RIDGID MS1250LZ manual Cutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat Plate, See Figures 20

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ASSEMBLY

Follow the directions below for using the laser guide.

Removing Your Mark:

Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the work surface in order to remove the mark.

To Cut Your Mark:

Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work surface in order to cut the mark.

To Leave Your Mark:

Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on the work surface in order to leave the mark.

After you have become familiar with using the laser guide, you will be able to remove, cut, or leave your mark on the work surface. Practice will teach you the correct position for aligning the laser line with your mark.

CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE

In order to use your compound miter saw, you must cut a slot through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for blade clearance. To cut the slot, set your saw at 0° miter, turn saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make a straight cut as far as it will go through the throat plate. Turn your saw off and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before raising the saw arm.

Next, adjust the bevel angle to 45°, turn your saw on and al- low the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make another cut through the zero clearance throat plate. The slot in the throat plate will then be wide enough to allow the blade to pass through it at any angle from 0° to 45°.

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 illustra- tions. Never operate your saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition.

SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE

See Figures 20 - 24

nUnplug your saw.

WARNING:

Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

nRemove the screws holding the throat plate in place. Remove the throat plate.

nPull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.

nLoosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn.

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BROKEN

RED LINE

Fig. 19

SOCKET HEAD

SOCKET HEAD

SCREW(S)

SCREW(S)

FENCE

 

 

Fig. 20

SLIDING

 

 

MITER

 

 

FENCE

 

BLADE

 

 

MITER

 

 

LOCK

 

 

PLATE

 

 

MITER

MITER

FRAMING

LOCK

SQUARE

HANDLE

TABLE

 

 

 

VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE

Fig. 21

 

 

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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 MeaningCord Length Wire Size A.W.G ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Miter FeaturesProduct Specifications Switch Trigger Know Your Compound Miter SAWAMP Motor 12 IN. BladeTools Needed Socket Head Screws Washer Extention Dust BAG Blade Wrench Loose PartsDust Guide HEX Bolt Assembly UnpackingMounting Holes Trace Holes AT These Locations For Hole Pattern SAW BaseAssembling LEG Stand See Figures 9Upper Side Brace C LEG B Lower Brace D HEX NUT Rubber Foot Upper Brace a LEG B Lower Brace E Carriage BoltTable Extension Mounting the Miter SAW to the LEG StandUpper Brace a Upper Side Brace C LEG B Extension Socket Head Washer Screw Work Clamp Dust Guide Dust BAG Laser Guide To Install BladeScrew Blade Bolt Cover Lower Guard Mounting the Exactline Laser Guide Aligning the Laser Guide LineCutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat Plate Squaring the SAW Blade to the FenceSee Figures 20 Broken RED LineAdjustments are Required Sliding Miter Fence Blade Squaring the Blade to the Miter Table See Figures 25Lock Knob CombinationPivot Adjustments Travel Pivot Adjustment Bevel Pivot AdjustmentOperation ApplicationsStraight Crosscut Work Clamp Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAWTo Crosscut Bevel Scale Indicator Indicator Point Screw Bevel CUT Work Clamp Stop PINTo Bevel CUT See Figures 30To Compound Miter CUT Compound Miter CUT Work ClampSupport Long Workpieces See Figures 3345 x 45 Compound Miter CUT Long Workpiece SupportsPitch Side COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresCutting Compound Miters Cutting Crown Molding Laying Molding Flat on the Miter TableCeiling Inside Corner FenceUsing a Crown Molding Support JIG Making a Crown Molding Support JIGCutting Warped Material See Figures 37Maintenance Clamping Wide WorkpiecesGeneral LubricationBrush Replacement Proceed as follows when replacement is requiredBrush Assembly Brush CAPChanging the Batteries Do not attempt to activate the laserPage Warranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No MS1250LZ Serial No
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