RIDGID R4512 Operator's Manual page 12

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 - Kickback is a hazard in which
the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth
on the removable anti-kickback pawls point away from the
workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled back toward
the operator, the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or
reduce the possibility of kickback.
BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL/BEVEL LOCK KNOB
- The bevel adjusting handwheel, located on the side of the
cabinet, is used to adjust the bevel angle of the blade.The
bevel lock knob locks the angle setting of the blade.
BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the
cabinet shows the exact blade angle.
BLADE - This saw is provided with a 36-tooth, 10 in. carbide-
tooth blade.
WARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of
this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result
in personal injury.
BLADE GUARD - Always keep the removable blade guard
down over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.
HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL/ HEIGHT LOCK
KNOB - The height adusting handwheel, located on the
front of the cabinet, is used to lower and raise the blade for
height adjustments or blade replacement. The height lock
knob locks the height setting of the blade.
MITER GAUGE - The miter gauge aligns the wood for a cross
cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact angle for a
miter cut, with adjustable stops at 90° and 45°.
MITER GAUGE GROOVES - The miter gauge rides in the
grooves on the saw table.
RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and
is secured with the locking handle. Grooves run along the
top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps
and accessories.
RIP SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read rip
scale provides precise measurements for rip cuts.
SPREADER / RIVING KNIFE - A removable metal piece
of the blade guard assembly, slightly thinner than the saw
blade, which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback.
When in the through sawing, or "up" position, it is higher
than the saw blade and becomes a spreader. When in the
non-through sawing, or "down" position, it is below the saw
blade teeth and becomes a riving knife.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY - 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 inac-
cessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool.
TABLE EXTENSION - Located on each side of the saw table,
the table extensions give the operator additional support
when cutting wide workpieces.
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