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Table of Contents
Section Page
Table of Contents ..........................................................2
Safety Instructions For Table Saw .................................3
Safety Signal Words ...................................................3
Before Using The Saw ................................................3
When Installing Or Moving The Saw ........................... 3
Before Each Use .........................................................4
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or
Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks) .............. 4
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,
Face and Ears ...........................................................5
Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning ................................5
Additional Safety Instructions For: Rip Type Cuts .......6
Additional Safety Instructions For: Crosscuts..............6
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking .............................7
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ........8
Power Supply and Motor Specifications .....................8
General Electrical Connections ...................................8
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information ........................8
Wire Sizes ...................................................................9
Unpacking and Checking Contents .............................10
Unpacking .................................................................10
List of Loose Parts ....................................................10
Getting to Know Your Table Saw ................................11
Blade Guard Storage ................................................14
Wrench/Blade Storage ..............................................14
Rip Fence Storage ....................................................14
Miter Gauge Storage .................................................14
Alignment .....................................................................15
Tools Needed ............................................................15
Remove Foam Motor Support ...................................15
Checking Table Insert ...............................................15
Checking Heeling Adjustment or Parallelism of
Sawblade to Miter Gauge Groove ...........................16
Checking Blade Tilt, or Squareness of Blade
to Table ....................................................................17
To Check For Squareness, 90° Position ...................17
Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars ...............................19
Aligning Sliding Table Extension ...............................19
Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment ..............................20
Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment ............................20
Checking Sliding Table Extension ............................21
Installing Blade Guard ...............................................21
Aligning Blade Guard ................................................22
Removing and Installing Sawblade ...........................23
Miter Gauge Alignment .............................................24
Adjusting Bevel Lock .................................................25
Mounting Your Saw .....................................................25
Mounting Table Saw to Workbench or Legset ..........25
Section Page
Workbench Mounting Using Hardware ..................... 25
Table Saw Mounting Procedures .............................. 25
Mounting Your Saw ..................................................... 26
Mounting Table Saw to RIDGID Universal
Power Tool Legset #AC9910 .................................. 26
Workbench Mounting Using "C" Clamps .................. 26
Supporting Table Saw with Sawhorses .................... 26
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations ............. 27
Before Each Use ....................................................... 27
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or
Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks) ............ 27
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,
Face and Ears.......................................................... 28
Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning .............................. 28
Work Feed Devices ..................................................... 29
Push Stick ................................................................. 29
Push Block (For Use with Auxiliary Fence) ............... 29
Auxiliary Fence ......................................................... 30
Fence Facing ............................................................ 31
Basic Saw Operations ................................................. 32
Using the Miter Gauge .............................................. 32
Additional Safety Instructions for Crosscutting ......... 32
Crosscutting .............................................................. 32
Repetitive Crosscutting ............................................. 33
Miter Crosscutting ..................................................... 34
Bevel Crosscutting .................................................... 34
Compound Crosscutting ........................................... 34
Using the Rip Fence ................................................. 35
Additional Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts ............... 35
Ripping ...................................................................... 35
Bevel Ripping Narrow Work ...................................... 37
Using Featherboards for Thru Sawing ...................... 37
Using Featherboards for Non-Thru Sawing .............. 38
Resawing .................................................................. 38
Using Carbide Tipped Blades ................................... 39
Dadoing .................................................................... 39
Rabbeting ................................................................. 40
Ploughing and Molding ............................................. 40
Molding ..................................................................... 41
Maintaining Your Table Saw ....................................... 42
Maintenance ............................................................. 42
Replacing Carbon Brushes ....................................... 42
Lubrication ................................................................ 42
RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories ...... 43
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 43
General ..................................................................... 43
Motor ......................................................................... 44
Repair Parts ................................................................ 45

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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
DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed
someone will be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety information is not followed
someone could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed
someone may be injured.
Before Using The Saw
WARNING: to reduce the risk of mistakes that
could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug
the table saw in until the following steps have been
satisfactorily completed.
• Completely align saw (See “Alignment” section).
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch
blade guard, spreader, anti-kickback device, miter
gauge, rip fence, table insert, blade elevation and
blade bevel lock controls (See “Getting to Know Your
Table Saw” section).
• Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods for this saw (See
“Maintaining Your Table Saw” section).
• Find and read all the warning labels found on the saw
(shown below).
When Installing Or Moving The Saw
Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment.
• Use the saw in a dry, indoor place protected from rain.
• Keep work area well lighted.
• Use recommended accessories. Consult the owner’s
manual for recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw
movement.
• Bolt or clamp the saw to firm level surface where there is
plenty of room to handle and properly support the work-
piece (See “Assembly-Mounting Your Saw” section).
• Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does
not rock.
• Put the saw where neither operator nor bystanders
must stand in line with the sawblade.
• To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, make
sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal prongs
when plugging in or unplugging the saw.
•Never Stand On Tool. Serious injury could occur if the
tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not
store anything above or near the tool where anyone
might stand on the tool to reach them.

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Safety Instructions For Table Saws (continued)
Before Each Use
Inspect your saw.
•To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting,
turn the switch off, unplug the saw, and remove the
switch key before raising or removing the guard,
changing the cutting tool, changing the setup, or
adjusting anything. Make sure switch is in OFF position
before plugging in.
• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any other
conditions that may affect the way the saw works.
• If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any
electrical part does not work properly, turn the saw off
and unplug the saw.
• Replace damaged or missing parts before using the
saw again.
• Use the sawblade guard, spreader and anti-kickback
pawls for any thru-sawing (whenever the blade comes
through the top of the workpiece). Make sure the anti-
kickback pawls work properly. Make sure the spreader
is in line with sawblade (See “Assembly-Aligning Blade
Guard” section).
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of
checking for and removing keys and adjusting
wrenches from table top before turning saw on.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts
have excessive play.
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)
Inspect Your Blade.
• Choose the right blade or cutting accessory for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to do.
•Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to
do a job it was not designed for.
• Never use grinding wheels, abrasive cutoff wheels,
friction wheels (metal cutting blades) wire wheels or
buffing wheels. They can fly apart explosively.
• Cut only wood, wood like or plastic materials. Do not
cut metal.
• Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully:
- To reduce the risk of cutting tool failure and thrown
shrapnel (broken pieces of blade), use only 10” or
smaller blades or other cutting tools marked for
speeds of 5000 rpm or higher.
- Always use unbroken, balanced blades designed to
fit this saw’s 5/8 inch arbor.
- When thru-sawing (making cuts where the blade
comes through the workpiece top), always use a 10
inch diameter blade. This keeps the spreader closest
to the blade.
- Do not over tighten arbor nut. Use arbor wrenches to
“snug” it securely.
- Use only sharp blades with properly set teeth. Con-
sult a professional blade sharpener when in doubt.
- Keep blades clean of gum and resin.
- Never use the saw without the proper blade insert.
Inspect your work area.
• Keep work area clean.
• Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.
• To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never use
the saw near flammable liquids, dust, vapors or gases.
• To reduce the risk of injury, don’t do layout, assembly,
or setup work on the table while blade is spinning. It
could cut or throw anything hitting the blade.
Plan your work
• Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do
a job it was not designed for.
Inspect your workpiece.
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the
part of the workpiece to be cut.
• When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your
work so it will not slip and pinch the blade:
• A piece of molding for example, must lie flat or be held
by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip
while being cut. Use jigs or fixtures where needed to
prevent workpiece from shifting.
• Use a different, better suited type of tool for work that
can’t be made stable.
Plan your cut.
• To reduce the risk of kickbacks and throwbacks - when
a part or all of the workpiece binds on the blade and is
thrown violently back toward the front of the saw:
-NevercutFreehand. Always use either a rip fence,
miter gauge or fixture to position and guide the work,
so it won’t twist or bind on the blade and kick back.
- Make sure there’s no debris between the workpiece
and its supports.
• Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward
workpieces.
• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.)
for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held
down to the table top. Never use another person as a
substitute for a table extension, or as additional sup-
port for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the
basic saw table, or to help feed, support or pull the
workpiece.
• Never confine the piece being cut off, that is, the piece
not against the rip fence, miter gauge or fixture. Never
hold it, clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it. It
must be free to move. If confined, it could get wedged
against the blade and cause a kickback or throwback.
• Never cut more than one workpiece at a time.
• Never turn your table saw “ON” before clearing every-
thing except the workpiece and related support
devices off the table.

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Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Dress for safety
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw
you into moving parts.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using
table saw for hours at a time.
• Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes.
This can result in permanent eye damage. Always
wear safety goggles, not glasses, complying with ANSI
Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94-3-M88) shown on pack-
age. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles
are available at many local retail stores. Glasses or
goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could
seriously hurt you when they break.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with
safety goggles.
Plan the way you will push the workpiece through.
•Never pull the workpiece through. Start and finish
the cut from the front of the table saw.
•Never put your fingers or hands in the path of the
sawblade or other cutting tool.
•Never reach in back of the cutting tool with either
hand to hold down workpiece, support the workpiece,
remove wood scraps, or for any other reason.
• Do not position hands where a sudden slip could
cause fingers or hand to move into a sawblade or other
cutting tool.
•Don’t overreach. Always keep good footing and balance.
• Push the workpiece against the rotation of the blade,
never feed material into the cutting tool from the rear of
the saw.
• Always push the workpiece all the way past the saw-
blade.
• As much as possible, keep your face and body to one
side of the sawblade, out of line with a possible kick-
back or throwback.
• Set the cutting tool as low as possible for the cut you’re
planning.
Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting.
• Make sure switch is “OFF” before plugging saw into a
power outlet.
Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning
WARNING: Don’t allow familiarity (gained from fre-
quent use of your table saw) to cause a careless
mistake. Always remember that a careless fraction
of a second is enough to cause a severe injury.
• Before actually cutting with the saw, watch it while it
runs for a short while. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or
vibrates a lot, stop immediately. Turn the saw off.
Unplug the saw. Do not restart until finding and cor-
recting the problem.
• Make sure the top of the arbor or cutting tool turns
toward the front of the saw.
Keep Children Away.
• Keep all visitors a safe distance from the table saw.
• Make sure bystanders are clear of the table saw and
workpiece.
Don’t Force Tool.
• Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.
• It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate.
• Feed the workpiece into the saw only fast enough to let
the blade cut without bogging down or binding.
Before freeing jammed material.
• Turn switch “OFF”.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the saw.
• Check blade, spreader and fence for proper alignment
before starting again.
To reduce the risk of throwback of cut off pieces.
• Use the guard assembly.
To remove loose pieces beneath or trapped inside
the guard or below table.
• Turn saw “OFF”.
•Removeswitchkey.
• Wait for blade to stop before lifting the guard or remov-
ing the lower blade cover.
Before Leaving The Saw.
• Turn the saw off.
• Wait for blade to stop spinning.
• Unplug the saw.
• Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect
master switches. Remove the yellow switch key. Store
it away from children and others not qualified to use
the tool.

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Safety Instructions For Table Saws (continued)
Additional Safety Instructions For:
Rip Type Cuts.
• Never use the miter gauge when ripping. Store the
miter gauge in the area provided in the base.
• Use a push stick whenever the fence is 2 or more
inches from the blade.
• When thru-sawing, use an auxiliary fence and push
block whenever the fence must be between 1/2 and 2
inches from the blade.
• Never thru-saw rip cuts narrower than 1/2 inch. (See
“Basic Saw Operations-Ripping and Bevel Ripping”
sections.)
• Never rip anything shorter than 10” long.
• When using a push stick or push block, the trailing end
of the board must be square. A push stick or block
against an uneven end could slip off or push the work
away from the fence.
• A Featherboard can help guide the workpiece. (see
”Basic Saw Operation-Using Featherboards for Thru-
Sawing.” section)
• Use featherboards for any non-thru rip type cuts. (See
“Basic Saw Operations - Using Featherboards for Non-
Thru Sawing” section.
Before Starting.
• To reduce the risk of kickbacks and slips into the blade,
make sure the rip fence is parallel to the sawblade.
• Before thru-sawing, check the anti-kickback pawls. The
pawls must stop a kickback once it has started.
Replace or sharpen anti-kickback pawls when points
become dull. (See “Maintaining Your Table Saw - Anti-
Kickback Pawls” section.)
• Plastic and composition (like hardboard) materials may
be cut on your saw. However, since these are usually
quite hard and slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may
not stop a kickback. Therefore, be especially careful in
your setup and cutting procedures.
While Thru-sawing.
• To reduce the risk of kickbacks and slips into the blade,
always push forward on the section of the workpiece
between the sawblade and the rip fence. Never push
forward on the piece being cut off or directly in line with
the blade.
Additional Safety Instructions For:
Crosscut Type Cuts
• Never use the rip fence when crosscutting. Store the
fence on the storage hooks underneath the table
extension.
• An auxiliary wood facing attached to the miter gauge
can help prevent workpiece twisting and throwbacks.
Attach it to the slots provided. Make the facing long
enough and big enough to support your work. Make
sure, however, it will not interfere with the sawblade
guard.
Before Starting.
• Use jigs or fixtures to help hold any piece too small to
extend across the full length of the miter gauge face
during the cut. This lets you properly hold the miter
gauge and workpiece and helps keep your hands away
from the blade.
While Cutting.
• To reduce the risk of blade contact, always hold the
miter gauge as shown in “Basic Saw Operations -
Using The Miter Gauge”.
Featherboard
See “Work Feed Devices” section for
Material and Dimensions

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Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
Anti-Kickback Pawls
Device which, when properly maintained, is designed to
stop the workpiece from being thrown towards the front of
the saw at the operator during ripping operation.
Arbor
The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
An angle cutting operation made through the face of the
workpiece.
Compound Cut
A simultaneous bevel and miter crosscutting operation.
Crosscut
A cutting operation made across the width of the work-
piece.
Dado
A non-thru cut which produces a square sided notch or
trough in the workpiece.
Featherboard
A device which can help guide workpieces during rip type
operation.
Freehand
Performing a cut without the use of fence (guide), miter
gauge, fixture, or other proper device to prevent the work-
piece from twisting during the cutting operation. Twisting
of the workpiece can cause it to be thrown.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Heel
Misalignment of the sawblade such that the blade is not
parallel to the miter gauge groove.
Kerf
The amount of material removed by the blade in a
through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non-
through or partial cut.
Kickback
An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece
back toward the front of the saw.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type opera-
tion, is pushed into the cutting tool first.
Miter Cut
An angle cutting operation made across the width of the
workpiece.
Molding
A non through cut which produces a special shape in the
workpiece used for joining or decoration.
Ploughing
Grooving with the grain the length of the workpiece, using
the fence. (A type of non-thru cut)
Push Stick
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw dur-
ing narrow ripping type operations which helps keep the
operator’s hands well away from the blade.
Push Block
A device used for ripping type operations too narrow to
allow use of a push stick.
Rabbet
A notch in the edge of a workpiece. (A type of non-thru
cut)
Resin
A sticky, sap based substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in
one minute.
Rip Cut
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Sawblade Path
The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with
either the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece
which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent (or
set) outward from the face of the blade.
Throw-Back
Throwing of pieces in a manner similar to a kickback.
Thru-Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends com-
pletely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Trailing End
The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a ripping oper-
ation.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being per-
formed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly
referred to as faces, ends, and edges.
Rip Cut Dado or
Rabbet
Ploughin
g
Molding Kerf Cross Cut
Miter Cut
Compound Cut
Bevel Cut

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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements
Power Supply and Motor Specifications
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical hazards,
fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper cir-
cuit protection. Your tool is wired at the factory for
operation using the voltage shown. Connect tool
to a power line with the appropriate voltage and a
15-amp branch circuit. Use a 15-amp time delay
type fuse or circuit breaker. To reduce the risk of
shock or fire, if power cord is worn or cut, or dam-
aged in any way, have it replaced immediately.
The A-C motor used on this tool is a universal non-revers-
ible type having the following specifications:
General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement parts when ser-
vicing. Servicing should be performed by a
qualified service technician.
2. Do not use in rain or where floor is wet.
This tool is intended for indoor use only.
WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the ter-
minals of plug when installing or removing the
plug to or from the outlet.
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information
The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet
you are planning to use. Your local electrical code may
require slightly different power cord plug connections. If
these differences exist refer to and make the proper
adjustments per your local code before your tool is
plugged in and turned on.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped
with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding con-
ductor and a grounding plug, as shown. The plug must be
plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
A temporary adapter may be used to connect this plug to
a 2-prong outlet as shown if a properly grounded three
prong outlet is not available. This temporary adapter
should be used only until a properly grounded three
prong outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green colored rigid ear, lug or the like, extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding con-
ductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conduc-
tor with insulation having an outer surface that is green
with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding
conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-ground-
ing conductor to a live terminal.
If the grounding instructions are not completely under-
stood, or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is prop-
erly grounded check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel.
WARNING: If not properly grounded, this tool can
cause an electrical shock, particularly when used
in damp locations, in proximity to plumbing, or out
of doors. If an electrical shock occurs there is the
potential of a secondary hazard, such as your
hands contacting the sawblade.
NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you
already have a properly grounded 2-prong outlet.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adaptor is not
permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.
Voltage 120
Amperes 15
Hertz (Cycles) 60
Phase Single
Blade RPM 4000
Rotation of Shaft Counterclockwise
(Blade End)
3-Prong
Adapter
2-Prong
Outlet
Make sure this
Is Connected
Ground
Plug
to a Known
Grounding Lug
Properly
Grounded 3-Prong Plug
Grounding
Prong
3-Prong Outlet

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of motor damage,
this motor should be blown out or vacuumed fre-
quently to prevent sawdust buildup which will
interfere with normal motor ventilation.
1. Frequent “blowing” of fuses or tripping of circuit break-
ers may result if:
a. Motor is overloaded - Overloading can occur if you
feed too rapidly or if saw is misaligned.
b. Motor circuit is fused differently from recommenda-
tions - Always follow instructions for the proper fuse/
breaker. Do not use a fuse/breaker of greater capac-
ity without consulting a qualified electrician.
c. Low voltage - Although the motor is designed for
operation on the voltage and frequency specified on
motor nameplate, normal loads will be handled
safely on voltage not more than 10% above or below
the nameplate voltage. Heavy loads, however,
require that voltage at motor terminals equals the
voltage specified on nameplate.
2. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incor-
rect connections, overloading, reduced input voltage
(such as small size wire in the supply circuit or exten-
sion cord) or to overly long supply circuit wire or exten-
sion cord. Always check the connections, the load and
the supply circuit whenever motor fails to perform sat-
isfactorily. Check wire sizes and length with the Wire
Size Chart below.
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and
is in good condition.
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over-
heating and motor burn-out, use the table shown to
determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension
cord.
Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-prong receptacles which
accept the tool’s plug.
Extension
Cord Length Gauge
(A.W.G.)
0-25 Ft.
26-50 Ft. 16 14

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Unpacking and Checking Contents
Unpacking
Separate saw and all parts from packing materials and
check each one with the illustration and the “List of Loose
Parts” to make certain all items are accounted for, before
discarding any packing material. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID or
E-mail us at [e-mail] if any parts
are damaged or missing.
• A complete parts list (Repair Parts) is at the end of the
manual. Use this list to identify the part number of the
missing part.
WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not attempt
to use the table saw, plug in the power cord or turn
the switch on until the missing parts are obtained
and are installed correctly.
WARNING: The saw is heavy. To reduce the risk of
back injury, hold the saw close to your body, bend
your knees so you can lift with your legs, not your
back. Use hand holds provided.
WARNING: For your own safety, never connect
plug to power source outlet until you have read
and understand the safety and operating instruc-
tions.
List of Loose Parts
Item Part Name Qty.
A Table Saw Assembly.............................................1
B Miter Gauge..........................................................1
C Blade Guard and Spreader ..................................1
D Rip Fence.............................................................1
E Arbor Wrenches ...................................................2
Item Part Name Qty.
F Safety Key............................................................1
G Blade Storage Washers .......................................2
H Blade Storage Wingnut ........................................1
J Owners Manual....................................................1
A
B
D
E
F
GH
J
E
J
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Getting to Know Your Table Saw
1Rip Fence
3Sliding Table
5MIter Gauge
6 Two-Piece
7Blade Tilt
10 On-Off Switch
8Elevation/Bevel
9Blade Tilt
Lock Lever
4Rip Fence
Storage
Handwheel Scale Base
Storage
Extension
2 Table Extension
Lock Lever
11 Table
12 Miter Gauge
Front Fence
Rail
19Sawdust
Ejection Port
17 Wrench & Blade
Storage
20 Blade Guard Storage
on Non-thru Cuts
15 Carry
Handles
18 Cord Wrap
14 Ind-I-Cut
13 Blade Guard
Rear Fence
Rail 16 Table Insert

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Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued)
1. Rip Fence...is locked in place by pushing the lock
lever down until the lever rests on the stop. To move
the fence, lift the lock lever and grasp the fence with
one hand at the front.
A “T” slot is provided in the rip fence for attaching a wood
facing when using the dado head, or molding head.
2. Table Extension Lock Lever...Locks the slid-
ing table extension.
3. Sliding Table Extension...provides additional
working surface to support large workpieces and
increase rip capability.
4. Rip Fence Storage...holds the fence when not
being used.
5. Miter Gauge Storage...holds the miter gauge
when not being used.
6. Two-Piece Base...supports table. For additional
stability, holes are provided in base to bolt the saw
to a workbench or stand or sawhorses.
7. Blade Tilt Scale...shows the degree the blade is
tilted.
8. Elevation/Bevel Handwheel
a. Elevates or lowers the blade. Turn the knob clock-
wise to elevate, counterclockwise to lower.
b. Use the knob to quickly tilt the blade from 0° to
45°. Rotate the outer hub for finer adjustments.
When the blade is tilted to the left as far as it will
go, it should be at 45° to the table and the bevel
pointer should point to 45°.
NOTE: There are limit stops inside the saw which
prevent the blade from tilting beyond 45° to the
left and 90°. (See “Adjustments and Alignments”
section “Blade Tilt, or Squareness of Blade to
Table”).
9. Blade Tilt Lock Lever...locks the blade in the
desired tilt position. Lift the lever to the right to
unlock push to the left to lock.
10. On-Off Switch
CAUTION: Before turning switch “ON”, make sure
the blade guard is correctly installed and operating
properly.
The On-Off Switch has a locking feature. This feature is
intended to help prevent unauthorized and possible haz-
ardous use by children and others.
a. To turn saw ON, insert key, stand to either side of
the blade, never in line with it, place finger under
switch lever and pull end of lever out.
After turning switch ON, always allow the blade to
come up to full speed before cutting. Do not cycle
the motor switch on and off rapidly, as this may
cause the sawblade to loosen. In the event this
should ever occur, allow the sawblade to come to a
complete stop and retighten the arbor nut normally,
not excessively. Never leave the saw while the
power is ON.
b. To turn saw OFF, PUSH lever in. Never leave the
saw until the cutting tool has come to a complete
stop.
c. To lock switch in OFF position, hold switch IN with
one hand, REMOVE key with other hand.
WARNING: For your own safety, lower blade or
other cutting tool below table surface. (If blade is
tilted, return it to vertical, 90°, position.) Always
lock the switch “OFF”. When saw is not in use,
remove key and keep it in a safe place. Also, in the
event of a power failure (all of your lights go out)
turn switch off, lock it and remove the key. This will
prevent the saw from starting up again when the
power comes back on.
Switch
Key

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11. Table...provides working surface to support work-
pieces.
12. Miter Gauge...head is locked in position for
cross cutting or mitering by tightening the lock knob.
Always securely lock it when in use.
There are adjustable screw stops for the stop pin 0°
and 45° right and left positions for conveniently set-
ting the miter gauge to cut miters at these standard
angles.
13. Blade Guard
Use the sawblade guard, spreader and anti-kick-
back pawls for any thru-sawing (whenever the blade
comes through the top of the workpiece). Make sure
the anti-kickback pawls work properly. Make sure
the spreader is in line with sawblade. (See “Aligning
Blade Guard” section)
To remove the guard for special operations, loosen
the blade guard locking knob. Do not disturb the set-
ting of the spreader bracket.
When replacing the guard, position the two (2) loca-
tor pins on the blade guard into the matching holes
in the cradle. Securely tighten the blade guard lock-
ing knob.
14. Ind-I-Cut
The plastic disk embedded in the table in front of the
sawblade, is provided for marking the location of the
“sawcut” (kerf) on the workpiece.
Check disk location: If it is above table surface, place a
piece of hardwood on top of it and tap it down with a
hammer.
15. Carry Handles...grasp the table here when
picking up the saw.
16. Table Insert
Is removable for removing or installing blade or
other cutting tools.
WARNING: For your own safety turn switch "OFF"
and remove plug from power source before remov-
ing insert.
To remove the insert.
a. Make sure saw is off and unplugged.
b. Lower the blade below the table surface.
c. Raise blade guard.
d. Loosen flat head screw.
e. Remove insert screws and lift insert from pocket
in table.
f. Lift insert from front end, and pull toward front of
saw.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a
thrown workpiece, blade parts, or blade contact,
never operate saw without the proper insert in
place. Use the sawblade insert when sawing. Use
the dado/molding head insert when using a dado
blade or molding head.
17.Wrench/BladeStorage...convenientlystores
arbor wrenches as well as extra sawblade or dado/
mold blades.
18. Cord Wrap...wrap power cord around holder and
secure cord end in notches provided.
19. Sawdust Ejection Port
Your table saw is equipped with a vacuum hookup.
This feature will allow you to attach any standard 2-
1/2 inch diameter wet/dry vacuum hose into the hole
provided for convenient sawdust removal.
WARNING: Sawdust can clog motor. Motor could
ignite sawdust. Even if saw is connected to vac-
uum, blow out sawdust regularly.
20. Blade Guard Storage...holds the blade guard
when making non-thru cuts.

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Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued)
Blade Guard Storage
Holds the blade guard when making non-thru cuts. Slide
blade guard in as shown.
Wrench/Blade Storage
Conveniently stores arbor wrenches as well as an extra
sawblade. Secure wrenches and sawblade with blade
storage washer and wing nut.
Rip Fence Storage
Securely holds the rip fence when it is not being used. To
insert, place the top edge in first and twist upward to
snap in place.
Miter Gauge Storage
Provides convenient storage for the miter gauge when it
is not being used. Slide miter gauge in place as shown.
Guard
Wing Nut
Blade
Wrench
Fence
Miter Gauge

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Remove Foam Motor Support
A block of foam was placed under the motor at the
factory for shipping. Lift up one edge of the saw
base and remove the foam.
Checking Table Insert
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci-
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. Tighten flat head screw.
Do not tighten screw to the point where it bends the
insert.
CAUTION: Insert must be even with the table sur-
face. Inserts too high or low can let the workpiece
“snag” or catch on uneven edges. Workpiece
could twist and kickback.
2. To remove insert.
a. Make sure saw is off and unplugged.
b. Loosen flat head screw.
c. Lift insert from front end, and pull toward front of saw.
3. To replace insert.
a. Make sure saw is off and unplugged.
b. Place insert into insert opening in table and push
toward rear of saw to engage spring clip and until
keyslot in insert will drop over flat head screw.
Tighten screw.
c. Do not tighten screw to the point where it bends the
insert.
Table Insert
3/32 In.
Hex “L” Wrench
Flat Head
Screw
Alignment
Tools Needed Combination Square must be true. Check it’s
accuracy as shown below.
Draw light line on
Should be no gap or overlap here when square
is flipped over in dotted position.
Phillips Screwdriver Hex “L” Wrenches
Combination
Square
3/32 In., 5/32 In., 3/16 In.
Combination Wrenches
3/8, 7/16 In. 1/2 In. 9/16 In.
board along edge
Select the straight edge of
NOTE: The square and
straight edge are used to
3/4” thick board. This edge
must be perfectly straight.
align the saw. They must
be accurate if the saw is
to be aligned properly.

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Alignment (continued)
Checking Heeling Adjustment or Parallelism
of Sawblade to Miter Gauge Groove
While cutting, the material must move in a straight line par-
allel to the sawblade. Therefore, both the miter gauge
groove and the rip fence must be parallel to the sawblade.
WARNING: The blade must be parallel to the miter
gauge groove. Misaligned blades could bind on
workpiece. Workpiece could suddenly kickback.
You could be cut or hit.
If the sawblade is not parallel to the miter gauge groove,
the blade will bind at one end of the cut. This is known as
“Heeling”.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci-
dental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is
not connected to power source outlet.
To check for parallelism:
1. Raise blade all the way up.
2. Mark an “X” on one of the teeth which is set (bent) to
the right.
3. Place the head of a combination square in the groove.
Adjust blade of square so that it just touches the tip of
the marked tooth.
4. Move square to rear, rotate blade to see if marked
tooth again touches blade of square.
5. If tooth touches square the same amount at front and
rear, sawblade is parallel to miter gauge groove.
6. If tooth does not touch the same amount, the mecha-
nism underneath must be adjusted to make the blade
parallel to groove.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci-
dental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is
not connected to power source outlet.
NOTE: Always review the section "Checking Blade Paral-
lel to the Miter Gauge Groove" before proceeding with
this section.
7. Loosen 1/2 turn the four alignment screws in the top
of table next to the sawblade. This will allow the
mechanism below the table to be shifted sideways.
CAUTION: Blade tips are sharp, to move, grasp
blade as shown to avoid injury.
8. Push on side of blade and move it to either the right
or left as needed to make the square touch the same
amount front and rear. Tighten one screw.
9. Check with square to determine if marked tooth
touches square by the same amount at front and rear.
If it does, alternately tighten the other three screws.
If it does not, loosen screw and move blade the
required amount.
10. Recheck blade clearance to table insert to make sure
blade does not hit at either 90 or 45 degree blade tilt.
Sawblade
Combination
Square Miter Gauge
Groove
Marked
Tooth
x
Alignment
Screws
Alignment
Screws

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Checking Blade Tilt, or Squareness of Blade
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”
and remove plug from power source outlet.
To Check For Squareness, 90° Position
1. Raise blade all the way up.
2. Loosen the blade tilt lock lever and push the elevation
wheel in and to the left as far as possible and tighten
the blade tilt lock lever.
3. Place the square against blade. Make sure square is
not touching the tip of one of the saw teeth.
A.If blade is square to table
1. Check pointer. If pointer does not point to the “0”
mark on the bevel scale, loosen the pointer
adjusting screw and adjust pointer using medium
screwdriver. Retighten screw.
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. Loosen blade tilt lock lever. Turn handwheel until
blade is 90° to the table. Tighten blade tilt lock
lever.
3. Screw 90° stop screw in until it stops. Check for
squareness and readjust screw, if necessary.
4. Check pointer as described in step A.
Square Blade
Pointer at
0° Position
90°
Stopscrew

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Alignment (continued)
To check for alignment, 45° Position
1. Loosen the blade tilt lock lever and push elevation
wheel in and to the right as far as possible and tighten
the blade tilt lock lever.
2. Place an accurate square against blade. Make sure
square is not touching the tip of one of the saw teeth.
A. If blade is 45° to table;
1.Check pointer. If pointer does not point to the 45°
mark on the scale, the scale must be adjusted.
2. Loosen two screws on scale and adjust scale up
or down until pointer points to 45° mark.
B. If blade is not 45° to table, stop screw and scale
must be adjusted.
1. Unscrew 45° stop screw three to four turns using
3/16 inch setscrew wrench.
2. Loosen blade tilt lock lever. Turn handwheel until
blade is 45° to the table. Tighten blade tilt lock
lever.
3. Screw 45° stop screw in until it stops. Check
once again and readjust screw, if necessary.
4. Check pointer as described in step A above.
Scale Screws
45°
Stopscrew

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Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars
Aligning Rip Fence Guide Bars
1. Position rip fence over right end of main table. While
holding up rear of rip fence engage front end of rip
fence onto the front guide bar. Now lower rip fence
down onto table.
2. Open owners manual so that 8 pages are separated
from the rest of the book. Use these pages like a
feeler gage to set the spacing between the bottom of
the fence and the table top.
3. Rip fence should clear saw table surface just enough
to allow eight pages to slide back and forth under rip
fence. If rip fence is too high or too low, loosen the four
nuts under the table, the screw that secures rip scale
at front of main table and the rip scale hold down
screw. Release table lock, position fence inside table
extension lock lever. Adjust front bar up and down as
required. Wrench tighten front right nut only.
4. Adjust rear guide bar, as noted above. Wrench tighten
rear right nut.
5. Reposition fence over left end main table.
6. Adjust front guide bar up or down as needed so the rip
fence clears the saw table surface just enough to allow
the 8 pages of the owners manual to slide back and
forth underneath the rip fence. Wrench tighten the front
left nut first and then the other remaining two nuts at
the front of the main table.
7. Adjust rear guide bar, as noted above. Wrench tighten
the rear left nut first then the other two nuts at the rear
of the main table.
8. Slide fence left and right over main table to insure
clearance.
9. Tighten rip scale hold down screw.
Aligning Sliding Table Extension
1. Lock table extension lever.
2. Loosen the four nuts underneath the sliding table
extension.
3. Use a combination square to make sure the top of the
sliding table extension is the same height as the main
table.
4. Tighten four nuts. Recheck and readjust if necessary.
Owners Manual
8 Pages
Rip Scale
Hold Down
Combination Square

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Alignment (continued)
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.
The rip fence must be PARALLEL with the sawblade
and miter gauge grooves. Clean any debris off the fence
guide bars. Move fence until it is along the side of the
right miter gauge groove and lock it. It should be parallel
to groove. If it is not:
a. Unlock fence.
b. Loosen the four hex head screws located to each side of
the rip fence handle.
c. Place the blade of the combination square in the
right miter gauge groove as shown.
d. Slide the fence against the blade of the combination
square as shown. Carefully lock the fence in this
position.
e. Alternately tighten the hex head screws.
f. Recheck alignment.
g. Repeat steps as needed until rip fence is correctly
aligned.
Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment
The rip fence lock lever, when locked down, should hold
the rip fence securely. The lever should not be difficult to
push down and lock.
To assure proper fence lock adjustment:
a. Raise lock lever and push fence head toward rear of
saw.
b. Hold fence head down onto front guide bar while lift-
ing rear of fence up and down.
c. Tighten adjusting nut until fence clamp just barely
touches rear guide bar.
d. This should provide the best fence adjustment pos-
sible without over tightening.
Miter Gauge Groove
Hex Head Screws
for Adjusting Fence
Parallelism
Adjusting
Nut
Fence
Rear Guide
Clamp
Fence Clamp and Rear Guide Bar
Should Barely Touch When
Fence is Raised
Bar