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RIDGID TS2410LS Operator's Manual

RIDGID TS2410LS Operator's Manual

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Your 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
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. TABLE SAW
TS2410LS

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  • Page 1 Your 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 ... 13 ...

  • 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

     SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support large panels.  REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in an accident causing possible serious personal injury.  ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, SPREADER, AND ANTI- KICKBACK PAWLS on all “through-sawing”...

  • Page 5: Specific Safety Rules

     PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long work pieces. Use a sturdy “outrigger” support if a table extension more than 24 inches long is attached to the saw.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current No Load Speed...
  • 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 customer service for assistance.

  • 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 4,000 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

    BLADE WRENCH BLADE AND BLADE WRENCH STORAGE SWITCH ASSEMBLY Rating ... 120 V, AC Only, 60 Hz, 15 Amps Output Speed ...4,000 r/min. (RPM) BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY SAW BLADE BEVEL LOCKING LEVER LEG STAND TABLE EXTENSION RIP FENCE LOCKING LEVER...
  • Page 11 15 AMP MOTOR WITH SOFT START - The saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing.

  • Page 12: Features

    The blade guard assembly includes: spreader/splitter, anti-kickback pawls, and plastic blade guard. SWITCH ASSEMBLY This saw is equipped with a switch assembly that has a built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others.

  • Page 13: Tools Needed

    (3/8 in., 7/16 in., 1/2 in., 9/16 in.) HEX KEYS (3) (3/32 in., 5/32 in., 3/16 in.) COMBINATION SQUARE FRAMING SQUARE Fig. 5 LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your table saw: SWITCH KEY BLADE GUARD MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY RIP FENCE Fig. 6...

  • Page 14: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly.  Carefully lift saw from the carton and place saw on the side with the wheels. NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
  • Page 15 ASSEMBLY TO OPEN THE LEG STAND See Figures 7 - 9.  Grasp the grips on the saw table and stand it upright as shown below.  Step on the release lever and pull the grips toward you at the same time.
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLY TO SECURE/LEVEL THE SAW See Figure 10. With the leg stand open and the table saw resting on a flat, level surface, the saw should not move or rock from side to side. If the saw rocks from side to side, the leveling feet need adjusting until the leg stand is balanced.
  • Page 17  Holding the grips firmly, pull the handles toward you until the leg stand and saw are balanced on the wheels.  Push the saw to the desired location then either open the leg stand for saw operation or store the saw in a dry environment. RELEASE LEVER Fig.
  • Page 18  Place throat plate into throat plate opening in table and push toward rear of saw to engage spring clip until key slot in throat plate will drop over flat head screw.  Retighten the screw being careful not to overtighten which can cause the throat plate to bow or bend.
  • Page 19  Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.  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 clockwise. To loosen the blade: ...

  • Page 20: Operation

    TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 20. If the blade guard assembly is out of alignment with the saw blade, adjust the alignment of the blade guard assembly. The spreader must be aligned with the saw blade.

  • Page 21: Cutting Aids

    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. Obviously, kickback can cause serious injury, and it is well worth using precautions to avoid the risks.

  • Page 22: Cutting Tips

     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: 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 24 Once the Ind-I-Cut is level:  From the front of the table saw, place the miter gauge in the left miter groove and move the height/bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel scale is set at 0°.

  • Page 25: Rip Fence

    Reinstall the blade guard assembly when the adjustment is complete.  Unplug the saw.  Place the rip fence on the saw table so that it lightly touches the right side of the saw blade. Lock the rip fence in place.
  • Page 26  Retighten the lock knob by turning it clockwise. TO USE THE TABLE EXTENSION See Figure 31. Increase the length of the saw table by using the table extension. NOTE: The table extension cannot be extended if the rip fence is locked on the table rails.
  • Page 27 NOTE: The adjusting screws are located on the top of the saw table next to the blade.  Place a block of wood on the side of the blade and push it into the blade until the blade is parallel to the miter gauge groove.

  • Page 28: Making Cuts

    WORKPIECE AND MITER GAUGE LOCK KNOB SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION SWITCH OFF  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece. Fig. 35...

  • Page 29: Making A Rip Cut

     Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece.

  • Page 30: Making A Bevel Cross Cut

     When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece.
  • Page 31  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece.

  • Page 32: Making A Large Panel Cut

     Hold the workpiece firmly and feed the workpiece into the blade.  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece.
  • Page 33 To avoid personal injury, always use push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards.  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.

  • Page 34: 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 13/16 in.). Do not use an adjustable dado on this saw.

  • Page 35: Adjustments

     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 clockwise.  Using the smaller open wrench, insert the flat open end into the flats on the arbor shaft.
  • Page 36 0º to the table. Lock the bevel locking lever.  Screw the 0º stop screw until the saw blade starts to move. Check again for squareness and readjust if needed.  Check bevel indicator.
  • Page 37  Release the bevel locking lever and position the height/ bevel adjusting handwheel until blade is 45º to the table. Lock the bevel locking lever.  Screw the 45ºstop screw until the saw blade starts to move. Check again for squareness and readjust if needed.  Check bevel indicator.
  • Page 38 ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE See Figures 54 - 56. The rip fence must be parallel to the saw blade and the miter gauge grooves. WARNING: A misaligned rip fence can cause kickbacks and jams.
  • Page 39 ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THE BEVEL LOCKING LEVER See Figure 57.  Release bevel locking lever and bevel saw blade to 45º.  Push bevel locking lever to lock blade into place.  With moderate force, attempt to move the height/bevel adjusting handwheel toward the 0º...

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    SCREW AND NYLON SET SCREW ADJUSTMENT See Figure 60. If the saw blade has a slight amount of lateral movement or if the blade is elevated and tends to lower itself slightly, the nylon set screw needs to be tightened.

  • Page 41: Accessories

     Unplug the saw.  Lower blade completely and bevel to 45º. Lock the blade.  Turn saw upside down.  Remove brush caps with a screwdriver. NOTE: Brush assembly is spring load and will pop out when brush cap is removed.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Wood edges away from rip fence when ripping. Cause Blade is out of balance. Blade is damaged. Saw is not mounted securely. Work surface is uneven. Blade is warped. Rip fence not mounted correctly. Rails are dirty or sticky. Clamp screw is out of adjustment.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Saw does not make 0˚ or 45˚ cuts. Height/Bevel Adjusting Handwheel is hard to turn. Saw does not start. Blade makes poor cuts. Motor overheats. Motor labors in rip cut. Cause Bevel stops not properly adjusted. Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter Cuts).
  • Page 44 NOTES...

  • Page 45: 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 46 TS2410LS 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.

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