RIDGID R4513 Manual Del Operador página 19

ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE/INSTALL/ALIGN THE THROAT
PLATE
See Figure 17.
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.
 Lower the saw blade by turning the height adjusting knob
counterclockwise.
 To remove the throat plate, place your index finger in
the hole and lift the front end, pulling the throat plate out
toward the front of the saw.
 To reinstall the throat plate, first slip the tab into the slot
at the back of the saw and then push down to secure in
place.
NOTE: The throat plate may move up and down over
time. If necessary, adjust the screws through the throat
plate until it is level with the saw table.
TO CHANGE RIVING KNIFE POSITIONS
See Figure 18.
This saw is shipped with a riving knife that should be placed
in the "down" position for non-through cutting and must be
placed in the "up" position for all other cutting operations.
CAUTION:
Use caution when reaching inside the throat in
the saw table. Blade contact, even when the
blade is still, may result in injury to hands or arms.
 Unplug the saw.
To place in the "up" position for all through cutting:
 Remove the throat plate.
 Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting knob
clockwise.
 Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.
 Grasp the riving knife and pull it towards the right side of
the saw to release the riving knife from the spring-loaded
riving clamp.
SCREWS
 Pull the riving knife up until the internal pins are engaged
and the riving knife is above the saw blade.
 Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.
WARNING:
Make sure the release lever is fully seated. If the
release lever is difficult to lock, thoroughly clean
lever components using compressed air or a
clean soft cloth. Failure to completely lock the
release lever can allow the riving knife to change
position during saw use, which could result in
serious personaly injury.
 Reinstall the throat plate.
To place in the "down" position for all non-through cutting:
 Remove the throat plate.
 Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting knob
clockwise.
 Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.
 Push the riving knife down until it is below the saw blade.
 Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.
 Reinstall the throat plate.
IN "UP" POSITION FOR THROUGH CUTTING
IN "DOWN" POSITION FOR NON-THROUGH CUTTING
Fig. 17
19 − English
RELEASE
LEVER
(UNLOCKED)
RELEASE
LEVER
(LOCKED)
Fig. 18