Selecting And Storing Saw Blades; Changing The Saw Blade - RIDGID R4560 Operator's Manual

SELECTING AND STORING SAW BLADES

Riving knives MUST be matched to saw blade dimensions in order
to function effectively.
The saw blade furnished with your new saw is a 10 inch
(254mm) combination blade, used for cross cutting (across
the grain) and ripping (with the grain) through the workpiece.
The arbor hole of the blade is 5/8 inch (16mm) diameter. This
blade will produce a good quality cut for most applications.
There are many types of blades available to do specific and special jobs
such as cross cut only, rip only, dado cuts thin plywood, paneling, etc.
Use ONLY saw blades designed for maximum safe operating
speeds of 3,600 RPM or greater. ONLY use 10 inch blades designed
for wood cutting.

CHANGING THE SAW BLADE

• Use ONLY 10 inch (254mm) diameter blades with 5/8 inch
(16mm) arbor holes, rated at 3,600 rpm or higher, 0.102
inch (2.6mm) minimum kerf width and 0.073 inch (1.8mm)
maximum body thickness. Use ONLY a saw blade diameter in
accordance with the markings on the saw.
• To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it
from power source before installing and removing blades and
accessories, before adjusting and when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
1.
Remove the throat plate and raise the saw blade to its
maximum height.
2.
Push and hold arbor lock button
3.
Use included arbor wrench to remove the blade by turning
counter clockwise and retaining nut and flange
Remove old blade.
4.
Place the new blade on the arbor with the teeth pointing
down as the blade rotates toward the front of the saw.
5.
Replace and tighten the blade retaining nut and flange.
6.
Replace throat plate.
PREPARING TO CUT
This tool can ONLY be used with woodworking saw blades.
shown in Figure 36.
A
.
B
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Saw blades should ALWAYS be kept sharp. It is recommended
that you locate a reputable sharpening service to sharpen your
blades when needed.
NEVER stack blades on top of one another to store. Place material
such as cardboard between them to keep the blades from coming
in contact with one another, or place them in storage drawer.
Abrasive wheels or blades (including diamond) should not be used
on this saw.
A
Figure 36
B