RIDGID MS1250LZA manual OPERATOR’S Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

12 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW with Laser

MS1250LZA - Double Insulated

Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead all instructions General Safety Rules Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COM Specific Safety RulesPonent is in Contact with the Workpiece Specific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceElectrical Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Product Specifications FeaturesKnow Your Compound Miter SAW Switch TriggerAMP Motor Miter Lock HandleTools Needed Dust Guide Loose PartsSocket Head Screws Dust BAGUnpacking AssemblyMounting Holes Trace holes At these locations for hole patTernDust Guide Table ExtensionExtension Washer Socket Head Washer Screw Dust BAG To install the work clampWork Clamp Dust Bag QuickBolt To Install BladeRemoving Your Mark Aligning the laser guide lineTo Cut the Mark To Leave the MarkSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence Cutting a Slot In The Zero Clearance Throat PlateSee Figures 16 CAP Head ScrewsAdjustments are Required Adjustments are Required Sliding Miter FenceFence Miter Framing Table SquareSee Figures 22 Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableLock Knob SquareBevel Pivot Adjustment Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentOperation ApplicationsTo Cross cut Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAWStraight Cross cut Work clampTo Bevel Cut Indicator Point ScrewSee Figures 27 Bevel ScaleCompound Miter Cut To Compound Miter CutWork Clamp See Figures 30 Support Long Workpieces45 x 45 Compound Miter CUT Long WorkpieceCutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch Side Laying molding flat on the miter table Cutting crown moldingLeft SIDE, Inside Corner Right SIDE, Outside Corner Right SIDE, Inside Corner Left SIDE, Outside CornerMaking a Crown Molding Support JIG Using a Crown Molding Support JIGCutting warped material See Figures 34To Adjust the Laser Guide AdjustmentsClamping wide workpieces General Maintenance MaintenanceBrush Replacement LubricationChanging the Batteries in the laser Battery CompartmentBatteries Screw Laser GuideDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredModel No Customer Service InformationMS1250LZA Serial No