RIDGID MS1250LZA manual Support Long Workpieces, See Figures 30, 45 x 45 Compound Miter CUT

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OPERATION

 Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade.

 Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use the work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 30.

 Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made.

 Grasp the saw handle firmly. Depress the switch lock with thumb then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.

 Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.

See Figures 30 - 31.

 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from miter table.

SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES

See Figure 32.

Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be
placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support
should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and	45° x 45° COMPOUND MITER CUT
work table during the cutting operation. Use the work clamp	Fig. 31
or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.

Long

workpiece

4 1

WORKPIECE

SUPPORTS

Fig. 32

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read all instructionsPonent is in Contact with the Workpiece Specific Safety Rules Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COM 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 SpecificationsAMP Motor Switch TriggerKnow Your Compound Miter SAW Miter Lock HandleTools Needed Socket Head Screws Loose PartsDust Guide Dust BAGMounting Holes AssemblyUnpacking Trace holes At these locations for hole patTernExtension Washer Socket Head Washer Screw Table ExtensionDust Guide Work Clamp To install the work clampDust BAG Dust Bag QuickTo Install Blade BoltTo Cut the Mark Aligning the laser guide lineRemoving Your Mark To Leave the MarkSee Figures 16 Cutting a Slot In The Zero Clearance Throat PlateSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence CAP Head ScrewsFence Adjustments are Required Sliding Miter FenceAdjustments are Required Miter Framing Table SquareLock Knob Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableSee Figures 22 SquareOperation Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentBevel Pivot Adjustment Applications Straight Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAW To Cross cut Cross cut Work clampSee Figures 27 Indicator Point ScrewTo Bevel Cut Bevel ScaleWork Clamp To Compound Miter CutCompound Miter Cut 45 x 45 Compound Miter CUT Support Long WorkpiecesSee Figures 30 Long WorkpiecePitch Side COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresCutting Compound Miters Left SIDE, Inside Corner Right SIDE, Outside Corner Cutting crown moldingLaying molding flat on the miter table Right SIDE, Inside Corner Left SIDE, Outside CornerCutting warped material Using a Crown Molding Support JIGMaking a Crown Molding Support JIG See Figures 34Clamping wide workpieces AdjustmentsTo Adjust the Laser Guide Brush Replacement MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationBatteries Battery CompartmentChanging the Batteries in the laser Screw Laser GuideWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredMS1250LZA Customer Service InformationModel No Serial No