RIDGID R4550 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. PORTABLE CONTRACTOR TABLE SAW
R4550
Your saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard 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.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FUNCTI ONAL DESCRI PTI ON
FUNCTI ONAL DESCRI PTI ON...............................................2
SPECI FI CATIONS ................................................................2
FEATURES.......................................................................... 3
I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS.................................4
SAFETY-SYMBOLS-DEFI NI TI ONS...................................... 4
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNI NGS.................... 5
TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES.................................................6
TERMI NOLOGY ...................................................................6
TABLE SAW SPECI FIC SAFETY RULES...................................6
SAW BLADE GUARD, ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND
RIVING KNI FE.....................................................................8
KI CKBACKS.........................................................................9
PROPOSI TI ON 65 WARNI NG ............................................ 9
POWER CONNECTI ONS ................................................... 10
POWER SOURCE............................................................... 10
EXTENSI ON CORDS........................................................... 10
UNPACKI NG..................................................................... 10
PACKAGE CONTENTS DESCRIPTI ON...................................11
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE BAGS.......................................12
ASSEMBLY.........................................................13
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY OF ADJUSTMENTS.............13
UNPACKING...................................................................... 13
ASSEMBLING THE STAND .................................... ..............15
HEI GHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB I NSTALLATION ......................16
FENCE ADJUSTMENT KNOB I NSTALLATI ON .. ......................16
INSTALLING THE BLADE....................................................17
THROAT PLATE .................................................................18
ANTI -KI CKBACKS PAWLS ................................................19
BLADE GUARD ................................................................19
INSTALLING THE FENCE..................................... ...............20
REMOVING THE FENCE .....................................................20
ON-BOARD STORAGE.............................................. ..........21
MAKI NG ADJUSTMENTS .................................................. 22
LEVELING THE THROAT PLATE ..........................................22
ADJUSTI NG BLADE PARALLEL TO MITER GAUGE GROOVE
(HEEL) .............................................................................22
SQUARI NG THE BLADE VERTI CALLY TO THE TABLE ............25
ADJUSTI NG THE BEVEL STOPS ..........................................24
ADJUSTI NG THE BLADE HEI GHT........................................25
CHANGING THE BEVEL................................................. .....25
SPECI FI CATI ONS
The RI DGI D®# R4550 10 inch Portable Contractor Table Saw is
designed for portability and high quality performance. It includes:
basic machine, sturdy tubular steel stand, integral 2 1/ 2 inch dust
port, a fence system, T-slot miter gauge, 15 amp motor, on/o
switch, cast aluminum table, extension wing, see-through blade
guard with anti-kickback pawls, and 10 inch carbide blade.
NOTI CE: The manual cover illustrates the current production
model. All other illustrations contained in the manual are
representative only and may not be exact depictions of the actual
labeling or accessories included. They are intended for illustrative
purposes only.
Max depth of cut at 90°: 3 ½ inch
Max depth of cut at 45°: 2 ½ inch
Max rip to right of blade: 32.5 inch
Max rip to left of blade: 22 inch
MOTOR SPECI FI CATI ONS:
Amps 15 inch
Voltage 120 volts
Blade Diameter 10 inch
No Load RPM 5,000
USING THE MI TER GAUGE.................................................25
ADJUSTI NG THE RAI L SYSTEM ..........................................25
USING COLOR CODED SCALES...........................................26
ENGAGING THE FLIP DOWN FENCE ...................................27
RIVING KNI FE HEI GHT SETTI NGS......................................28
RI VI NG KNI FE POSI TI ON AND ALI GNMENT.................28
PARALLEL ALI GNMENT ......................................................29
HORI ZONTAL ALIGNMENT .................................................29
VERTI CAL ALI GNMENT ......................................................29
OPERATI ON......................................................................30
DUST COLLECTION ...........................................................30
TURNI NG THE SAW ON AND OFF.......................................31
TRANSPORTING THE SAW .................................................31
MAKI NG CUTS...................................................................32
RIP CUTS .........................................................................33
BEVEL RIPPING.................................................................33
CROSSCUTTI NG................................................................34
BEVEL CROSSCUTTI NG......................................................34
MITER CUTS.....................................................................34
COMPOUND MI TER CUTS ..................................................35
LARGE PANEL CUTS ..........................................................35
NON-THROUGH CUTS........................................................35
MAKI NG A NON-THROUGH CUT .........................................35
CUTTI NG AI DS AND ACCESSORI ES..................................36
PUSH STICK .....................................................................36
AUXILIARY MITER GAUGE FACING.....................................36
AUXILIARY FENCE (FLIP DOWN) ........................................37
PUSH BLOCK ....................................................................37
GROOVING AND RABBETI NG.............................................37
FEATHERBOARD ...............................................................38
CUT OFF GAUGE ...............................................................38
JIGS.................................................................................38
MAI NTENANCE.......................................................39
KEEP MACHINE CLEAN ......................................................39
MAINTENANCE REMINDERS...............................................39
ACCESSORI ES..................................................40
TROUBLESHOOTI NG.............................................40
PARTS, SERVI CE OR WARRANTY ASSI STANCE............... 41
This tool can ONLY be used w ith woodw orking saw blades.
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Back View
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
F15
F16
F17
F18
F19
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
F15
F16
On Board Storage
Height Adjustment Wheel Knob
Height Adjustment Handwheel
Bevel Lock Lever
Stand
On/O Switch
Saw Body
F17
F18
F19
Rails
Miter Gauge
Riving Knife
Anti-Kickback Pawls
Dust Chute
F1 F2 F3 F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F1
F2
F3
F4
Blade Guard
Throat Plate
Extension Wing
Rip Fence
Push Stick
Extension Lock
Bevel Scale
FEATURES
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Some of the following symbols may be used on the tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation on these
symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESI GNATI ON/ EXPLANATI ON
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator's Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before
using this product.
Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Pinch Warning Always watch for movement paying extra attention to potential areas where pinching
could occur.
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
min Minutes Time
~ / AC Alternating Current Type of current
ⁿ₀No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute
Lbs Pounds Unit of weight
Kg Kilograms Unit of weight
RPM Revolutions Per Minute Speed of rotation of machine
PH:1 Phase 1 This is a 1 phase motor
Double I nsulation
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet. DO
NOT change the plug in any way.
I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of your tool or the contents of this manual, please stop using the tool and contact
Customer Service, at RI DGID®Portable and Fixed Power Tool Technical Service at (toll free) 1-888-359-4778.
SAFETY SYMBOLS - DEFI NI TI ONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY
and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual
and pay attention to these sections.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNI NGS AND I NSTRUCTI ONS ON YOUR PRODUCT
AND I N THI S MANUAL. SAVE THI S MANUAL. MAKE SURE ALL USERS ARE FAMI LI AR WI TH I TS
WARNI NGS AND I NSTRUCTI ONS WHEN USI NG THE TOOL. I mproper operation, maintenance or modification of tools
or equipment could result in serious injury and/or property damage.
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The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or BATTERY-operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders aw ay while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter w ith earthed
( grounded) pow er t ools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock
b. Avoid body contact w ith earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose pow er tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
f. I f operat ing a pow er t ool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter ( GFCI ) protect ed supply.
Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, w atch what you are doing and use common sense w hen operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the o-position before connection to power source, picking up, or
carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or w rench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations
f. Dress properly. Do not w ear loose clothing or jewelery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g. I f devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and
properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the pow er tool. Use the correct power tool for you application. The correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and o. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts , breakage of parts and any
other condition that may aect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tools bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the w ork to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow
for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNI NGS
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all w arnings and instructions for future reference.
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