RIDGID MS1065LZA Cutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat Plate, CAP Head Screws Miter Fence

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ASSEMBLY

Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.

NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade bolt counterclockwise to tighten.

CAUTION:

Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade point- ing down at the front of the saw. The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard.

Tighten blade bolt securely.

Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

Replace screw and tighten securely.

WARNING:

Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw into power source. Never engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating.

CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE

In order to use your compound miter saw, you must cut a slot through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for blade clearance. To cut the slot, set your saw at 0° miter, turn saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make a straight cut as far as it will go through the throat plate. Turn your saw off and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before raising the saw arm.

CAP HEAD

SCREWS

Fig. 13

MITER
FENCE		BLADE
		BLADE
		MITER
		LOCK
		PLATE
	FRAMING
MITER	SQUARE	MITER
MITER		MITER
TABLE		LOCK HANDLE

Next, adjust the bevel angle to 45°, turn your saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make another cut through the zero clearance throat plate. The slot in the throat plate will then be wide enough to allow the blade to pass through it at any angle from 0° to 45°.

VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE

MITER

FENCE

Fig. 14

BLADE

MITER FRAMING

TABLE SQUARE

VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,

ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

Fig. 15

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of Contents Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF General Safety RulesRead ALL Instructions  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 Blade Wrench Loose Parts ListSAW Blade Unpacking Assembly Mounting 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 FenceBevel Lock Knob Miter Fence Blade Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableSee Figures 19 Broken Laser Line Aligning the Laser Guide LineCutting with Your Compound Miter SAW OperationApplications Straight Cross CUT Work Clamp To Cross CUTBevel CUT Work Clamp To Bevel CUTSee Figures 24 Compound Miter CUT Work Clamp To Compound Miter CUT45 X 45 Compound Miter CUT Long Workpiece Workpiece Supports To Support Long WorkpiecesPitch Number of Sides COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresCutting Compound Miters 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