Customer Service Information

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

12 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH EXACTLINE™ LASER

MS1250LZ - Double Insulated

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The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Please record the serial number in the space provided below. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:

Model No.		MS1250LZ
Model No.
Serial No.
Serial No.

983000-578
8-05	36
	36

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RIDGID manual Customer Service Information, Model No MS1250LZ Serial No

Contents

OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Introduction General Safety Rules Read ALL Instructions Specific Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Service Symbol Signal Meaning Cord Length Wire Size A.W.G ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical Connection Glossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsMiter Switch Trigger Know Your Compound Miter SAWAMP Motor 12 IN. Blade Tools Needed Loose Parts Dust Guide HEX BoltSocket Head Screws Washer Extention Dust BAG Blade Wrench Assembly UnpackingMounting Holes Trace Holes AT These Locations For Hole Pattern SAW Base Assembling LEG Stand See Figures 9Upper Side Brace C LEG B Lower Brace D HEX NUT Rubber Foot Upper Brace a LEG B Lower Brace E Carriage Bolt Table Extension Mounting the Miter SAW to the LEG StandUpper Brace a Upper Side Brace C LEG B Extension Socket Head Washer Screw Dust Guide Dust BAGWork Clamp To Install Blade Screw Blade Bolt Cover Lower GuardLaser Guide Mounting the Exactline Laser Guide Aligning the Laser Guide Line Cutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat Plate Squaring the SAW Blade to the FenceSee Figures 20 Broken RED Line Adjustments are Required Sliding Miter Fence Blade Squaring the Blade to the Miter Table See Figures 25Lock Knob Combination Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot Adjustment Bevel Pivot AdjustmentOperation Applications Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAW To CrosscutStraight Crosscut Work Clamp Bevel Scale Indicator Indicator Point Screw Bevel CUT Work Clamp Stop PINTo Bevel CUT See Figures 30 To Compound Miter CUT Compound Miter CUT Work Clamp Support Long Workpieces See Figures 3345 x 45 Compound Miter CUT Long Workpiece Supports COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch Side Cutting Crown Molding Laying Molding Flat on the Miter TableCeiling Inside Corner Fence Using a Crown Molding Support JIG Making a Crown Molding Support JIGCutting Warped Material See Figures 37 Maintenance Clamping Wide WorkpiecesGeneral Lubrication Brush Replacement Proceed as follows when replacement is requiredBrush Assembly Brush CAP Changing the Batteries Do not attempt to activate the laserPage Warranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered Customer Service Information Model No MS1250LZ Serial No

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

12 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH EXACTLINE™ LASER

MS1250LZ - Double Insulated

CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION

Model No.

MS1250LZ

Serial No.