RIDGID MS1250LZ manual Mounting the Exactline Laser Guide, Aligning the Laser Guide Line

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ASSEMBLY

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.

MOUNTING THE EXACTLINE™ LASER GUIDE

See Figure 18.

nUnplug the saw.

See "To Install Blade" on page 18 in the Assembly section of this operator's manual.

n Make sure inner blade washer is in place before positioning saw blade on the spindle of the saw.

NOTE: The laser guide replaces the outer blade washer.

nPlace the laser guide onto the spindle, aligning the double "D" flats in the laser guide with the flats on the spindle.

nPosition flat surface of laser guide against the blade. Warning labels are visible when laser guide is mounted properly.

nDepress spindle lock button and secure laser guide using only the special hex bolt provided.

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

nUsing the blade wrench provided with the saw, tighten bolt securely.

nRemove the blade wrench and store it in the saw base for future use.

nReplace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

nRetighten screw securing blade bolt cover. Tighten screw securely.

DANGER:

Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light source.

 

BLADE BOLT

 

COVER

LOWER

 

BLADE GUARD

 

BLADE

 

TO

SCREW

LOOSEN

 

 

FLATS

TO

ON SPINDLE

 

TIGHTEN

 

HEX KEY

 

BOLT

INNER BLADE

LASER GUIDE

WASHER WITH

OR OUTER

DOUBLE "D" FLATS

BLADE WASHER

Fig. 18

 

ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE

See Figure 19.

The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the work surface when the blade is spinning. The red laser line will appear as a broken line on the workpiece when the blade as- sembly is in the uppermost position and the motor switch is activated. This broken line will let you see your mark and your laser guide line at the same time, and will assist you in lining up your mark for more accurate cutting of the workpiece.

Align the laser line and your mark with the blade at the uppermost position. Once both lines are in alignment, do not move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting.

As the blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece, the broken line will become solid.

Make several practice cuts on different styles and thickness of material.

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