OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. TABLE SAW R4510 / R45101 Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards 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. Thank you for buying a RIDGID® product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules......................................................................................................................................................3-4 Specific Safety Rules...............................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility. The conductor 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 equipmentgrounding conductor to a live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the table saw. MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross cutting. DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE during the same operation. NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross cutting. NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the power source.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS SPEED AND WIRING Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) A device which, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90° to the table surface. Compound Cut A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter............................................................ 10 in. Blade Arbor................................................................5/8 in. Cutting Depth at 90°............................................... 3-1/2 in. Cutting Depth at 45°............................................... 2-1/2 in. Rating............................................120 V~, 15 Amps, 60 Hz No Load Speed......................................4,400 r/min.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW BLADE GUARD - Always keep the guard down over the blade for through-sawing cuts. BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB - This knob, in the center of the bevel adjusting handwheel, locks the height of the blade. HEIGHT ADJUSTING KNOB - Located on the front of the cabinet, this knob is used to lower and raise the blade for adjustments or blade replacement. IND-I-CUT™ ALIGNMENT DISC - A plastic insert on which marks may be made to indicate the location of the cut on the workpiece.
FEATURES OPERATING COMPONENTS WARNING: The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the cabinet. To accommodate wide panels, the saw table has rails on each side. Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation section of this manual for the basic cuts: cross cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts, and compound cuts. The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts.
TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly and adjustments: FRAMING SQUARE PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER C-CLAMPS COMBINATION SQUARE Fig. 5 LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your table saw: ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS SWITCH KEY RIP FENCE BLADE GUARD MITER GAUGE PUSH STICK BLADE WRENCHES (2) HEX KEYS (3) Fig.
LOOSE PARTS LIST UPPER TUBE CENTER BRACE HANDLE SECTION FLAT WASHER, SMALL LOCK NUT CARRIAGE BOLT SCREW WHEEL LOCK NUT LARGE SPACER SMALL SPACER FLAT WASHER, LARGE OUTER TUBE INNER LEG ASSEMBLY Fig.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires assembly. Carefully lift the saw from the carton and place on a level work surface. Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. WARNING: WARNING: Do not lift the saw without help. Hold it close to your body.
ASSEMBLY Insert a carriage bolt through the top hole of the inner leg assembly then slide a spacer on the bolt. Repeat for the other side. ASSEMBLING THE LEG STAND See Figure 8. Many of the leg stand parts are movable. All hardware must be tightened securely but not so tight that the leg stand won’t open and close. For easier assembly, match letter to letter and fingertighten all fasteners. Only tighten fasteners securely when you are sure the release lever locks over the stop pin.
ASSEMBLY BOLT MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE SAW BASE See Figure 9. WARNING: Do not lift the saw without help. The saw base weighs approximately 75 lbs. Hold it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precautions can result in back injury. Open leg stand as described on page 17. Place saw base on the leg stand. Align the holes in the table with the holes in the end braces.
ASSEMBLY TO OPEN THE LEG STAND See Figures 10 - 12 Grasp the grips on the saw table and stand it upright as shown below. Step on the release lever and pull the grips toward you at the same time. Once the leg stand is released from the release lever, ease the leg stand toward the floor by pushing the grips toward the floor. With your hands on the grips, push the leg stand towards the ground until the table saw is in an open position.
ASSEMBLY TO SECURE/LEVEL THE SAW See Figure 13. With the leg stand open and the table saw resting on a flat, level surface, the saw should not move or rock from side to side. If the saw rocks from side to side, the leveling feet need adjusting until the leg stand is balanced. Loosen both the top and bottom wing nuts. RIP FENCE Lift the saw slightly so that you may turn the leveling foot until the leg stand no longer rocks.
ASSEMBLY TO CLOSE THE LEG STAND AND MOVE THE SAW See Figures 16 - 19. Remove any workpieces from the tool. Remove and securely store any tools or accessories such as rip fence, miter gauge, clamps, blade guard, etc. Lower the saw blade. To close the leg stand: At the same time, step on the release lever, grasp the grips, and lift the handles up and away from the body. Push the table saw until the release lever clicks and locks into place.
ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE/REPLACE/ALIGN THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 20. WARNING: The throat plate must be level with the saw table. If the throat plate is too high or too low, the workpiece can catch on the uneven edges resulting in binding or kickback which could result in serious personal injury. SET SCREWS Fig. 20 RELEASE LEVER (UNLOCKED) Lower the blade by: 1)Unlocking the blade height lock knob (turn counterclockwise). 2) Turn the height adjusting knob counterclockwise to lower the blade.
ASSEMBLY TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION BLADE WRENCH (RIGHT) BLADE WRENCH (LEFT) See Figure 22. SET SCREW CAUTION: To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure to heed this warning could cause damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpiece. NOTE: Arbor shaft has right-hand threads. Unplug the saw. Remove blade wrenches from storage area by unscrewing wing nut. Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.
ASSEMBLY To install blade guard: Lift the guard lever up to unlock. With the front of the blade guard raised, lower the back of the guard into the middle hole of the riving knife. Push the front of the guard down until it is parallel to the table (see figure 24). If the blade guard is not parallel to the table, the riving knife is not in the “up” position. CORRECT Lock the guard in place by pushing the guard lever down. NOTE: Blade alignment can be adjusted for different blade widths.
OPERATION CAUSES OF KICKBACK WARNING: Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed. If your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade. Obviously, kickback can cause serious injury, and it is well worth using precautions to avoid the risks.
OPERATION CUTTING AIDS See Figure 26. Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a workpiece through the blade in any rip cut. When making non-through cuts or ripping narrow stock, always use a push stick, push block, and/or featherboard so your hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade. They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood and used in a specific project.
OPERATION TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 29. There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are combinations of these basic six. Operating procedures for making each kind of cut are given later in this section. 1 CROSS CUT WARNING: Always make sure the blade guard and antikickback pawls are in place and working properly when making these cuts to avoid possible injury.
OPERATION FEATHERBOARD HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non-through cuts. The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece and locked in place on the table with a C-clamp. Test to ensure it can resist kickback. See Figure 31. Completely lower the saw blade.
OPERATION TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH GULLET See Figure 32. The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the saw blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below the workpiece. Unlock the blade height lock knob. Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting knob clockwise or lower it by turning the knob counterclockwise. Once the desired saw blade height is achieved, lock the blade height lock knob by turning it clockwise.
OPERATION IND-I-CUT Using a sharp pencil, mark a line on the disc at the edge of the freshly cut wood. NOTE: These lines indicate the path of the cut made by the saw blade. When the blade is changed, these lines will need to be erased and reset. With the miter gauge in the right miter gauge groove, follow the above procedures and make a second mark on the disc. TO SET THE RIP FENCE INDICATOR TO THE BLADE See Figure 36.
OPERATION TO USE THE MICRO-ADJUST WHEEL ON THE RIP FENCE See Figure 38. The micro-adjust wheel on the rip fence allows the user to make one-handed adjustments. Unlock the locking lever by lifting the lever. Push in on the micro-adjust wheel and rotate to the desired location. MICRO-ADJUST WHEEL Push the locking lever downward to lock the rip fence into place. TO USE THE MITER GAUGE LOCKING LEVER See Figure 39. The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts.
OPERATION MITER GAUGE GROOVE HEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE COMBINATION SQUARE See Figures 41 - 43. WARNING: The blade must be square so the wood does not bind resulting in kickback. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. Do not loosen any screws for this adjustment until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are necessary. Once the screws are loosened, these items must be reset. Unplug the saw.
OPERATION MAKING CUTS CROSS CUT The blade provided with your saw is a high-quality combination blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations. Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting saw to power source. PLACE RIGHT HAND MITER GAUGE HERE WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.
OPERATION RIP CUT MAKING A RIP CUT See Figure 46. BLADE RIP FENCE WARNING: PUSH STICK Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury. Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece. PUSH BLOCK 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.
OPERATION VIEWED FROM THE FRONT, BELOW THE TABLE SAW MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figures 48 - 49. TO LOCK WARNING: TO UNLOCK Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury. WARNING: The miter gauge must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback.
OPERATION MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT BEVEL RIP CUT See Figure 50. BLADE ANGLED WARNING: RIP FENCE The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback. Placement of the rip fence to the left of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious personal injury. WARNING: PUSH STICK Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury. Remove the miter gauge. Unlock the bevel locking lever.
OPERATION LARGE PANEL CUT MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT See Figure 51. SUPPORTS WARNING: RIP FENCE Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury. WARNING: The miter gauge must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback.
OPERATION NON-THROUGH CUT MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT See Figure 53. Non-through cuts (made with a standard 10 in. blade) can be made with the grain (ripping) or across the grain (cross cut). The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting grooves, rabbets, and dadoes. This is the only type cut that is made without the blade guard assembly installed. Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon completion of this type of cut.
OPERATION DADO CUT MAKING A DADO CUT See Figure 54. An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure (refer to the Accessories section later in this manual and check with the retailer where the table saw was purchased). All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this tool. This saw is designed for use with a 6 in. stack dado (up to width of 3/4 in.). Do not use an adjustable dado on this saw. NOTE: This saw cannot be used to make a bevel dado cut. Unplug your saw.
ADJUSTMENTS BLADE WRENCH (RIGHT) BLADE WRENCH (LEFT) WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. To avoid unnecessary set-ups and adjustments, a good practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces.
ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE BEVEL INDICATOR AND BEVEL STOPS AT 0˚ AND 45˚ BLADE AT 0˚ POSITION BEVEL LOCKING LEVER See Figures 57 - 60. The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require setting during assembly. After extensive use, it may need to be checked. To check for squareness, 0˚ position: Unplug the saw. Raise the blade to a 3 in. depth of cut. Release the bevel locking lever. Push the bevel adjusting handwheel to the left as far as possible.
ADJUSTMENTS If blade is not 45º to the table: Loosen 45º stop screw until it is even with the top of the saw table using a hex key. Release the bevel locking lever and position the bevel adjusting handwheel until blade is 45º to the table. Lock the bevel locking lever. Screw the 45º stop screw until the saw blade starts to move. Check again for squareness and readjust if needed. Check bevel indicator.
ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE COMBINATION SQUARE See Figures 63 - 65. The rip fence must be parallel to the saw blade and the miter gauge grooves. WARNING: A misaligned rip fence can cause kickbacks and jams. To reduce the risk of injury, always maintain proper rip fence alignment LOCKING LEVER Unplug the saw. Move the rip fence along side the miter gauge groove and lock the rip fence in place with the locking lever.
ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THE BEVEL LOCKING LEVER See Figure 66. Release bevel locking lever and bevel saw blade to 45º. Push bevel locking lever to lock blade into place. With moderate force, attempt to move the bevel adjusting handwheel toward the 0º bevel. If bevel adjusting handwheel cannot be moved, no adjustment is needed. If handwheel can be moved, adjust the bevel lock nut by rotating clockwise 1/4 turn. Repeat above step as necessary.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during product operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. NYLON SET SCREW AND NUT GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
MAINTENANCE BRUSH REPLACEMENT BRUSH CAP See Figure 70. Unplug the saw. Lower blade completely and bevel to 45º. Lock the blade. Turn saw upside down. Remove brush caps with a screwdriver. NOTE: Brush assembly is spring load and will pop out when brush cap is removed. Remove brush assemblies and check for wear. Replace both brushes when either has less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining. Do not replace one side without replacing the other.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Excess vibration. Solution Cause Blade is out of balance. Replace blade. Blade is damaged. Replace blade. Saw is not mounted securely. Tighten all hardware. Work surface is uneven. Reposition on flat surface. Blade is warped. Check saw blade installation. Rip fence not mounted correctly. Remount the rip fence. Rails are dirty or sticky. Clean and wax rails. Adjusting nut is out of adjustment. Adjust adjusting nut. Rip fence does not lock at rear.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Saw does not make 0˚ or 45˚ cuts. Cause Solution Bevel stops not properly adjusted. See To Set the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops at 0˚ and 45˚ (Squaring the Blade) in the Adjustments section. Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter Cuts). See To Adjust the Miter Gauge in the Adjustments section. Height Adjusting Knob is hard to turn. Gears or screw post inside cabinet are clogged with sawdust. Clean the gears or screw posts. Handwheel is locked.
WARRANTY RIDGID® HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY WHAT IS NOT COVERED Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service. Limited to RIDGID® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. TABLE SAW R4510 / R45101 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgidwoodworking.com. The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Please record the serial number in the space provided below.
