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RIDGID Contractor TS2424 User Manual

RIDGID Contractor TS2424
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Table of Contents

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RIDGID Contractor TS2424 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Motor15 Amp
Voltage120 V
Bevel Capacity0 - 45 degrees
Blade Diameter10 inches
Arbor Size5/8 inches
Maximum Rip Capacity (Right)24 inches
Maximum Rip Capacity (Left)12 in

Summary

Safety Instructions For Table Saw

Safety Signal Words

Defines DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION signal words to communicate safety information.

Before Using The Saw

Steps to ensure the saw is properly assembled, aligned, and understood before initial use.

When Installing Or Moving The Saw

Guidelines for safe installation and movement to prevent injury or damage.

Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces

Instructions to prevent kickbacks and thrown pieces by inspecting blades and planning cuts.

Protecting Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears

Safety measures for personal protection, including wearing safety goggles and ear protection.

Sawblade Operation

Procedures and warnings related to the sawblade spinning, including keeping children away.

Safety Instructions For Table Saw Continued

Before Each Use

Procedures for inspecting the saw, blade, work area, and planning before each use.

Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces

Guidance on inspecting blades and workpieces to prevent kickbacks and thrown pieces.

Safety Instructions For Table Saw Continued

Protecting Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears

Detailed safety advice on dressing appropriately and protecting senses during operation.

Sawblade Operation

Warnings and procedures for operating the saw when the blade is spinning.

Safety Instructions For Table Saw Continued

Additional Safety Instructions For Rip Cuts

Specific safety guidelines for performing rip cuts on the table saw.

Additional Safety Instructions For Crosscut Cuts

Specific safety guidelines for performing crosscut cuts on the table saw.

Additional Safety Instructions For Herc-U-Lift Caster System

Safety precautions for using the Herc-U-Lift caster system.

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements

Power Supply and Motor Specifications

Details on motor power, voltage, amperage, and required circuit protection.

General Electrical Connections

Instructions for safe electrical connections, grounding, and outlet requirements.

110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information

Information regarding the tool's voltage, frequency, and plug compatibility.

Changing Motor Voltage

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Continued

Motor Thermal Overload Protector

Explanation of the thermal overload protector and how to reset it.

Wire Sizes

Guidance on selecting appropriate extension cord wire sizes for optimal performance.

Unpacking and Checking Contents

Tools Needed

List of tools required for assembly and setup.

Unpacking

Instructions for unpacking the saw and checking for all parts before assembly.

Unpacking and Checking Contents Continued

List of Loose Parts

Detailed list of all loose parts included with the table saw.

Assembly

Installing Handwheels

Step-by-step instructions for installing the handwheels on the saw.

Assembly Continued

Assembling Leg Stand

Instructions for assembling the leg stand for the table saw.

Mounting Your Saw

Bench Mounting

Guidelines for mounting the saw on a workbench.

Assembly Continued

Assembling Table Extensions

Instructions for attaching the table extensions to the saw.

Checking Table Insert

Checking Heeling Adjustment or Parallelism of Sawblade to Miter Gauge Groove

Checking Blade Tilt, or Squareness of Blade to Table

Assembly Continued

Checking Tilt Mechanism

Procedures for checking and adjusting the blade tilt mechanism.

Assembly Continued

Assembling Herc-U-Lift Caster System

Steps for assembling the Herc-U-Lift caster system.

Upper Assembly

Detailed instructions for assembling the upper portion of the caster system.

Assembly Continued

Lower Assembly

Detailed instructions for assembling the lower portion of the caster system.

Assembly Continued

Assembling Herc-U-Lift Caster System to Saw

Instructions for attaching the assembled caster system to the table saw.

Assembly Continued

Operation of Herc-U-Lift Caster System

How to activate and operate the Herc-U-Lift caster system.

Installing Front Rip Fence Guide Bar

Assembly Continued

Installing Rear Fence Guide Bar

Instructions for installing the rear fence guide bar.

Adjusting Rip Fence Guide Bars

Installing Shims

Procedure for installing shims to adjust the rear guide bar.

Aligning Rip Fence Guide Bars

Steps to align the rip fence guide bars for proper fence operation.

Assembly Continued

Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment

Adjusting the rip fence to be parallel with the sawblade and miter gauge grooves.

Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment

Adjusting the lever that locks the rip fence in place.

Adjusting Fence Indicator

Calibrating the fence indicator to the rip scale.

Installing Blade Guard

Assembly Continued

Aligning Blade Guard

Steps to properly align the blade guard and spreader.

Mounting the Motor

Installing Belt

Assembly Continued

Installing Belt Guard

Instructions for installing the belt guard onto the saw.

Mounting Switch and End Caps

Mounting Switch on Right Side

Instructions for mounting the switch assembly on the right side.

Mounting Switch on Left Side

Instructions for mounting the switch assembly on the left side.

Securing Electrical Cords

Methods for securing the power and motor cords using wire ties.

Assembly Continued

Installing Guide Bar End Caps

Instructions for installing end caps on the front and rear guide bars.

Getting to Know Your Table Saw

On-Off Switch

Explanation of the on-off switch operation, including its locking feature.

Getting to Know Your Table Saw Continued

Elevation Handwheel

Description of the elevation handwheel for raising/lowering the blade.

Tilt Handwheel

Explanation of the tilt handwheel for adjusting blade angle.

Tilt Lock Handle

Instructions for using the tilt lock handle to secure blade angle.

Rip Fence

How to use and adjust the rip fence, including attaching a wood facing.

Miter Gauge

Information on using and locking the miter gauge for various cuts.

Blade Guard

Importance and use of the blade guard for thru-sawing operations.

Table Insert

Details on the removable table insert and its function.

Getting to Know Your Table Saw Continued

Removing and Installing Sawblade

Steps for safely removing and installing the sawblade.

Ind-I-Cut

Explanation and setup of the Ind-I-Cut feature for marking cuts.

Getting to Know Your Table Saw Continued

Micro-Adjust Rip Fence

Description of the micro-adjust feature for precise rip fence positioning.

Herc-U-Lift Caster Operation

How to operate the Herc-U-Lift caster system for moving the saw.

Storage Hooks

Information on using storage hooks for the rip fence and miter gauge.

Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations

Before Each Use

Essential pre-operation checks for saw, blade, work area, and workpiece.

Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces

Guidance to prevent kickbacks by inspecting blades, workpieces, and planning cuts.

Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations Continued

Protecting Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears

Safety advice on dressing, eye protection, hearing protection, and dust masks.

Sawblade Operation

Warnings and procedures for operating the saw when the blade is spinning.

Work Feed Devices

Push Stick

Instructions for making a push stick for safely feeding workpieces.

Push Block

Steps for constructing a push block for narrow ripping operations.

Work Feed Devices Continued

Auxiliary Fence

Instructions for making an auxiliary fence for use with the saw.

Basic Saw Operations

Using the Miter Gauge

How to use the miter gauge for crosscutting, mitering, and bevel cutting.

Additional Safety Instructions for Crosscutting

Specific safety precautions to follow when performing crosscuts.

Crosscutting

Definition and techniques for making cuts across the width of a workpiece.

Basic Saw Operations Continued

Repetitive Crosscutting

Method for cutting multiple identical pieces efficiently and safely.

Basic Saw Operations Continued

Miter Crosscutting

Technique for making angled cuts across the wood's edge.

Bevel Crosscutting

Procedure for cutting wood at an angle to its bottom flat side.

Compound Crosscutting

Combining miter and bevel cuts for complex angled cuts.

Basic Saw Operations Continued

Using the Rip Fence

Guidance on using the rip fence for ripping, bevel ripping, and resawing.

Additional Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts

Specific safety guidelines for performing rip cuts.

Ripping

Definition and techniques for making cuts along the length of the workpiece.

Basic Saw Operations Continued

Once the trailing end is on the table

Techniques for completing rip cuts using push sticks, auxiliary fences, and push blocks.

Basic Saw Operations Continued

Bevel Ripping Narrow Work

Specific instructions for bevel ripping narrow workpieces.

Using Featherboards for Thru-Sawing

How to use featherboards for thru-sawing operations.

Basic Saw Operations Continued

Using Featherboards for Non Thru-Sawing

How to use featherboards for non-thru-sawing operations.

Resawing

Technique for making a rip cut through the thickness of wood.

Basic Saw Operations Continued

Using Carbide Tipped Blades

Warnings and guidelines for using carbide tipped saw blades.

Dadoing

Instructions for cutting grooves into workpieces using a dado head.

Basic Saw Operations Continued

Rabbeting

Technique for cutting sections from the corner of a material.

Ploughing and Molding

Methods for grooving and shaping wood along the grain.

Basic Saw Operations Continued

Molding

Instructions for cutting shapes on wood edges using a molding head.

Adjustments

Miter Gauge

Instructions for adjusting the miter gauge, including stop screws.

Maintaining Your Table Saw

Maintenance

General maintenance procedures for the table saw.

Anti-Kickback Pawls

Instructions on how to sharpen the anti-kickback pawls.

Herc-U-Lift Caster System

Maintenance guidelines for the Herc-U-Lift caster system.

Lubrication

Points requiring lubrication and recommended lubricants.

RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories

Troubleshooting

General

Common troubleshooting issues for table saw operations like vibration and cut accuracy.

Motor

Excessive Noise

Troubleshooting steps for excessive noise from the saw motor.

Motor fails to develop full power

Diagnosing and resolving issues with the motor lacking full power.

Motor starts slowly or fails to come up to full speed

Troubleshooting for slow motor startup or failure to reach operating speed.

Motor overheats

Causes and solutions for the motor overheating.

Starting switch in motor will not operate

Diagnosing issues when the motor's starting switch fails.

Motor stalls (resulting in blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers)

Troubleshooting motor stalls that cause fuse or breaker trips.

Frequent opening of fuses or circuit breakers

Identifying causes for frequent fuse or circuit breaker openings.

RIDGID FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY

What is covered

Details on what the RIDGID lifetime warranty covers regarding defects.

How long coverage lasts

Information on the duration and limits of the warranty coverage.

How can you get service

Procedures for obtaining warranty service for RIDGID products.

What we will do to correct problems

Explanation of how RIDGID addresses warranty claims through repair, replacement, or refund.

What is not covered

Exclusions from the warranty, such as misuse, abuse, or normal wear and tear.

How local law relates to the warranty

Information on how state and local laws affect warranty rights.

No other express warranty applies

Statement that this is the sole and exclusive warranty for RIDGID products.

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