Know Your Table Saw - RIDGID R4511 Operator's Manual

FEATURES
KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW
See Figure 5.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS
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Kickback is a hazard in which the
workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The toothed
pawls are designed to snag the workpiece to prevent or
reduce
injury
should kickback occur.
BEVEL
ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL
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Use this handwheel
to set the angle of the blade for bevel cuts. It is located on
the side of the cabinet.
BEVEL SCALE
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The easy-to-read scale on the front of the
cabinet shows the exact blade angle.
BLADE
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For maximum performance, it is recommended
that you use the blade provided with your saw. Additional
blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific
operations such as ripping. Your local dealer can provide
you with
complete information.
A
WARMNG:
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of
this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result
in personal injury.
BLADE GUARD
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Always keep the guard down over the
blade for through-sawing cuts.
BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB
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This knob, in the center of the
height adjusting handwheel, locks the handwheel into place
and must be unlocked before turning the handwheel.
HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL
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Located on the front
of the cabinet, use this
handwheel to lower and raise the
blade for adjustments or replacement.
HERC-U-LIFT® MOBILE BASE®
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This saw comes with a
mobile
base that allows for easy mobility.
MITER GAUGE
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This miter
gauge aligns the wood for
a cross cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact
angle for a miter cut.
MITER GAUGE GROOVES
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The miter gauge rides in these
grooves on either side of the blade.
RAILS
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Front and rear rails provide support for the rip fence
and extension tables.
RIP FENCE
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A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece
and is secured with the locking lever.
SCALE
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Found on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale
provides
precise measurements in rip cuts.
SPREADER
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A metal piece, slightlythinnerthan the saw blade
which
helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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This saw has an easy access power
switch located below the front rail. To lock the switch in the
OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch. Place
the key
in a location that is inaccessible to children and oth
ers not qualified to use the tool.
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