RIDGID MS1065LZ manual Adjustments, Squaring the SAW Blade to the Fence, See Figures 13

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ASSEMBLY

￿Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle. The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as shown in figure 12.

￿Replace outer blade washer. The double "D" flats on the blade washers align with the flats on the spindle.

￿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 pointing 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 B 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.

Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the components might have been jarred out of alignment during shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will probably become necessary due to wear. After unpacking your saw, check the following adjustments before you begin using saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that your saw is cutting accurately.

WARNING:

Your saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use. Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.

ADJUSTMENTS

Note: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of your compound miter saw. This is intentional so that we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations. Never operate your saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition.

SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE

See Figures 13 - 17

￿Remove the sliding miter fence by loosening the set screw and the sliding miter fence knob.

￿Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg of the square against the flat part of saw blade.

Note: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

￿Unplug your saw.

WARNING:

Failure to unplug your saw could result in acciden- tal starting causing possible serious personal in- jury.

￿ Remove the screws holding the throat plate in place.

Remove the throat plate.

￿ Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock

pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.

￿ Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half

turn.

SOCKET HEAD

SCREW(S)

FENCE

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SCREW(S)

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40

￿ Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table

until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0°.

￿ Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the

miter lock handle.

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Contents Operators Manual Introduction Table of Contents¥ Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Safety and International SymbolsRules for Safe Operation Read ALL InstructionsBlade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Rules for Safe Operation Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Electrical Connection SpecificationsElectrical Double InsulationCombination Square Framing Square UnpackingTools Needed Mm Combination WrenchLoose Parts List 10 IN. Blade FeaturesKnow Your Compound Miter SAW AMP MotorSpindle Lock Button Blade Wrench / Storage AreaCarrying Handle Miter Lock HandleMiter Fence Positive Stops on Miter TableBevel Lock Knob Electric BrakeWork Clamp AssemblyDust Guide Dust BAGTable Extension To Install BladeSocket Head Screws Fence AdjustmentsSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence See Figures 13Miter Lock Plate MiterCombination Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableSee Figures 18 Bevel Lock Knob Miter Fence BladeApplications Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentBevel Pivot Adjustment OperationStraight Crosscut Work Clamp Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAWCrosscutting To Crosscut with Your Miter SAWBevel CUT Bevel CUTAT 48º AT 45ºCompound Miter CUT To Make a Compound CUT with Your Miter SAWCompound Miter CUT Work Clamp 45 X 45 Compound Miter CUT Long Workpiece Workpiece Supports Support Long WorkpiecesCOMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch Side Laying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Cutting Crown MoldingRight Cutting Warped MaterialClamping Wide Workpieces WrongBlade Laser Guide Laser GuideOperation AlignmentDo not attempt to activate the laser Changing the BatteriesMaintenance GeneralLubrication HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the Limited Three Year WarrantyModel No MS1065LZ Serial No Customer Service Information