RIDGID MS1250LZ Squaring the Blade to the Miter Table, See Figures 25, Lock Knob, Combination

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ASSEMBLY

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE

BEVEL

 

See Figures 25 - 28.

LOCK

 

KNOB

 

n Unplug your saw.

 

 

 

 

MITER

BLADE

WARNING:

FENCE

 

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

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.

nDepress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0°.

nRelease the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle.

nLoosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0° bevel (blade set 90° to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.

nPlace a combination square against the miter table and the flat part of saw blade.

NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

nRotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table alignment at several points.

 

MITER

MITER

MITER

 

LOCK PLATE

LOCK

COMBINATION

TABLE

 

HANDLE

SQUARE

CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE

SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE

Fig. 25

n The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 25.

nIf the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 26 and 27, adjustments

are needed.

nLoosen the bevel lock knob.

nUsing the blade wrench, loosen the bevel stop adjustment screw and slide the bevel stop left or right as needed to bring the saw blade into alignment with the square. Retighten bevel stop adjustment screw. See Figure 28.

nRetighten bevel lock knob. Recheck blade-to-table align- ment.

NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check blade squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0° and 45° angles.

Your saw has several scale indicators. After squaring adjust- ments have been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicators screws and reset them to zero. See Figure 24.

50

40

35

30

COMBINATION

SQUARE

VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE,

ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

Fig. 26

COMBINATION

SQUARE

VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE,

ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

Fig. 27

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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 Product Specifications FeaturesMiter AMP Motor Switch TriggerKnow Your Compound Miter SAW 12 IN. BladeTools Needed Dust Guide HEX Bolt Loose PartsSocket 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 BAG Dust GuideWork Clamp Screw Blade Bolt Cover Lower Guard To Install BladeLaser 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 ApplicationsTo Crosscut Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAWStraight 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 SupportsCutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch 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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