RIDGID MS1065LZA manual General Maintenance, Lubrication, Changing the Batteries in the Laser

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

When replacing the batteries, the laser guide should be thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush, or similar device, to remove all sawdust and debris.

After cleaning the laser guide and replacing batteries, align the two slots and secure the battery compartment to laser guide using the screw. Tighten screw securely.

CAUTION:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica- tion is required.

WARNING:

To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician at an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.

CHANGING THE BATTERIES IN THE LASER

See Figure 36.

Unplug the saw.

Rotate and hold lower blade guard up.

Using the hex key (1/16 in.) provided, loosen and remove the screw from the battery compartment then separate the cover from the laser guide.

Lower the blade guard.

Remove the three button cell batteries from the battery compartment.

NOTE: Replace the batteries with button cell batteries that have a rating of 1.5 volt and 100 mAh (milliampere hour) minimum (number 76 series or equivalent).

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BATTERIES

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

NEGATIVE (–)

LASER

GUIDE

SLOT

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

SCREW

Fig. 36

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