RIDGID R4512 Operator's Manual page 26

ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING END CAPS
See Figure 35.
 Align the end caps of the front rail to the end of the rail.
 Secure using self-tapping pan head screw (M4) in each
hole using a Phillips screwdriver.
 Push rear rail end caps into position at each end of the
rail.
TO CHANGE RIVING KNIFE POSITIONS
See Figure 36.
This saw is shipped with a riving knife that should be placed
in the "down" position for non-through cutting and must be
placed in the "up" position for all other cutting operations.
CAUTION:
Use caution when reaching inside the throat in
the saw table. Blade contact, even when the
blade is still, may result in injury to hands or arms.
 Unplug the saw.
To place in the "up" position for all through cutting:
 Remove the throat plate.
 Raise the blade by unlocking the height adjusting
handwheel and turning it clockwise.
 Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.
 Grasp the riving knife and pull it towards the right side of
the saw to release the riving knife from the spring-loaded
riving clamp.
 Pull the riving knife up until the internal pins are engaged
and the riving knife is above the saw blade.
 Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.
WARNING:
Make sure the release lever is fully seated. If the
release lever is difficult to lock, thoroughly clean
lever components using compressed air or a
clean soft cloth. Failure to completely lock the
release lever can allow the riving knife to change
position during saw use, which could result in
serious personaly injury.
 Reinstall the throat plate.
To place riving knife in "down" position for all non-
through cutting:
 Remove the throat plate.
 Raise the blade by unlocking the height adjusting
handwheel and turning it clockwise.
 Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.
 Push the riving knife down until it is below the saw blade.
 Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.
 Reinstall the throat plate.
REAR RAIL
END CAP
IN "UP" POSITION FOR THROUGH CUTTING
IN "DOWN" POSITION FOR NON-THROUGH CUTTING
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SCREWS
FRONT RAIL
END CAP
Fig. 35
RELEASE
LEVER
(UNLOCKED)
RELEASE
LEVER
(LOCKED)
Fig. 36