RIDGID MS 1065LZ manual Features, Know Your Compound Miter SAW, AMP Motor, 10 IN. Blade

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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

See Figure 2.

Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However, do not let familiarity with the tool make you careless.

WARNING:

Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury.

15 AMP MOTOR

Your saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball bearings.

UPPER

BLADE GUARD

DUST BAG

DUST GUIDE

BEVEL

LOCK KNOB

BEVEL SCALE

SLIDING

MITER FENCE

TABLE

EXTENSION

MITER

TABLE FRAME

10 IN. BLADE

A 10 in. (254 mm) saw blade is included with your compound miter saw. It is fine for most wood cutting operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory blades available from your nearest dealer.

CUTTING CAPACITIES

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°:

Maximum dimensional lumber sizes: 4 x 4 2 x 6

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45°:

Maximum dimensional lumber size: 2 x 4

SAW ARM

SWITCH TRIGGER

LOWER

BLADE GUARD

MITER TABLE

ZERO CLEARANCE

THROAT PLATE

MITER SCALE

MITER

LOCK PLATE

MITER

LOCK

HANDLE

CONTROL ARM

POSITIVE

STOP(S)

Fig. 2

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Contents Operators Manual Table of Contents IntroductionRead ALL Instructions Safety and International SymbolsRules for Safe Operation ¥ Do not expose to rain or use in damp locationsBlade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Rules for Safe Operation Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Double Insulation SpecificationsElectrical Electrical ConnectionMm Combination Wrench UnpackingTools Needed Combination Square Framing SquareLoose Parts List AMP Motor FeaturesKnow Your Compound Miter SAW 10 IN. BladeMiter Lock Handle Blade Wrench / Storage AreaCarrying Handle Spindle Lock ButtonElectric Brake Positive Stops on Miter TableBevel Lock Knob Miter FenceDust BAG AssemblyDust Guide Work ClampTo Install Blade Table ExtensionSee Figures 13 AdjustmentsSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence Socket Head Screws FenceMiter Miter Lock PlateBevel Lock Knob Miter Fence Blade Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableSee Figures 18 CombinationOperation Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentBevel Pivot Adjustment ApplicationsTo Crosscut with Your Miter SAW Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAWCrosscutting Straight Crosscut Work ClampAT 45º Bevel CUTAT 48º Bevel CUTTo Make a Compound CUT with Your Miter SAW Compound Miter CUTCompound Miter CUT Work Clamp Support Long Workpieces 45 X 45 Compound Miter CUT Long Workpiece Workpiece SupportsCutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch Side Cutting Crown Molding Laying Molding Flat on the Miter TableWrong Cutting Warped MaterialClamping Wide Workpieces RightAlignment Laser GuideOperation Blade Laser GuideChanging the Batteries Do not attempt to activate the laserGeneral MaintenanceLubrication What is Covered Under the Limited Three Year Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No MS1065LZ Serial No