RIDGID Table Saw - Manual (Page 18)

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Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued)
17. Ind-I-Cut
The plastic disk embedded in the
table in front of the sawblade, is pro-
vided for marking the location of the
“sawcut” (kerf) on the workpiece.
Check disk location: If it is above
table surface, place a piece of hard-
wood on top of it and tap it down
with a hammer.
18. Carry Handles...grasp the table
here when picking up the saw.
19. Table Insert
Is removable for removing or install-
ing blade or other cutting tools.
WARNING: For your own safety
turn switch "OFF" and remove
plug from power source before
removing 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. 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.
20. Wrench/Blade Storage...conve-
niently stores arbor wrenches as
well as extra sawblade or dado/
molding blades.
21. Cord Wrap...wrap power cord
around holder and secure by attach-
ing plug with clip to cord.
22. 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 con-
venient sawdust removal.
WARNING: Sawdust can clog
motor. Motor could ignite saw-
dust. Even if saw is connected
to vacuum, blow out sawdust
regularly.
23. Blade Guard Storage ...holds the
blade guard when making non-thru
cuts and transporting saw.