RIDGID R4511 Operator's Manual Page 1

Shark Guard SGK1 Installation for riving knife based sawsThese instructions apply to numerous brand and modelsaws t

In the PackageWhen you receive your Shark Guard, verify that nothing was damaged in shipping. Hereis a current list of parts that should be included w

Riving KnifeLets start with the riving knife. This is the heart of this guard system and will be usedmost often. I suggest you apply some Johnson&apos

a hold down device. This prevents the stock from lifting off the table. Lifting stock ishow most kickbacks start, so setting this each time provides b

Riving Knife AlignmentAt this point of setup you will need to align or verify alignment of the RK to the blade.Install your blade if you have removed

Using the tail hookThe Shark Guard has a horizontal hooked slot at the rear and a vertical slot furtherforward. These slots are the mounting slots for

Using the Shark GuardHere is a link to some video's that help to show how these guard are intended to beused. Watch the videos that deal with riv

Shark face decal applicationThe decals come in two parts. The mouth and the eye. If you are looking at the sharkfrom the front, the decals go in on th

Care and cleaning of the Shark GuardFor splitters and riving knives, I suggest paste wax like Johnson's or Minwax to bothclean and smooth the sur