RIDGID TS2424 Owner's Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Maintenance ............. 54 Checking Tilt Mechanism .......... 25 Lubrication ..............54 Installing Front Rip Fence Guide Bar ......26 RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories ..55 Installing Rear Fence Guide Bar ....... 27 Troubleshooting ............55 Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars ....... 28 General ..............
Page 3: Safety Instructions For Table Saw
Safety Instructions For Table Saw Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your table saw works. Read this manual to understand this table saw. Safety Signal Words means if the safety information is not followed WARNING: someone could be seriously injured or killed.
Page 4: Before Each Use
Safety Instructions For Table Saw (continued) Before Each Use Inspect your saw. • Replace damaged or missing parts before using the saw again. • To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, turn the switch off, unplug the saw, and remove the •...
Page 5: Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face And Ears
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears Dress for safety Plan the way you will push the workpiece through. • Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry • Never pull the workpiece through. Start and finish (rings, wrist watches).
Page 6: Additional Safety Instructions For: Rip Type Cuts
Safety Instructions For Table Saws (continued) Additional Safety Instructions For: Rip Type Cuts. • Never use the miter gauge when ripping. • Use a push stick whenever the fence is 2 or more inches from the blade. • When thru-sawing, use an auxiliary fence and push Featherboard block whenever the fence must be between 1/2 and 2 See “Work Feed Devices”...
Page 7: Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Anti-Kickback Pawls Molding Device which, when properly maintained, is designed to A non through cut which produces a special shape in the stop the workpiece from being thrown towards the front of workpiece used for joining or decoration. the saw at the operator during ripping operation.
Page 8: Motor Specifications And Electrical Requirements
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor Specifications 60 Hz. service. Wired for 120V Wired for 240V WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical hazards, Rated H.P 1-1/2 1-1/2 fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper cir- cuit protection.
Page 9: Changing Motor Voltage
Changing Motor Voltage WARNING: Electric shock can kill. To reduce the risk of shock, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly steps are completed. Unplug saw before making or changing any con- nections. Power Cord NOTE: Power cord lead connections for 110/120 volt and 220/240 volt applications are the same.
Page 10: Motor Thermal Overload Protector
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued) Motor Thermal Overload Protector CAUTION: To reduce the risk of motor damage, this motor should be blown out or vacuumed fre- Manual quently to prevent sawdust buildup which will Reset interfere with normal motor ventilation. Button Your saw is equipped with a manual-reset thermal-over- load protector designed to open the power line circuit...
Page 11: Unpacking And Checking Contents
Check packaging for missing parts before check each one with the illustration and the “List of contacting RIDGID. Loose Parts” to make certain all items are accounted • A complete parts list (Repair Parts) is at the end of the for, before discarding any packing material.
Page 12: List Of Loose Parts
Unpacking and Checking Contents (continued) List of Loose Parts Item Part Name Qty. Item Part Name Qty. Miter Gauge............1 Fence Guide Bar Carton Containing: Table Extension ............ 2 Front Fence Guide Bar ......... 1 Blade Guard Carton Containing: Rear Fence Guide Bar ......... 1 Blade Guard ............1 Guide Bar Parts Bag ..........
Page 13: List Of Loose Parts (Caster)
List of Loose Parts (Caster) Item Description Qty. Item Description Qty. Center Frame ............1 Handle ..............1 Center Frame w/Actuator ........1 Hinge Plate ............1 End Frame without Wheel........2 Swivel Caster ............1 End Frame with Fixed Wheel ....... 2 Bag Loose Parts Labeled "Caster"...
Page 14: Assembling Leg Stand
Assembly (continued) Assembling Leg Stand 1. Locate the carton containing the leg stand. Remove all parts from packing material. 2. From the bag labeled “Legs” remove the following 1/4-20 1/4 In. External hardware: 1/4-20 x 1/2 In. Hex Nut Lockwasher Truss Head Screw 20 Truss Head Screws, 1/4-20 x 1/2”...
Page 15: Assembling Universal Caster System
Assembling Universal Caster System Frame Assembly Locating Parts 1. From the bag labeled "Caster" remove only the follow- Hex Nut ing hardware: Truss Hd. Screw Lockwasher 1/4-20 1/4-20 x 1/2" 24 Truss Head Screws, 1/4-20 x 1/2" Long Ext 1/4" 24 Lockwashers, 1/4"...
Page 16: Swivel Caster Assembly
Assembling Universal Caster System (continued) Swivel Caster Assembly Locating Parts 1. From the bag labeled "Caster" remove the following hardware: Hex Hd. Bolt Hex Nut 5/16-18 Lockwasher 5/16 5/16-18 x 5/8 4 Hex Head Bolts, 5/16-18 x 5/8" Long 4 Lockwashers, 5/16" External Type 5 Hex Nuts, 5/16-18 1 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 Button Head Bolt...
Page 17 3. Hold the hinge plate with the caster in the center of the 5/16-18 Lock Nut frame as shown. Slide the 5/16-18 x 4-1/4 bolt through frame and hinge plate. Finger tighten lock nut. Tighten nut with a 1/2" and adjustable wrench but do not over tighten.
Page 18: Assembling Universal Caster System To Saw
Assembling Universal Caster System To Saw Locating Parts 1. From the bag labeled "Caster" remove only the follow- ing hardware: Hex Jam Nut, 3/8-16 Leveling Foot 3/8 Spring Lockwasher Washer, 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/64 Foot Leveling WARNING: If your saw has damaged or missing parts, they must be repaired or replaced before Lockwasher this assembly can be completed.
Page 19: Leveling Feet Adjustment
Leveling Feet Adjustment 1. Adjust fixed wheel caster frame leveling feet so that the saw is resting on two wheels. The leveling feet should not touch the floor and should be adjusted about 3/4" from the bottom of the end frame to the bot- tom of the foot as shown.
Page 20: Assembly
Assembly Mounting Your Saw 1. From the bag labeled “Legs” remove the following hardware: Hex Head Screws, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Long 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 In 5/16-18 Hex Nuts, 5/16-18 Hex Head Screw Hex Nut Lockwashers, 5/16" External Type Flat Washers, 11/32 x 11/16 x 1/16 2.
Page 21: Assembling Table Extensions
Assembling Table Extensions 1. From the bag labeled “Table Extensions” remove the following hardware: (Quantity indicated is for two extensions) 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 In Hex Head Screws, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Long Hex Head Screw Flat Washers, 11/32 x 11/16 x 1/16 5/16-18 Hex Nut Lockwashers, 5/16"...
Page 22: Checking Table Insert
Assembly (continued) Checking Table Insert WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci- Table Insert dental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is not connected to power source outlet. 1. Insert should be flush with table top. Check as shown. Loosen flat head screw that holds insert and adjust the four set screws as necessary.
Page 23: Checking Heeling Adjustment Or Parallelism Of Sawblade To Miter Gauge Groove
Checking Heeling Adjustment or Parallelism of Sawblade to Miter Gauge Groove While cutting, the material must move in a straight line parallel to the sawblade. Therefore, both the miter gauge Sawblade groove and the rip fence must be parallel to the saw- blade.
Page 24: Checking Blade Tilt, Or Squareness Of Blade To Table
Assembly (continued) Checking Blade Tilt, or Squareness of Blade Tilt Lock Handle to Table When the bevel pointer is pointing directly to the “0” mark on the bevel scale, the sawblade should make a square cut 90° to the table. WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF”...
Page 25: Checking Tilt Mechanism
B. If blade is not square to table...the 90° stop screw must be adjusted. 1. Unscrew 90° stop screw three to four turns using 3/16 inch hex “L” wrench. 2. Turn tilt handwheel clockwise one turn, then turn handwheel counterclockwise until blade is square with table.
Page 26: Installing Front Rip Fence Guide Bar
Assembly (continued) Installing Front Rip Fence Guide Bar 1. From the bag labeled “Guide Bars” remove only the fol- lowing hardware: Square Head Bolts, 5/16-18 x 1" Long 5/16-18 x 1 In. Lockwashers, 5/16 External Type 21/64 I.D. Square Head Bolt Flat Washers, 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 Flat Washer Hex Nuts, 5/16-18...
Page 27: Installing Rear Fence Guide Bar
Installing Rear Fence Guide Bar 1. From the bag labeled “Guide Bars” remove only the fol- lowing hardware: Square Head Bolts, 5/16-18 x 1" Long Lockwashers, 5/16 External Type 5/16-18 x 1 In. Flat Washers, 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 21/64 I.D.
Page 28: Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars
Assembly (continued) Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars WARNING: Front and rear guide bars must be aligned with blade. Misaligned guide bars could twist. Twisted guide bars could misalign fence. A misaligned fence could cause binding or kickback. Very Thin You could be hit or cut. Shim Washer Table or Installing Shims...
Page 29: Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment
Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment WARNING: A misaligned fence can cause kickbacks and jams. To reduce the risk of injury, follow these instructions until the fence is properly aligned. 1. The rip fence must be PARALLEL with the sawblade and miter gauge grooves. Clean any debris off the fence guide bars.
Page 30: Installing Blade Guard
Assembly (continued) Installing Blade Guard 1. From the bag labeled “Blade Guard” remove the follow- ing parts: 1/4-20 Hex Nut 1/4 In. External Hex Head Screws, 1/4-20 x 5/8" Long 1/4-20 x 5/8 In Lockwasher Hex Nuts, 1/4-20 Hex Hd Screw Lockwashers, 1/4 External Type Thumb Screw Spreader Support...
Page 31: Aligning Blade Guard
Aligning Blade Guard Anti-Kickback Pawls 1. Lay blade of square or other straightedge alongside of blade. 2. Loosen socket set screw in guard support and move spreader left or right so that it touches blade of square. Set Screw Tighten screw. Socket set screw must tighten against Wrench the spreader rod flat.
Page 32: Mounting The Motor
Assembly (continued) Mounting the Motor 1. Remove Motor Assembly from motor carton. 2. Loosen the two hex head screws that lock the pins in the cradle. 3. Lift motor and insert the two pins on motor support assembly into holes in cradle. Push motor in as far as it will go.
Page 33: Installing Belt Guard
7. Put your hand around the belt half way between the two pulleys and squeeze belt until two sides of belt touch. The motor should move freely as you squeeze the belt. If motor does not move freely, belt tension must be readjusted.
Page 34: Mounting Switch And End Caps
Assembly (continued) Mounting Switch and End Caps 1. From the bag labeled “Miscellaneous” remove only the Pan Head Screw #10 External 10-32 x 3/8" following hardware: Type “AB” 8 x 1/2 Pan Head Screw Lockwasher Pan Head Screws, 10-32 x 3/8" Long Lockwashers, #10 External Type Square Nuts, 10-32 10-32...
Page 35: Getting To Know Your Table Saw
Getting to Know Your Table Saw Blade Guard Sawblade Miter Gauge Rip Fence Ind-I-Cut Table Insert Elevation Wheel Micro-Adjust Rip Fence On-Off Switch Casters Miter Gauge and Rip Fence Storage Hooks 1. On-Off Switch. CAUTION: Before turning switch “ON”, make sure the blade guard is correctly installed and operating properly.
Page 36 Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued) Elevation Handwheel... 6. Miter Gauge... elevates or lowers the head is locked in position for cross blade. Turn clockwise to elevate, counterclockwise to cutting or mitering by tightening the lock knob. lower. Always securely lock it when in use. 3.
Page 37 9. Removing and Installing Sawblade WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acciden- tal start, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before removing or installing sawblade. A. Raise blade guard, remove insert. B. To remove blade, place a block of wood against front Wood of blade, pull arbor wrench toward you to loosen Block...
Page 38 Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued) 11. Micro-Adjust Rip Fence... allows the operator to accurately adjust the rip fence using only one hand. To move the fence push in on the micro-adjust knob and rotate. Micro Adjust Knob 12. Universal Caster System The caster system is activated by rotating the handle 180°...
Page 39: Safety Instructions For Basic Saw Operations
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations Before Each Use • Replace damaged or missing parts before using the saw again. Inspect your saw. • Use the sawblade guard, spreader and anti-kickback • To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, pawls for any thru-sawing (whenever the blade comes turn the switch off, unplug the saw, and remove the through the top of the workpiece).
Page 40: Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face And Ears
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations (continued) Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears Dress for safety Plan the way you will push the workpiece through. • Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry • Never pull the workpiece through. Start and finish (rings, wrist watches).
Page 41: Work Feed Devices
Work Feed Devices Before cutting any wood on your saw, study all of the Many people custom build their own jigs and fixtures. Jigs “Basic Saw Operations”. and fixtures are often designed for a particular cut. As you learn new table saw woodworking techniques, You can use your table saw to easily make many jigs and you’ll see that many types of cuts need different support fixtures.
Page 42: Auxiliary Fence
Work Feed Devices (continued) Making the handle: • Miter crosscut a piece of 3/4 inch thick plywood to shape and size shown: NOTE: The mitered corners can be any size that looks like the drawing (about 1-1/2" by 1-1/2"). Putting it Together •...
Page 43: Basic Saw Operations
Basic Saw Operations • An auxiliary wood facing attached to the miter gauge Using the Miter Gauge can help prevent workpiece twisting and throwbacks. The miter gauge is used when crosscutting, miter cutting, Attach it to the slots provided. Make the facing long bevel cutting, compound miter cutting, dadoing and when enough and big enough to support your work.
Page 44: Repetitive Crosscutting
Basic Saw Operations (continued) Crosscutting (continued) Lock Miter Gauge Slots are provided in the miter gauge for attaching an Knob Head auxiliary facing to make it easier to cut very long or short pieces. Select a suitable piece of smooth wood, drill two holes through it and attach with screws.
Page 45: Miter Crosscutting
Miter Crosscutting Miter cutting is known as cutting wood at an angle other than 90° with the edge of the wood. Follow the same pro- cedure as you would for crosscutting. • Adjust the miter gauge to the desired angle, and lock it. •...
Page 46: Using The Rip Fence
Basic Saw Operations (continued) Using the Rip Fence • A featherboard can help guide the workpiece. (See “Basic Saw Operation-Using Featherboards for Thru- Ripping, bevel ripping, resawing and rabbeting are per- Sawing” section.) formed using the rip fence together with the auxiliary •...
Page 47 Once the trailing end is on the table: Push Stick When “width of rip” is 2” or wider, use the push stick to finish the work all the way past the blade. When “width of rip” is narrower than 2” the push stick Auxiliary cannot be used because the guard will interfere...use the Fence...
Page 48: Bevel Ripping Narrow Work
Basic Saw Operations (continued) WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from blade Baffle contact never thru-saw cuts narrower than 1/2” wide. Narrow strips thicker than the auxiliary fence/work sup- port may enter the guard and strike the baffle. Carefully raise guard only enough to clear the workpiece.
Page 49: Using Featherboards For Non Thru-Sawing
Using Featherboards for Non Thru-Sawing “C” Clamp Featherboard Work Support Featherboards are not employed during non thru-sawing operations when using the miter gauge. “C” Clamp Use featherboards for all other non thru-sawing opera- tions (when sawblade guard must be removed). Feather- boards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table as shown and to stop kickbacks.
Page 50: Using Carbide Tipped Blades
Basic Saw Operations (continued) Using Carbide Tipped Blades Before using a carbide tipped blade, always examine the blade and tips for damage. Look for bent teeth, a bent WARNING: To reduce the risk of cutting tool failure blade, cracks, broken, missing or loose carbide tips. Do and thrown shrapnel (broken pieces of blade) read not use a carbide tipped blade if damage is found or sus- and understand all the warnings and instructions...
Page 51: Rabbeting
Rabbeting Second Cut This Side Against Fence Rabbeting is known as cutting out a section of the corner When Making of a piece of material, across an end or along an edge. Second Cut To make a rabbet requires cuts which do not go all the Rabbet way through the material.
Page 52: Molding
Basic Saw Operations (continued) Molding Molding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of the workpiece. With a molding head and a selection of differ- ent knife shapes it is possible for almost any kind of mold- ing (base, cove, bead, etc.) to be produced. There are a wide variety of molding heads available as Molding well as many different shapes of knives.
Page 53: Adjustments
Adjustments WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” Knob and remove plug from power source outlet before making any adjustments. Miter Gauge Miter Gauge Head NOTE: The graduations are manufactured to very close tolerances which provide ample accuracy for fine wood- Pointer working.
Page 54: Maintaining Your Table Saw
Maintaining Your Table Saw Maintenance Anti-Kickback WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” Pawl and remove plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your saw. Spreader • Do not allow sawdust to accumulate inside the saw. Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the saw cabinet and the motor.
Page 55: Ridgid Recommends The Following Accessories
RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories Item SKU No. Do not use any accessory unless you have received and Molding/Dado Insert for 7 In. Dia. Molding read complete instructions for its use. or Dado Head............AC1025 WARNING: Use only accessories recommended for Dust Collector .............AC1098...
Page 56: Motor
Troubleshooting (continued) Motor NOTE: Motors used on wood working tools are particularly susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or “Vacuumed” frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation. Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Excessive Noise 1.
Page 57: Repair Parts
Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model TS24240 Figure 1 - ON-OFF Power Outlet Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description 822150-1 Bracket, Switch Housing Lockwasher #10 Nut Hex 10-32...
Page 58 Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24240 Figure 2 12 13...
Page 59 Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24240 Figure 2 Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 509492 Insert (Includes Key #37) Screw Hex Hd 3/8-16 x 1/2...
Page 60 Parts list for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24240 Figure 3...
Page 61 Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model TS24240 Figure 3 Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 804846-1 Support, Spreader 37838 Washer, .629 x 7/8 x 1/64 60204 Screw, Thumb 5/16-18 x 1...
Page 62 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24240 Figure 4 - Fence Assembly Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 809492-7 Screw Pan Hd. Ty “T” 8-32 x 1...
Page 63 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24240 Figure 5 - Miter Gauge Assembly Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description — 826661 Miter Gauge, Complete 826506 Knob Washer 8 x 23 x 1.8...
Page 64 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24240 Figure 6 - Guard Assembly Always Order by Part Number - not by Key Number Part No. Description — 826519 Guard Asm. Complete 60208 Nut Push 62391...
Page 65 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 10 Inch Table Saw Model No. TS24240 Figure 7 - Leg Set Part No. Description 805589-5 Screw, Serrated Truss Head. 1/4-20 x 1/2 826113 826116 Stringer, Side 826115 Stringer, End 509511 Stringer, End w/Label...
Page 66 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID Universal Caster System Model No. TS24240 Swivel Caster Frame Fixed Wheel Caster Frame...
Page 67 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID Universal Caster System Model No. TS24240 Always order by part number - Not by key number Part No. Description 825899 Actuator Caster Nut Hex 1/4-20 Lockwashers 1/4 826824 Handle Caster Screw Hex Hd. 1/4-20 x 3/4...
Page 68 Lifetime Warranty On RIDGID Tools The RIDGID REPUTATION is the result of the consistent prod- uct quality and years of pride in workmanship. Rigorous checks and controls from raw materials to packaged products insure product confidence widely accepted as the mark of the profes- sional trades.