Operation Tips - RIDGID TS3612 Owner's Manual

CAUTION: The zero clearance
insert must be even with the
table surface. Inserts too high or
low can allow the workpiece to
"snag" or catch on uneven
edges. Workpieces could twist
and kickback.
5. Make sure blade guard is properly
installed.
6. Reconnect power to the saw
7. Turn the saw "ON".
8. Slowly and cautiously raise the dado
blade into the zero clearance insert by
rotating the elevation handle clock-
wise.

Operation Tips

• Do not use the zero clearance insert for
molding operations. Use either the
metal 7" Dado/Molding Insert (AC1025)
or the 8" Dado/Molding Insert
(AC1030).
• The zero clearance insert supports the
work pieces right next to the blade to
help prevent chipping and splintering. It
also prevents small pieces from becom-
ing wedged between the blade and the
large opening in a conventional metal
table insert.
• For best results raise the blade only
high enough to cut through the work-
piece.
• For best results a separate zero clear-
ance insert should be used for each
blade, dado blade, or different set-up.
• When making bevel cuts:
a. Install the zero clearance insert with
the blade at 90°. See Installing "Zero
Clearance Insert" section of this man-
ual.
b. Bevel the blade to the required set-
ting.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury keep both hands off of the
saw table top and wear approved
safety goggles.
9. Turn the saw "OFF" and unplug.
10. Remove the blade guard. The blade
guard is not used for "non-through"
cuts.
11. The table saw and zero clearance
insert are now ready to use. When
replacing the sawblade insert, always
replace the blade guard.
c. Slowly and cautiously raise the saw
blade into the zero clearance insert
by rotating the elevation handle
clockwise.
• If using blade stabilizers, check for
proper clearance before raising the saw
blade.
• When using a dado blade, follow the
procedures above. However, use addi-
tional caution due to the large amount
of material being "cut-away" from the
zero clearance insert.
• Rotate the dado blade manually, (don't
touch it with your fingers, but use a stick
of wood) to be sure it clears the insert
before connecting the power cord to the
electrical outlet in your shop.
• Never operate the saw without the
proper insert installed.
• When replacing the sawblade and saw-
blade insert, always replace the blade
guard.
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