RIDGID MS1250LZ Saw User Manual
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1. Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when possible Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made Grasp the saw handle firmly Depress the switch lock with thumb then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from the miter table STRAIGHT CROSSCUT lt a WORK CLAMP Fig 29 OPERATION TO BEVEL CUT K See Figures 30 32 gt A Y A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the AN BEVEL workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece A ES SCALE straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the DS zero degree position and the blade set at an angle between 1 VA SCALE j wi 2 and 47 lt L S5 INDICATOR NOTE It may be necessary to adjust the sliding miter fence to assure proper clearance prior to making the cut E Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height Loosen the miter lock handle2. THIS TOOL should have the following markings NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with a Wear eye protection the path of the saw blade b Keep hands out of path of saw blade ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw blade c Do not operate saw without guards in place to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece d Do not perform any operation freehand DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF e Never reach around saw blade RAPIDLY This could cause the saw blade to loosen f Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before and could create a hazard Should this ever occur stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop Disconnect your saw from the power supply and securely retighten the blade bolt IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or moving workpiece or changing settings g Disconnect power or unplug tool as applicable before changing blade or servicing h No load speed el E ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handle should break bend or fail in any way or should any m AVOID direct h ina the id electrical component fail to perform properly shut off 1 GYS GXPOSUrE WANEN Selig Wie ASEF guide E SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them the power switch remove the miter saw plug from the power source and have damaged missing or failed parts replaced before resuming operation IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED it must be replaced onl
3. Remove the outer blade washer or the laser guide Do not remove the inner blade washer Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer or the laser guide and the outer blade washer or laser guide where they contact the blade A WARNING If inner blade washer has been removed replace it before placing blade on spindle Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly E Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as shown in figure 17 18 SCREW BLADE BOLT TO LOOSEN 7 NAA PAI TO 4 gt HEX BOLT INNER BLADE LASER GUIDE WASHER WITH OR OUTER DOUBLE D FLATS BLADE WASHER Fig 17 A CAUTION Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the front of the saw The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard Replace outer blade washer or the laser guide The double D flats on the blade washers align with the flats on the spindle Depress spindle lock button and replace hex bolt NOTE The hex bolt has left hand threads Turn blade bolt counterclockwise to tighten E Tighten hex bolt securely E Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover E Replace screw and tighten securely ASSEMBLY A WARNING Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw into power source Neve
4. 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 00 e e a 2 o Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge A WARNING Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If dam aged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti Kickback Pawls radial arm and table saws A devise which when properly installed and maintained is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the table surface Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end or part of the end is angled rather than at 90 Compound Cut A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece Cutter Head planers and jointer planers A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives The blades or knives remove material from the workpiece Dado Cut A non through cut w
5. use The cord s jacket will be marked WA A WARNING Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools etc during cutting operation Failure to heed this warning may result in serious personal injury A CAUTION Check extension cords before each use If dam aged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury A 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 A WARNING To ensure safety and reliability all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician at a Authorized Service Center to avoid risk of personal injury 32 BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 40 The saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear Proceed as follows when replacement is required E Unplug the saw A WARNING Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury Remove brush cap with a screwdriver Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap Remove brush assembly Check for wear Replace both brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining Do not re place one side without replacing the other Reassembl
6. 34 LONG WORKPIECE WORKPIECE SUPPORTS Fig 35 27 OPERATION CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS To aid in making the correct settings the compound angle setting chart below has been provided Since compound cuts are the most difficult to accurately obtain trial cuts should be made in scrap material and much thought and planning made prior to making your required cut NUMBER OF SIDES 6 7 9 8 M 45 00 M 36 00 M 30 00 M 25 71 M 22 50 M 20 00 M 18 00 B 0 00 B 0 00 B 0 00 f B 0 00 B 0 00 f B 0 00 B 0 00 M 44 89 M 35 90 M 29 91 M 25 63 M 22 42 M 19 93 M 17 94 B 3 53 B 2 94 B 2 50 B 2 17 B 1 91 B 1 71 B 154 M 44 56 M 35 58 M 29 62 M 25 37 M 22 19 M 19 72 M 17 74 B 7 05 fB 5 86 B 498 B 4 32 B 3 81 B 3 40 B 3 08 M 44 01 M 35 06 M 29 15 M 24 95 M 21 81 M 19 37 M 17 42 B 10 55 fB 8 75 B 7 44 B 6 45 B 5 68 B 5 08 B 4 59 M 43 22 M 34 32 M 28 48 M 24 35 M 21 27 M 18 88 M 16 98 B 14 00 B 11 60 fB 9 85 B 8 53 B 7 52 B 6 72 B 6 07 M 42 19 M 33 36 M 27 62 M 23 56 M 20 58 M 18 26 M 16 41 B 17 39 B 14 38 B 12 20 B 10 57 B 9 31 B 8 31 B 7 50 M 40 89 M 32 18 M 26 57 M 22 64 M 19 73
7. M 17 50 M 15 72 B 20 70 B 17 09 B 14 48 B 12 53 B 11 03 B 9 85 B 86 89 M 39 32 M 30 76 M 25 31 M 21 53 M 18 74 M 16 60 M 14 90 B 23 93 B 19 70 B 16 67 B 14 41 B 12 68 B 11 31 B 10 21 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 M 37 45 M 29 10 M 23 86 M 20 25 M 17 60 M 15 58 M 13 98 B 27 03 B 22 20 B 18 75 B 16 19 B 14 24 B 12 70 B 11 46 M 35 26 M 27 19 M 22 21 M 18 80 M 16 32 M 14 43 M 12 94 B 30 00 B 24 56 B 20 70 B 17 87 B 15 70 B 14 00 B 12 62 si M 32 73 M 25 03 M 20 36 M 17 20 M 14 91 M 13 17 B 32 80 B 26 76 B 22 52 B 19 41 B 17 05 B 15 19 ees M 29 84 M 22 62 M 18 32 M 15 44 M 13 36 M 11 79 M 10 56 B 35 40 B 28 78 B 24 18 B 20 82 B 18 27 B 16 27 B 14 66 M 26 57 M 19 96 M 16 10 M 13 54 M 11 70 M 10 31 B 37 76 B 30 60 B 25 66 B 22 07 B 19 35 B 17 23 ass M 22 91 M 17 07 M 13 71 M 11 50 M 9 93 M 8 74 B 39 86 B 32 19 B 26 95 B 23 16 B 20 29 B 18 06 ai M 18 88 M 13 95 M 11 17 M 935 M 8 06 M 7 10 B 41 64 B 33 53 B 28 02 B 24 06 B 21 08 B 18 75 J
8. aids help keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Pilot Hole drill presses A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for drilling large holes accurately Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces Resin A sticky sap based substance that has hardened Revolutions Per Minute RPM The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute Ripping or Rip Cut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece Riving Knife Spreader Splitter table saws A metal piece slightly thinner than the blade which helps keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback Saw Blade Path The area over under behind or in front of the blade As it applies to the workpiece that area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade Snipe planers Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece Throw Back The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Workpiece or Material The item on which the operation is being done Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests wh
9. lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position MITER MITER FRAMING LOCK E Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one half turn TABLE SQUARE HANDLE VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE Fig 21 20 ASSEMBLY E Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle Remove the sliding miter fence by loosening the set screw and the sliding miter fence knob Lay a framing square flat on the miter table Place one leg of the square against the fence Slide the other leg of the square against the flat part of saw blade NOTE Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade not the blade teeth The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 21 If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 22 and 23 adjust ments are needed Loosen the socket head screws that secure the miter fence to the miter table See Figure 20 Rotate the miter fence left or right until the saw blade is parallel with the square Retighten the screws securely and recheck the blade to fence alignment Insert the throat plate and secure with the screws Tighten firmly See page 20 for instruction regarding cutting a slot in the zero clearance throat plate Your saw has several scale indicators After squaring ad
10. original equipment packaged with the original product The replacement tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the 3 YEAR service warranty period WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY This warranty on RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and nor mal wear items such as brushes chucks motors switches cords gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it freight prepaid or take it in to an authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held and stationary power tools You may obtain the location of the authorized service center nearest you by calling toll free 1 866 539 1710 or by log ging on to the RIDGID website at www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will re pair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you 35 WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers de fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction failure or defect resulting from mi
11. personal injury 13 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle and the saw base and place it on a level work surface NOTE This tool is heavy To avoid back injury lift with your legs not your back and get help when needed This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in the down position To release the saw arm push down on the top of the saw arm cut the tie wrap and pull out on the lock pin Lift the saw arm by the handle Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon re lease of the tie wrap Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool The saw is factory set for accurate cutting After assembling it check for accuracy If shipping has influ enced the settings refer to specific procedures explained in this manual If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 866 539 1710 for assistance A WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in acciden tal starting and possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not start the compound miter saw without checking for interference between the blade and the miter fence Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter fence during operation of th
12. spindle only NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never carry tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF GENERAL SAFETY RULES NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY If dam aged have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged POLARIZED P
13. AVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT SS E The saw arm should rise completely to the up position BEVEL STOP SSS by itself bea rot MA SS gt BEVEL E If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play STS Zf STOP PIN in the pivot joints have saw repaired by at your nearest SD 4 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AT AI BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT E Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by loos ening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left E f movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot have saw repaired by at your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER Sp BEVEL STOP Fig 28 Ad WARNING Ay WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care Before starting any cutting operation clamp or bolt less Remember that a careless fraction of a second your miter saw to a workbench Never operate your is sufficient to inflict severe injury miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools Failure to do so A WARNING could result in objects being thrown into your eyes To avoid serious personal injury keep your hands resulting in possible serious injury outside the no hands zone at least 3 in from blade Never perform any cutting operation freehand with out holding workpiece against the fence The blade A WARNING could grab the workpiec
14. ERN FOR HOLE PATTERN SAW BASE MOUNTING SURFACE Fig 8 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING LEG STAND E Attach a second leg B to the other side of upper side See Figures 9 10 brace C using two carriage bolts and hex nuts E Separate brace pieces letters A C D and E from leg E Next align holes on lower side brace D with the holes on pieces letter E There are a total of 12 pieces 8 brace the second leg B Insert carriage bolt and hand tighten pieces and 4 leg pieces using hex nut Remove the following hardware from the leg stand hard Repeat the above steps once ware bag This completes two of the four sides of the leg stand 24 carriage bolts 5 16 18 x 5 8 in E Place upper brace A on top of upper side brace C 4 rubber feet m Align holes on upper brace A with the holes on leg B 4 hex bolts 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 in Insert carriage bolt and hand tighten using hex nut 4 flat washers Pi b E inside lea B 28 hex nuts 5 16 18 ace lower brace E insi g 7 noS E Align holes on lower brace E with the holes on leg B Pacs Sg E 55 upper side brace o Insert carriage bolt and hand tighten using hex nut Align holes on brace C with the holes on leg B Insert m Repeat the above steps for the other side of the upper two carriage bolts and hand tighten using hex nuts Place lower side brace D inside leg 9 Align holes on lower side brace D with the holes on leg B
15. ING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petro leum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic 31 It has been found that electric tools are subject to accel erated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats sports cars wallboard spackling compounds or plaster The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet 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 MAINTENANCE EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheat ing use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw A wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length When working outdoors use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor
16. Insert carriage bolt and hand tighten using hex nut UPPER SIDE BRACE C brace then repeat the steps for the opposite side of the leg stand E Place one rubber foot on the bottom of each leg B Using a wrench securely tighten all hex nuts This completes the leg stand BRACE E HEX NUT CARRIAGE BOLT RUBBER FOOT y LEG B Fig 9 ASSEMBLY UPPER BRACE A UPPER SIDE BRACE C LEG B LOWER LOWER SIDE SAAC E BRACE D LEG STAND ASSEMBLED Fig 10 TABLE EXTENSION See Figure 11 The table extension can be used on the left side of the miter saw To assemble and install the table extension E Insert socket head screw and washer into the two holes in the side of the miter saw base E Tighten securely MOUNTING THE MITER SAW TO THE LEG STAND See Figure 12 E Turn leg stand upright as shown in figure 10 E Carefully place miter saw on top of leg stand Align holes in the miter saw base with holes in leg stand Insert the 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 in hex bolts in each of the four holes and secure using hex nuts Tighten all hardware with a wrench You may find it helpful to use one wrench to hold the head of the bolt and one to tighten the hex nut 16 TABLE EXTENSION WASHER SOCKET HEAD WASHER Fig 11 Fig 12 ASSEMBLY MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 13 To install the miter lock handle place the threaded stu
17. LE AND SAW ARM BEV EL FUNCTION ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Do not use blades with incorrect size holes Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 12 in BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUST MENTS ARE SECURE BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power supply OPERATING YOUR SAW Lock the miter table by securely tightening the miter lock levers Lock the saw arm bevel function by securely tightening the bevel lock knob NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any opera tion If a work clamp and leng
18. LUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock this tool has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your tool to a workbench or table at approximately hip height KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason Always turn the power off ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback Saw may slip walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece when possible BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut MAKE SURE THE MITER TAB
19. OPERATOR S MANUAL 12 in COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH EXACTLINE LASER MS1250LZ Double Insulated RIDGID 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 A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a RIDGID product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS bi sGsageyse leckdecs anche a aaa NET 2 Generals Sale RUIS uio oeeieh cates cent saecas chy 3 4 Specific Safety 4 5 SYMONS E A A E A E 6 7 Electrical c2scivisvenvetecsceseeceiedeiteue sg cdacel sux Eea E eines EE aa tenes cyadane aE EE aAA ea ae EEA D Eaa PAKE based Naaa RAPETE DAE ESNA 8 Glossary Ok 0005 a A 9 Features aee a A E a a eccesasess saaneaatet 10 12 TOIS NEEdEO E E 12 Loose PANS ss easccteesnceecensespasaceng snascetcsen saz ane issih cesesaeceacecsnssssasaeecsscheenadencas sus icsaucaes ceencepubaaseaucauastesedstadendansnaiceexcaseeaneeeesunass 13 E E E A E A 14 23 O
20. Rotate the miter lock han INEGI dle approximately one half turn to the left to loosen E Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and E hold Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with zero Fig 30 on the miter scale nan E Release the miter lock plate NOTE You can quickly locate zero by releasing the lock plate as you rotate the control arm The lock plate will seat itself in one of the built in positive stop notches located in the miter table frame E Tighten the miter lock handle securely E Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle E Bevel angles can be set from 2 to 47 E Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle securely tighten the bevel lock knob E Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade See Figures 37 38 E When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 35 E Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade E Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece whe
21. Setting Left side inside corner 33 85 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 31 62 3 Save left end of cut Right side inside corner i 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 33 85 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save left end of cut Left side outside corner 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 33 85 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save right end of cut Right side outside corner 33 85 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 31 62 3 Save right end of cut INSIDE CORNER FENCE OUTSIDE CORNER BOTTOM EDGE AGAINST FENCE e RIGHT SIDE INSIDE CORNER e LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE Fig 36 OPERATION MAKING A CROWN MOLDING SUPPORT JIG A crown molding support jig will need to be made when cutting crown molding with no required bevel setting The support jig holds the crown molding in place during the cutting operation When using this method the saw can be quickly adjusted for corners that are not 90 square NOTE A separate support jig must be made for different widths To make a support jig E Using a piece of wood 1 2 in thick 5 in wide and 23 1 2 in long place the wood on the miter table against the miter fence NOTE Use a piece of wood 28 in long if using the exten sion table From the back side of the saw use a pencil to mark the wood through the holes in the miter fences Drill holes through the wood then countersin
22. WITH EXACTLINE LASER MS1250LZ Double Insulated CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number ofthis 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 Serial No 36
23. btain the desired cut The first angle setting should be checked after setting the second angle since adjusting the second angle affects the first Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been obtained always make a test cut in scrap material before making a finish cut in good material E Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height E Loosen the miter lock handle Rotate the miter lock han dle approximately one half turn to the left to loosen Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale Release the miter lock plate NOTE You can quickly locate 0 15 22 5 31 62 and 45 left or right by releasing the miter lock plate as you rotate the control arm The miter lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches located in miter table frame Tighten the miter lock handle securely Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle Bevel angles can be set from 2 to 48 Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle securely tighten the bevel lock knob 26 COMPOUND MITER CUT WORK CLAMP Fig 33 E Make atest cut in scrap material E Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of a board could c
24. d on the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in the control arm under miter table Turn clockwise to tighten TO TIGHTEN DUST GUIDE IN See Figure 14 N Insert the dust guide inside the exhaust port in the upper MITER QF blade guard Turn the guide so that the open end is facing down or toward the rear of the saw LOCK TO HANDLE CONTROL DUST BAG ARM See Figure 15 A dust bag is provided for use on this miter saw It fits over the dust guide on the upper blade guard To install it squeeze the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag UPPER and slide it on the dust guide Release the clips The metal BLADE GUARD ring in the bag should lock in between the grooves on the dust guide DUST GUIDE To remove the dust bag for emptying simply reverse the above procedure WORK CLAMP See Figure 16 i Wt EXHAUST 5 A WARNING PORT In some operations the work clamp assembly may interfere with the operation of the blade guard assembly Always make sure there is no interfer ence with the blade guard prior to beginning any cutting operation to reduce the risk of serious personal injury The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the workpiece to the fence It also prevents the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade This is very helpful when cutting compound miters Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the workpiece it
25. e saw A WARNING Always make sure the compound miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury MOUNTING HOLES See Figure 8 AA 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 A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create acces sories not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury TRACE HOLES AT THESE LOCATIONS The compound miter saw should be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for this purpose Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3 8 in machine bolts lock washers and hex nuts not ncluded Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommo date the saw base lock washers hex nuts and the thickness of the workbench Tighten all four bolts securely The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in figure 8 Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use If any tipping sliding or walking is noted secure the workbench to the floor before operating TRACE HOLES AT THESE LOCATIONS FOR HOLE PATT
26. e M 14 51 M 10 65 M 8 50 M 7 10 M 612 M 5 38 M 4 81 B 43 08 B 34 59 B 28 88 B 24 78 B 21 69 B 19 29 B 17 37 ol oO M 9 23 B 15 52 M 7 82 B 16 26 M 6 34 B 16 88 80 M 9 85 M 7 19 M 5 73 M 4 78 M 4 11 M 3 62 M 3 23 B 44 14 B 35 37 B 29 50 B 25 30 f B 22 14 B 19 68 B 17 72 85 M 4 98 M 3 62 M 2 88 M 2 40 M 2 07 M 1 82 M 1 62 B 44 78 B 35 84 B 29 87 B 25 61 B 22 41 B 19 92 B 17 93 90 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 B 45 00 B 36 00 B 30 00 f B 25 71 f B 22 50 B 20 00 B 18 00 Each B Bevel and M Miter Setting is Given to the Closest 0 005 COMPOUND ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES 28 OPERATION CUTTING CROWN MOLDING Your compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting crown molding In general compound miter saws do a better job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made In order to fit properly crown molding must be compound mitered with extreme accuracy The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding that fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of aroom are at angles that when added together equal exactly 90 Most crown molding has a top rear angle the section that fits flat against the ceiling of 52 and a bottom rear ang
27. e if it slips or twists Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recom A WARNING mended can result in serious personal injury Do not start your compound miter saw without Ora aaa checking for interference between the blade and APPLICATIONS the miter fence Damage could result to the blade This product has been designed only for the purposes pe es the miter fence during operation of the listed below E Cross cutting wood and plastic E Cross cutting miters joints etc for picture frames moldings door casings and fine joinery NOTE The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting operations but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic use one of the accessory blades available from your dealer 23 OPERATION CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW A WARNING When using a work clamp or C clamp to secure your workpiece clamp workpiece on one side of the blade only The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece The workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback This situation could cause an accident resulting in pos sible serious personal injury Ad WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always tighten the miter lock handle securely before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of the control arm or miter table while maki
28. e of molding against fence 0 2 Miter table set left 45 3 Save left end of cut Left side outside corner p 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 0 2 Miter table set left 45 3 Save right end of cut Right side outside corner o 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 45 3 Save right end of cut CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 37 38 When cutting warped material always make sure it is posi tioned on the miter table with the convex side against the fence as shown in figure 37 If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown in figure 38 it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut Fig 37 OPERATION Fig 38 A WARNING To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury never position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence MAINTENANCE CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES See Figure 39 When cutting wide workpieces such as 2 in x 6 in boards should be clamped with a C clamp as shown in figure 32 WIDE BOARD A WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage GENERAL 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 A WARN
29. e using new brush assemblies Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly straight and replace Tighten brush cap securely Do not overtighten MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BATTERIES See Figure 41 SCREWS E Unplug your saw a A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Remove the laser guide from the saw Lay laser guide on a flat surface with the two phillips screws facing upward Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover from N the laser guide support Remove the three button cell batteries using a non conduc E tive device such as a toothpick NN NOTE Replace the batteries with button cell batteries that have a rating of 1 5 volt and 100 mah milliampere hour KEY minimum Number 76 series or equivalent When replacing the batteries the laser guide should be thor oughly cleaned Use a soft paintbrush or similar device to remove all sawdust and debris Do not attempt to activate the laser The laser is activated by means of a centrifugal switch only while the saw motor is running and the laser guide is BATTERIES mounted on the saw After cleaning laser guide and replacing batteries secure O laser guide cover to laser guide support using the two phil APERTURE lips head screws For proper assembly be sure to a
30. ero clearance throat plate to allow for Fig 19 blade clearance To cut the slot set your saw at 0 miter turn saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed then SOCKET HEAD SOCKET HEAD carefully make a straight cut as far as it will go through the SCREW S SCREW S throat plate Turn your saw off and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before raising the saw arm Next adjust the bevel angle to 45 turn your saw on and al low the blade to reach full speed then carefully make another cut through the zero clearance throat plate The slot in the Ys throat plate will then be wide enough to allow the blade to pass through it at any angle from 0 to 45 T NOTE Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of your compound miter saw This is intentional so O that we can clearly show points being made in the illustra tions Never operate your saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 20 24 Fig 20 Unplug your saw Aat Zz SLING a Bos A MITER OK AA WARNING FENCE oN N Q j BLADE Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental g r starting causing possible serious personal injury ie 7 7 Zs mis l MITER m Remove the screws holding the throat plate in place LOCK Remove the throat plate PLATE E Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the
31. he miter fence is deter mined tighten the fence screw to secure the sliding fence TOOLS NEEDED ELECTRIC BRAKE An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade rotation after the switch is released REPEAT A CUT See Figure 5 The Repeat A Cut feature on both the left and right side miter fences can be used when making repetitive cuts Simply mark the fence with a pencil make the desired number of cut s then wipe the mark off with a soft cloth SELF RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD The lower blade guard is made of shock resistant see through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece REPEAT A CUT if The following tools not included are needed for making adjustments FRAMING SQUARE 12 COMBINATION SQUARE Fig 6 LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw Miter Lock Handle m Washer 2 E Dust Bag E Blade Wrench E Dust Guide E Exactline Laser E Work Clamp E Hex Bolt E Table Extension Operator s Manual not shown E Socket Head Screw 2 m Warranty Registration Card not shown DUST GUIDE HEX BOLT LASER 0 9 SOCKET HEAD SCREWS va Q WASHER TABLE EXTENTION DUST BAG BLADE WRENCH MITER LOCK HANDLE WORKGLAMP Fig 7 Ad WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious
32. he system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest authorized service center for repair Always use original factory replace ment parts when servicing ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause aloss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used When working outdoors with a tool use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This type of cord is designated with WA on the cord s jacket Before using any extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation Ampere rating on tool faceplate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 6 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G
33. hich produces a square sided notch or trough in the workpiece requires a special blade Featherboard A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence during any ripping operation FPM or SPM Feet per minute or strokes per minute used in reference to blade movement Freehand Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a fence miter gauge or other aids Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Heel Alignment of the blade to the fence Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through or partial cut Kickback A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls throwing the workpiece back toward operator Leading End The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle to the blade other than 90 Non Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece Push Blocks for jointer planers Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation This aid helps keep the operator s hands well away from the cutterhead Push Blocks and Push Sticks for table saws Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during cutting operations A push stick not a push block should be used for narrow ripping operations These
34. ile performing a cutting drilling planing or sanding operation FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter 000 0c eee eee eee 12 in Blade Arbor ssc2 cats dwt edhe 22k ae RG SSS 1 in No Load Speed 0 00 eee eee 4 000 min Input saccis singes 120 V 60 Hz AC Only 15 Amps 49 Ibs BEVEL STOP PIN UPPER BLADE GUARD DUST GUIDE BEVEL LOCK FENCE ee SCREW DUST BAG SLIDING MITER FENCE TABLE EXTENSION SAW BASE MITER TABLE Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 0 Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2x8 4x4 Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45 Bevel 0 Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2x6 Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 45 Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2x8 Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45 Bevel 45 Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2x6 SWITCH LOCK SAW ARM S N BLADE SWITCH WRENCH TRIGGER STORAGE LOWER BLADE GUARD REPEAT A CUT ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE MITER SCALE MITER LOCK PLATE MITER LOCK HANDLE POSITIVE STOP S Leis Fig 1 FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 7 Before attempting to use this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules 15 AMP MOTOR This saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs It is made with all ball bearings and has externall
35. in operation DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep the work area well lit KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visi tors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not force the tool or attach ment to do a job for which it was not designed USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result ing in loss of power and overheating A wire gauge size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing neckties or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into moving parts Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recom mended when working outdoors Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety g
36. just ments have been made it may be necessary to loosen the indicators screws and reset them to zero See Figure 24 SS SS ww 5 UY PY aS fe MITER INDICATOR Ce he SCALE SCREW a SCALE S INDICATOR cS 21 FRAMING SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED ee yp SLIDING A VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 23 y v A AN W INDICATOR lt f POINT SCALE INDICATOR wee BEVEL SY ela EASA 5 So o gt Y eD S S INDICATOR SCREW Fig 24 ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 25 28 E Unplug your saw A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one half turn Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0 bevel blade set 90 to miter table Tighten bevel lock knob Place a combination square against the miter table and the flat part of saw blade NOTE Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade not
37. k the holes to accept flat head screws Attach the wood to the fence using the flat head screws Place a piece of crown molding firmly against the miter table and the wood Mark the height of the molding with a pencil Remove the screws and the wood from the miter fence then cut the wood to this width Using small nails and glue attach a piece of wood 1 2 in thick x 1 1 2 in wide x 23 1 2 or 28 in long to the top of the wood NOTE Keep nails away from the area around the blade cutting path Securely reattach the support jig to the miter fence Make a full 45 left miter cut and a 45 right miter cut through the completed support jig USING A CROWN MOLDING SUPPORT JIG E Place the crown molding upside down on the miter table with the bottom of the molding against the wood fence Use the chart below to select the proper miter angle Loosen the miter lock handle and position the miter table to the desired setting Securely tighten the miter lock handle Slowly lower the blade into and through the molding Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the workpiece Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from the miter table 30 Bevel Angle Type of Cut Setting Left side inside corner 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 45 3 Save left end of cut Right side inside corner p 1 Bottom edg
38. k with a long shackle up to 9 32 in diameter may be used When the lock is installed and locked the switch is inoperable Store the padlock key in another location 11 CARRYING HANDLE MITER LOCK HANDLE SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION Fig 2 SWITCH SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON PADLOCK FEATURES EXACTLINE LASER GUIDE For more accurate cuts an Exactline laser guide is included with your miter saw When used properly the laser guide makes accurate precision cutting simple and easy POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE Positive stops have been provided at 0 15 22 5 31 62 and 45 The 0 15 22 5 31 85 and 45 positive stops have been provided on both the left and right side of the miter table BEVEL LOCK KNOB The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles BEVEL STOP PIN The bevel stop pin has three positions 1 Override pin pulled completely out 2 The 45 position middle position 3 The 0 48 position for crown molding pin pushed in SLIDING MITER FENCE The sliding miter fence on your compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts the left side is larger providing additional support It has a sliding feature for clearance of the saw arm when making bevel or compound cuts Loosen the fence screw before attempting to slide the miter fence Once the desired position of t
39. lasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical it is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instruc tions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected from power source AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the operator s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may result in injury NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade cutter or sanding spindle against the direction or rotation of the blade cutter or sanding
40. le the section that fits flat against the wall of 38 LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER TABLE See Figure 36 To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for a 90 inside or outside corner lay the molding with its broad back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound mi ters remember that the settings are interdependent chang ing one angle changes the other angle as well Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set Since it is very easy for these angles to shift all settings should first be tested on scrap molding Also most walls do not have angles of exactly 90 therefore you will need to fine tune your settings CEILING FENCE TOP EDGE AGAINST FENCE e LEFT SIDE INSIDE CORNER e RIGHT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON MITER TABLE When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angle should be set at 33 85 The miter angle should be set at 31 62 either right or left depending on the desired cut for the application See the chart below for correct angle settings and correct positioning of crown molding on miter table The settings in the chart below can be used for cutting All Standard U S crown molding with 52 and 38 angles The crown molding is placed flat on the miter table using the compound features of your miter saw Bevel Angle Type of Cut
41. lign the NEGATIVE key on the laser guide cover with the key slot in the laser I i guide support Tighten screws securely E i NOTE Aperture in laser guide cover must be aligned with aperture in laser guide support N A CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure APERTURE LASER GUIDE DANGER Laser radiation when open and interlock defeated AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE Fig 41 33 NOTES WARRANTY RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war ranty service Limited to RIDGID hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2 1 04 and after This product is manufactured by One World Technologies Inc The trademark is licensed from RIDGID Inc All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies Inc attn RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at toll free 1 866 539 1710 90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 90 days after the date of purchase if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool for any reason you may return the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange To receive a replacement tool you must present proof of purchase and return all
42. may be necessary to use a C clamp instead of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making the cut To install the work clamp E Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the saw table base E Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out as needed NOTE The work clamp has a quick release lever that makes positioning of the work clamp effortless A XS AGEME gt RELEASE teh BASE CLAMP Fig 16 17 ASSEMBLY A WARNING Before connecting saw to power source make sure the blade or blade guard will not hit the work clamp or table extensions when cutting 35 to 45 angles TO INSTALL BLADE See Figure 17 A WARNING A 12 in blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards while thicker blades will prevent the hex bolt from securing the blade on the spindle Either of these situations could result in a serious accident and can cause serious personal injury Unplug the saw Raise saw arm Rotate lower blade guard up and loosen screw Rotate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the hex bolt Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the hex bolt until the spindle locks Using the wrench provided loosen and remove the hex bolt NOTE The hex bolt has left hand threads Turn hex bolt clockwise to loosen
43. n possible See Figure 33 E Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made E Grasp the saw handle firmly Depress the switch lock with thumb then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed BEVEL CUT BEVEL STOP PIN Fig 32 25 OPERATION Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from miter table TO COMPOUND MITER CUT A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time This type of cut is used to make picture frames cut molding make boxes with sloping sides and for certain roof framing cuts To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must be tilted to the correct bevel angle Care should always be taken when making compound miter setups due to the in teraction of the two angle settings Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interdependent with one another Each time you adjust the miter setting you change the effect of the bevel setting Also each time you adjust the bevel setting you change the effect of the miter setting It may take several settings to o
44. ng a cut TO CROSSCUT See Figure 29 A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece A straight crosscut is made with the miter table set at the 0 position Miter crosscuts are made with the miter table set at some angle other than zero E Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height E Loosen the miter lock handle Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one half turn to the left to loosen E Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale Release the miter lock plate NOTE You can quickly locate 0 15 22 5 31 62 and 45 left or right by releasing the lock plate as you rotate the control arm The lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches located in the miter table frame Tighten the miter lock handle securely Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade See Figures 37 38 24 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 35 Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade
45. ollapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade See Figures 37 38 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 35 OPERATION E Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when possible See Figure 33 Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made Grasp the saw handle firmly Depress the switch lock with thumb then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece See Figures 33 34 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from miter table SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES See Figure 35 Long workpieces need extra supports Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag The support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and work table during the cutting operation Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece 45 x 45 COMPOUND MITER CUT Fig
46. peratoms senene a a a A a 23 31 Maintenance coisreacan rea a aE aE E aE Sa aaa EANN Saa Aa aE a a aa Eaa aaa A aea ES aaa 31 33 WAAN cenne A lt caggveutessetuaivt ovasyautiss 35 Parts Ordering Servi e viani sceces dixie s2cep ids ececbasudy ocd cages aad aAa ea Eaa aa aR Saa aR esaa 36 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS E KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENT ING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclo sures KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the tool while it is
47. r engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating MOUNTING THE EXACTLINE LASER GUIDE See Figure 18 E Unplug the saw See To Install Blade on page 18 in the Assembly section of this operator s manual E Make sure inner blade washer is in place before positioning saw blade on the spindle of the saw NOTE The laser guide replaces the outer blade washer Place the laser guide onto the spindle aligning the double D flats in the laser guide with the flats on the spindle Position flat surface of laser guide against the blade Warning labels are visible when laser guide is mounted properly Depress spindle lock button and secure laser guide using only the special hex bolt provided NOTE The hex bolt has left hand threads Turn bolt counterclockwise to tighten Using the blade wrench provided with the saw tighten bolt securely Remove the blade wrench and store it in the saw base for future use Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover Retighten screw securing blade bolt cover Tighten screw securely A DANGER Laser radiation Avoid direct eye contact with light source 19 BLADE BOLT COVER LOWER BLADE GUARD BLADE TO LOOSEN HEX KEY BOLT INNER BLADE LASER GUIDE WASHER WITH OR OUTER DOUBLE D FLATS BLADE WASHER l Fig 18 ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE See Figure 19 The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the work surface when the blade is spinning The red lase
48. r line will appear as a broken line on the workpiece when the blade as sembly is in the uppermost position and the motor switch is activated This broken line will let you see your mark and your laser guide line at the same time and will assist you in lining up your mark for more accurate cutting of the workpiece Align the laser line and your mark with the blade at the uppermost position Once both lines are in alignment do not move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting As the blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece the broken line will become solid Make several practice cuts on different styles and thickness of material ASSEMBLY Follow the directions below for using the laser guide Removing Your Mark Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the work surface in order to remove the mark To Cut Your Mark Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work surface in order to cut the mark To Leave Your Mark Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on the work surface in order to leave the mark After you have become familiar with using the laser guide you will be able to remove cut or leave your mark on the work surface Practice will teach you the correct position for aligning the laser line with your mark CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE BROKEN In order to use your compound miter saw you must cut RED LINE a slot through the z
49. rvic ing use only identical replacement parts A WARNING A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses 2 eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect ing insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded A WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s internal wiring Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock NOTE Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of t
50. suse abuse neglect alteration modification or repair by other than an authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held and stationary power tools Consumable accessories provided with the tool such as but not limited to blades bits and sand paper are not covered RIDGID INC AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC MAKE NO WARRANTIES REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFI CALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS To the extent permitted by applicable law all implied war ranties including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are disclaimed Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from the date of purchase One World Technologies Inc and RIDGID Inc are not responsible for direct indirect incidental or conse quential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state One World Technologies Inc Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 RIDGID 983000 578 8 05 OPERATOR S MANUAL 12 in COMPOUND MITER SAW
51. th stop are used together they must both be installed on the same side of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose end and kicking up NEVER cut more than one piece at a time DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop Always use the fence SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped Keep hands clear of the cutting area NEVER reach behind under or within three inches of the blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for ALWAYS STAY ALERT Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your saw to cause a careless mis take ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury any reason E MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your blade saw AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND m ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade ALWAYS make sure you have good balance NEVER operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected to a power source
52. the blade teeth Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade to table alignment at several points The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 25 If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 26 and 27 adjustments are needed Loosen the bevel lock knob Using the blade wrench loosen the bevel stop adjustment screw and slide the bevel stop left or right as needed to bring the saw blade into alignment with the square Retighten bevel stop adjustment screw See Figure 28 Retighten bevel lock knob Recheck blade to table align ment NOTE The above procedure can be used to check blade squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0 and 45 angles Your saw has several scale indicators After squaring adjust ments have been made it may be necessary to loosen the indicators screws and reset them to zero See Figure 24 22 BEVEL LOCK KNOB MITER FENCE MITER MITER MITER LOCK PLATE LOCK COMBINATION TABLE HANDLE SQUARE CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE Fig 25 aw COMBINATION SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 26 COMBINATION SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 27 ASSEMBLY PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS BEVEL NOTE These adjustments were made at the factory and LOCK KNOB normally do not require readjustment TR
53. uct Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface 6 Eye Protection No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol k SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will DANGER result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could WARNING result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may i result in minor or moderate injury i Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in CAUTION property damage SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When se
54. y accessible brushes for ease of servicing 12 IN BLADE A 12 in blade is included with your compound miter saw It will cut materials up to 7 7 8 in wide depending upon the angle at which the cut is being made BLADE WRENCH STORAGE A blade wrench is packed with this saw One end of the wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a hex key Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws A storage area for the blade wrench is located in the saw s base CARRYING HANDLE See Figure 2 For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter saw from one place to another a carrying handle has been provided on top of the saw arm To transport turn off and unplug the saw then lower the saw arm and lock it in the down position Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 2 The miter lock handle securely locks the saw at desired miter angles SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON See Figure 3 A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the spindle which keeps the blade in the saw from rotating Depress and hold the lock button while installing changing or removing blade only SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 4 To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the off position To lock the switch install a padlock not included through the hole in the switch trigger A loc
55. y by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk A WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e lead from lead based paints frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpreta tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product e Peer opet 2 Read The Operator s Manual Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this prod
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