RIDGID MS1250LZ manual Assembly, Unpacking, Mounting Holes

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ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

nCarefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface. NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.

nThis saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in the down position. To release the saw arm, push down on the top of the saw arm, cut the tie-wrap, and pull out on the lock pin.

nLift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon re- lease of the tie wrap.

nInspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

nDo not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

nThe saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influ- enced the settings, refer to specific procedures explained in this manual.

nIf any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

WARNING:

If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create acces- sories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

TRACE HOLES

AT THESE LOCATIONS

FOR HOLE PATTERN

SAW BASE

WARNING:

Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in acciden- tal starting and possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not start the compound miter saw without checking for interference between the blade and the miter fence. Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter fence during operation of the saw.

WARNING:

Always make sure the compound miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

MOUNTING HOLES

See Figure 8.

The compound miter saw should be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench. Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for this purpose. Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3/8 in. machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not ncluded). Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommo- date the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the workbench. Tighten all four bolts securely.

The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in figure 8. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to the floor before operating.

TRACE HOLES

AT THESE LOCATIONS

FOR HOLE PATTERN

MOUNTING

 

SURFACE

Fig. 8

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningDouble Insulation Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GElectrical Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Miter FeaturesProduct Specifications AMP Motor Switch TriggerKnow Your Compound Miter SAW 12 IN. BladeTools Needed Socket Head Screws Washer Extention Dust BAG Blade Wrench Loose PartsDust Guide HEX Bolt Mounting Holes AssemblyUnpacking Trace Holes AT These Locations For Hole Pattern SAW BaseUpper Side Brace C LEG B Lower Brace D HEX NUT Rubber Foot Assembling LEG StandSee Figures 9 Upper Brace a LEG B Lower Brace E Carriage BoltUpper Brace a Upper Side Brace C LEG B Extension Table ExtensionMounting the Miter SAW to the LEG Stand Socket Head Washer ScrewWork Clamp Dust GuideDust BAG Laser Guide To Install BladeScrew Blade Bolt Cover Lower Guard Mounting the Exactline Laser Guide Aligning the Laser Guide LineSee Figures 20 Cutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat PlateSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence Broken RED LineAdjustments are Required Sliding Miter Fence Blade Lock Knob Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableSee Figures 25 CombinationOperation Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentBevel Pivot Adjustment ApplicationsStraight Crosscut Work Clamp Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAWTo Crosscut To Bevel CUT Bevel Scale IndicatorIndicator Point Screw Bevel CUT Work Clamp Stop PIN See Figures 30To Compound Miter CUT Compound Miter CUT Work Clamp45 x 45 Compound Miter CUT Support Long WorkpiecesSee Figures 33 Long Workpiece SupportsPitch Side COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresCutting Compound Miters Ceiling Cutting Crown MoldingLaying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Inside Corner FenceCutting Warped Material Using a Crown Molding Support JIGMaking a Crown Molding Support JIG See Figures 37General MaintenanceClamping Wide Workpieces LubricationBrush Assembly Brush ReplacementProceed as follows when replacement is required Brush CAPChanging the Batteries Do not attempt to activate the laserPage What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No MS1250LZ Serial No
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