Work Feed Devices; Attaching Wood Face Board - RIDGID TS3612 Owner's Manual

• Feed the workpiece into the saw
only fast enough to let the blade cut
without bogging down or binding.
Before freeing jammed material.
• Turn switch "OFF".
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the saw.
• Check blade, spreader and fence
for proper alignment before starting
again.
To reduce the risk of throwback of
cut off pieces.
• Use the guard assembly.
To remove loose pieces beneath or

Work Feed Devices

Before cutting any wood on your saw,
study all of the "Basic Saw Operations".
As you learn new table saw woodworking
techniques, you'll see that many types of
cuts need different supportand feeding
devices, known as jigs or fixtures.They
can help you make cuts more accurately.
By helping to steady the workpiece and
keep you away from the blade, they can
help you safely use your saw for certain
cuts.

Attaching Wood Face Board

1. A T-slot is provided in the rip fence for
attaching a wood facing when using
the dado head, or molding head, feath-
erboards or other jigs and fixtures.
2. Select a piece of smooth straight wood
approximately 3/4 inch thick, and the
same length as the rip fence.
3. To fasten wood face to the fence use the
three 1/4"20 x 3/4" square head bolts, lock-
Kerfs About
5/16" Apart
4-1/2"
5"
24"
Grain
8"
trapped inside the guard.
• Turn saw "OFF".
• Remove switch key.
• Wait for blade to stop before lifting
the guard.
Before Leaving The Saw.
• Turn the saw off.
• Wait for blade to stop spinning.
• Unplug the saw.
• Make workshop child-proof. Lock
the shop. Disconnect master
switches. Remove the yellow switch
key. Store it away from children and
others not qualified to use the tool.
Many people custom build their own jigs
and fixtures. Jigs and fixtures are often
designed for a particular cut.
You can use your table saw to easily
make many jigs and fixtures. To get you
started, we've included instructions for
some simple ones. After you have made a
few practice cuts, make up these jigs
before starting any projects.
The use of these devices is explained in
"Basic Saw Operation" section.
washers, flat washers and nuts supplied.
Counterbore three 3/4" dia. holes 3/8"
deep into the 3/4" board at the dimen-
sion shown. Avoid placing screws
directly over blade.
4. Drill a 9/32" clearance hole through the
board at each counterbore location.
Slightly Less Than Thickness
Of Workpiece Up to 3/8"
51
90° Notch