Miter Gauge - RIDGID R4518T Operator's Manual

OPERATION
 Loosen the screw on the scale indicator and align with
the 2 in. mark as shown.
 Tighten the screw and check the dimension and the rip
fence.
NOTE: When using the low fence the rip fence scale indicator
will be incorrect. Always use a tape measure to set the fence
to the correct position when using the low fence.
TO USE THE MITER GAUGE
See Figure 41.
The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts.
For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.
There are two miter gauge channels, one on either side of
the blade. When making a 90° cross cut, you can use either
miter gauge channel. When making a beveled cross cut (the
blade tilted in relation to the table) the miter gauge should
be located in the slot on the right so that the blade is tilted
away from the miter gauge and your hands.
The miter gauge can be turned 60° to the right or left. Positive
stops at 0° and 45° can be located by pushing in the stop pin.
 Slide the miter gauge in the miter gauge slot.
 Loosen the lock knob by turning it counterclockwise.
 Pull out the stop pin and rotate the gauge until the desired
angle is reached on the scale.
 Retighten the lock knob by turning it clockwise.
TO USE THE SLIDING TABLE EXTENSION
See Figure 42.
Increase the length of the saw table by using the table
extension.
 Lock the rip fence on the sliding table extension at 13 in.
NOTE: The low fence should face away from the blade
when the table is extended.
WARNING:
The rip fence must be locked in the 13 in. posi-
tion to ensure the accuracy of the secondary
scale measurement and to provide proper sup-
port of the workpiece when using the table in
the extended position. Failure to position the rip
fence correctly will cause inaccurate workpiece
measurements and could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
 Unlock the sliding table extension by lifting the table
extension lock lever.
MITER
GAUGE
SLIDING TABLE EXTENSION
SECONDARY
SCALE
 Slide the table extension to the desired width.
NOTE: Use the secondary scale on the front rail when a
specific width is desired.
 Once the extension table is set to the desired width,
relock the lever by pushing the lever back towards the
saw base.
31 − English
LOCK KNOB
POSITIVE STOPS
RIP FENCE
TABLE
EXTENSION
LOCK LEVER
SECONDARY
SCALE INDICATOR
STOP
PIN
Fig. 41
Fig. 42