Additional Safety Instructions When Using Zero Clearance Insert; Remove The Existing Metal Insert; Installing Zero Clearance Insert/Sawblade - RIDGID TS3612 Owner's Manual

Zero Clearance Insert...
ports the workpiece right next to the
blade to help prevent chipping and
splintering. Also helps to prevent
small off-fall pieces from becoming
wedged between the blade and the
large opening in conventional metal
Additional Safety Instructions When Using Zero Clearance
Insert
1. Always turn the table saw power
switch "OFF" and remove plug
from power source outlet before
removing or installing the insert.
2. Always wear safety goggles, not
glasses complying with ANSI Z87
(or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99)
shown on package.
3. Make sure the sawblade or dado
blade is not in contact with the
insert before turing the saw "ON".

Remove the Existing Metal Insert.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental start make
sure switch is "OFF" and saw is
unplugged before removing
metal insert.
1. Make sure saw is off and unplugged.
2. Loosen the flathead screw that secures
the metal insert.
3. Lift the metal insert from the front end
and pull toward the front of the saw.

Installing Zero Clearance Insert/Sawblade

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental start make
sure switch is "OFF" and saw is
unplugged before installing zero
clearance insert/sawblade.
1. Lower the sawblade completely.
2. Tighten the flat head screw that
secures the insert completely, then
loosen screw 3 turns.
sup- table insert.
Zero Clearance Insert
4. Do not attempt to tilt the arbor
while any blade is in the insert. The
blade may bind, causing possible
damage.
5. For initial installation the zero clear-
ance insert must be securely
clamped down with a board before
plunging the blade up through it to
cut a kerf.
6. When using blade stabilizers,
check for proper clearance before
raising the blade.
Flathead Screw
3. Place the zero clearance insert in the
table slot and push toward the rear of
the saw to engage the spring clip.
4. Drop the front edge of the zero clear-
ance insert on top of the flat head
screw.
NOTE: Front of insert will be above the
table to allow clearance for sawblade.
5. Adjust the side positioning set screw
found on edge of insert to eliminate
side play as required.
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