RIDGID R4517 Manuel D'utilisation page 18

ASSEMBLY
TO INSTALL THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 13.
 Lift the end cap off the handle assembly using a flat blade
screwdriver.
 Hold the lock nut securely and turn the screw counter-
clockwise to remove the nut completely.
NOTE: Do not remove the screw from the handle or the
washer from the end of the screw.
 Place the lock nut into the recessed hole on the back of
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel and hold in place.
 Slide the handle, screw, and washer into the hole on the
height/bevel adjusting handwheel.
 Using a flathead screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise
and tighten in place.
 Push the end cap back in place on the end of the handle.
TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE
See Figure 14.
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 blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel clockwise.
 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.
HEIGHT/BEVEL
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL
18 − English
NUT
HANDLE END
ASSEMBLY CAP
THROAT
PLATE
RIVING
KNIFE
Fig. 13
Fig. 14