Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking; Motor Specifications And Electrical Requirements; Power Supply And Motor Specifications; General Electrical Connections - RIDGID SS1650 1 Owner's Manual

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking

Kerf - the slot cut by the blade.
Leading Edge - the edge of the work-
piece which is pushed into the blade first.
Sawblade Path - the area of the work-
piece directly in line with and moving
toward the sawblade edge.
Bevel - the ability to slant the table to
make angle cuts. An angle cutting opera-
tion through the face of the board.
Blade Tooth Set - the distance that the
edge of the sawblade tooth is bent (or set)

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements

Power Supply and Motor Specifications

WARNING
: To reduce the risk of
electrical hazards, fire hazards or
damage to the tool, use proper circuit
protection. Your tool is wired at the
factory for operation using the volt-
age shown. Connect tool to a power
line with the appropriate voltage and
a 15-amp branch circuit. Use a 15-
amp time delay type fuse or circuit
breaker. To reduce the risk of shock
or fire, if power cord is worn or cut, or
damaged in any way, have it replaced
immediately.
For replacement motor and control board,
refer to parts list in this manual.

General Electrical Connections

DANGER:
To reduce the risk of
electrocution:
• Use only identical replacement
parts when servicing. Servicing
should be performed by a qualified
service technician.
• Do not use in rain or where floor is
wet.
This tool is intended for indoor resi-
dential use only.
outward from the side of the blade.
Plain End Blade - blade ends are flat,
and are clamped in the blade holders.
Pin End Blade - blade ends contain a pin
oriented at 90° to the blade. Blade ends
are hooked into a groove in the blade
holder and clamped.
Trailing Edge - the workpiece edge last
cut by the sawblade.
Workpiece - the item on which the cutting
operation is being performed.
CAUTION
: A direct current motor is
used in this saw. Changes to the
internal wiring will create a fire haz-
ard and may also create a shock haz-
ard.
This machine is equipped with a variable
speed motor having the following specifi-
cations:
Voltage
Amperes
Hertz (Cycles)
Phase
RPM
Rotation of Shaft Clockwise
WARNING
: Do not permit fingers to
touch the terminals of plug when
installing or removing the plug to or
from the outlet.
If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged
in any way, have it replaced immediately.
6
110-120
1.2
60
Single
500-1700