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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Maintenance ............. 46 Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment ......22 Lubrication ..............46 Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment ......22 RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories ..47 Installing Blade Guard ..........23 Troubleshooting ............47 Aligning Blade Guard ..........23 General ..............47 Mounting the Motor ........... -
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 Saws (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 Type Cuts
Safety Instructions For Table Saws (continued) Additional Safety Instructions For: Rip Type Cuts. Before Starting. • To reduce the risk of kickbacks and slips into the blade, • Never use the miter gauge when ripping. make sure the rip fence is parallel to the sawblade. •... -
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 tions. It is wired at the factory for operation on 110-120v AC, 60 Hz. service. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical hazards, Rated H.P 1-1/2 fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper cir- cuit protection. -
Page 9: Wire Sizes
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of motor damage, c. Low voltage - Although the motor is designed for this motor should be blown out or vacuumed fre- operation on the voltage and frequency specified on quently to prevent sawdust buildup which will motor nameplate, normal loads will be handled interfere with normal motor ventilation. -
Page 10: Unpacking And Checking Contents
• Sometimes small parts can get lost in packaging mate- accounted for, before discarding any packing material. rial. Do not throw away any packaging until saw is put Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID if any parts are damaged or together. Check packaging for missing parts before missing. -
Page 11: List Of Loose Parts
List of Loose Parts Item Part Name Qty. Item Part Name Qty. Owners Manual (English)........1 Fence Guide Bar Carton Containing: Owners Manual (Spanish) ........1 Front Fence Guide Bar..........1 Miter Gauge ............1 Rear Fence Guide Bar ..........1 Table Extension............ 2 Guide Bar Parts Bag ..........1 Blade Guard Carton Containing: RIp Fence Carton Containing:... -
Page 12: Assembly
Assembly Installing Handwheels 1. From the bag labeled “Miscellaneous” remove only the 10-32 x 5/8 #10 External following hardware: Pan Head Screw Lockwasher Pan Head Screws, 10 - 32 x 5/8" long Handwheel Lockwashers, #10 External Type From the large parts bag find the following: Shaft Handwheels Lockwasher... -
Page 13: 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 Nuts, 5/16-18 Hex Head Screw Hex Nut Lockwashers, 5/16" External Type Flat Washers, 11/32 x 11/16 x 1/16 2. -
Page 14: Assembling Table Extensions
Assembly (continued) Assembling Table Extensions 1. From the bag labeled “Table Extensions” remove the following hardware: (Quantity indicated is for two extensions) 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 In Hex Head Screw 8 Hex Head Screws, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Long 5/16-18 Hex Nut 8 Flat Washers, 11/32 x 11/16 x 1/16 8 Lockwashers, 5/16"... -
Page 15: Checking Table Insert
Checking Table Insert Table Insert WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci- 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 16: Checking Heeling Adjustment Or Parallelism Of Sawblade To Miter Gauge Groove
Assembly (continued) Checking Heeling Adjustment or Parallelism of Sawblade to Miter Gauge Groove While cutting, the material must move in a straight line par- allel to the sawblade. Therefore, both the miter gauge groove and the rip fence must be parallel to the sawblade. Sawblade WARNING: The blade must be parallel to the miter gauge groove. -
Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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. 21/64 I.D. Lockwashers, 5/16 External Type Square Head Bolt Flat Washer Flat Washers, 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 Hex Nuts, 5/16-18 From the fence guide bar carton find the following:... -
Page 20: 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. 5 Square Head Bolts, 5/16-18 x 1" Long 21/64 I.D. Square Head Bolt Flat Washer 5 Lockwashers, 5/16 External Type 5 Flat Washers, 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 5 Hex Nuts, 5/16-18 From the fence guide bar carton find the following:... -
Page 21: 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 Shim Washer Table or... -
Page 22: 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 23: Installing Blade Guard
Installing Blade Guard 1. From the bag labeled “Blade Guard” remove the follow- ing parts: 1/4 In. External Hex Head Screws, 1/4-20 x 5/8" Long 1/4-20 x 5/8 In 1/4-20 Hex Nut Lockwasher Hex Nuts, 1/4-20 Hex Hd Screw Lockwashers, 1/4 External Type Thumb Screw Spreader Support From the blade guard carton find the following:... -
Page 24: Mounting The Motor
Assembly (continued) Wood IMPORTANT: To work properly, the spreader must Blade always be adjusted so the cut workpiece will pass on Kerf either side of the spreader without binding or skewing to the side. NOTE: The spreader is thinner than the width of the cut (kerf) by approximately six thicknesses of paper. -
Page 25: Installing Belt
Installing Belt 1. Locate the motor belt. 2. Lower the blade all the way down and set bevel to 0°. Poly-V Belt 3. Install belt on saw pulley and motor pulley. Hex Head 4. Sight along edges of both pulleys and check that the Screws belt is parallel to the edges of both pulleys. -
Page 26: Installing Belt Guard
Assembly (continued) Installing Belt Guard Press Down on Tab 1. From the bag labeled “Miscellaneous” remove the fol- Lock To Open lowing hardware: 4 Hex Nuts, 10-32 Flat Washer 8 Flat Washers, 13/64 x 3/8 x 1/32. 13/64 I.D. From among the loose parts find the following: 1 Belt Guard Belt Guard 10-32 Hex Nut... -
Page 27: 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" 2 Pan Head Screws, 10-32 x 3/8" Long Type “AB” 8 x 1/2 Pan Head Screw Lockwasher 2 Lockwashers, #10 External Type 2 Square Nuts, 10-32... -
Page 28: Getting To Know Your Table Saw
Getting to Know Your Table Saw Sawblade Blade Guard Miter Gauge Rip Fence Ind-I-Cut Table Insert Elevation Wheel On-Off Switch 1. On-Off Switch. CAUTION: Before turning switch “ON”, make sure the blade guard is correctly installed and operating properly. The On-Off Switch has a locking feature. This feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized and possible haz- ardous use by children and others. - Page 29 Elevation Handwheel... 6. Miter Gauge... elevates or lowers the head is locked in position for cross cutting or mitering by tightening the lock knob. blade. Turn clockwise to elevate, counterclockwise to Always securely lock it when in use. lower. There are slots for the stop pin 0° and 45° right and 3.
- Page 30 Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued) 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.
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Page 31: Safety Instructions For Basic Saw Operations
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: Basic Saw Operations
Basic Saw Operations • An auxiliary wood facing attached to the miter gauge Using 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 36: Repetitive Crosscutting
Basic Saw Operations (continued) Crosscutting (continued) Slots are provided in the miter gauge for attaching an Miter Gauge Lock auxiliary facing to make it easier to cut very long or short Head Knob pieces. Select a suitable piece of smooth wood, drill two holes through it and attach with screws. -
Page 37: 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 38: Using The Rip Fence
Basic Saw Operations (continued) Using the Rip Fence “Basic Saw Operation-Using Featherboards for Thru- Sawing” section.) Ripping, bevel ripping, resawing and rabbeting are per- •Always use featherboards for any non thru-sawing rip formed using the rip fence together with the auxiliary type cuts. - Page 39 Ripping (continued) Push Stick Once the trailing end is on the table: 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 Fence cannot be used because the guard will interfere...use the...
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Page 40: Bevel Ripping Narrow Work
Basic Saw Operations (continued) WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from blade Baffle contact never thru-saw cuts narrower than 1/2” 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 41: Using Featherboards For Non Thru-Sawing
Using Featherboards for Non Thru-Sawing Work Support “C” Clamp Featherboards are not employed during non thru-sawing Featherboard “C” Clamp operations when using the miter gauge. 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 42: Using Carbide Tipped Blades
Basic Saw Operations (continued) Using Carbide Tipped Blades eign objects in the workpiece, such as wire or nails, can also cause tips to crack or break off. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the risk of cutting Before using a carbide tipped blade, always examine the tool failure and thrown shrapnel (broken pieces of blade and tips for damage. -
Page 43: Rabbeting
Rabbeting Second Cut This Side Against Fence Rabbeting is known as cutting out a section of the corner 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 44: 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 well as many different shapes of knives. -
Page 45: Adjustments
Adjustments WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before making any adjustments. Knob Miter Gauge Pointer NOTE: The slots for the stop pin and the graduations are manufactured to very close tolerances which provide accuracy for average woodworking. -
Page 46: 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 47: Ridgid Recommends The Following Accessories
RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories Item SKU No. Do not use any accessory unless you have received and Molding/Dado Insert for 7 In. Dia. Molding read complete instructions for its use. or Dado Head............AC1025 WARNING: Use only accessories recommended for Dust Collector .............AC1098... -
Page 48: Motor
Troubleshooting (continued) 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 49: Notes
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Page 50: Repair Parts
Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24120 Figure 1 12 13... - Page 51 Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24120 Figure 1 Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description Screw Hex Hd 3/8-16 x 1/2 509492 Insert (Includes Key #37)
- Page 52 Parts list for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24120 Figure 2...
- Page 53 Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model TS24120 Figure 2 Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 804846-1 Support, Spreader 37838 Washer, .629 x 7/8 x 1/64 60204 Screw, Thumb 5/16-18 x 1...
- Page 54 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24120 Figure 3 - Fence Assembly Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 809492-7 Screw Pan Hd. Ty “T” 8-32 x 1...
- Page 55 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24120 Figure 4 - Miter Gauge Assembly Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description — 806848-2 Miter Gauge, Complete 806876-1 Knob, Miter Gauge...
- Page 56 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model TS24120 Figure 5 - ON-OFF Power Outlet Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description 822150-1 Bracket, Switch Housing Lockwasher #10 Nut Hex 10-32...
- Page 57 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24120 Figure 6 - Guard Assembly Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description — 826519 Guard Assembly, Complete 60208 Nut Push 62391...
- Page 58 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24120 Figure 7 - Leg Set Part No. Description 805589-5 Screw, Serrated Truss Head. 1/4-20 x 1/2 826113 826116 Stringer, Side 826115 Stringer, End 509511 Stringer, End w/Label...
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Page 59: Notes
Notes... - Page 60 Lifetime Warranty On RIDGID Tools The RIDGID REPUTATION is the result of the consistent prod- uct quality and years of pride in workmanship. Rigorous checks and controls from raw materials to packaged products insure product confidence widely accepted as the mark of the profes- sional trades.