RIDGID R4513 Operator's Manual page 39

ADJUSTMENTS
TO SET THE BEVEL INDICATOR AND BEVEL
STOPS AT 0˚ AND 45˚
See Figures 56 - 59.
The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory
and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require set-
ting during assembly. After extensive use, it may need to
be checked.
 Unplug the saw.
 Raise the blade.
 Remove the blade guard assembly.
To check for squareness, 0˚ position:
 Release the bevel locking lever.
 Push the bevel adjusting handwheel to the left as far as
possible.
 Lock the bevel locking lever.
 Place the combination square against blade. Make sure
square is not touching the tip of one of the saw teeth.
If the blade is not an exact (0°):
 Release the bevel locking lever.
 Turn the bevel handle until the bevel indicator points to
5°-10°.
 Turn 0° stop screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
 Place a combination square beside the blade on the left
and using the square, set the blade at 0°.
 Lock the bevel locking lever.
 Watching for blade movement against the square, turn 0°
stop screw clockwise. When you see slight movement,
stop turning.
 Repeat above steps to recheck and readjust blade angle
as needed.
Once blade is square (0°) to the table:
 Check bevel indicator.
 If indicator is not pointing to the 0º mark on the bevel
scale, loosen the indicator adjusting screw and adjust
indicator.
 Retighten screw.
BLADE AT 0˚ POSITION
BEVEL LOCKING
LEVER
INDICATOR
ADJUSTING SCREW
BLADE AT 45˚ POSITION
0˚ STOP
SCREW
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BEVEL ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL
Fig. 56
Fig. 57
Fig. 58