RIDGID MS1250LZ1 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

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

If 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

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

If 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

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OPERATION

WARNING: WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. 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:

Cross cutting wood and plastic.

Cross 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 Table of Contents IntroductionRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Specific Safety Rules  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are SecureSpecific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningDouble Insulation Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GElectrical Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Product Specifications FeaturesMiter AMP Motor Switch TriggerKnow Your Compound Miter SAW 12 IN. BladeTools Needed Dust Guide HEX Bolt Loose PartsSocket Head Screws Washer Extention Dust BAG Blade Wrench Mounting Holes AssemblyUnpacking Trace Holes AT These Locations For Hole Pattern SAW BaseExtension Washer Socket Head Washer Screw Tighten Table ExtensionDust Guide Upper Blade Guard Dust Guide Exhaust PortQuick Dust BAGWork Clamp SAWScrew Blade Bolt Cover Lower Guard To Install BladeLaser Guide Mounting the Exactline Laser Guide Aligning the Laser Guide Line See Figures 17 Cutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat Plate Squaring 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 22 CombinationOperation Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentBevel Pivot Adjustment ApplicationsTo Crosscut Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAWStraight Crosscut Work Clamp To Bevel CUT Bevel Scale IndicatorIndicator Point Screw Bevel CUT Work Clamp Stop PIN See Figures 27To Compound Miter CUT Compound Miter CUT Work Clamp45 x 45 Compound Miter CUT Support Long WorkpiecesSee Figures 30 Long Workpiece SupportsCutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch 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 34Clamping Wide Workpieces MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationBrush Assembly Brush ReplacementProceed as follows when replacement is required Brush CAPChanging the Batteries Do not attempt to activate the laserWhat 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 MS1250LZ1 Serial No