RIDGID MS1250LZ manual Symbols, Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

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SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V

Volts

Voltage

A

Amperes

Current

Hz

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

W

Watt

Power

min

Minutes

Time

 

Alternating Current

Type of current

 

Direct Current

Type or a characteristic of current

no

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

 

Class II Construction

Double-insulated construction

.../min

Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

 

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

 

Read The Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

 

operator’s manual before using this product.

 

 

 

Eye Protection

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields

 

and a full face shield when operating this product.

 

 

 

Safety Alert

Precautions that involve your safety.

 

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

Hot Surface

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any

 

hot surface.

 

 

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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 Features Product SpecificationsMiter AMP Motor Switch TriggerKnow Your Compound Miter SAW 12 IN. BladeTools Needed Loose Parts Dust Guide HEX BoltSocket 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 Guide Dust BAGWork Clamp To Install Blade Screw Blade Bolt Cover Lower GuardLaser 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 ApplicationsCutting with Your Compound Miter SAW To CrosscutStraight 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 SupportsCOMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch 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