Arm To Column Adjustment; Adjusting Column Tube In Column Support; Alignment Checks - RIDGID SP6263 Owner's Manual

Adjustments

Arm to Column Adjustment

If you can move the end of the radial arm up
and down when the arm is unlocked, adjust
as directed below:
a. Remove two (2) screws from rear cover
plate. Tighten evenly top two 3/8-16 bolts
until the play is removed and the arm will still
move side to side freely. There should be no
vertical or horizontal movement in the arm
when miter/arm lock is locked and unlocked.
b. Bottom two nuts should be snugged
evenly, but not nearly as tight as top two bolts.
c. Re-install Rear Cover Plate.

Adjusting Column Tube in Column Support

This adjustment will remove any looseness
between the column tube and column sup-
port while serving two purposes:
• To insure accurate cuts; and
• To allow the column tube to raise and
lower smoothly.
Note: The following adjustment is very critical .
All future alignment procedures rely on this adjustment
being performed correctly. All looseness must be
removed.
This section is set up in two sections:
Alignment checks and adjustments. It is very
important that the column tube and the
inside of the column support are coated with
a film of uncontaminated lubricant.

Alignment Checks

Two checks are required, these are adjusted
at the factory, but may have shifted during
shipment.
1. Index and lock arm at 0° Miter.
2. Vertical Alignment Check:
The two piece column support needs to be
compressed by tightening the black and sil-
ver screws to properly control the movement
of the column tube. Precise alignment is
done only by tightening or loosening the sil-
ver 5/16-18 screws in combination with the
brass set screw. Push up slightly on the end
of the arm. Look for a noticeable movement
between the column tube and the column
support.
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3/8-16 Bolts
Look for Movement
Between Column Tube
and Support
3/8-16 Nuts
Upward
Pressure