RIDGID MS1250LZ Operation, Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot Adjustment, Bevel Pivot Adjustment

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ASSEMBLY

PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment.

TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

nThe saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself.

nIf the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints, have saw repaired by at your nearest

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.

BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

nYour compound miter saw should bevel easily by loos- ening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left.

nIf movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have saw repaired by at your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE

CENTER.

BEVEL

LOCK KNOB

BEVEL STOP

 

ADJUSTMENT

BEVEL

SCREW

STOP PIN

 

BEVEL

STOP

Fig. 28

OPERATION

WARNING: WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recom- mended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

This product has been designed only for the purposes listed below:

nCross cutting wood and plastic.

nCross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames, moldings, door casings, and fine joinery.

NOTE: The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory blades available from your dealer.

Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt your miter saw to a workbench. Never operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (with- out holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.

WARNING:

Do not start your 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.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceElectrical Connection Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GElectrical Double InsulationGlossary of Terms Miter FeaturesProduct Specifications 12 IN. Blade Switch TriggerKnow Your Compound Miter SAW AMP MotorTools Needed Socket Head Screws Washer Extention Dust BAG Blade Wrench Loose PartsDust Guide HEX Bolt Trace Holes AT These Locations For Hole Pattern SAW Base AssemblyUnpacking Mounting HolesUpper Brace a LEG B Lower Brace E Carriage Bolt Assembling LEG StandSee Figures 9 Upper Side Brace C LEG B Lower Brace D HEX NUT Rubber FootSocket Head Washer Screw Table ExtensionMounting the Miter SAW to the LEG Stand Upper Brace a Upper Side Brace C LEG B ExtensionWork Clamp Dust GuideDust BAG Laser Guide To Install BladeScrew Blade Bolt Cover Lower Guard Aligning the Laser Guide Line Mounting the Exactline Laser GuideBroken RED Line Cutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat PlateSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence See Figures 20Adjustments are Required Sliding Miter Fence Blade Combination Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableSee Figures 25 Lock KnobApplications Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentBevel Pivot Adjustment OperationStraight Crosscut Work Clamp Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAWTo Crosscut See Figures 30 Bevel Scale IndicatorIndicator Point Screw Bevel CUT Work Clamp Stop PIN To Bevel CUTCompound Miter CUT Work Clamp To Compound Miter CUTLong Workpiece Supports Support Long WorkpiecesSee Figures 33 45 x 45 Compound Miter CUTPitch Side COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresCutting Compound Miters Inside Corner Fence Cutting Crown MoldingLaying Molding Flat on the Miter Table CeilingSee Figures 37 Using a Crown Molding Support JIGMaking a Crown Molding Support JIG Cutting Warped MaterialLubrication MaintenanceClamping Wide Workpieces GeneralBrush CAP Brush ReplacementProceed as follows when replacement is required Brush AssemblyDo not attempt to activate the laser Changing the BatteriesPage HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyModel No MS1250LZ Serial No Customer Service Information