Aligning Blade Guard - RIDGID TS2400 Owner's Manual

Alignment (continued)

Aligning Blade Guard

IMPORTANT: To work properly, the spreader must
always be adjusted so the cut workpiece will pass on
either side of the spreader without binding or skewing to
the side.
NOTE: The spreader is thinner than the width of the cut
(kerf) by approximately six thicknesses of paper.
1. Raise blade all the way up, making sure it is square
with table.
2. Use a wrench to loosen the screw that secures the
spreader support to the spreader mount.
3. Raise blade guard. Lift up both anti-kickback pawls.
Insert a large set screw wrench in the notches of the
pawls to hold the pawls out of the way.
4. Place a square against the spreader as shown. Use a
wrench to tighten the screw.
5. Make two folds in a small piece (6 x 6 inch) of ordi-
nary newspaper making three thicknesses.
The folded paper will be used as "spacing gauge".
6. Using 7/16 wrench loosen the 1/4-20 hex head
screws so the spreader can slide sideways.
7. Place rip fence on the right hand side of table. Care-
fully move it against blade so that it is parallel to the
blade, and just touches tips of saw teeth. Tighten rip
fence lock lever.
8. Insert folded paper between spreader and fence.
9. Hold spreader flat against folded paper and fence.
Tighten screws using 7/16 inch wrench.
10. To remove blade guard and spreader, loosen the
blade guard locking knob. Do not loosen other
screws. This allows you to remove and replace the
guard for non-through cuts without disturbing the
spreader alignment.
Spreader
1/4-20 Hex Head Screws
Combination
Square
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Wood
Blade
Kerf
Paper
Folded
Paper
Folded Paper
Screw