Squaring The Blade Vertically To The Table; Adjusting The Bevel Stops - RIDGID R4550 Operator's Manual

SQUARING THE BLADE
VERTICALLY TO THE TABLE
1.
Place a combination square
side of the blade, avoiding contact with the teeth. See
Figure 37.
2.
If it is not square, adjust the 0° stop as shown in
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL STOPS. See Figures 38 and 39.

ADJUSTING THE BEVEL STOPS

If the blade is not vertically square to the table, you MUST adjust
the 0° positive stop, located on the far left end of the bevel track
as shown in Figures 38 and 38a.
1.
Make sure your saw is "OFF" and unplug.
2.
Secure the bevel lock and raise the blade to its uppermost
position.
3.
Unlock the bevel locking lever and slide the elevation
handwheel to the 0° positive stop position.
4.
Place a combination square next to the blade and check for
90° alignment. Reference Figure 37.
5.
If the blade is not squared 90° to the table, loosen the hex
head screw using the supplied 4mm Hex Wrench and
A
adjust the cam so that the indicator arrow shows the
correct 0° value.
6.
Re-tighten the screw, and check for 90° alignment.
Adjusting 45 Degree Positive Stop
If the blade is not showing an accurate 45-degree to the table, you
MUST adjust the 45° positive stop, located on the far right end of
the bevel track (maximum 45°) as shown in Figures 39 and 39a.
1.
Make sure your saw is "OFF" and unplug.
2.
Secure the bevel lock and raise the blade to its uppermost
position.
3.
Unlock the bevel locking lever and slide the elevation
handwheel to the 45° positive stop position.
4.
Place the 45° face of a combination square next to the
blade and check for 45° alignment.
5.
If the blade is not 45° to the table, loosen the hex head
screw using the supplied 4mm Hex Wrench and adjust
A
the cam so that the indicator arrow shows the correct 45°
value.
6.
Re-tighten the screw, and check for 45° alignment.
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
against the table and the
B
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B
Figure 37
A
0°
a
C
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B UNLOCK UNLOCK
LOCK LOCK
Figure 38
A
45°
a
UNLOCK UNLOCK
LOCK LOCK
Figure 39
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