SAW with STAND Call Us 1 For any questions about Operation bd Warranty See back cover Technical Assistance Repair Parts Please have your Model Number and Serial Number on hand when calling 1 866 539 1710 RIDGID 7222 com POWER TOOL PARTS amp ACCESSORIES A WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules before first use of this product Part No SP6499 Printed in Taiwan Table of Contents Section Table of Content ccsssccsseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeenee Safety Instructions For Table Saw Safety Signal Words oe sti Before Using The Saw ou eee When Installing Or Moving The Saw Before Each Use cecceceeseeeeeeeeeteneeeneeeee To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Kickbacks Or ThrowbackS cece ee ceee cee eeeseesteesneeeeees 5 Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears cecceecceeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 6 Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning Additional Safety Instructions For Rip Cuts 8 Additional Safety Instructions For Crosscuts 9 Glossary of Terms for Woodworking 9 Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ccecceessseestsssessees 11 Power Supply and Motor Specifications 11 General Electrical Connections Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ccccceessseesteseesseees Therm
20. ach side of the rip fence handle c Place the blade of the combination square in the right miter gauge groove as shown d Slide the fence against the blade of the combination square as shown Carefully lock the fence in this posi tion Hex Head Screws e Alternately tighten the hex head for Adjusting Fence screws Parallelism f Recheck alignment g Repeat steps as needed until rip fence is correctly aligned 26 Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment The rip fence lock lever when locked down should hold the rip fence securely The lever should not be difficult to push down and lock To assure proper fence lock adjust ment a Raise lock lever and push fence head toward rear of saw b Hold fence head down onto front guide bar while lifting rear of fence up and down c Tighten adjusting nut until fence clamp just barely touches rear guide bar d This should provide the best fence adjustment possible without over tightening Adjusting Rip Indicator 1 Raise the blade up approximately 1 2 Use a ruler to position the rip fence 6 to the right of the blade as shown Lock the rip fence 3 The rip indicator should read 6 If not e Slightly loosen the Phillips head screw e Slide the indicator left or right as required e Tighten the Phillips head screw Adjusting Nut Fence Clamp Rear Guide Bar Fence Clamp and Rear Guide Bar Should Barely Touch When Fence is Raised Rip Indicator Alig
21. afety infor mation is not followed someone may be injured WARNING To reduce the risk of mistakes that could cause seri ous permanent injury do not plug the table saw in until the fol lowing steps have been satisfac torily completed e Completely align and align saw See Alignment section e Learn the use and function of the ON OFF switch blade guard spreader anti kickback device miter gauge rip fence table insert blade elevation and blade bevel lock controls See Getting to Know Your Table Saw section e Review and understand all safety instructions and operating proce dures in this manual e Review the maintenance methods for this saw See Maintaining Your Table Saw section Safety Instructions For Table Saw continued e Find and read all the warning labels found on the saw shown below AWARNING 8 When ripping use push stick when fence is set 2 inches or more from blade 9 Know how to reduce the risk of kickback See instructions tor ripping 10 Turn power off and wait for blade to stop before adjusting or servicing 11 Plug power cord into a properly grounded outlet protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse In Canada use time delay fuse marked D 1 Read the manual before using saw 2 Wear safety goggles that meet ANSI 287 1 or in Canada CSA 294 3 M88 standards 3 Do not reach around or over saw blade 4 Keep blade guard down and in place for
22. al Overload Protector Wire Sizes 0 eee eectee see ceeeteeeeetteeees Unpacking and Checking Contents Unpacking ooo eee eee eect eeeeeeeeeeeee List of Loose Parts Getting to Know Your Table Saw Alignment c eeceeesteeseeeeeeenseeneeee Tools Needed Remove Foam Motor Support Checking Table Insert 0 0 ee 20 Checking Heeling Adjustment or Parallelism of Sawblade to Miter Gauge Groove 21 Checking Blade Tilt or Squareness of Blade to Table To Check For Squareness 90 Position 23 Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars Aligning Sliding Table Extension Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment Adjusting Rip Indicator ee Checking Sliding Table Extension Installing Blade Guard Aligning Blade Guard es Removing and Installing Sawblade 30 Miter Gauge Alignment ssec 31 Adjusting Bevel LOCK esscr 32 Mounting Your Saw 33 Mounting Table Saw to Workbench or Legset u sssserrssesrrerierrrerierrresesrrereeee 33 Workbench Mounting Using Hardware 33 Table Saw Mounting Procedures 33 Mounting Table Saw to RIDGID Universal Power Tool Legset AC9910 aeee 34 Section Page Workbench Mounting Using C Clamps 34 Supporting Table Saw with Sawhorses 34 Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations 22 28 Ae eee ee 35 Before Each Use cccecccceceeecesssteaeeeeeens 35 T
23. all proper size fuses or circuit breakers Motor runs inter mittently sparks excessively or fails to start Worn or damaged brushes Replace brushes See Mainte nance section 57 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No TS24001 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 1 n gt 7 AOD A 5 24 AR Figure 4 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No TS24001 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 1 Always Order by Part Number not by Key Number A Part No Description RA Part No Description 1 126317 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 36 827874 Nut Wing Nylon 1 2 13 2 827518 Mount Rail Extension 37 808380 17 Screw Pan Hd 10 x 3 4 3 827545 Table Extension Plastite 4 73352 Nut Hex Flange 1 4 20 38 805550 5 Washer 7 32 x 5 8 x 1 16 5 827478 Clip Fence 39 830405 Cord w Plug 6 159572 146 Screw Hex Wash Hd Ty T 40 830406 Wrap Cord 10 32 x 7 8 41 274622 Screw Hex Hd Ty T 7 830397 Scale Rip 1 4 20 x 1 8 809813 1 Screw Pan Rec 6 32 x 1 2 42 821521 Screw Hex Hd Shoulder 312 9 1827872 Spring Rip Scale 43 827463 Bolt T 1 4 20 10 104879 Screw Lock Set 10 32x3 16 44 827482 Coupling 1 4 20 11 827533 Slider Rail 45 827515 Link Locking Front 12 830345 Cap Rail Front Right 46 827523 Pivot Linkage 13 448013 Screw Pan Hd Ty Ab N8x1 2 47 827515 1 Link Loc
24. ases e To reduce the risk of injury don t do layout assembly or setup work on the table while blade is spinning It could cut or throw anything hitting the blade Plan your work e Use the right tool Don t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for Inspect your workpiece e Make sure there are no nails or for eign objects in the part of the work piece to be cut e When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade e A piece of molding for example must lie flat or be held by a fixture of jig that will not let it twist rock or slip while being cut Use jigs or fix tures where needed to prevent workpiece shifting e Use a different better suited type of tool for work that can t be made stable Plan your cut e To reduce the risk of kickbacks and throwbacks which occur when a part or all of the workpiece binds on the blade and is thrown violently back toward the front of the saw Never cut Freehand Always use either a rip fence miter gauge or fixture to position and guide the work so it won t twist or bind on the blade and kickback Make sure there s no debris between the workpiece and its supports Use extra caution with large very small or awkward workpieces Use extra supports tables saw horses blocks etc for any work pieces large enough to tip when not held down to the table top Never use another person as a substi
25. ast the sawblade As much as possible keep your face and body to one side of the sawblade out of line with a possible kickback or throwback e Set the cutting tool as low as possi ble for the cut you re planning Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting e Make sure switch is OFF before plugging saw into a power outlet e Make sure bystanders are clear of the table saw and workpiece Don t Force Tool e Let the blade reach full speed before cutting e It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate e Feed the workpiece into the saw only fast enough to let the blade cut without bogging down or binding Before freeing jammed material e Turn switch OFF e Wait for all moving parts to stop e Unplug the saw e Check blade spreader and fence for proper alignment before starting again Safety Instructions For Table Saws continued To reduce the risk of throwback of cut off pieces e Use the guard assembly To remove loose pieces beneath or trapped inside the guard e Turn saw OFF e Remove switch key e Wait for blade to stop before lifting the guard Before Leaving The Saw e Turn the saw off e Wait for blade to stop spinning e Unplug the saw e Make workshop child proof Lock the shop Disconnect master switches Remove the yellow switch key Store it away from children and others not qualified to use the tool Additional Safety Instructions For Rip Typ
26. ating your saw e Do not allow sawdust to accumulate inside the saw Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the saw cabinet and the motor e Clean your cutting tools with a gum and pitch remover e The cord and the tool should be wiped with a dry clean cloth to prevent deteri oration from oil and grease e A coat of furniture paste wax applied to the table will help to keep the surface clean and allow workpieces to slide more freely e If the power cord is worn cut or dam aged in any way have it replaced immediately Anti Kickback Pawls Make sure the teeth of the anti kickback pawls are always sharp To sharpen 1 Remove blade guard 2 Rotate pawl toward rear of spreader so that teeth are above top of spreader Anti Kickback Pawl Spreader Teeth 3 Hold spreader with left hand and place pawl over corner of workbench as shown 4 Using a small round file smooth cut sharpen the teeth 5 Reinstall blade guard Adjusting Nylon Set Screw If the sawblade has a very slight amount of lateral movement left right movement or if the sawblade is elevated and tends to lower itself slightly the nylon set screw needs to be tightened 1 Bevel the sawblade to 45 2 Locate the 10 32 x 3 4 nylon set screw and nut Reference service key 27 amp 28 page 48 See illustration 3 Turn the nut counterclockwise to loosen 4 Tighten the set screw 5 Retighten the nut 6 Beve
27. blade 2 See Alignment section Heeling Adjustment 3 Make sure concave or hollow side is facing down feed slowly 4 See Alignment section Aligning Rip Fence 5 See Alignment section Installing Blade Guard Cut not true at 90 or 45 bevel positions 1 Indexes not properly adjusted 1 See Alignment section Blade Tilt or Squareness of Blade to Table Elevating hand wheel turns hard 1 Sawdust on threads of elevating screw 1 See Maintenance and Lubrication sections 56 Motor NOTE Motors used on wood working tools are particularly susceptible to the accumu lation of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or Vacuumed frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Excessive Noise Motor Have motor checked by qualified service technician Repair ser vice is available at your nearest Authorized Service Center Motor fails to develop full power NOTE Low Voltage Power output of motor decreases rapidly with decrease in volt age at motor ter minals Circuit overloaded with lights appliances and other motors Wiring circuit extension cord too long or undersize General overloading of power company facilities In some sections of the country demand for electrical power may exceed th
28. ck Making the base e Start with a piece of 3 8 inch plywood at least 5 5 8 inches wide or wider and 12 inches long or longer e Make two ripcuts Perform the first ripcut along the side of the 3 8 wide strip Next ripcut the 3 8 plywood to a width of 5 1 8 e Crosscut the 3 8 plywood to 12 long e Crosscut a 2 1 2 piece off the 3 8 wide by 3 8 thick strip and save this short piece for later The next cuts will create the 3 8 by 9 1 2 notch in the base Mark the long edge of the board 2 1 2 from one end Make a crosscut into the edge on the mark stop ping about 3 4 into the board Set the saw and rip the width to 4 3 4 along the same edge as the stopped crosscut Stop the ripcut where the two cuts intersect Turn off the saw and remove the base piece The base should now measure as shown Material for Push Block lt At Least 12 gt 3 8 Thick Plywood At Least 5 5 8 o Base At Least 12 3 8 Thick Plywood Handle _ _ 12 _____ Creating the Notch 2 1 2 Finished Base R These Edges Must Be Parallel 4 2 112 f 4 3 4 39 Work Feed Devices continued Making the handle e Miter crosscut a piece of 3 4 inch thick plywood to shape and size shown NOTE The mitered corners can be any size that looks like the drawing about 1 1 2 by 1 1 2 Putting it Together e Using good quality woodworking glue
29. d grip the lock knob with your right hand e When using the miter gauge in the right hand groove hold the workpiece with your right hand and the lock knob with your left hand Bevel Crosscutting Bevel crosscutting is the same as cross cutting except that the wood is cut at an angle other than 90 with the bottom flat side of the wood e Adjust the blade to the desired angle e Always use the miter gauge in the groove to the right of the blade It can not be used in the groove to the left because the blade guard will interfere Hold the workpiece with your right hand and the lock knob with your left hand e Use the auxiliary fence work support for additional support of the workpiece Compound Crosscutting Compound cutting is a combination of miter cutting and bevel crosscutting The cut is made at an angle other than 90 to both the edge and the bottom flat side of the wood e Adjust the miter gauge and the blade to the desired angle Make sure miter gauge is locked 44 Using the Rip Fence Ripping bevel ripping resawing and rab beting are performed using the rip fence together with the auxiliary fence work support push stick or push block WARNING For your own safety read and always observe all safety precautions listed in man ual and on saw Additional Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts e Never use the miter gauge wh
30. de to its highest point b To remove blade hold arbor wrench securely pull arbor nut wrench towards the front of the table c To tighten arbor nut hold arbor wrench securely push arbor nut wrench towards the rear of the table When installing the blade make sure the teeth are pointing toward the front of the saw and that the blade and col lars are clean and free from any burrs The hollow side of the collar must be against the blade Always tighten the arbor nut securely NOTE When using the dado or mold ing head it is not necessary to install the outer loose blade collar d Lower the blade below the table e To replace insert place insert into opening in table and push toward rear of saw to engage rear spring on insert and until key slot in insert will drop over screw Tighten screw Do not tighten screw to the point where it will deflect the insert WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from a thrown workpiece blade parts or blade contact never operate saw without the proper insert in place Use the sawblade insert when sawing Use the proper size dado mold ing insert for dado blades and molding heads WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source outlet before making any adjustments Open End Arbor Shaft Wrench Closed End Arbor Nut Wrench Collar Arbor Nut F x Top Teeth Pointing to Front of Saw Blade Insert
31. e Cuts e Never use the miter gauge when rip ping Store the miter gauge in the area provided in the base e Use a push stick whenever the fence is 2 inches or more from the blade e When thru sawing use an auxiliary fence and push block whenever the fence must be between 1 2 and 2 inches from the blade e Never thru saw rip cuts narrower than 1 2 inch See Basic Saw Operations Ripping and Bevel Rip ping sections e Never rip anything shorter than 10 long e When using a push stick or push block the trailing end of the board must be square A push stick or block against an uneven end could slip off or push the work away from the fence e A Featherboard can help guide the workpiece see Basic Saw Opera tion Using Featherboards for Thru Sawing section e Always use featherboards for any non thru rip type cuts See Basic Saw Operations Using Feather boards for Non Thru Sawing sec tion Featherboard See Work Feed Devices section for Material and Dimensions Before Starting e To reduce the risk of kickbacks and slips into the blade make sure the rip fence is parallel to the sawblade e Before thru sawing check the anti kickback pawls The pawls must stop a kickback once it has started Replace or sharpen anti kickback pawls when points become dull See Maintaining Your Table Saw Anti Kickback Pawls section e Plastic and composition like hard board material
32. e capacity of existing generating and distri bution systems Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power line Do not use other appliances or motors on same circuit when using the saw Increase wire sizes or reduce length of circuit See Motor Specifications and electrical Requirements section Request a voltage check from the power company Install correct fuses or circuit breakers Motor starts slowly or fails to come up to full speed Low voltage Windings burned out or open Request voltage check from the power company Have motor repaired or replaced Motor overheats Motor overloaded Improper cooling Air circula tion restricted through motor due to sawdust accumulating inside of saw Feed work slower into blade Clean out sawdust to provide normal air circulation through motor See Maintenance and Lubrication section Motor stalls resulting in blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Voltage too low to permit motor to reach operating speed Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity Request voltage check from the power company Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers Frequent open ing of fuses or circuit breakers i Motor overloaded Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity i Feed work slower into blade Inst
33. e table saw has provisions for being supported by sawhorses The sawhorse can be built with the 2 x 4 crosspieces either vertical or horizontal Make sure the sawhorses are secure Holes for securing unit to sawhorse s are provided 34 Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations Before Each Use Inspect your saw e To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting turn the switch off unplug the saw and remove the switch key before raising or removing the guard changing the cutting tool changing the setup or adjusting anything Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts saw stability and any other conditions that may affect the way the saw works If any part is missing bent or bro ken in any way or any electrical part does not work properly turn the saw off and unplug the saw e Replace damaged or missing parts before using the saw again e Use the sawblade guard spreader and anti kickback pawls for any thru sawing whenever the blade comes through the top of the work piece Make sure the anti kickback pawls work properly Make sure the spreader is in line with sawblade e Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form a habit of check ing for and removing keys and wrenches from table top before turning saw on e Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts have excessive play To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Kickbacks O
34. en rip ping e Use a push stick whenever the fence is 2 or more inches from the blade e When thru sawing use an auxiliary fence and push block whenever the rip cut is between 1 2 and 2 inches from the blade e Never thru saw rip cuts narrower than 1 2 inch e Never rip anything shorter than 10 long e When using a push stick or push block the trailing end of the workpiece must be square A push stick or block against an uneven end could slip off or push the workpiece away from the fence e A featherboard can help guide the 45 workpiece See Basic Saw Operation Using Featherboards for Thru Sawing section e Always use featherboards for any non thru sawing rip type cuts See Basic Saw Operations Using Featherboards for Non thru sawing section Before Starting e To reduce the risk of kickbacks and slips into the blade make sure the rip fence is parallel to the sawblade e Before thru sawing check the anti kick back pawls the pawls must stop a kick back once it has started Replace or sharpen anti kickback pawls when points become dull Plastic and composition like hard board materials may be cut on your saw However since these are usually quite hard and slippery the anti kick back pawls may not stop a kickback Therefore be especially careful in your setup and cutting procedures While Thru sawing e To reduce the risk of kickbacks and slips into the blade always push for ward
35. er source outlet 21 Alignment continued NOTE Always review the section Check ing Blade Parallel to the Miter Gauge Groove before proceeding with this sec tion 7 Loosen 1 2 turn the four alignment screws in the top of table next to the sawblade This will allow the mecha nism below the table to be shifted sideways CAUTION Blade tips are sharp to move grasp blade as shown to avoid injury 8 Push on side of blade and move it to either the right or left as needed to make the square touch the same amount front and rear Tighten one screw 9 Check with square to determine if marked tooth touches square by the same amount at front and rear If it does alternately tighten the other three screws If it does not loosen screw and move blade the required amount 10 Recheck blade clearance to table insert to make sure blade does not hit at either 90 or 45 degree blade tilt 22 Alignment Screws Checking Blade Tilt or Squareness of Blade to Table When the bevel pointer is pointing directly to the 0 mark on the bevel scale the sawblade should make a square cut 90 to the table WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source outlet To Check For Squareness 90 Position 1 Raise blade all the way up 2 Loosen the blade tilt lock lever and push the elevation wheel in and to the left as far as possible and tighten the blade tilt loc
36. face place a piece of hard wood on top of it and tap it down with a hammer 18 Carry Handles grasp the table here when picking up the saw 19 Table Insert Is removable for removing or install ing blade or other cutting tools WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source before removing insert To remove the insert a Make sure saw is off and unplugged b Lower the blade below the table surface c Raise blade guard Loosen flat head screw e Lift insert from front end and pull toward front of saw Q WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from a thrown workpiece blade parts or blade contact never operate saw without the proper insert in place Use the sawblade insert when sawing Use the dado molding head insert when using a dado blade or molding head 20 Wrench Blade Storage conve niently stores arbor wrenches as well as extra sawblade or dado molding blades 21 Cord Wrap wrap power cord around holder and secure by attach ing plug with clip to cord 22 Sawdust Ejection Port Your table saw is equipped with a vacuum hookup This feature will allow you to attach any standard 2 1 2 inch diameter wet dry vacuum hose into the hole provided for con venient sawdust removal WARNING Sawdust can clog motor Motor could ignite saw dust Even if saw is connected to vacuum blow out sawdust regularly 23 Blade Guard Storage holds
37. feed Devices Construct an auxiliary fence work support as shown Depending on the thickness of the workpiece the width of the auxiliary fence work support will have to be made so that it can be attached to the table saw top with C clamps Clamp the auxiliary fence work support to the table so that the workpiece will slide easily without binding between the two fences and it will not tilt or move sideways Using Carbide Tipped Blades WARNING To reduce the risk of cutting tool failure and thrown shrapnel broken pieces of blade read and understand all the warnings and instructions which come with carbide tipped blades Failure to heed all car bide tipped blade warnings and safety instructions can result in serious injury Carbide is a very hard but brittle material Take care when mounting using and stor ing carbide blades to prevent accidental damage Slight shocks such as striking a tip during handling can seriously damage Auxiliary Fence Work Support Workpiece WARNING For your own safety 1 Do not feeding Backup while reverse resawing because this could cause a kickback Make first pass to a depth slightly more than one half the width of the board Keeping the same face of board against the fence rotate it end over end and make the second pass WARNING For your own safety install blade guard immediately upon completion of the resaw i
38. ge Groove While cutting the material must move ina straight line parallel to the sawblade Therefore both the miter gauge groove and the rip fence must be parallel to the sawblade silly Sawblade WARNING The blade must be parallel to the miter gauge groove Misaligned blades could bind on workpiece Workpiece could suddenly kickback You could be cut or hit If the sawblade is not parallel to the miter Miter Gauge Combination gauge groove the blade will bind at one Square Groove end of the cut This is known as Heeling WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start make sure switch is OFF and plug is not connected to power source outlet To check for parallelism 1 Raise blade all the way up 2 Mark an X on one of the teeth which is set bent to the right 3 Place the head of a combination square in the groove Adjust blade of square so that it just touches the tip of the marked tooth 4 Move square to rear rotate blade to see if marked tooth again touches blade of square 5 If tooth touches square the same amount at front and rear sawblade is Alignment parallel to miter gauge groove Screws 6 If tooth does not touch the same amount the mechanism underneath must be adjusted to make the blade parallel to groove WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start make sure switch is OFF and plug is not connected to pow
39. h miter gauge in With blade 90 square to table and miter gauge in left groove cross cut a piece of wood holding the wood firmly against miter gauge Pull miter gauge back until freshly cut edge of wood is over disk Using a sharp pencil mark a line on disk at freshly cut edge of wood right hand groove follow same procedure and mark another line on disk These lines indicate the path of the cut kerf made by the sawblade When cutting the workpiece line up mark on workpiece with line on disk NOTE When the blade is changed or a dado molding head installed these lines can be erased and reset Adjusting Bevel Lock 1 Release blade tilt lock lever and bevel blade to 45 2 Lock blade tilt lock lever push in to dis engage the outer hub of the elevation bevel handwheel and with moderate force attempt to move handwheel toward the 0 bevel 3 If blade tilt mechanism cannot be moved no additional adjustment is nec essary 4 If blade tilt mechanism can be moved adjust the blade tilt lock nut by rotating clockwise 1 4 turn 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary 6 Release hub of the elevation bevel handwheel and move blade tilt mecha nism back to 0 Marking Ind I Cut Blade Tilt Lock Nut Mounting Your Saw Mounting Table Saw to Workbench or Legset WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start make sure switch is OFF
40. h of the workpiece using the fence A type of non through cut Glossary of Terms for Woodworking continued Push Stick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw during narrow ripping type operations which helps keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Push Block A device used for ripping type operations too narrow to allow use of a push stick Rabbet A notch in the edge of a workpiece A type of non through cut Resin A sticky sap based substance that has hardened Revolutions Per Minute RPM The number of turns completed by a spin ning object in one minute Rip Cut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece Sawblade Path Cross Cut Kerf S Molding Miter Cut Compound Bevel Cut Cut The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with either the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade Throw Back Throwing of pieces in a manner similar to a kickback Thru Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece Trailing End The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a ripping operation Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being performed The surfaces of a work piece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edge
41. ible type having the fol lowing specifications Voltage 120 Amperes 15 Hertz Cycles 60 Phase Single RPM 4000 Rotation of Shaft Counterclockwise Blade End WARNING Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing the plug to or from the outlet the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug as shown The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accor dance with all local codes and ordi nances Do not modify the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements continued A temporary adapter may be used to con nect this plug to a 2 prong outlet as shown if a properly grounded three prong outlet is not available This temporary adapter should be used only until a prop erly grounded three prong outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug or the like extending from the adapter must be con nected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insula tion having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equip me
42. in compli ance with ANSI or CSA could seri ously hurt you when they break BETTER THAN NO SIGHT e For dusty operations wear a dust mask along with safety goggles Plan the way you will push the workpiece through e Never pull the workpiece through Start and finish the cut from the front of the table saw e Never put your fingers or hands in the path of the sawblade or other cutting tool Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning WARNING Don t allow familiar ity gained from frequent use of your table saw cause a careless mistake Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury e Before actually cutting with the saw watch it while it runs for a short while If it makes an unfamil iar noise or vibrates a lot stop immediately Turn the saw off Unplug the saw Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem 37 e Never reach in back of the cutting tool with either hand to hold down or support the workpiece to remove wood scraps or for any other reason e Avoid hand positions where a sud den slip could cause fingers or a hand to move into a sawblade or other cutting tool e Don t overreach Always keep good footing and balance e Push the workpiece against the rotation of the blade never feed material into the cutting tool from the rear of the saw e Always push the workpiece all the way past the sawblade e As much as possible keep your face and b
43. ine circuit when the motor temperature exceeds a safe level when the motor is overloaded or when a lower voltage condition exists It can be reset by pressing the reset button after the motor returns to nor mal temperate 14 Table provides working surface to support workpieces 15 Miter Gauge head is locked in position for cross cutting or mitering by tightening the lock knob Always securely lock it when in use a There are adjustable screw stops for the stop pin 0 and 45 right and left positions for conveniently setting the miter gauge to cut miters at these standard angles 16 Blade Guard Use the sawblade guard spreader and anti kickoack pawls for any thru sawing whenever the blade comes through the top of the workpiece Make sure the anti kickback pawls work properly Make sure the spreader is in line with sawblade See Aligning Blade Guard section To remove the guard for special operations loosen the blade guard locking knob Do not disturb the set ting of the spreader bracket When replacing the guard position the two 2 locator pins on the blade guard into the matching holes in the cradle Securely tighten the blade guard locking knob Getting to Know Your Table Saw continued 17 Ind I Cut The plastic disk embedded in the table in front of the sawblade is pro vided for marking the location of the sawcut kerf on the workpiece Check disk location If it is above table sur
44. ing board to the fence the full length of the fence The fac ing board may either be C clamped to Support Featherboard C Clamps Work the rip fence or held in place with appro priate nuts and bolts see Workfeed Devices section AS sL Mount featherboards to facing board and table as shown so that leading edges of featherboards will support workpiece WARNING Make sure the feath erboard against the edge presses only on the uncut por tion in front of the blade It might otherwise pinch the blade in the kerf and cause a kickback Before starting the operation switch OFF and blade below table surface 1 Install featherboards so they exert pressure on the workpiece be positive aN they are securely attached 2 Make sure by trial that the feather boards will stop a kickback if one should occur 48 Featherboard Workpiece aL Using Featherboards for Non Thru Sawing Featherboards are not employed during non thru sawing operations when using the miter gauge Use featherboards for all other non thru sawing operations when sawblade guard must be removed Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table as shown and to stop kickbacks Add a 7 1 2 high flat facing board to the fence the full length of the fence Mount featherboards to facing board and table as shown so that leading edges
45. ing ripping operation Arbor The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted Bevel Cut An angle cutting operation made through the face of the workpiece Compound Cut A simultaneous bevel and miter crosscut ting operation Crosscut A cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece Dado A non thru cut which produces a square sided notch or trough in the workpiece Featherboard A device which can help guide work pieces during rip type operation Freehand Performing a cut without the use of fence guide miter gauge fixture hold down or other proper device to prevent the work piece from twisting during the cutting operation Twisting of the workpiece can cause it to be thrown Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Heel Misalignment of the sawblade such that the blade is not parallel to the miter gauge groove Kerf The amount of material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a nonthrough or partial cut Kickback An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece back toward the front of the saw Leading End The end of the workpiece which during a rip type operation is pushed into the cut ting tool first Miter Cut An angle cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece Molding A non through cut which produces a spe cial shape in the workpiece used for join ing or decoration Ploughing Grooving with the grain the lengt
46. ip fence using only one hand To move the fence push in on the micro adjust knob and rotate 3 Table Extension Lock Lever Locks the sliding table exten sion 4 Sliding Table Extension provides additional working surface to support large workpieces and increase rip capability 5 Rip Fence Storage holds the fence when not being used 6 Miter Gauge Storage holds the miter gauge when not being used 7 Two Piece Base supports table For additional stability holes are pro vided in base to bolt the saw toa workbench or stand or sawhorses 8 Blade Bevel Scale shows the degree the blade is beveled 9 Elevation Bevel Handwheel a Elevates or lowers the blade Turn the knob clockwise to ele vate counterclockwise to lower b Use the knob to quickly tilt the blade from 0 to 45 Rotate the outer hub for finer adjustments When the blade is tilted to the left as far as it will go it should be at 45 to the table and the bevel pointer should point to 45 NOTE There are limit stops inside the saw which prevent the blade from tilting beyond 45 to the left and 0 See Adjust ments and Alignments section Blade Bevel or Squareness of Blade to Table 10 Blade Elevation Lock Knob locks the blade at the desired height 11 Blade Bevel Lock Lever locks the blade in the desired bevel position Lift the lever to the right to unlock push to the left to lock 12 On Off Switch CAUTION Before turni
47. ith table 2 Use a wrench to loosen the screw Spreader that secures the spreader support to the spreader mount 3 Raise blade guard Lift up both anti kickback pawls Insert a large set screw wrench in the notches of the pawls to hold the pawls out of the way 4 Place a square against the spreader as shown Use a wrench to tighten the screw 5 Make two folds in a small piece 6 x 6 inch of ordinary newspaper making three thicknesses The folded paper will be used as spacing gauge 6 Using 7 16 wrench loosen the 1 4 20 hex head screws so the spreader can slide sideways 7 Place rip fence on the right hand side of table Carefully move it against blade so that it is parallel to the blade and just touches tips of saw teeth Tighten rip fence lock lever 8 Insert folded paper between spreader and fence 9 Hold spreader flat against folded paper and fence Tighten screws using 7 16 inch wrench 10 To remove blade guard and spreader loosen the blade guard locking knob Do not loosen other screws This Combination allows you to remove and replace the Square guard for non through cuts without disturbing the spreader alignment 29 Alignment continued Removing and Installing Sawblade WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source outlet before removing or installing sawblade a Raise blade guard remove insert elevate bla
48. k lever 3 Place the square against blade Make sure square is not touching the tip of one of the saw teeth Pointer at 0 Position A If blade is square to table 1 Check pointer If pointer does not point to the 0 mark on the bevel scale loosen the pointer adjusting screw and adjust pointer using medium screwdriver Retighten screw B If blade is not square to table the 90 stop screw must be adjusted 1 Loosen 90 stop screw three to four turns using 5 32 inch hex L wrench 2 Loosen blade tilt lock lever Turn handwheel until blade is 90 to the table Tighten blade tilt lock lever 3 Screw 90 stop screw in until it stops Check for squareness and readjust screw if necessary 90 4 Check pointer as described in Stopscrew step A 23 Alignment continued To check for alignment 45 Position 1 Loosen the blade tilt lock lever and push elevation wheel in and to the right as far as possible and tighten the blade tilt lock lever 2 Place an accurate square against blade Make sure square is not touching the tip of one of the saw teeth Scale Screws A If blade is 45 to table 1 Check pointer If pointer does not point to the 45 mark on the scale the scale must be adjusted 2 Loosen two screws on scale and adjust scale up or down until pointer points to 45 mark B If blade is not 45 to table stop screw and scale must be adj
49. ke sure it is ade quately supported WARNING Never use the rip fence as a direct length stop because the cutoff piece could bind between the fence and the blade causing a kickback e When making repetitive cuts shorter than 6 inches clamp a block of wood 3 long to the fence Place fence at desired position to act as a length stop Slide the workpiece along the miter gauge until it touches the block hold the workpiece securely against the miter gauge e Make the cut turn the saw off remove the piece after the blade has stopped and before cutting the next piece WARNING To reduce the risk of kickback from twisting the work piece when clamping the block make sure that the end of the block is well in front of the saw blade Be sure it is clamped securely Miter Gauge Head Lock Knob Stop Pin 45 Stop Auxili Screw uxiliary Facing C Clamp Wood Block Cut Off Piece 43 Basic Saw Operations continued Miter Crosscutting Miter cutting is cutting wood at an angle other than 90 with the edge of the wood Follow the same procedure as you would for crosscutting e Adjust the miter gauge to the desired angle and lock it e The miter gauge may be used in either of the grooves in the table Make sure it is locked e When using the miter gauge in the left hand groove hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge head with your left hand an
50. king Rear 14 830378 Rail Front 48 830377 Bearing Rail Lock 15 830396 Cap Rail Front Left 49 827514 Lever Table Lock 16 827497 Panel Front 50 274205 Nut Lock 1 4 20 17 827870 Scale Bevel 51 805552 Washer 17 64 x5 8 x 1 16 18 808380 2 Screw Pan Hd 8 x 3 8 52 813051 5 Screw Pan Hd 1 4 20 x 2 3 4 19 829971 8 Base w Labels 53 830376 Table Main 20 9420474 Screw Hex Wash Hd Ty T 54 827645 Cap Rear Rail Left 10 32 x 1 2 55 827525 Rail Rear 21 826395 Bezel Switch 56 827470 Cap Rear Rail Right 22 AC1000 t Key Switch 57 509492 Insert Asm 23 808380 18 Screw Pan Hd 6 x 3 4 58 809374 Screw Flat Hd 10 32 x 1 Plastite 59 826390 Insert Ind I Cut 24 808275 4 Screw Pan Hd 8 32 x 3 8 60 805297 12 Screw Soc Flat Hd 25 827493 Foot Base 5 16 18 x 1 26 808380 5 Screw Pan Hd 8 Plastite 61 138671 Screw Set 5 16 18 x 5 8 27 830399 Plate Switch Box 62 826347 Switch Locking 28 805475 Nut Hex 8 32 63 829971 7 Circuit Asm 29 830398 Box Switch 64 829971 6 Switch Reset Asm 30 169123 2 Relief Strain 65 805549 22 Washer 10 31 138164 Lockwasher 8 13 64 x 3 8 x 031 32 827925 Bolt Carriage 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 66 SP6499 Owners Manual English 33 827873 Nut Push 1 2 67 SP6499S Owners Manual Spanish 34 827921 Washer Flat Nylon 68 SP6499F Owners Manual French 35 827548 Wrench Arbor Standard Hardware Item May be purchased locally t These parts are available where you purchased
51. l the sawblade back to 90 Nylon Screw and Nut Bottom View of Saw 54 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock unplug the power cord before working on the saw WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock fire or injury use only parts identical to those identified in the parts list reas semble exactly as original assembly to reduce the risk of electrical hazards Replacing Carbon Brushes The carbon brushes furnished will last approximately 50 hours of running time or 10 000 on off cycles To inspect or replace first unplug the saw Lower blade all the way bevel to 45 and lock Turn saw upside down Remove brush cap with a screwdriver Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove the brush cap Remove brush assembly and check for wear Replace both brushes when either has less than 1 4 length of carbon remaining Do not replace one side without replacing the other Reassemble using new brush assemblies Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube Make RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories Item SKU No Table Saw Miter Gauge Hold Down Clamp 22 ceee AC1022 Dado Molding Insert AC1040 Zero Clearance Insert 0 AC1045 Universal Power Tool Leg
52. ly to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers defects 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 authorized RIDGID service center for hand held and stationary power tools One World Technoligies Inc makes 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 warranties including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE are disclaimed Any implied warranties including warranties of mer chantability 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 is not responsible for direct indirect incidental or consequential 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 consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Stock No TS2400 Model No TS24001_ Serial No Model and serial numbers may be found on the left rear side of the base You
53. n RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories iis cciicevcsscsecescsscsadsedessvaversvacs 55 Troubleshooting 56 Generale cuitn set detoie deletes 56 MOTO scisd soc cdsccecassaachedssendeacesschaasneduscucehcals 57 Repair Parts 58 NOS ENAA NEA E E E 65 Safety Instructions For Table Saw Safety is a combination of common sense staying alert and knowing how your table saw works Read this manual to understand this table saw Safety Signal Words DANGER means if the safety infor mation is not followed someone will be seriously injured or killed WARNING means if the safety infor mation is not followed someone Before Using The Saw WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints e 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 exposure to these chemicals work in a well venti lated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles could be seriously injured or killed CAUTION means if the s
54. n GuaranteePolicy During the first 90 days after the date of purchase if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this Ridgid 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 pur chase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product The replacement tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the bal ance of the three year warranty period What is covered under the Limited Three Year Warranty This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in this RIDGID tool for the three year period from the date of purchase This war ranty is specific to this tool Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary How to obtain service To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it freight prepaid to an authorized RIDGID service center for 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 logging on to the RIDGID website at www ridgidwoodworking com When requesting warranty ser vice you must present the proof of purchase documentation which includes a date of purchase The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any defective part at our optioon at no charge to you What is not covered This warranty applies on
55. ng operation the blade Foreign objects in the work piece such as wire or nails can also cause tips to crack or break off Before using a carbide tipped blade always examine the blade and tips for damage Look for bent teeth a bent blade cracks broken missing or loose carbide tips Do not use a carbide tipped blade if damage is found or suspected Do not use a carbide tipped blade without all appropriate guards in place Mount blade securely in proper rotation direction Never rotate a carbide tipped blade faster than its maximum recommended speed 50 Dadoing Dadoing is cutting a groove into the work piece There are a wide variety of dado heads available be sure and consult the specific instructions included with your dado head WARNING For your own safety always read understand and fol low all directions in the instruc tional booklet furnished with the dado head The slot provided for the saw blade in the regular table insert is too small for the dado head to pass through Therefore a special dado insert must be purchased WARNING For your own safety always use dado insert listed under recommended accesso ries A dado is never used for thru sawing or cutting completely through a workpiece It is used for non thru sawing cutting part way into the workpiece Therefore the blade guard and spreader cannot be used and must be removed Use caution Use miter gauge rip fence featherboards
56. ng switch ON make sure the blade guard is correctly installed and operating properly The On Off Switch has a locking fea ture This feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and oth ers a To turn saw ON insert key stand to either side of the blade never in line with it place finger under switch lever and pull end of lever out After turning switch ON always allow the blade to come up to full speed before cutting Do not cycle the motor switch on and off rapidly as this may cause the sawblade to loosen In the event this should ever occur allow the sawblade to come to a complete stop and retighten the arbor nut normally not excessively Never leave the saw while the power is ON b To turn saw OFF PUSH lever in Never leave the saw until the cutting tool has come to a complete stop c To lock switch in OFF position hold switch IN with one hand REMOVE key with other hand WARNING For your own safety lower blade or other cutting tool below table surface If blade is tilted return it to vertical 90 position Always lock the switch OFF When saw is not in use remove key and keep it in a safe place Also in the event of a power failure all of your lights go out turn switch off lock it and remove the key This will prevent the saw from start ing up again when the power comes back on 13 Thermal Overload Device opens the power l
57. nment continued Checking Sliding Table Extension Lock the table extension lock lever Pull push on the sliding table extension It Nut should not move Hex Locking Front Hex Coupling WARNING To reduce the risk of thrown workpiece do not use with extension lock lever unlocked If the sliding table extension moves when locked 1 Release the table extension lock lever 2 Find the front hex coupling located underneath the front table 3 Loosen the hex locking nut 4 Turn the hex coupling counterclock wise 5 Lock the table extension lock Pull push on the sliding table extension Readjust hex coupling if necessary Tighten the hex locking nut against coupling Installing Blade Guard 1 Locate the blade guard 2 Two 2 locator pins are on the blade guard These locator pins fit into match ing holes on a bracket located on the table saw trunnion 3 Turn the blade guard locking knob clockwise to securely attach the blade guard in place Blade Guard Locking Knob 28 Aligning Blade Guard IMPORTANT To work properly the spreader must always be adjusted so the Wood cut workpiece will pass on either side of Blade the spreader without binding or skewing Kerf to the side NOTE The spreader is thinner than the width of the cut kerf by approximately six thicknesses of paper 4 1 Raise blade all the way up making sure it is square w
58. ns for Crosscutting Before Starting e Never use the rip fence when crosscut ting except as specifically instructed Crosscutting Definition A cutting or shaping operation made across the width of a workpiece The graduations on the miter gauge pro vide ample accuracy for average wood working In some cases where extreme accuracy is required make a trial cut and then recheck it with a precision square or protractor NOTE The space between the miter gauge bar and the groove in the table is held to a minimum during manufacturing For maximum accuracy when using the miter gauge always favor one side of the groove in the table In other words don t move the miter gauge from side to side while cutting but keep one side of the bar riding against one side of the groove NOTE Gluing a piece of sandpaper to the face of the miter gauge head can help prevent the workpiece from creeping while it is being cut The miter gauge head is locked in posi tion by twisting the lock knob clockwise Always tighten it securely when in use WARNING To reduce the risk of blade contact or kickback hold miter gauge properly e An auxiliary wood facing attached to the miter gauge can help prevent work piece twisting and throwbacks Attach it to the slots provided Make the facing long enough and big enough to support your work Make sure however it will not interfere with the sawblade guard e Use jigs or fixtures to help hold
59. nt 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 If the grounding instructions are not com pletely understood or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded check with a qualified electri cian or service personnel WARNING If not properly grounded this tool can cause an electrical shock particularly when used in damp locations in proximity to plumbing or out of doors If an electrical shock occurs there is the potential of a secondary hazard such as your hands contacting the sawblade Properly Tal 3 Prong Plug Grounded 3 Prong S Grounding Prong Make sure this Is Connected to a Known Grounding Lug Adapter NOTE The adapter illustrated is for use only if you already have a properly grounded 2 prong outlet NOTE In Canada the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code 12 CAUTION To reduce the risk of motor damage this motor should be blown out or vacu umed frequently to prevent saw dust buildup which will interfere and frequency specified on motor nameplate normal loads will be han dled safely on voltage not more than 10 above or below the nameplate voltage Heavy loads however require that voltage at motor termi with normal motor ventilation nals equals the voltage specified on nameplate 2 Most motor tro
60. o Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Kickbacks Or Throwbacks sissiisssiiiiiisesisieiniisisiis 35 Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears sesers 36 Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning 37 Work Feed Devices ei Attaching Wood Face Board n 39 Push BIOCK iniaeeaa 39 Work Feed Devices cscsssessteesseeees 40 Auxiliary Fence 0 eee eeee ce eeeeeeeeeeee 40 FONCe FaCing isinen i 41 Basic Saw Operations cssecesseeeseeee 42 Using the Miter Gauge cee 42 Additional Safety Instructions for CroSSCutting cece eeecseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 42 CrOSSCUTING iivectecccsivsrebeeiecttecnsteeevtedtiess 42 Repetitive Crosscutting eee 43 Miter CroSSCutting cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 44 Bevel Crosscutting c ccceeceeeeeteeeeeees 44 Compound Crosscutting seese 44 Using the Rip Fence eee eee 45 Additional Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts 45 PIPPIN icseonceateeteonpondedesectsccseaesatsdesdegheerenents 46 Bevel Ripping Narrow Work seses 47 Using Featherboards for Thru Sawing 48 Using Featherboards for Non Thru Sawing sesser 49 Resawing Using Carbide Tipped Blades 4 50 Dadoing Rabbeting Ploughing and Molding Molding 22 5 ci53 onthe od ates toe te Maintaining Your Table Saw Maintenance cccceeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeteees Adjusting Nylon Set Screw Replacing Carbon Brushes Lubricatio
61. ody to one side of the sawblade out of line with a possi ble kickback or throwback e Set the cutting tool as low as possi ble for the cut you re planning Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting e Make sure switch is OFF before plugging saw into a power outlet e Make sure the top of the arbor or cutting tool turns toward the front of the saw Keep Children Away e Keep all visitors a safe distance from the table saw e Make sure bystanders are clear of the table saw and workpiece Don t Force Tool e Let the blade reach full speed before cutting e It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations continued e Feed the workpiece into the saw only fast enough to let the blade cut without bogging down or bind ing Before freeing jammed material e Turn switch OFF e Wait for all moving parts to stop e Unplug the saw e Check blade spreader and fence for proper alignment before starting again e To reduce the risk of throwback of cut off pieces e Use the guard assembly Work Feed Devices Before cutting any wood on your saw study all of the Basic Saw Operations As you learn new table saw woodworking techniques you ll see that many types of cuts need different support and feeding devices known as jigs or fixtures They can help you make cuts more accurately By helping to steady the workpiece and keep you away from
62. of featherboards will support workpiece until cut is complete and the workpiece has been pushed completely past the cutter sawblade dado head etc with a push stick as in ripping Before starting the operation make sure the switch is in the off position and the blade is below the table 1 Install featherboards so they exert pressure on the workpiece be positive they are secure 2 Make sure and try out the set up to ver ify that the featherboards are correctly positioned WARNING For your own safety replace the sawblade guard as soon as the non thru sawing operation is complete 49 C Clamp Work Support Featherboard Basic Saw Operations continued Resawing Resawing is a rip cut made in a piece of wood through its thickness The piece is typically positioned on its edge If the piece is narrower than 3 3 8 it can be resawn in one pass with the blade guard in place Extra supports or fixtures will be required when the edge resting on the table is too narrow for the piece to be sta ble or when the fence interferes with the blade guard See method described below WARNING Do not attempt to resaw bowed or warped material It can t be properly supported It could kickback or bind NOTE To resaw a piece of wood wider than 3 3 8 or a piece needing extra sup port it will be necessary to remove the blade guard and use the auxiliary fence work support See Work
63. on the section of the workpiece between the sawblade and the rip fence Never push forward on the piece being cut off Basic Saw Operations continued Ripping Definition Cutting operation along the length of the workpiece Position the fence to the desired width of rip and lock in place Before starting to rip be sure 1 Rip fence is parallel to sawblade 2 Spreader is properly aligned with saw blade 3 Anti kickoack pawls are functioning properly When ripping long boards or large panels always use a work support A simple sup port can be made by clamping a piece of plywood to a sawhorse WARNING To reduce the risk of kickback push forward only on the part of the workpiece that will pass between the blade and the fence Keep your hands out of the blade path Feed the workpiece by pushing forward only on the part of the workpiece that will pass between the blade and the fence Stop your left thumb at the front edge of the table Finish the cut with the appropri ate pusher Use the micro adjust mechanism to make fine adjustments to the rip fence To move the rip fence push in on the micro adjust knob and rotate Once the trailing end is on the table When width of rip is 2 or wider use the push stick to push the work all the way past the blade Ripping continued E C Clamp When width of rip is narrower than 2 the nanay push stick cannot be used because the
64. perations wear a dust mask along with safety goggles Plan the way you will push the workpiece through e Never pull the workpiece through Start and finish the cut from the front of the table saw e Never put your fingers or hands in the path of the sawblade or other cutting tool e Never reach in back of the cutting tool with either hand to hold down workpiece support the workpiece remove wood scraps or for any other reason Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning WARNING Don t allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your table saw to cause a care less mistake Always remember that a careless fraction of a sec ond is enough to cause a severe injury e Before actually cutting with the saw watch it while it runs for a short while If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot stop immediately Turn the saw off Unplug the saw Do not restart until finding and cor recting the problem e Make sure the top of the arbor or cutting tool turns toward the front of the saw Keep Children Away e Keep all visitors a safe distance from the table saw e Reduce the risk of hand positions where a sudden slip could cause fin gers or hand to move into a saw blade or other cutting tool e Don t overreach Always keep good footing and balance e Push the workpiece against the rotation of the blade never feed material into the cutting tool from the rear of the saw e Always push the workpiece all the way p
65. piece Wire Sizes NOTE Make sure the proper extension cord is used and is in good condition The use of any extension cord will cause Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3 prong grounding type plugs and 3 prong receptacles which accept the tool s plug some loss of power To keep this to a min Extension Gauge imum and to prevent overheating and Cord Length A W G motor burn out use the table shown to 0 05 Fi TA determine the minimum wire size A W G 26 50 Ft 12 extension cord 13 Unpacking and Checking Contents Unpacking WARNING For your own safety Separate saw and all parts from packing never connect plug to power materials and check each one with the source outlet until all assembly illustration and the List of Loose Parts to steps are complete and you make certain all items are accounted for have read and understand the before discarding any packing material safety and operating instruc Call 1 866 539 1710 or E mail us at tions info ridgidwoodworking com if any parts are damaged or missing List of Loose Parts WARNING If any parts are miss tem Part Name Qty ing do not attempt to use the table saw plug in the power cord Lael Assembly sse or turn the switch on until the zh a PEN ee EEA ORERE ST missing parts are obtained and i Rip eee ANG eA ee i are Installed correctly E Arbor Wrenches ccecccseecsseeeeeees 2 WARNI
66. port or pull the workpiece e Never confine the piece being cut off that is the piece not against the rip fence miter gauge or fixture Never hold it clamp it touch it or use length stops against it It must be free to move If confined it could get wedged against the blade and cause a kickback or throwback e Never cut more than one workpiece at a time e Never turn your table saw ON before clearing everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears Dress for safety e Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings wrist watches They can get caught and draw you into moving parts e Wear nonslip footwear e Tie back long hair e Roll long sleeves above the elbow e Noise levels vary widely To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage wear ear plugs or muffs when using table saw for hours at a time e Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes This can result in permanent eye damage Always wear safety goggles not glasses complying with ANSI Z87 1 or in Canada CSA Z94 3 99 shown on package Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses They are not safety glasses Safety goggles are available at many local retail stores Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you when they break SAFETY GOGBLES FORESIGHT 1S BETTER THAN e For dusty o
67. r Throwbacks Inspect Your Blade e Choose the right blade or cutting accessory for the material and the the workpiece top always use a type of cutting you plan to do 10 inch diameter blade This e Never use grinding wheels abra keeps the spreader in closest to sive cutoff wheels friction wheels the blade metal cutting blades wire wheels Do not over tighten arbor nut or buffing wheels They can fly Use arbor wrenches to snug it apart explosively securely Cut only wood wood like or plastic Use only sharp blades with prop materials Do not cut metal erly set teeth Consult a profes Choose and inspect your cutting sional blade sharpener when in When thru sawing making cuts where the blade comes through tool carefully doubt To reduce the risk of cutting tool Keep blades clean of gum and resin failure and thrown shrapnel bro ken pieces of blade use only 10 or smaller blades or other cutting tools marked for speeds of 5000 rpm or higher Always use unbroken balanced blades designed to fit this saw s 5 8 inch arbor Never use the saw without the proper blade insert Inspect your work area e Keep work area clean e Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents Floor must not be slip pery from wax or sawdust 35 Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations continued e To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage never use the saw near flammable liquids vapors or g
68. rench tighten the front left nut first and then the other remaining two nuts at the front of the main table Adjust rear guide bar as noted above Wrench tighten the rear left nut first then the other two nuts at the rear of the main table 8 Slide fence left and right over main table to insure clearance 9 Tighten rip scale hold down screw ye Owners Manual Reposition fence over left end main table Adjust front guide bar up or down as 25 Rip Scale Hold Down eee C Alignment continued Aligning Sliding Table Extension 1 Lock table extension lever 2 Loosen the four nuts underneath the sliding table extension 3 Use a combination square to make sure the top of the sliding table extension is the same height as the main table 4 Tighten four nuts Recheck and read just if necessary Combination Square Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment WARNING A misaligned fence can cause kickbacks and jams To reduce the risk of injury fol low these instructions until the fence is properly aligned The rip fence must be PARALLEL with the sawblade and miter gauge grooves Clean any debris off the fence guide bars Move fence until it is along the side of the right miter gauge groove and lock it It Miter Gauge Groove should be parallel to groove If it is not a Unlock fence b Loosen the four hex head screws located to e
69. s Dado or Rip Cut Ploughing Rabbet 10 Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor Specifications WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical hazards fire hazards or damage to the tool use proper circuit protection Your tool is wired at the factory for operation using the voltage shown Con nect tool to a power line with the appropriate voltage and a 15 amp branch circuit Use a 15 amp time delay type fuse or cir cuit breaker To reduce the risk of shock or fire if power cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immedi ately General Electrical Connections DANGER To reduce the risk of electrocution 1 Use only identical replace ment parts when servicing Servicing should be per formed by a qualified service technician Do not use in rain or where floor is wet This tool is intended for indoor residential use only 110 120 Volt 60 Hz Tool Information The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet you are planning to use Your local electrical code may require slightly different power cord plug connec tions If these differences exist refer to and make the proper adjustments per your local code before your tool is plugged in and turned on In the event of a malfunction or break down grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce The A C motor used on this tool is a uni versal non revers
70. s may be cut on your saw However since these are usu ally quite hard and slippery the anti kickback pawls may not stop a kick back Therefore be especially care ful in your setup and cutting procedures While Thru sawing e To reduce the risk of kickbacks and slips into the blade always push for ward on the section of the work piece between the sawblade and the rip fence Never push forward on the piece being cut off or directly in line with the blade Additional Safety Instructions For Crosscut Type Cuts e Never use the rip fence when cross cutting e An auxiliary wood facing attached to the miter gauge can help prevent workpiece twisting and throwbacks Attach it to the slots provided Make the facing long enough and big enough to support your work Make sure however it will not interfere with the sawblade guard Before Starting e Use jigs or fixtures to help hold any piece too small to extend across the full length of the miter gauge face during the cut This lets you properly hold the miter gauge and workpiece and helps keep your hands away from the blade While Cutting e To reduce the risk of blade contact always hold the miter gauge as shown in Basic Saw Operations Using The Miter Gauge Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Anti Kickback Pawls Device which when properly maintained is designed to stop the workpiece from being thrown towards the front of the saw at the operator dur
71. set AC9910 Do not use any accessory unless you have received and read complete instruc tions for its use sure brush cap is oriented correctly straight and replace Tighten brush cap securely Do not overtighten Lubrication The saw motor bearings and gear case have been packed at the factory with proper lubricant and require no additional lubrication The following parts should be oiled occasionally with SAE no 20 or no 30 engine oil 1 Elevation screw threads First clean with a solvent recommended for gum and pitch removal 2 Bearing points in blade guard and miter gauge NOTE AC1025 AC1030 and AC1035 Blade Inserts are not compatible with this saw WARNING Use only accessories recommended for this saw Using other accessories may be dangerous 55 Troubleshooting WARNING For your own protection turn switch OFF and always remove plug from power source outlet before troubleshooting General Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Excessive 1 Blade out of balance or 1 Replace blade Vibration damaged Cannot make square cut when crosscutting 1 Miter gauge not adjusted properly 1 See Adjustments section Miter Gauge Cut binds burns or stalls motor when ripping 1 Dull blade or improper tooth set 2 Blade is heeling 3 Warped board 4 Rip fence not parallel to blade 5 Spreader out of align ment 1 Sharpen or replace
72. t four 4 1 4 20 screws that are long enough for washers and nuts which will properly secure the table saw to the mounting surface NOTE Mounting hardware bolts nuts washers etc are not supplied with the saw 33 Mounting Your Saw continued Mounting Table Saw to RIDGID Universal Power Tool Legset AC9910 1 Assemble legset per instructions 2 Locate the four 4 TS layout points on the particle board tables 3 Drill the four 4 above holes 4 Insert four 4 1 4 20 screws that are long enough for washers and nuts which will properly secure the table saw to the legset Tighten hardware NOTE Mounting hardware bolts nuts washers etc are not supplied with the saw Workbench Mounting Using C Clamps An alternative method of securing your table saw is to fasten the saw base with C clamps 1 Follow instructions for mounting to workbench substitute C clamps at each mounting screw location 2 Securely clamp saw to workbench using four C clamps as shown Supporting surface where saw is to be mounted should be examined carefully after mounting to insure that no move ment can occur during use If any tipping sliding or walking is noted secure the Diagram of Clamping Table Saw workbench or cabinet before operating to Workbench the table saw Mounting Screw Location C Clamps cC Clamp Front and Rear Supporting Table Saw with Sawhorses Th
73. the blade guard when making non thru cuts and transporting saw Blade Guard Storage Holds the blade guard when making non thru cuts and transporting saw Slide blade guard in as shown Snap bottom edge of clear basket between latches on base Wrench Blade Storage Conveniently stores arbor wrenches as well as an extra sawblade Secure wrenches and sawblade with blade stor age washer and wing nut Extra washers are provided to separate blades and pre vent tooth damage Rip Fence Storage Securely holds the rip fence when it is not being used To insert place the top edge in first and twist upward to snap in place To remove pull up on fence and rotate bottom away from saw Miter Gauge Storage Provides convenient storage for the miter gauge when it is not being used Slide miter gauge in place as shown To remove miter gauge release latch and lift straight up 19 Latch Miter Gauge Alignment Tools Needed a Combination Square must be true Check it s accuracy as shown below Phillips Screwdriver Draw light line on Select the straight edge of boardalong edge 3 4 thick board This edge Combination Wrenches must be perfectly straight 3 8 7 16 In 1 2 In 9 16 In NOTE The square and T Combination straight edge are used to J Square align the saw They must j be accurate if the saw is CEECEE to be aligned properly Hex L Wrenches Should be no gap or overlap here when 3 32
74. the blade they can help you safely use your saw for certain cuts To remove loose pieces beneath or trapped inside the guard e Turn saw OFF e Remove switch key e Wait for blade to stop before lifting the guard Before Leaving The Saw e Turn the saw off e Wait for blade to stop spinning e Unplug the saw e Make workshop child proof Lock the shop Disconnect master switches Remove the yellow switch key Store it away from chil dren and others not qualified to use the tool Many people custom build their own jigs and fixtures Jigs and fixtures are often designed for a particular cut You can use your table saw to easily make many jigs and fixtures To get you started we ve included instructions for some simple ones After you have made a few practice cuts make up these jigs before starting any projects The use of these devices is explained in Basic Saw Operations section 38 Push Stick Make the push stick from a piece of solid wood Use a piece of 1 x 2 3 4 x 1 5 8 actual by 15 long Slightly Less Than Thickness Of Workpiece Up to 3 8 3 4 1 5 8 90 Notch 12 a 1 2 Make the featherboard from a piece of 8 x 24 x 3 4 thick solid wood Kerfs About A 6 Apart Push Block For Use with Auxiliary Fence There are any number of ways to properly cut your workpieces to make a push block The following steps describe one way you can make a push blo
75. through cuts 5 Do not do freehand cuts 6 Keep hands out of path of sawblade 7 When ripping use push block and auxiliary fence when tence is set between 1 2 and 2 inches from blade Do not make rip cuts narrower than 1 2 inch 12 Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations AWARNING AADVERTENCIA 4 AVERTISSEMENT Debris on fence rall can misalign the fence Los residuos que est n sn el riel del iope gufa pueden desaiinear e Des ralis de guide salas peuvent causer ta mauvals alignement Workplece could bind or suddenly kick back flops quia La pleza de trabajo podela atascarse o experimentarretroceso du guide Coincement ou jection soudaine de la place vers l arri re You could be hit or cut Clean debris off fence repentinamente Usted podria sesuftar golpeado o cortarse Elimine ios sont porsibles avec risque de vous frapper ow de vous couper rail betore positioning fence residuos del riel del tops qefa antes de posicionar ef tope gula Nattoyar les rails du guide avant de le positionner AWARNING AVERTISSEMENT __ D 4 ADVERTENCIA Cuando monte una cara de tope guia auxiliar posicione fos herrajes de montaje mas alld de las flechas que est n a la derecha y a la izquierda Mantenga las piezas de sujeci n alejadas de la hoja When mounting an auxiliary fence tace Lors du montage d une plaque de guide auxiliaire position mounting hardware beyond placer les l ments de fixation au del des fl ches
76. tute for a table extension or as additional support for a work piece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table or to help feed support or pull the workpiece Never confine the piece being cut off that is the piece not against the fence miter gauge or fixture Never hold it clamp it touch it or use length stops against it It must be free to move If confined it could get wedged against the blade and cause a kickback or throwback Never cut more than one work piece at a time Never turn your table saw ON before clearing everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears Dress for safety e Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings wrist watches They can get caught and draw you into moving parts e Wear nonslip footwear 36 e Tie back long hair e Roll long sleeves above the elbow e Noise levels vary widely To reduce the risk of possible hearing dam age wear ear plugs or muffs when using table saw for hours at a time e Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes This can result in permanent eye damage Always wear safety goggles not glasses complying with ANSI Z87 1 or in Canada CSA Z94 3 99 shown on package Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resis tant lenses They are not safety glasses Safety goggles are avail able at many local retail stores Glasses or goggles not
77. ubles may be traced to loose or incorrect connections overload ing reduced input voltage such as small size wire in the supply circuit or extension cord or to overly long supply circuit wire or extension cord Always check the connections the load and the supply circuit whenever motor fails to perform satisfactorily Check wire sizes and length with the Wire Size Chart below 1 Frequent blowing of fuses or tripping of circuit breakers may result if a Motor is overloaded Overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or if saw blade is dull or misaligned b 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 c Low voltage Although the motor is designed for operation on the voltage Thermal Overload Protector This saw is equipped with a thermal over 3 Wait 15 30 minutes load device which will automatically trip 4 Push in on the reset button and cause the saw to shut down if the 5 If motor has cooled button will remain motor is overheating due to continuous in heavy cutting or stalling The overload device can only be reset manually by the user after the motor has Q been allowed to adequately cool Allow ua 15 30 minutes Should the overload protector trip Thermal Overload Device 1 Turn switch off and remove key 2 Remove work
78. ush 19 829971 9 Shaft Elevation Crank 44 826017 Holder Brush Includes O Rings 45 828064 Cover Motor Rear 20 821421 11 Ring O 3 8 x 1 16 46 828122 1 Screw Wash Hd Cr M4 10 21 805561 4 Washer 505 x 3 16 x 1 32 47 809398 Nut Weld 22 805641 4 Ring Retaining 5133 50 48 830385 Spacer Elev Lock 23 60136 Washer 13 64 x 5 8 x 1 32 49 60415 Washer Spring 24 827496 Gear Elevation 50 830393 Knob Elevation Lock 25 802612 8 Nut Push 3 8 51 830392 Knob Swivel 26 830381 Motor Asm 52 830250 Cover Brush Standard Hardware ltem May be purchased locally 61 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No TS24001 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 3 Miter Gauge Assembly Always Order by Part Number Not by Key Number a Part No Description 830338 Miter Gauge Asm Complete 1 826506 1 Knob 2 821063 5 Washer 8 x 23 x 1 8 3 826663 Gauge Miter 4 824723 1 Screw Pan Hd 8 32 x 5 16 5 123069 1 Indicator 6 830351 Block Miter Gauge Indicator 7 830352 Pin Miter 8 140755 15 Lockwasher 8 9 824723 Screw Pan Hd 8 32 x 5 8 10 818470 4 Screw Flat Hd M6 x 1 0 16 11 830350 Rod Miter Gauge 12 830354 Screw Flat Head 13 830353 Washer T Slot 14 134530 Nut Hex 6 32 15 809813 4 Screw Pan Hd 6 32 x 5 8 16 818471 6 Screw Set 5 x 0 8 5 Standard Hardware Item May be purchased locally 62
79. usted 1 Loosen 45 stop screw three to four turns using 5 32 inch set screw wrench 2 Loosen blade tilt lock lever Turn handwheel until blade is 45 to the table Tighten blade tilt lock lever 3 Screw 45 stop screw in until it stops Check once again and readjust screw if necessary 45 4 Check pointer as described in step Stopscrew A above 24 Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars Aligning Rip Fence Guide Bars 1 Position rip fence over right end of main table While holding up rear of rip fence engage front end of rip fence onto the front guide bar Now lower rip fence down onto table Open owners manual so that 8 pages are separated from the rest of the book Use these pages like a feeler gage to set the spacing between the bottom of the fence and the table top Rip fence should clear saw table sur face just enough to allow eight pages to slide back and forth under rip fence If rip fence is too high or too low loosen the four nuts under the table and the screw that secures rip scale at front of main table Release table lock position fence inside table extension lock lever Adjust front bar up and down as required Wrench tighten front right nut only Adjust rear guide bar as noted above Wrench tighten rear right nut needed so the rip fence clears the saw table surface just enough to allow the 8 pages of the owners manual to slide back and forth underneath the rip fence W
80. your saw 59 Repair Parts Parts list for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No TS24001 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 2 60 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model TS24001 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 2 Always Order by Part Number not by Key Number a Part No Description o Part No Description 1 827483 Cover Blade 27 827863 Screw Set Nylon 2 370625 Screw Hex Wash Hd 10 32 x 3 4 1 4 20 x 1 2 28 827864 Nut Hex Nylon 10 32 3 827619 Plate Bevel Stop 29 830412 Arbor Asm 4 827540 Support Bevel Indicator 30 9420474 Screw Hex Ty T 5 141594 46 Screw Soc Cap 10 32 x 1 2 1 4 20 x 5 8 31 808380 17 Screw Pan Hd 10 x 3 4 6 824334 1 Indicator 32 827476 Chute Sawdust 7 805550 5 Washer 7 32 x 5 8 x 1 16 33 60249 Nut Lock 3 8 16 8 808380 17 Screw Pan Hd 10 x 3 4 34 160014 Washer 9 827459 Bar Locking 380 x 47 64 x 3 32 10 827862 Clamp Asm Bevel 35 827520 Mount Rear 11 827522 Pivot Bevel Lock 36 827531 Shaft Guide 12 827500 Handle Bevel Lock 37 830380 Cradle 13 827519 Mount Front 38 827529 Shaft Elevation 14 830390 Knob Asm Bevel 39 830394 Blade 10 24T Carb 15 830391 Handle Asm Elevation 40 827465 Collar Blade 16 37937 Washer 17 64 x 5 8 x 1 32 41 6362 Nut Arbor 17 809372 7 Screw Pan Hd 10 32 x 5 8 42 830386 Spring 18 827467 Bushing Trunnion 43 816768 Br

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