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RIDGID TS3660 Operator's Manual

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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.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. CAST IRON TABLE SAW
TS3660

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  • 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 ...8-10  Glossary of Terms ... 11  Features ...12-13  Tools Needed ... 14  Loose Parts ...15-16 ...

  • 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 hip height.  NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR.

  • 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 interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current...
  • 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 3,450 rpm.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    NOTE: The table saw is prewired at the factory for 120 V, 60 Hz. Use the following procedures to change motor voltage from 120 V to 240 V.

  • Page 10: Electrical

    An audible click will indicate the thermal overload protector is reset. Once the button is reset, the table saw may be started and operated as normal. NOTE: If the red button won't click into place immediately, the motor is still too hot and must be allowed to cool.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter ...10 in. Blade Arbor ... 5/8 in. Cutting Depth at 0° ... 3-3/8 in. Cutting Depth at 45° ... 2-1/4 in. ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS SEPARATOR (SPLITTER) MITER GAUGE RIP FENCE STORAGE HOOKS STAND BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB LEVELING FOOT Rating ...
  • Page 13 Inside the cabinet, adjustable positive stops control the degree of tilt which can be adjusted with the screws in the top of the saw table. Use the miter gauge for a bevel cross cut (compound cut) and the rip fence for a bevel rip cut.

  • Page 14: Tools Needed

    TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for assembly and alignment: COMBINATION WRENCH (9) (10 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm, 17 mm, 1/2 in., 9/16 in. 11/16 in.) SCREWDRIVER (2) (SMALL AND MEDIUM) PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER HAMMER ADJUSTABLE WRENCH PLIERS...

  • Page 15: Loose Parts

    LOOSE PARTS Description Miter Gauge ...1 Guard Support Assembly ...1 Blade Guard Assembly ...1 Blade Wrench ...2 Rip Fence ...1 Bevel Adjusting Handwheel ...1 Height Adjusting Handwheel ...1 Back End Cap (left and right) ...2 Front Rail ...1 Qty. Description Back Rail ...1 Table Extension ...2 Motor ...1...

  • Page 16: Loose Parts

    LOOSE PARTS LIST Description Leg ...4 Front Brace ...1 Back Brace ...1 Side Brace ...2 Leveling Feet ...4 Foot Brace ...4 Rear Tube ...2 Front Tube ...2 Swivel Caster ...4 Leg Bracket ...4 Rip Fence Storage Hooks ...2 Miter Gauge Storage Hook ...1 Center Brace ...1 Unlock Pedal Assembly ...1 U-Bolt ...1...

  • Page 17: Assembly

     The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assem- bling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures explained in this manual.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE LEG STAND AND STORAGE BRACKETS See Figures 10 - 11.  Separate the following: side brace (2), front brace (1), back brace (1), legs (4), miter gauge storage hook (1), rip fence storage hooks (2), foot braces (4), and leveling feet (4).
  • Page 19  Place the leg stand on the table saw base. Align the holes in the table with the holes in the legs. NOTE: The front panel is the one with the RIDGID and must be on the front of the saw base.
  • Page 20 BASE TO THE LEG STAND See Figures 14 - 16. WARNING: Do not lift the saw without help. Hold it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precau- tions can result in back injury.
  • Page 21 ASSEMBLY To assemble the Herc-U-Lift™ to the leg stand:  Install the four leg brackets on the inside of each leg using head screws (1/4-20 x 1/2 in.) and lock nuts (1/4-20). Tighten securely.  Place the lower section under the leg stand with the ends of the tube under the front leg brackets.
  • Page 22 ASSEMBLY TO STORE ACCESSORIES See Figure 19. The table saw has two convenient storage areas (one on either side of the saw cabinet) specifically designed for the saw’s accessories. When not in use, store the accessories securely by snapping each accessory in place.
  • Page 23 Rails:  Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting handwheel clockwise.  With a pencil, mark an "X" on one tooth of the saw blade.  Place the head of a combination square in the left miter gauge groove on the saw table.
  • Page 24 TO CHECK THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 26. WARNING: The throat plate must be level with the saw table. If the throat plate is too high or too low, the workpiece can catch on the uneven edges result- ing in binding or kickback which could result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 25 Move the spacer bar to within approximately 4-1/2 in. from the end of the rear rail and parallel to the side of the saw table.  If spacer bar has a gap between the large diameter of the spacer bar and the inside of the rear rail, fill the gap with the appropriate number of shims (included).
  • Page 26 TO INSTALL BELT See Figure 34.  Lower the blade and set the bevel to 0˚.  Place belt on saw pulley and motor pulley. Sight along both pulleys checking that the belt is parallel to the edges of both pulleys.
  • Page 27 TO SECURE THE ELECTRICAL CORDS See Figure 36. Three wire ties come with your table saw (one is extra). The motor cord and power cord should be routed along side the cabinet. Two holes provided on the side of the cabinet are used to secure the wire ties.
  • Page 28  When the saw blade is tilted to the left as far as it will go, the blade should be at a 45˚ angle to the saw table and the bevel indicator should point to 45˚.

  • Page 29: 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. Obviously, kickback can cause serious injury, and it is well worth using precautions to avoid the risks.

  • Page 30: How To Make A Featherboard

    45°. See page 35 for information on miter cuts. Mark the board from the point at 6 in. Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 35. Set the rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in. "finger" to be cut in the stock.
  • Page 31  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 32 Once the Ind-I-Cut is level:  From the front of the table saw, place the miter gauge in the left miter groove and turn the bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel scale is set at 0°.
  • Page 33 TO USE THE MICRO-ADJUST FEATURE ON THE RIP FENCE See Figures 46 - 47. The rip fence that comes with this table saw has a feature that allows the user to make one-handed adjustments. To use the micro-adjust feature on the right-hand side of the saw blade: ...

  • Page 34: Making Cuts

     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 35  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 36  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 37  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 38 Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur.  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 39 NON-THROUGH CUT BLADE GUARD REMOVED  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. Once all non-through cuts are completed:  Unplug your saw.
  • Page 40 WARNING: Always put outer blade washer and the saw's throat plate in proper location when changing back to saw blade. Failure to do so may result in possible injury and damage to the tool. DADO CUT WARNING:...

  • Page 41: Adjustments

    See Figure 61. WARNING: The zero clearance throat plate must be level with the saw table. If the throat plate is too high or too low, the workpiece can catch on the uneven edges resulting in binding or kickback. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 42 TO REPLACE THE SAW BLADE See Figures 62 - 63.  Unplug the saw and remove the switch key.  Lower the saw blade, raise the blade guard, and remove the throat plate.  Raise the saw blade.  Insert the open end of one of the blade wrenches into the flats on the arbor shaft.
  • Page 43 To move the rear of the saw blade to the right, turn the lever above the rear trunnion to the left. To move the rear of the saw blade to the left, turn the lever above the rear trunnion to the right.
  • Page 44 0°.  Place a combination square against the saw blade.  If the saw blade is not square to the saw table, the 90° top screw needs to be adjusted. NOTE: From a position at the front of the saw, the 90°...
  • Page 45 ADJUSTMENTS  Reinstall the height adjusting handwheel.  With the saw blade at 45°, the bevel indicator should be pointing to 45°.  If not, remove the height adjusting handwheel.  Loosen the two screws on the scale and adjust the scale up or down until the bevel indicator points to 45°.
  • Page 46 ADJUSTMENTS TO ALIGN AND ADJUST THE RIP FENCE See Figures 74 - 76. The rip fence must be parallel with the saw blade and the miter gauge grooves. WARNING: A misaligned rip fence can cause kickbacks and jams. To reduce the risk of injury, always maintain proper rip fence alignment ...
  • Page 47 See Figure 77. The rip fence has two indicators: one for use when the rip fence is on the right side of the saw blade and one for use when the rip fence is on the left side of the saw blade.

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Saw does not make 90˚ or 45˚ cuts. Height and Bevel Adjusting Hand- wheels are hard to turn. Saw does not start. Blade makes poor cuts. Motor overheats. Motor labors in rip cut. Cause Bevel stops not properly adjusted.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Parts Ordering/Service

    TS3660 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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