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10On-Product Safety LabelsThere are several safety labels on the saw. They alert the user to hazards explained in the manual and remind the user how t

11On the clear plastic guard is this OSHA required label:On the bottom surface of the motor, visible when the cutting tool is horizontal, is this safe

12IntroductionIn order to get the most enjoyment out of your radial saw it is important that the machine be prop-erly assembled, adjusted, and aligned

135/16-18 x 3/4" Long1/4-20 x 1" LongPan Head Screw (4)Square Head Screw (4)1/4-20 x 1-3/4" LongPan Head Screw (1)#6-32 x 1/2 Pan Head

14Tools Needed for Assembly and AlignmentCrank1/4" Diam. x 5/8" LongTruss Head Screw (24)Leveling Foot (4)3/8" Diam. Hex Nut (8)5/16&qu

15WARNINGPlugging in saw during assemblycould result in electrical shock, orsevere cuts from contact with spinningblade.Do not plug in saw at any time

16Mounting Saw1. From among the loose parts, find the fol-lowing hardware:4 Hex Head Screws, 5/16-18 x 5/84 Lockwasher, 5/16 in. External Type8 Washer

17Attaching Carriage - Motor to ArmRemove carriage stop screw, lockwasher and tag. Read and understand warning tag before discarding tag.Lock miter/ar

18This concludes the assembly section. Except for installing table boards, fence, and table clamps the saw should be completely assembled. The next se

19Read “Controls” section and familiarize your-self with control names and location before beginning “Adjustments”.Arm Lock Adjusting WheelWith the a

2Section Title PageSafety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20Yoke Clamp AdjustmentTo check the yoke clamp adjustment follow these steps:1. Pull the yoke lock handle towards the front of saw to unlock yoke. Pul

21Bevel Lock LeverThe purpose of the bevel lock lever is to lock the motor at any angle. To check follow these steps:1. Unlock the bevel lock lever. M

22Arm to Column AdjustmentIf you can move the end of the radial arm up and down when the arm is unlocked, adjust as directed below:a. Remove two (2) s

233. Rotational Alignment Check:While holding the arm with one hand, hold fingers of other hand as shown, between col-umn tube and column support. App

24Adjusting Carriage BearingsIf the carriage bearings are loose it not only allows the saw blade to move up, down, and sideways but also results in in

25Positioning Table Supports/installing Front Table/Leveling Front TableNote: The goal in adjusting the table supports and leveling the front table is

26lnstalling Front Table1. Set out:- front table- tee nut- 1/4" U-clip- 1/4" diam. x 1" long cup point set screw- four 1/4" diam x

27This concludes adjusting your saw where you have removed all "looseness" or slack between the different parts of the saw. The next section

28The saw and blade must be aligned correctly for two reasons:1) To prevent binding of the blade and work-piece, which can cause jams, kickbacks, or t

293. Lower arm until saw blade just clears the front table. Tighten the yoke lock lever and bevel lock lever.4. Place a framing square on the table, a

3This manual has safety information and instructions to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, including:1. Severe cuts, a

30Install Table Clamps1. Insert fence, then spacer table, then rear table.2. Tilt table clamp bracket forward and snap into place in opening at rear o

31Square Blade to Table for CrosscuttingThe goal of this adjustment is to make the blade square to the table so that crosscuts will be accurate; other

32Square Blade to FenceThe goal in setting the blade square to the fence is to reduce the risk of kickback when ripping. This adjustment will also red

33Make Blade Parallel to TableThe goal of this adjustment is to keep the workpiece from being thrown or damaged. This adjustment will also reduce spli

34lnstalling and Adjusting Rip Scale Indica-tors.Note: The rip scales and pointers are intended to be used for quick settings. For greater accuracy, t

356. The blade "Out-Rip" scale indicator on left hand side of the radial arm is adjusted in essentially the same manner as blade "In-Ri

36Align Riving Knife to Blade1. The goal of this adjustment is to position the riving knife directly in line with the blade.Riving knife alignment is

37ControlsControl Function Operation/CommentsBevel Lock Lever Frees motor to rotate; locks in any desired positionPull lever to release and push to lo

38Yoke IndexLeverTable ClampElevationCrankControl Function OperationlCommentsElevation Crank Raises/lowers radial arm Turn clockwise to raise, counter

39Rip Scale &Rip IndicatorCarriage LockYoke LockHandleBevel Lock LeverSaw Handle (In-Rip)KnobTrigger GuardControl Function Operation/CommentsYoke

4Kickback HazardKickback is the uncontrolled propelling of the workpiece back toward the user during rip-ping.The cause of kickback is the binding or

40GuardHold DownKnobHold DownPawlsRiving KnifeRiving KnifeBracketPawls/RivingKnife KnobGuard ClampScrewDust ElbowControl Function Operation/CommentsGu

41PawlsRiving KnifePawls/RivingKnife KnobGuard TabControl Function Operation/CommentsGuard Tab Provides manual way to raise clear plastic guard during

42Motor SpecificationsThe AC motor used on this saw is a capaci-tor-start, non-reversible type. The model covered in this manual has the following spe

43 WARNINGTo maintain proper tool grounding, ifoutlet you are planning to use for thispower tool is a 2-prong type do notremove or alter grounding pro

44To Change Motor Voltage to 240 Volt A.C.Under normal home workshop conditions, if full voltage is supplied to the motor, your saw will operate effic

45Crosscutting DefinedCrosscutting is cutting a workpiece to length. The workpiece is held firmly against the fence, and the blade is pulled through t

46Crosscut KerfsA kerf or shallow cut is needed in the table and fence to serve as a path for the blade and to ensure that the blade cuts all the way

47Making CrosscutsFollow these steps to make crosscuts.1. Prepare table:- put fence in front position- tighten table clamps2. Prepare blade:- lock mot

48Repetitive CrosscuttingRepetitive crosscutting is the repeated and continuous cutting of many pieces of lumber to the same length. Carriage and leng

49Ripping DefinedRipping is changing the width of a workpiece by cutting along its length. The workpiece is fed into the blade, which rotates in a fix

5Guard Function and FeaturesThe guard is a very important safety feature, designed to reduce the risk of injury associ-ated with blade contact. Instal

50Workpiece PositioningAlways set up so that the wider part of the workpiece is between the blade and fence. This gives you greater clearance for push

51Outfeed Zone HazardDANGERRotational force of blade can pullhands and fingers back into blade.Touching, holding, or pulling on out-feed side of workp

52To reduce risk of kickback:[Set pawls and riving knife according to rip-ping set-up procedure. Correctly set riving knife is more likely to prevent

53Hold Down FunctionThe hold down must be set correctly during ripping to act as barrier against the infeed side of the blade, to help keep the workpi

54Ripping Set-up ProcedureFollow these steps before ripping.These steps must be repeated each time a different thickness workpiece is ripped. A kerf m

557. Remove workpiece from table.8. Ready push stick or push block.9. Set up table extension(s) and support their outer ends. Do not use another per-s

562. Insert yellow key and turn saw on.3. Stand at infeed side and out of line of workpiece, in case of kickback. Start and finish cut from infeed sid

57RippingDado Blades, Molding HeadsSee Accessories for information on safety, installation and use of dado blades and molding heads.EdgingEdging is th

58Cutting AidesBefore cutting any wood on your saw, study all of the Crosscutting and Ripping Instruc-tions found on pages 45 through 57. As you learn

59Cutting AidesMaking the Handle:• Miter crosscut a piece of 3/4" thick ply-wood to the shape and size shown. The mitered corners can be any size

66. Set of pawls to be lowered to the work-piece surface for ripping. They allow the workpiece to pass freely from infeed to out-feed side, but help s

60Cutting Aides WARNINGTo reduce the risk of shock, burns orlacerations form accidental start up ofsaw, turn power switch off and unplugsaw before ta

61Cutting AidsClamp the featherboard to the front table, so that the angled edge of the featherboard is against the workpiece on the infeed side of th

62AccessoriesAccessories Safety1. Use only accessories recommended for radial saws. Use of any other accessory or attachment might increase the risk o

63MaintenanceGeneral InformationWhen new, the saw requires no lubrication. The saw has been partially aligned and all bearings are lubricated and seal

64Replacing PawlsMake sure the teeth of the pawls are always sharp. If they become dull the pawls must be replaced:1. Use 7/16" wrench to remove

65TroubleshootingIn addition to the proper alignment of your saw, you must also become familiar with the following practices in order to expect the be

66Motor Problem Possible Cause(s) What to DoMotor overheats or stalls Overloaded power lineFeeding rate too fastImproper motor coolingSaw blade has he

67Cutting Problem Possible Cause(s) What to DoInaccurate cut Loose locksSaw out of alignmentCheck miter, rip, bevel, and swivel locks. See Adjustments

68Cutting Problem Possible Cause(s) What to DoWorkpiece strikes riving knife during rippingRiving knife not in line with bladeAlign riving knife to bl

69Notes

7Safety InstructionsRead and follow all safety instructions.Personal Safety Instructions1. Wear safety goggles labeled ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA 29

70PARTS LIST FOR RIDGID 10" RADIAL SAWMODEL NUMBER RS10000Repair PartsFigure 11234565477891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363

71PARTS LIST FOR RIDGID 10" RADIAL SAWMODEL NUMBER RS10000Always order by Part Number - Not by Key NumberFigure 1Repair PartsKey NoPart No. Descr

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73Repair PartsPARTS LIST FOR RIDGID 10" RADIAL SAWMODEL NUMBER RS10000Always order by Part Number - Not by Key NumberFigure 2 - Yoke AssemblyKey

74Repair PartsPARTS LIST FOR RIDGID 10" RADIAL SAWMODEL NUMBER RS10000Figure 31234556789101112141315161718192021111214132622232425272829303132333

75Repair PartsPARTS LIST FOR RIDGID 10" RADIAL SAWMODEL NUMBER RS10000Always order by Part Number - Not by Key NumberFigure 3 - Base AssemblyKeyN

76Repair PartsPARTS LIST FOR RIDGID 10" RADIAL SAWMODEL NUMBER RS10000Figure 41234567891011121314141513161718192021222324252627282930313235363334

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78Repair PartsPARTS LIST FOR RIDGID 10" RADIAL SAWMODEL NUMBER RS10000Figure 5 - Arm AssemblyAlways order by Part Number - Not by Key Number* Sta

79Repair PartsPARTS LIST FOR RIDGID 10" RADIAL SAWMODEL NUMBER RS10000Figure 6 - Leg SetAlways order by Part Number - Not by Key Number* Standard

8Saw Safety Instructions1. Use guard, pawls and riving knife accord-ing to instructions. Keep them in working order.2. Routinely check saw for broken

Lifetime Warranty On RIDGID ToolsThe RIDGID REPUTATION is the result of the consistentproduct quality and years of pride in workmanship. Rigor-ous che

9Blade Safety Instructions1. Use only blades marked for at least 3450 rpm.2. Use only 10" or smaller diameter blades.3. Use blades for their reco