RIDGID MS 1065LZ manual Unpacking, Tools Needed, Mm Combination Wrench

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UNPACKING

Your Compound Miter Saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade, miter lock handle, dust guide or dust bag, laser guide, and work clamp.

Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and check with the list of loose parts. See Figure 1.

Remove the packing materials from around your saw.

Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle and place it on a level work surface. Although small, this saw is heavy. To avoid back injury, get help when needed.

Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw, identified all loose parts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw.

Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

WARNING:

If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

TOOLS NEEDED

The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade:

12 mm COMBINATION WRENCH

COMBINATION

SQUARE

FRAMING SQUARE

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Contents Operators Manual Table of Contents IntroductionSafety and International Symbols Rules for Safe OperationRead ALL Instructions ¥ Do not expose to rain or use in damp locationsBlade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Rules for Safe Operation Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Specifications ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionUnpacking Tools NeededMm Combination Wrench Combination Square Framing SquareLoose Parts List Features Know Your Compound Miter SAWAMP Motor 10 IN. BladeBlade Wrench / Storage Area Carrying HandleMiter Lock Handle Spindle Lock ButtonPositive Stops on Miter Table Bevel Lock KnobElectric Brake Miter FenceAssembly Dust GuideDust BAG Work ClampTo Install Blade Table ExtensionAdjustments Squaring the SAW Blade to the FenceSee Figures 13 Socket Head Screws FenceMiter Miter Lock PlateSquaring the Blade to the Miter Table See Figures 18Bevel Lock Knob Miter Fence Blade CombinationPivot Adjustments Travel Pivot Adjustment Bevel Pivot AdjustmentOperation ApplicationsCutting with Your Compound Miter SAW CrosscuttingTo Crosscut with Your Miter SAW Straight Crosscut Work ClampBevel CUT AT 48ºAT 45º Bevel CUTCompound Miter CUT Work Clamp Compound Miter CUTTo Make a Compound CUT with Your Miter SAW Support Long Workpieces 45 X 45 Compound Miter CUT Long Workpiece Workpiece SupportsPitch Side COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresCutting Compound Miters Cutting Crown Molding Laying Molding Flat on the Miter TableCutting Warped Material Clamping Wide WorkpiecesWrong RightLaser Guide OperationAlignment Blade Laser GuideChanging the Batteries Do not attempt to activate the laserLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Warranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the Limited Three Year Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No MS1065LZ Serial No