Maintaining Your Table Saw; Maintenance - RIDGID TS3612 Owner's Manual

Maintaining Your Table Saw

Maintenance

WARNING: For your own safety,
turn switch "OFF" and remove
plug from power source outlet
before maintaining or lubricating
your saw.
• Do not allow sawdust to accumulate
inside the saw. Frequently blow out any
dust that may accumulate inside the
saw cabinet and the motor.
• Clean your cutting tools with a gum and
pitch remover.
• The cord and the tool should be wiped
with a dry clean cloth to prevent deteri-
oration from oil and grease.
• A coat of automobile-type wax applied
to the table will help to keep the sur-
face clean and allow workpieces to
slide more freely.
• If the power cord is worn, cut, or dam-
aged in any way, have it replaced
immediately.
Anti-Kickback Pawls
Make sure the teeth of the anti-kickback
pawls are always sharp. To sharpen:
1. Remove blade guard.
2. Rotate pawl toward rear of spreader so
that teeth are above top of spreader.
3. Hold spreader with left hand and place
pawl over corner of workbench as
shown.
4. Using a small round file (smooth cut)
sharpen the teeth.
5. Reinstall blade guard
Herc-U-Lift™ Caster System
Periodically clean and grease U-bolt and
latch mechanism as needed. Grease
caster ball bearings and oil caster axle as
needed.
Anti-Kickback
Round
File
U-Bolt
67
Pawl
Spreader
Teeth
Latch
Mechanism
Grease Caster
Ball Bearing
Oil Caster
Axle
Apply
Grease