Remove The Existing Insert; Installing Zero Clearance Insert/Sawblade - RIDGID TS3650 Operator's Manual

.SP6498 Belt Drive Saw 05/03
Remove the Existing Table Insert.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental start make
sure switch is "OFF" and saw is
unplugged before removing insert.
1. Make sure saw is off and unplugged.
2. Loosen the flathead screw that
secures the insert.

Installing Zero Clearance Insert/Sawblade

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental start make
sure switch is "OFF" and saw is
unplugged before installing zero
clearance insert/sawblade.
1. Lower the sawblade completely.
2. Tighten the flat head screw that secures
the insert completely, then loosen screw
3 turns.
3. Place the zero clearance insert in the
table slot and push toward the rear of
the saw to engage the spring clip.
4. Drop the front edge of the zero clear-
ance insert on top of the flat head
screw.
NOTE: Front of insert will be above the
table to allow clearance for sawblade.
5. Adjust the side positioning set screw
found on edge of insert to eliminate side
play as required.
6. Clamp a 1 x 4 or larger board across
the zero clearance insert as shown.
Make sure the board covers the flat
head screw.
Cover the
Flat Head Screw
7. Make sure blade guard is properly
installed.
8. Reconnect power to the saw.
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3. Lift the insert from the front end and
pull toward the front of the saw.
9. Turn the saw "ON".
10. Slowly and cautiously raise the saw
blade into the zero clearance insert by
rotating the elevation handle clock-
wise 4 turns. Return the saw blade to
completely lowered position.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury keep both hands off of the
saw table top and wear approved
safety goggles.
11. Turn the saw "OFF" and unplug.
12. Remove clamps and board.
13. Loosen the flat head screw and reposi-
tion the zero clearance insert until the
key slot drops over the flat head screw.
14. The zero clearance insert should be
flush with the table top. Check near
each set screw as shown. Adjust the
four set screws as necessary. Tighten
the flat head screw. Do not tighten the
screw to the point where it deflects the
zero clearance insert.
WARNING: The zero clearance
insert must be even with the table
surface. Inserts too high or low
can let the workpiece "snag" or
catch on uneven edges. Work-
piece could twist and kickback.
Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious personal injury.
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