RIDGID R4512 Operator's Manual page 12

FEATURES
KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW
See Figure 5.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in which
the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth
on the removable anti-kickback pawls point away from the
workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled back toward
the operator, the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or
reduce the possibility of kickback.
BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL/BEVEL LOCK KNOB -
The bevel adjusting handwheel, located on the side of the
cabinet, is used to adjust the bevel angle of the blade.The
bevel lock knob locks the angle setting of the blade.
BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the
cabinet shows the exact blade angle.
BLADE - For maximum performance, it is recommended
that you use the 10 in. carbide tipped combination blade
provided with your saw. The blade is raised and lowered with
the height adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are locked with
the bevel lock knob. Additional blade styles of the same high
quality are available for specific operations such as ripping.
Your local dealer can provide you with complete information.
Blade kerf width must be within the limits stamped on the
riving knife.
WARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of
this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result
in personal injury.
BLADE GUARD - Always keep the removable blade guard
down over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.
HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL/ HEIGHT LOCK
KNOB - The height adusting handwheel, located on the
front of the cabinet, is used to lower and raise the blade for
height adjustments or blade replacement. The height lock
knob locks the height setting of the blade.
MITER GAUGE - The miter gauge aligns the workpiece for
a cross cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact
angle for a miter cut, with adjustable stops at 90° and 45°.
MITER GAUGE GROOVES - The miter gauge rides in the
grooves on the saw table.
RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and
is secured with the locking handle. Grooves run along the
top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps
and accessories.
RIVING KNIFE - A removable metal piece of the blade
guard assembly, slightly thinner than the saw blade, which
helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback. When in the
through sawing, or "up" position, it is higher than the saw
blade. When in the non-through sawing, or "down" position,
it is below the saw blade teeth.
RIP SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read rip
scale provides precise measurements for rip cuts.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY - This saw has an easy access switch
assembly located below the front rail. To lock the switch in
the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch.
Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children
and others not qualified to use the tool.
TABLE EXTENSION - Located on each side of the saw table,
the table extensions give the operator additional support
when cutting wide workpieces.
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