RIDGID R4516 Operator's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. RIDGID Manuals
  4. Saw
  5. R4516
  6. Operator's manual

RIDGID R4516 Operator's Manual

10 in. table saw
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Your new table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this
product.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
product.
®
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. TABLE SAW
R4516

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for RIDGID R4516

Summary of Contents for RIDGID R4516

  • Page 1 Your new table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS  Introduction ... 2  General Safety Rules ... 3-4  Specific Safety Rules ... 4-5  Symbols ... 6-7  Electrical ... 8  Glossary of Terms ... 9  Features ... 10-12  Tools Needed ... 13  Loose Parts ...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

     KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.  DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

     KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  FIRMLY BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK BENCH OR LEG STAND at approximately waist height.  NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR.

  • Page 5: Specific Safety Rules

     NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross cutting.  NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the power source.  PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long work pieces.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Safety Alert Read Operator’s Manual Eye Protection No Hands Symbol Wet Conditions Alert...
  • Page 7 To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID assistance. customer service for ®...

  • Page 8: Electrical

    (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply. SPEED AND WIRING The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 5,000 rpm.

  • Page 9: Glossary Of Terms

    The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been cut by the blade. The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade. Snipe (planers) Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.

  • Page 10: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Arbor ... 5/8 in. Blade Diameter ... 10 in. Blade Tilt ... 0˚ - 45˚ Rating ... 120 V~, 15 Amps, 60 Hz aNTI-KICKBaCK PaWLS MITER gaugE CORD STORagE BLaDE WRENCH STORagE No Load Speed ... 5,000 r/min. (RPM) Cutting Depth at 0º: ...3-1/4 in.
  • Page 11 BEvEL LOCKING LEvER - This lever, placed just under the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the angle setting of the blade. BEvEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the cabinet shows the exact blade angle.

  • Page 12: Features

    POWER SWITCH See Figure 3. This saw is equipped with a power switch that has a built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthor- ized and possible hazardous use by children and others. TO TURN YOUR SAW ON: ...

  • Page 13: Tools Needed

    TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly and alignment: FRaMINg SquaRE PHILLIPS SCREWDRIvER COMBINaTION SquaRE FLaT BLaDE SCREWDRIvER Fig. 4...

  • Page 14: Loose Parts

    LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your table saw: Fig. 5 E. Handle Assembly ... 1 A. Blade Guard ... 1 F. Push Stick ... 1 B. Anti-Kickback Pawls ... 1 G. Blade Wrench, large ... 1 C. Miter Gauge ... 1 H.

  • Page 15: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly.  Carefully lift the saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface. WARNING: Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose Parts List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it.
  • Page 16 TO MOvE THE SAW See Figure 10.  Holding the handle firmly, tilt the saw toward you until the saw is balanced on the wheels.  Pull the saw to the desired location then either mount to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or leg stand for immediate saw operation or store the saw in a dry environment.

  • Page 17: Riving Knife

     To reinstall the throat plate, slip the tab into the slot at the back of the saw and push down to secure in place. TO CHANGE BETWEEN A SPREADER AND A RIvING KNIFE See Figure 12.

  • Page 18: Blade Guard

     Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to the left. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.  Place spreader/riving knife in “up” position.

  • Page 19: Assembly

    TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE SPREADER/ RIvING KNIFE AND SAW BLADE See Figure 16. If the spreader/riving knife is out of alignment with the saw blade, adjustment is needed. To check alignment of the spreader/riving knife:  Unplug the saw.

  • Page 20: Operation

    Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed. If your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade. Kickback can cause serious injury.

  • Page 21: How To Mount A Featherboard

    1/4 in. “finger” to be cut in the stock. Feed the stock only to the mark previously made at 6 in. Turn the saw Off and allow the blade to completely stop rotating before removing the stock. Reset the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece to allow approximately 1/4 in.

  • Page 22: Types Of Cuts

     Cut the wood with the finish side up.  Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making the cut.  Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes out of the saw. cross cut rip cut Miter cut...
  • Page 23 TO ADjUST ThE BEVEL INDICATOR See Figure 23. If the bevel indicator is not at zero when the saw blade is at 0°, adjust the indicator by loosening the screw and setting it at 0° on the bevel scale. Retighten the screw.
  • Page 24 TO USE ThE RIP fENCE See Figure 25.  Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull slightly toward the front of the unit.  Lower the front end of the rip fence onto the guide surfaces on top of the front rail.
  • Page 25  Retighten the lock knob. TO USE ThE SLIDING TABLE ExTENSION See Figure 27. Increase the length of the saw table by using the table extension.  Set the rip fence to 13 in.  Pull the front table locking lever toward you to unlock the lever.
  • Page 26  Mark beside one of the blade teeth at the front of the blade. Place a combination square even with the front of the saw table and the side of the saw blade as shown in figure 28.  Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back.

  • Page 27: Making Cuts

     When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.
  • Page 28  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.
  • Page 29  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.
  • Page 30  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.
  • Page 31  Use a push stick to move the piece through the cut and past the blade.  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.

  • Page 32: Operation

    All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this tool. This saw is designed for use with a 6 in. stack dado (up to width of 3/4 in.). Do not use an adjustable dado on this saw.

  • Page 33: Adjustments

    Arbor shaft has right-hand threads.  Unplug the saw.  Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.  Raise the saw blade to full height then remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.  Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked.
  • Page 34 0° and 45° See Figures 45 - 46. The angle settings of your 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.
  • Page 35 To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation.  Unplug the saw.  Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fence to be moved.  Place a framing square beside the blade and move the rip fence up to the square.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE wARNINg: When servicing, use only identical RIDGID re- placement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. wARNINg: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Operation section. Slow the feed rate. Align the rip fence. See "To check and align the spreader/riving knife and saw blade" in the Assembly sec- tion. Replace the wood. Always cut with convex side to table surface.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTINg Problem Saw does not make accurate 90˚ or 45˚ cuts. Height/bevel adjusting hand- wheel is hard to turn. Saw does not start. Blade makes poor cuts. Blade does not lower when turning height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Motor labors in rip cut.

  • Page 39: Warranty

    2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
  • Page 40 R4516 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgidwoodworking.com.

Table of Contents