Checking Tilt Mechanism - RIDGID TS3650 Operator's Manual

.SP6498 Belt Drive Saw 05/03
Assembly (continued)
B. If blade is not
table...the 90° stop screw must
be adjusted.
1. Use a 3/16" hex "L" wrench to
unscrew the 90° stop screw until it
is flush with the top of the table.
2. Turn bevel handwheel clockwise
one turn, then turn handwheel
counter-clockwise until blade is
square with table.
3. Screw 90° stop screw in until the
sawblade starts to move. Check
once again for squareness and
readjust screw, if necessary.
4. Check pointer as described in step A.
To check for alignment,
Position
1. Tilt blade to left as far as it will go.
2. Place an accurate square against
blade. Make sure square is not touch-
ing the tip of one of the saw teeth.
A. If blade is 45° to table;
1. Check pointer. If pointer does not
point to the 45° mark on the scale,
the scale must be adjusted.
a. Remove elevation
assembly.
b. Loosen two screws on scale and
adjust scale up or down until
pointer points to 45° mark.
c. Install elevation
assembly.
B. If blade is not 45° to table, stop
screw and scale must be adjusted.
1. Use a 3/16" hex "L" wrench to
unscrew the 45° stop screw until it
is flush with the top of the table.
2. Turn bevel handwheel until blade
is 45° to the table.
3. Screw 45° stop screw in until the
sawblade starts to move. Check
once again and readjust screw, if
necessary.
4. Check pointer as described in step
A above.
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square to
45°
handwheel
Bevel Handwheel
Retainter Bearing
(Inside Base)
handwheel

Checking Tilt Mechanism

With bevel lock handle loosened, the
hand-wheel should turn freely without
binding. The turning friction can be
adjusted by tightening or loosening
the screws in the bearing retainer.
NOTE: Bevel handwheel must be
removed to adjust. When adjusting
the screws in the bearing retainer,
hold the nut inside using a 3/8 inch
wrench.
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Screws