RIDGID MS1250LZ manual Changing the Batteries, Do not attempt to activate the laser

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MAINTENANCE

CHANGING THE BATTERIES

See Figure 41.

nUnplug your saw.

WARNING:

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

Remove the laser guide from the saw. Lay laser guide on a flat surface with the two phillips screws facing upward. Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover from the laser guide support.

Remove the three button cell batteries using a non-conduc- tive device such as a toothpick.

NOTE: Replace the batteries with button cell batteries that have a rating of 1.5 volt and 100 mah (milliampere hour) minimum (Number 76 series or equivalent).

When replacing the batteries, the laser guide should be thor- oughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush or similar device, to remove all sawdust and debris.

Do not attempt to activate the laser.

The laser is activated by means of a centrifugal switch only while the saw motor is running and the laser guide is mounted on the saw.

After cleaning laser guide and replacing batteries, secure laser guide cover to laser guide support using the two phil- lips head screws. For proper assembly, be sure to align the key on the laser guide cover with the key slot in the laser guide support. Tighten screws securely.

NOTE: Aperture in laser guide cover must be aligned with aperture in laser guide support.

CAUTION:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

LASER GUIDE

DANGER: Laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.

SCREWS

APERTURE LASER GUIDE

COVER

KEY

KEY

SLOT

BATTERIES

NEGATIVE (–)

LASER GUIDE

SUPPORT

APERTURE

Fig. 41

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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 Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsMiter Know Your Compound Miter SAW Switch TriggerAMP Motor 12 IN. BladeTools Needed Loose Parts Dust Guide HEX BoltSocket Head Screws Washer Extention Dust BAG Blade Wrench Unpacking AssemblyMounting Holes Trace Holes AT These Locations For Hole Pattern SAW BaseSee Figures 9 Assembling LEG StandUpper Side Brace C LEG B Lower Brace D HEX NUT Rubber Foot Upper Brace a LEG B Lower Brace E Carriage BoltMounting the Miter SAW to the LEG Stand Table ExtensionUpper Brace a Upper Side Brace C LEG B Extension Socket Head Washer ScrewDust Guide Dust BAGWork Clamp To Install Blade Screw Blade Bolt Cover Lower GuardLaser Guide Aligning the Laser Guide Line Mounting the Exactline Laser GuideSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence Cutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat PlateSee Figures 20 Broken RED LineAdjustments are Required Sliding Miter Fence Blade See Figures 25 Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableLock Knob CombinationBevel Pivot Adjustment Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentOperation ApplicationsCutting with Your Compound Miter SAW To CrosscutStraight Crosscut Work Clamp Indicator Point Screw Bevel CUT Work Clamp Stop PIN Bevel Scale IndicatorTo Bevel CUT See Figures 30Compound Miter CUT Work Clamp To Compound Miter CUTSee Figures 33 Support Long Workpieces45 x 45 Compound Miter CUT Long Workpiece SupportsCOMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch Side Laying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Cutting Crown MoldingCeiling Inside Corner FenceMaking a Crown Molding Support JIG Using a Crown Molding Support JIGCutting Warped Material See Figures 37Clamping Wide Workpieces MaintenanceGeneral LubricationProceed as follows when replacement is required Brush ReplacementBrush Assembly Brush CAPDo not attempt to activate the laser Changing the BatteriesPage DAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredModel No MS1250LZ Serial No Customer Service Information