OPERATOR’S Manual

12 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH EXACTLINE™ LASER

MS1250LZ - Double Insulated

Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to RIDGID’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

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RIDGID MS1250LZ manual OPERATOR’S Manual

Contents

OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of Contents Read ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Symbols Symbol Signal Meaning Service Electrical Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GDouble Insulation Electrical Connection Glossary of Terms Product Specifications FeaturesMiter Know Your Compound Miter SAW Switch TriggerAMP Motor 12 IN. Blade Tools Needed Dust Guide HEX Bolt Loose PartsSocket Head Screws Washer Extention Dust BAG Blade Wrench Unpacking AssemblyMounting Holes Trace Holes AT These Locations For Hole Pattern SAW Base See Figures 9 Assembling LEG StandUpper Side Brace C LEG B Lower Brace D HEX NUT Rubber Foot Upper Brace a LEG B Lower Brace E Carriage Bolt Mounting the Miter SAW to the LEG Stand Table ExtensionUpper Brace a Upper Side Brace C LEG B Extension Socket Head Washer Screw Dust BAG Dust GuideWork Clamp Screw Blade Bolt Cover Lower Guard To Install BladeLaser Guide Aligning the Laser Guide Line Mounting the Exactline Laser Guide Squaring the SAW Blade to the Fence Cutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat PlateSee Figures 20 Broken RED Line Adjustments are Required Sliding Miter Fence Blade See Figures 25 Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableLock Knob Combination Bevel Pivot Adjustment Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentOperation Applications To Crosscut Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAWStraight Crosscut Work Clamp Indicator Point Screw Bevel CUT Work Clamp Stop PIN Bevel Scale IndicatorTo Bevel CUT See Figures 30 Compound Miter CUT Work Clamp To Compound Miter CUT See Figures 33 Support Long Workpieces45 x 45 Compound Miter CUT Long Workpiece Supports Cutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch Side Laying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Cutting Crown MoldingCeiling Inside Corner Fence Making a Crown Molding Support JIG Using a Crown Molding Support JIGCutting Warped Material See Figures 37 Clamping Wide Workpieces MaintenanceGeneral Lubrication Proceed as follows when replacement is required Brush ReplacementBrush Assembly Brush CAP Do not attempt to activate the laser Changing the BatteriesPage DAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered Model No MS1250LZ Serial No Customer Service Information