RIDGID R45171NS Operator's Manual page 27

OPERATION
NOTE: For greater accuracy, place the marked blade
tooth on top of the ruler.
 Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back.
 Move the ruler to the rear and again measure the distance
from the inside face of the blade tooth to the left edge
of the right miter gauge groove. If the distances are the
same, the blade and the miter gauge groove are parallel.
 Replace blade guard, riving knife, and anti-kickback
pawls.
If the distances are different:
 Remove the blade guard, riving knife, and anti-kickback
pawls. Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjust-
ing handwheel.
 Loosen adjusting bolts (1) and (3).
NOTE: The adjusting bolts are located under the saw
table in the back of the saw.
 Turn adjusting bolt (2) left or right until the blade is parallel
to the miter gauge slot.
 Retighten adjusting bolts (1) and (3).
 Check distances again and continue to adjust if needed.
 Replace blade guard, riving knife, and anti-kickback
pawls.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, align
the rip fence to the blade following any blade
adjustments. Always make sure the rip fence
is parallel to the blade before beginning any
operation.
MAKING CUTS
This table saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not all
mentioned in this manual. DO NOT attempt to make any cuts
not covered here unless you are thoroughly familiar with the
proper procedures and necessary accessories. Your local
library has many books on table saw usage and specialized
woodworking procedures for your reference.
The blade provided with your saw is a high-quality combi-
nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations.
Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full
revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting
saw to power source. Stand slightly to the side of the blade
path to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur.
WARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of
this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result
in personal injury.
PLACE LEFT HAND ON
WORKPIECE AND
MITER GAUGE HERE
Use the miter gauge when making cross, miter, bevel, and
compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the miter
gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Always
tighten the lock knob securely in place before use.
NOTE: It is recommended that you place the piece to be
saved on the same side of the blade as the miter gauge, and
that you make a test cut on scrap wood first.
MAKING A CROSS CUT
See Figures 31 - 32.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed
and working properly to avoid serious possible
injury.
27 − English
MITER GAUGE
RULER
GROOVE
CROSS CUT
PLACE RIGHT HAND
ON MITER GAUGE
LOCK KNOB
Fig. 30
Fig. 31