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Ridgid GEN5X R8653 Base Assembly Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows you how to replace the base assembly on this circular saw. This part may need replacement if it is damaged, broken, or warped in such a way as to prevent making clean cuts. Symptoms of a warped base assembly include: cuts skewing to the side when the blade is set at zero degrees or a binding blade caused by the cutting base not sitting flush against the cutting surface.

What you need

  1. Ridgid GEN5X R8653 Base Assembly Replacement, Base Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 Ridgid GEN5X R8653 Base Assembly Replacement, Base Assembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 Ridgid GEN5X R8653 Base Assembly Replacement, Base Assembly: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Always disconnect battery and use gloves when working with the saw blade. Failure to do so may result in damage or injury!

    • Remove the supplied Allen wrench from it's nesting space in the front of the handle.

    • Depress and hold the spindle lock button located between the handle and blade shroud.

    • Using the supplied 6mm Allen Wrench, unscrew the bolt securing the blade and remove the blade.

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  3. Ridgid GEN5X R8653 Base Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Ridgid GEN5X R8653 Base Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Ridgid GEN5X R8653 Base Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove seven 6mm T20 Torx screws located around base of saw.

    • Pull base assembly away from saw.

    • These screws are very tight and need significant force to be removed.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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