Ridgid R4510 Operation Manual - Page 32

OPERATION MAKING A RIP CUT See Figure 46. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury. BLADE RIP CUT RIP FENCE PUSH STICK  Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock the handle.  When ripping a long workpiece, place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work.  Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the table saw.  Turn the saw on.  Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  Using a push stick and/or push blocks, slowly feed the workpiece toward the blade. Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur.  Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece, use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If ripping a narrow piece, use a push stick to move the piece through the cut and past the blade.  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece. MAKING A MITER CUT See Figure 47. PUSH BLOCK BLADE STRAIGHT MITER CUT Fig. 46 MITER GAUGE ANGLED WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury. BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL Fig. 47  Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.  Set the miter gauge to desired angle and tighten the lock knob.  Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.  Turn the saw on.  Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade.  Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the workpiece into the blade. NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece. 32