RIDGID MS1065LZA manual OPERATOR’S Manual

Page 1

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH LASER

MS1065LZA

Double Insulated

Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

Thank you for buying a RIDGID® product.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Image 1

Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are Secure Specific Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceDouble Insulation ElectricalElectrical Connection Extension CordsAnti-Kickback Pawls radial arm and table saws Glossary of TermsProduct Specifications FeaturesAMP Motor Know Your Compound Miter SAWBevel Lock Knob Blade Wrench / Storage AreaTools Needed SAW Blade Loose Parts ListBlade Wrench Unpacking AssemblyMounting Holes Trace Holes AT These Locations For Hole Pattern SAW BaseDust BAG Dust GuideWork Clamp Dust BAG Work ClampTable Extension To Install / Replace the BladeTable Extension Socket Head Washer Screw MovementCAP Head Screws Miter Fence Cutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat PlateSee Figures 13 Squaring the SAW Blade to the FenceSee Figures 19 Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableBevel Lock Knob Miter Fence Blade Broken Laser Line Aligning the Laser Guide LineApplications OperationCutting with Your Compound Miter SAW Straight Cross CUT Work Clamp To Cross CUTSee Figures 24 To Bevel CUTBevel CUT Work Clamp Compound Miter CUT Work Clamp To Compound Miter CUT45 X 45 Compound Miter CUT Long Workpiece Workpiece Supports To Support Long WorkpiecesCutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch Number of Sides Laying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Cutting Crown MoldingClamping Wide Workpieces Cutting Warped MaterialSee Figures 31 Right WrongTo Adjust the Laser Guide AdjustmentsPivot Adjustments Travel Pivot Adjustment Bevel Pivot AdjustmentGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceBatteries Battery Compartment Negative Laser Guide Slot LubricationDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredMS1065LZA Customer Service Information