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OPERATION

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 26.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your
hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in.
(7.6 cm) from blade. Never perform any cutting
operation freehand (without holding workpiece
against the fence). The blade could grab the
workpiece if it slips or twists.

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 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 26 and 27.

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 28.

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.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your
hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in.
(7.6 cm) from blade. Never perform any cutting
operation freehand (without holding workpiece
against the fence). The blade could grab the
workpiece if it slips or twists.

Fig. 28

Fig. 27

45

°

 X 45

°

 COMPOUND MITER CUT

LONG WORKPIECE

WORKPIECE SUPPORTS

Summary of Contents for MS 1065LZ

Page 1: ...r it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance 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...

Page 2: ...Parts Ordering Service 30 INTRODUCTION Your saw has many features for making the use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in th...

Page 3: ...keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury SYMBOL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator s manu...

Page 4: ...ed CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before using 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 al...

Page 5: ...e DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF RAPIDLY This could cause the saw blade to loosen and could create a hazard Should this ever occur stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete st...

Page 6: ...angle at the same time Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the workpiece Freehand Performing a cut without using a fence vise fixture work clamp or other proper device to...

Page 7: ...a power tool 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...

Page 8: ...k 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...

Page 9: ...rew 2 Washer 2 Blade Wrench Exactline Laser Hex Bolt Operator s Manual Warranty Registration Card Fig 1 WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause seri...

Page 10: ...in 254 mm saw blade is included with your compound miter saw It is fine for most wood cutting operations but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic use one of the accessory blades available from yo...

Page 11: ...OCK HANDLE See Figure 3 The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired miter angles SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON See Figure 4 A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the spindle which kee...

Page 12: ...workpiece WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always assure saw is fully supported and securely attached to a level work surface MOUNTING HOLES See Figure 6 Your compound miter saw should be moun...

Page 13: ...rt Then squeeze the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it on the exhaust port Release the clips The metal ring in the bag should lock in between the grooves on the exhaust port To...

Page 14: ...n acciden tal starting causing possible serious personal in jury Raise saw arm Rotate lower blade guard up and remove screw B Ro tate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the blade bolt Depress the...

Page 15: ...lly check the parts alignment to make sure that your saw is cutting accurately WARNING Your saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments installing or...

Page 16: ...the throat plate lower the blade and secure with the screws Tighten firmly See page 18 for instruction regarding cutting a slot in the zero clearance throat plate Your saw has scale indicators After s...

Page 17: ...d the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 18 If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 19 and 20 adjustments are needed Loosen the lock nut secu...

Page 18: ...eration of the saw CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE In order to use your compound miter saw you must cut a slot through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for blade clearance To...

Page 19: ...handle securely 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...

Page 20: ...ten 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 making a cut Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to...

Page 21: ...several settings to obtain 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 fo...

Page 22: ...mum speed Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece See Figures 26 and 27 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece Wait...

Page 23: ...59 M 34 32 B 11 60 M 28 48 B 9 85 M 24 35 B 8 53 M 21 27 B 7 52 M 18 88 B 6 72 M 16 98 B 6 07 M 33 36 B 14 38 M 27 62 B 12 20 M 23 56 B 10 57 M 20 58 B 9 31 M 18 26 B 8 31 M 16 41 B 7 50 M 32 18 B 17...

Page 24: ...of your miter saw CEILING W A L L INSIDE CORNER CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON MITER TABLE 38 52 FENCE MITER TABLE BOTTOM EDGE AGAINST FENCE RIGHT SIDE INSIDE CORNER LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER FENCE MITER TABLE...

Page 25: ...edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save left end of cut Left side outside corner 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save right end of cut R...

Page 26: ...he 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 us ing...

Page 27: ...e laser is activated by means of a centrifugal switch only while the saw motor is running and the laser guide is mounted on the saw After cleaning laser guide and replacing batteries secure laser guid...

Page 28: ...s in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normaloperatingconditions Therefore nofurtherlubrication is required EXTENSION CORDS The u...

Page 29: ...date of purchase The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any defective part at our option at no charge to you WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty a...

Page 30: ...nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the serial number in the space...

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