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- Page 1 Part No. SP6250 Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Maintenance ............. 54 Installation Instructions ..........23 Lubrication ..............54 Operation of Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System ....24 RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories ..55 Installing Front Rip Fence Guide Bar ......25 Troubleshooting ............55 Installing Rear Fence Guide Bar ....... 26 General .............. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions For Table Saw
Safety Instructions For Table Saw Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your table saw works. Read this manual to understand this table saw. Safety Signal Words means if the safety information is not followed WARNING: someone could be seriously injured or killed. -
Page 4: Before Each Use
Safety Instructions For Table Saw (continued) Before Each Use Inspect your saw. • Replace damaged or missing parts before using the saw again. • To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, turn the switch off, unplug the saw, and remove the •... -
Page 5: Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face And Ears
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears Dress for safety Plan the way you will push the workpiece through. • Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry • Never pull the workpiece through. Start and finish (rings, wrist watches). -
Page 6: Additional Safety Instructions For: Rip Cuts
Safety Instructions For Table Saws (continued) Additional Safety Instructions For: Rip Type Cuts. • Never use the miter gauge when ripping. • Use a push stick whenever the fence is 2 inches or more from the blade. Featherboard • When thru-sawing, use an auxiliary fence and push block whenever the fence must be between 1/2 and 2 See “Work Feed Devices”... -
Page 7: Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Anti-Kickback Pawls Molding Device which, when properly maintained, is designed to A non through cut which produces a special shape in the stop the workpiece from being thrown towards the front of workpiece used for joining or decoration. the saw at the operator during ripping operation. -
Page 8: Motor Specifications And Electrical Requirements
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor Specifications 60 Hz. service. Wired for 120V Wired for 240V WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical hazards, Rated H.P 1-1/2 1-1/2 fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper cir- cuit protection. -
Page 9: Changing Motor Voltage
Changing Motor Voltage WARNING: Electric shock can kill. To reduce the risk of shock, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly steps are completed. Unplug saw before making or changing any con- nections. Power Cord NOTE: Power cord lead connections for 110/120 volt and 220/240 volt applications are the same. -
Page 10: Motor Thermal Overload Protector
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued) Motor Thermal Overload Protector CAUTION: To reduce the risk of motor damage, this motor should be blown out or vacuumed fre- Manual quently to prevent sawdust buildup which will Reset interfere with normal motor ventilation. Button Your saw is equipped with a manual-reset thermal-over- load protector designed to open the power line circuit... -
Page 11: Unpacking And Checking Contents
Do not throw away any packaging until saw is put for, before discarding any packing material. Call 1-800- together. Check packaging for missing parts before 4-RIDGID or E-mail us at info@ridgidwoodwork- contacting RIDGID. ing.com if any parts are damaged or missing. -
Page 12: List Of Loose Parts
Unpacking and Checking Contents (continued) List of Loose Parts Item Part Name Qty. Item Part Name Qty. Miter Gauge............1 Fence Guide Bar Carton Containing: Table Extension ............ 2 Front Fence Guide Bar ......... 1 Blade Guard Carton Containing: Rear Fence Guide Bar ......... 1 Blade Guard ............1 Guide Bar Parts Bag .......... -
Page 13: Herc-U-Lift™ Caster Carton
Herc-U-Lift™ Caster Carton Item Description Qty. Item Description Qty. Channel Rear ............1 Tube Front 13-7/8" Long ........2 Tube U-Bolt 19-5/8" Long........1 Caster Swivel 3"............4 Tube Support 17-1/4" Long ........1 Tube Rear 27" Long ..........2 Plate Assembly ............ 1 Bag Loose Parts ...........1 Loose Parts Item G packed separately in... -
Page 14: Assembling Leg Stand
Hex Nut 6. Insert the truss head screws through the holes in the legs, then through the holes in the leg braces. Place short leg brace on opposite side of RIDGID logo as shown. Lockwasher 7. Install the lockwashers. Screw on the nuts but do not tighten until completely assembled. -
Page 15: Mounting Your Saw
Mounting Your Saw 1. From the bag labeled “Legs” remove the following hardware: Hex Head Screws, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Long 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 In 5/16-18 Hex Head Screw Hex Nuts, 5/16-18 Hex Nut Lockwashers, 5/16" External Type Flat Washers, 11/32 x 11/16 x 1/16 2. -
Page 16: Assembling Table Extensions
Assembly (continued) Assembling Table Extensions 1. From the bag labeled “Table Extensions” remove the following hardware: (Quantity indicated is for two 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 In extensions) Hex Head Screw 5/16 In External Hex Head Screws, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Long Lockwasher Flat Washers, 11/32 x 11/16 x 1/16 Lockwashers, 5/16"... -
Page 17: Checking Table Insert
Checking Table Insert WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci- Table Insert dental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is not connected to power source outlet. 1. Insert should be flush with table top. Check as shown. Loosen flat head screw that holds insert and adjust the four set screws as necessary. - Page 18 Assembly (continued) NOTE: Hold the head of the combination square firmly against the edge of the miter gauge groove during all measurements. 4. Move the square to the rear of the blade. Rotate the blade so the marked tooth is in the rear and see if the marked tooth again touches the blade of the square.
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Page 19: Checking Blade Tilt, Or Squareness Of Blade To Table
Checking Blade Tilt, or Squareness of Blade Tilt Lock Handle to Table When the bevel pointer is pointing directly to the “0” mark on the bevel scale, the sawblade should make a square cut 90° to the table. WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet. -
Page 20: Checking Tilt Mechanism
Assembly (continued) B. If blade is not square to table...the 90° stop screw must be adjusted. 1. Unscrew 90° stop screw three to four turns using 3/16 inch hex “L” wrench. 2. Turn tilt handwheel clockwise one turn, then turn handwheel counterclockwise until blade is square with table. -
Page 21: Assembling Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System
Assembling Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System Assembly Tips 1. The caster set consists of an upper and lower assem- bly. 2. First put the upper and lower assembly together follow- ing instructions below. 3. Finger tighten all nut and bolt connections. After 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 mounting the assemblies on the table saw, adjust Hex Head Screw... -
Page 22: Lower Assembly
Assembly (continued) Lower Assembly 1. From bag of loose parts remove the following hard- ware. 1/4-20 x 2 *4 Screw 1/4-20 x 2 Hex Head Screw 1/4 I.D. Washer *8 Washer 1/4 I.D. *4 Lockwasher 1/4 I.D. *4 Nut Hex 1/4-20 *4 Nut 5/16-18 1/4-20 Nut Hex 5/16-18 Nut... -
Page 23: Assembling Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System To Saw
Assembling Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System to Installation Instructions WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex- pected starting, unplug the tool before attaching caster set. 1/4-20 x 1-5/8 1/4 Lockwasher 1/4 I.D. Washer Screw Special 1. From the bag of loose parts remove the following hard- ware: *4 Screw Special 1/4-20 x 1-5/8 Leg Bracket... -
Page 24: Operation Of Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System
Assembly (continued) Operation of Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System The caster set is activated by pressing down on the metal platform. This will raise the table saw and allow the saw to be moved to desired location. To lower the table saw, press down on the foot pedal. Make sure the saw firmly rests on the floor. -
Page 25: Installing Front Rip Fence Guide Bar
Installing Front Rip Fence Guide Bar 1. From the bag labeled “Guide Bars” remove only the fol- lowing hardware: Square Head Bolts, 5/16-18 x 1" Long 5/16-18 x 1 In. Lockwashers, 5/16 External Type 21/64 I.D. Square Head Bolt Flat Washers, 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 Flat Washer Hex Nuts, 5/16-18 2. -
Page 26: Installing Rear Fence Guide Bar
Assembly (continued) Installing Rear Fence Guide Bar 1. From the bag labeled “Guide Bars” remove only the fol- lowing hardware: 5/16-18 x 1 In. Square Head Bolts, 5/16-18 x 1" Long 21/64 I.D. Square Head Bolt Lockwashers, 5/16 External Type Flat Washer Flat Washers, 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 Hex Nuts, 5/16-18... -
Page 27: Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars
Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars WARNING: Front and rear guide bars must be aligned with blade. Misaligned guide bars could twist. Twisted guide bars could misalign fence. A misaligned fence could cause binding or kickback. You could be hit or cut. Very Thin Installing Shims Shim Washer... -
Page 28: Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment
Assembly (continued) Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment WARNING: A misaligned fence can cause kickbacks and jams. To reduce the risk of injury, follow these instructions until the fence is properly aligned. 1. The rip fence must be PARALLEL with the sawblade and miter gauge grooves. -
Page 29: Installing Blade Guard
Installing Blade Guard 1. From the bag labeled “Blade Guard” remove the follow- ing parts: Hex Head Screws, 1/4-20 x 5/8" Long Hex Nuts, 1/4-20 1/4 In. External 1/4-20 Hex Nut 1/4-20 x 5/8 In Lockwashers, 1/4 External Type Lockwasher Hex Hd Screw Thumb Screw Spreader Support... -
Page 30: Aligning Blade Guard
Assembly (continued) Aligning Blade Guard Anti-Kickback 1. Lay blade of square or other straightedge alongside of Pawls blade. 2. Loosen socket set screw in guard support and move spreader left or right so that it touches blade of square. Tighten screw. Socket set screw must tighten against Set Screw the spreader rod flat. -
Page 31: Mounting The Motor
Mounting the Motor 1. Remove Motor Assembly from motor carton. 2. Loosen the two hex head screws that lock the pins in the cradle. 3. Lift motor and insert the two pins on motor support assembly into holes in cradle. Push motor in as far as it will go. -
Page 32: Installing Belt Guard
Assembly (continued) 7. Put your hand around the belt half way between the two pulleys and squeeze belt until two sides of belt touch. The motor should move freely as you squeeze the belt. If motor does not move freely, the motor must be repositioned as described above. -
Page 33: Mounting Switch And End Caps
Mounting Switch and End Caps 1. From the bag labeled “Miscellaneous” remove only the following hardware: Pan Head Screw #10 External 10-32 x 3/8" Pan Head Screws, 10-32 x 3/8" Long Type “AB” 8 x 1/2 Pan Head Screw Lockwasher Lockwashers, #10 External Type Square Nuts, 10-32 Pan Head Screws, Type “AB”... -
Page 34: Installing Guide Bar End Caps
Assembly (continued) Installing Guide Bar End Caps Front End 1. The left and right end caps for front guide bar can be installed at this time. Align the plastic end cap to match profile of bar. 2. Install self tapping 8-32 pan head screw into each hole. 3. -
Page 35: Getting To Know Your Table Saw
Getting to Know Your Table Saw Blade Guard Table Insert Sawblade Miter Gauge Rip Fence Micro-Adjust Rip Fence On-Off Switch Tilt Lock Handle Tilt Handwheel Ind-I-Cut Elevation Wheel Miter Gauge and Rip Fence Storage Hooks Casters 1. On-Off Switch. CAUTION: Before turning switch “ON”, make sure the blade guard is correctly installed and operating properly. - Page 36 Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued) Elevation Handwheel... 6. Miter Gauge... elevates or lowers the head is locked in position for cross blade. Turn clockwise to elevate, counterclockwise to cutting or mitering by tightening the lock knob. lower. Always securely lock it when in use. 3.
- Page 37 9. Removing and Installing Sawblade WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acciden- tal start, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before removing or installing sawblade. A. Raise blade guard, remove insert. B. To remove blade, place a block of wood against front Wood of blade, pull arbor wrench toward you to loosen Block...
- Page 38 Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued) 11. Micro-Adjust Rip Fence... allows the operator to accurately adjust the rip fence using only one hand. To move the fence push in on the micro-adjust knob and rotate. Micro Adjust Knob 12. Herc-U-Lift™ Caster Operation The caster set is activated by pressing down on the metal platform.
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Page 39: Safety Instructions For Basic Saw Operations
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations Before Each Use • Replace damaged or missing parts before using the saw again. Inspect your saw. • Use the sawblade guard, spreader and anti-kickback • To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, pawls for any thru-sawing (whenever the blade comes turn the switch off, unplug the saw, and remove the through the top of the workpiece). -
Page 40: Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face And Ears
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations (continued) Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears Dress for safety Plan the way you will push the workpiece through. • Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry • Never pull the workpiece through. Start and finish (rings, wrist watches). -
Page 41: Work Feed Devices
Work Feed Devices Before cutting any wood on your saw, study all of the Many people custom build their own jigs and fixtures. Jigs “Basic Saw Operations”. and fixtures are often designed for a particular cut. As you learn new table saw woodworking techniques, You can use your table saw to easily make many jigs and you’ll see that many types of cuts need different support fixtures. -
Page 42: Auxiliary Fence
Work Feed Devices (continued) Making the handle: • Miter crosscut a piece of 3/4 inch thick plywood to shape and size shown: NOTE: The mitered corners can be any size that looks like the drawing (about 1-1/2" by 1-1/2"). Putting it Together •... -
Page 43: Basic Saw Operations
Basic Saw Operations Using the Miter Gauge • An auxiliary wood facing attached to the miter gauge can help prevent workpiece twisting and throwbacks. The miter gauge is used when crosscutting, miter cutting, Attach it to the slots provided. Make the facing long bevel cutting, compound miter cutting, dadoing and when enough and big enough to support your work. -
Page 44: Repetitive Crosscutting
Basic Saw Operations (continued) Crosscutting (continued) Lock Miter Gauge Knob Slots are provided in the miter gauge for attaching an Head auxiliary facing to make it easier to cut very long or short pieces. Select a suitable piece of smooth wood, drill two holes through it and attach with screws. -
Page 45: Miter Crosscutting
Miter Crosscutting Miter cutting is known as cutting wood at an angle other than 90° with the edge of the wood. Follow the same pro- cedure as you would for crosscutting. • Adjust the miter gauge to the desired angle, and lock it. •... -
Page 46: Using The Rip Fence
Basic Saw Operations (continued) Using the Rip Fence piece away from the fence. Ripping, bevel ripping, resawing and rabbeting are per- • A featherboard can help guide the workpiece. (See formed using the rip fence together with the auxiliary “Basic Saw Operation-Using Featherboards for Thru- fence/work support, push stick or push block. - Page 47 Once the trailing end is on the table: Push Stick When “width of rip” is 2” or wider, use the push stick to finish the work all the way past the blade. When “width of rip” is narrower than 2” the push stick Auxiliary cannot be used because the guard will interfere...use the Fence...
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Page 48: Bevel Ripping Narrow Work
Basic Saw Operations (continued) WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from blade contact never thru-saw cuts narrower than 1/2” Baffle wide. Narrow strips thicker than the auxiliary fence/work sup- port may enter the guard and strike the baffle. Carefully raise guard only enough to clear the workpiece. -
Page 49: Using Featherboards For Non Thru-Sawing
Using Featherboards for Non Thru-Sawing “C” Clamp Featherboard Work Support Featherboards are not employed during non thru-sawing operations when using the miter gauge. “C” Clamp Use featherboards for all other non thru-sawing opera- tions (when sawblade guard must be removed). Feather- boards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table as shown and to stop kickbacks. -
Page 50: Using Carbide Tipped Blades
Basic Saw Operations (continued) Using Carbide Tipped Blades Before using a carbide tipped blade, always examine the blade and tips for damage. Look for bent teeth, a bent WARNING: To reduce the risk of cutting tool failure blade, cracks, broken, missing or loose carbide tips. Do and thrown shrapnel (broken pieces of blade) read not use a carbide tipped blade if damage is found or sus- and understand all the warnings and instructions... -
Page 51: Rabbeting
Rabbeting Second Cut This Side Rabbeting is known as cutting out a section of the corner Against Fence When Making of a piece of material, across an end or along an edge. Second Cut To make a rabbet requires cuts which do not go all the Rabbet way through the material. -
Page 52: Molding
Basic Saw Operations (continued) Molding Molding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of the workpiece. With a molding head and a selection of differ- ent knife shapes it is possible for almost any kind of mold- ing (base, cove, bead, etc.) to be produced. There are a wide variety of molding heads available as Molding well as many different shapes of knives. -
Page 53: Adjustments
Adjustments Knob WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before Miter Gauge making any adjustments. Head Miter Gauge NOTE: The graduations are manufactured to very close Pointer tolerances which provide ample accuracy for fine wood- working. -
Page 54: Maintaining Your Table Saw
Maintaining Your Table Saw Maintenance Anti-Kickback WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” Pawl and remove plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your saw. Spreader • Do not allow sawdust to accumulate inside the saw. Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the saw cabinet and the motor. -
Page 55: Ridgid Recommends The Following Accessories
RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories Item SKU No. Do not use any accessory unless you have received and Miter Gauge ............AC1021 read complete instructions for its use. Miter Gauge Hold Down........AC1022 WARNING: Use only accessories recommended for Molding/Dado Insert for 7 In. Dia. Molding this saw. -
Page 56: Motor
Motor NOTE: Motors used on wood working tools are particularly susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or “Vacuumed” frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation. Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Excessive Noise 1. -
Page 57: Repair Parts
Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model TS24241 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 1 - ON-OFF Power Outlet Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description 822150-1 Bracket, Switch Housing... - Page 58 Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24241 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 2 12 13...
- Page 59 Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24241 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 2 Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 509492 Insert (Includes Set Screws)
- Page 60 Parts list for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24241 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 3...
- Page 61 Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model TS24241 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 3 Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 804846-1 Support, Spreader 37829 Screw, Clamp...
- Page 62 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24241 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 4 - Fence Assembly Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No.
- Page 63 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24241 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 5 - Miter Gauge Assembly Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description —...
- Page 64 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24241 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 6 - Guard Assembly Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description – 826519 Guard Asm.
- Page 65 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24241 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 7 - Leg Set Part No. Description 805589-5 Screw, Serrated Truss Head. 1/4-20 x 1/2 826113-1 826116 Stringer, Side...
- Page 66 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24241 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 8 - Upper Assembly Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No.
- Page 67 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24241 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 9 - Lower Assembly Large Hole Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No.
- Page 68 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24241 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 10 - Plate Assembly Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No.
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Page 69: Notes
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- Page 72 What is covered RIDGID® tools are warranted to be free of defects in workman- ship and material. How long coverage lasts This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID® tool. Warranty coverage ends when the product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material.