RIDGID MS1250LZ manual To Install Blade, Screw Blade Bolt Cover Lower Guard, Laser Guide

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Before connecting saw to power source, make sure the blade or blade guard will not hit the work clamp or table extensions when cutting 35° to 45° angles.

TO INSTALL BLADE

See Figure 17.

WARNING:

A 12 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent the hex bolt from securing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident and can cause serious personal injury.

nUnplug the saw.

nRaise saw arm.

nRotate lower blade guard up and loosen screw. Rotate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the hex bolt.

nDepress the spindle lock button and rotate the hex bolt until the spindle locks.

nUsing the wrench provided, loosen and remove the hex bolt.

NOTE: The hex bolt has left hand threads. Turn hex bolt clockwise to loosen.

nRemove the outer blade washer or the laser guide. Do not remove the inner blade washer.

nWipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer or the laser guide and the outer blade washer or laser guide where they contact the blade.

WARNING:

If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly.

nFit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle. The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as shown in figure 17.

SCREW

BLADE BOLT

COVER

LOWER

BLADE

GUARD

BLADE

TO

SCREW

LOOSEN

FLAT

ON SPINDLE

TO

TIGHTEN

HEX

 

BOLT

INNER BLADE

LASER GUIDE

WASHER WITH

OR OUTER

DOUBLE "D" FLATS

BLADE WASHER

Fig. 17

 

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.

n Replace outer blade washer or the laser guide. The double "D" flats on the blade washers align with the flats on the spindle.

nDepress spindle lock button and replace hex bolt.

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

nTighten hex bolt securely.

nReplace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

nReplace screw and tighten securely.

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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 Features Product SpecificationsMiter AMP Motor Switch TriggerKnow Your Compound Miter SAW 12 IN. BladeTools Needed Loose Parts Dust Guide HEX BoltSocket Head Screws Washer Extention Dust BAG Blade Wrench 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 ScrewDust Guide Dust BAGWork Clamp To Install Blade Screw Blade Bolt Cover Lower GuardLaser Guide 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 ApplicationsCutting with Your Compound Miter SAW To CrosscutStraight Crosscut Work Clamp 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 SupportsCOMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch Side 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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