RIDGID MS1250LZ manual Know Your Compound Miter SAW, AMP Motor, 12 IN. Blade, Blade Wrench Storage

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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

15 AMP MOTOR

This saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing.

12 IN. BLADE

A 12 in. blade is included with your compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to 7-7/8 in. wide, depending upon the angle at which the cut is being made.

BLADE WRENCH STORAGE

A blade wrench is packed with this saw. One end of the wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a hex key. Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws. A storage area for the blade wrench is located in the saw's base.

CARRYING HANDLE

See Figure 2.

For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been provided on top of the saw arm. To transport, turn off and unplug the saw, then lower the saw arm and lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin.

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 2.

The miter lock handle securely locks the saw at desired miter angles.

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

See Figure 3.

A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the spindle which keeps the blade in the saw from rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while installing, changing, or removing blade only.

SWITCH TRIGGER

See Figure 4.

To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw, disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the off position. To lock the switch, install a padlock (not included) through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with a long shackle up to 9/32 in. diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.

LOCK

PIN

CARRYING

HANDLE

MITER LOCK

HANDLE

SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION

Fig. 2

 

SWITCH

 

TRIGGER

 

SPINDLE

LOCK BUTTON

Fig. 3

PADLOCK

Fig. 4

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceElectrical Connection Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GElectrical Double InsulationGlossary of Terms Miter FeaturesProduct Specifications 12 IN. Blade Switch TriggerKnow Your Compound Miter SAW AMP MotorTools Needed Socket Head Screws Washer Extention Dust BAG Blade Wrench Loose PartsDust Guide HEX Bolt Trace Holes AT These Locations For Hole Pattern SAW Base AssemblyUnpacking Mounting HolesUpper Brace a LEG B Lower Brace E Carriage Bolt Assembling LEG StandSee Figures 9 Upper Side Brace C LEG B Lower Brace D HEX NUT Rubber FootSocket Head Washer Screw Table ExtensionMounting the Miter SAW to the LEG Stand Upper Brace a Upper Side Brace C LEG B ExtensionWork Clamp Dust GuideDust BAG Laser Guide To Install BladeScrew Blade Bolt Cover Lower Guard Aligning the Laser Guide Line Mounting the Exactline Laser GuideBroken RED Line Cutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat PlateSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence See Figures 20Adjustments are Required Sliding Miter Fence Blade Combination Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableSee Figures 25 Lock KnobApplications Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentBevel Pivot Adjustment OperationStraight Crosscut Work Clamp Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAWTo Crosscut See Figures 30 Bevel Scale IndicatorIndicator Point Screw Bevel CUT Work Clamp Stop PIN To Bevel CUTCompound Miter CUT Work Clamp To Compound Miter CUTLong Workpiece Supports Support Long WorkpiecesSee Figures 33 45 x 45 Compound Miter CUTPitch Side COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresCutting Compound Miters Inside Corner Fence Cutting Crown MoldingLaying Molding Flat on the Miter Table CeilingSee Figures 37 Using a Crown Molding Support JIGMaking a Crown Molding Support JIG Cutting Warped MaterialLubrication MaintenanceClamping Wide Workpieces GeneralBrush CAP Brush ReplacementProceed as follows when replacement is required Brush AssemblyDo not attempt to activate the laser Changing the BatteriesPage HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyModel No MS1250LZ Serial No Customer Service Information
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