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12 INCH DUAL BEVEL

SLIDE COMPOUND

MITER SAW

Part No. SP6463

Printed in Taiwan

MS1290

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Page 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL For Your Safety Read all instructions carefully Save this manual for future referenece 12 INCH DUAL BEVEL SLIDE COMPOUND MITER SAW Part No SP6463 Printed in Taiwan MS1290 ...

Page 2: ... Movement Adjustment 21 Mounting The Miter Saw 22 Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations 23 Before Each Use 23 To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces 23 Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears 24 Section Page Dress For Safety 24 Preparing to Make the Cut 25 Whenever Saw Is Running 26 Before Leaving The Saw 26 Basic Saw Operations 27 Making Common Slide Comp...

Page 3: ...m 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 venti lated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles WARNING To reduce the risk of mistakes that could cause seri ous permanent in...

Page 4: ...nyone might stand on the tool to reach them To reduce the risk of injury or death from electrical shock Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug s metal prongs when plug ging or unplugging the miter saw This TOOL IS DOUBLE INSU LATED to give you added protec tion Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precau tions when operating this tool When servicing this double insulate...

Page 5: ... blade hits anything make the adjustments shown in Alignment Adjustments section Make sure the blade and arbor col lars are clean Make sure the collars recessed sides are facing the blade Using the 1 4 hex end of combina tion wrench supplied or a 1 2 inch box end wrench make sure the left hand thread arbor screw is firmly tightened counterclockwise Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and ther...

Page 6: ...gs wrist watches They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Wear nonslip footwear Tie back long hair Roll long sleeves above the elbow Noise levels vary widely To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage wear ear plugs or muffs when using miter saw for hours at a time For dusty operations wear a dust mask along with safety goggles Preparing to Make Cut Inspect Your Workpiece Make sure th...

Page 7: ... stitute for a table extension or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic miter saw table or to help feed sup port or pull the workpiece Do not use this saw to cut pieces too small to let you easily hold the work while you keep the thumb side of your index pointer finger against the outside edge of the fence When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces plan your ...

Page 8: ... Running Unat tended Turn power off Wait for all moving parts to stop Make Workshop Child Proof Install a padlock through the hole provided in the trigger to prevent unauthorized usage Lock the shop Disconnect master switches Store tool away from children and others not qualified to use the tool Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Arbor The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted Bevel Cut An angle...

Page 9: ...15 amp time delay type fuse or circuit breaker To reduce the risk of shock or fire if power cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately The A C motor used on this tool is a non reversible universal type having the fol lowing specifications General Electrical Connections DANGER To reduce the risk of electrocution 1 Use only identical replacement parts when servicing Servi...

Page 10: ...m the wood The motor may now be restarted and the cut finished 4 Fuses may blow or circuit breakers may trip frequently if a Motor Is Overloaded Overloading can occur if you cut too rapidly or make too many start stops in a short time b Line voltages are more than 10 above or below the nameplate volt age For heavy loads however the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified on nam...

Page 11: ...c shock use only identical replacement parts when servicing double insulated tools List of Loose Parts NOTE Before beginning assembly check that all parts are included If you are miss ing any part do not assemble the saw E mail us at info ridgidwoodworking com if any parts are damaged or missing Sometimes small parts can get lost in packaging material Do not throw away any packaging until saw is p...

Page 12: ...es the angle miter the blade is set at 10 Bevel Lock Lever Locks the miter saw at a desired bevel angle 11 Top Carrying Handle Convenient way to transport saw 12 Slide Tube s Allow the blade to slide for cutting various workpiece widths 13 Slide Lock Knob Prevents the saw s sliding motion by locking the carriage in place 14 Slide Fence Lock Knob Locks fence at correct cutting position 15 Combinati...

Page 13: ...l all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understood the safety and operational instruc tions Installing or Removing the Blade WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from a thrown workpiece or thrown pieces of blade do not use a blade larger or smaller than 12 diameter WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected starting unplug the saw whenever you are removing or installing t...

Page 14: ...orce but do not overtighten 9 Lower the lower blade guard until the slot in cover plate rests all the way down on the cover plate stop screw Tighten the screw with the Phillips end of the combination wrench DANGER Never use saw without guard cover plate securely in place It keeps the arbor screw from falling out if it accidentally loosens and prevents the spin ning blade from coming off the machin...

Page 15: ...on either the left side of the miter saw or the right side Before turning the saw on make sure the work piece clamp does not interfere with the cutting action of the saw 1 Align pin in clamp shaft with keyway in fence Insert clamp shaft and rotate Four Basic Saw Controls In order to properly adjust and align the Sliding Compound Miter Saw there are four basic controls that must be under stood 1 Mi...

Page 16: ...ght then raise the blade NOTE It is not necessary to loosen depth adjustment knob b Rotate the depth adjustment cam so the flat on the cam is facing upward NOTE Head Hold Down is for trans port and storage purposes only No cutting operations should take place while hold down is engaged To lock the blade in the lower position a Pull the depth adjustment cam to the right and lower the blade into the...

Page 17: ...e screws 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the opposite side of the blade Step Two Slide Tube Adjustment 1 Place the powerhead in the 0 miter 0 bevel index and lock head in lower posi tion 2 Check to see that the blade is approxi mately centered between the two zero clearance blade inserts Also check for play between the right slide rail and the pivot assembly 3 If adjustment is required loosen the jam nuts ...

Page 18: ... the square 3 If blade contacts full length of square no alignment is necessary skip a c below If blade is not square to the fence follow the alignment procedure a Remove sliding fences by loosening fence lock knobs approximately two turns Slide fences toward blade and lift up to remove b Loosen the three 3 fence lock bolts c Place a combination square against the sawblade and adjust the fence unt...

Page 19: ...ade makes full contact with the length of the square d Securely tighten two socket head screws Adjust Bevel Scale Indicator 1 Loosen the Phillips screw that holes the indicator in place 2 Reposition the indicator to align it with 0 mark and retighten screw Step Five Positioning Zero Clear ance Blade Insert When Minimal Tear Out or Control of Small Offal is Desired 1 Loosen the three screws that se...

Page 20: ...table to move it should resist moving when a reasonable amount of force is applied To check follow these steps 1 Release miter lock lever and position blade at an unindexed position Lock the miter lock lever 2 Try and rotate the table blade If the table easily moves a Release the miter lock lever Locate the set screw underneath the miter lock lever b Use a 4mm hex wrench to adjust the set screw c ...

Page 21: ... top locking jam nut d To tighten the bevel lock lever mecha nism turn the bottom jam nut clockwise To loosen the lock lever mechanism turn the bottom jam nut counterclockwise e Lock the bevel lock lever and try mov ing the blade Readjust if necessary NOTE When unlocked the bevel mechanism should freely pivot A grating sound indicates the bevel mechanism needs to be loosened slightly Bevel Pivot M...

Page 22: ...of room for handling and prop erly supporting the workpiece f Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does not rock g Bolt or clamp the saw to its support Place the saw in the desired location either on a work bench or other recom mended leg set The base of the saw has eight holes to mount the miter saw Four smaller holes for screws are labeled A Four holes for bolts are labeled B see il...

Page 23: ... In Place in working order and in proper adjustment Maintain Tools With Care Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating DON T put lubricants on the blade while it s spinning Remove Adjusting Keys And Wrenches from tool before turning it on To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Use Only Recommended Accesso ries See Accessory ...

Page 24: ...dly braced fixed position CAUTION Because of the slid ing action of this saw this machine is not designed for cut ting metals Use this miter saw to cut only wood and wood like products Other materials may shatter bind on the blade start fires or create other dangers Dress For Safety The operation of any power miter saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes This can result in permanent eye damage...

Page 25: ...bris between the workpiece and its sup ports Make sure no gaps between the workpiece fence and table will let the workpiece shift after it is cut in two Cut only one workpiece at a time Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after it s cut off Otherwise it could get wedged against the blade and could be thrown violently Clear everything except the work piece and related support devises off t...

Page 26: ...ways on its own If con fined it could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently Let the blade reach full speed before cutting This will help reduce the risk of a thrown workpiece Don t Force Tool It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate Feed the saw into the workpiece only fast enough to let the blade cut with out bogging down or binding Before freeing jammed material Turn ...

Page 27: ...hand the required distance from the blade Slide Cutting Plan your work to avoid the spinning blade and keep the workpiece from binding on the blade and flying out of your hands DANGER Never pull the saw toward you during a cut The blade can suddenly climb up on top of the workpiece and force itself toward you DANGER Never lower the saw completely in front of the work piece and then cut only on the...

Page 28: ...cutting area Place hand at least 4 from path of blade Hold workpiece firmly to the fence to prevent movement toward the blade When holding the workpiece to the left side of the blade always use your left hand Use your right hand to hold the workpiece to the right side of the blade Before making a cut make a dry run with the power off so you can see the path of the blade Keep hands in position unti...

Page 29: ...ce may have to be repositioned Loosen the fence locking knob and slide the fence to the left or right as needed Adjust the fence as close to the guard and link as possible to provide maximum sup port for the workpiece Securely tighten knob and make a dry run with the saw off to check for clearance between the fence and guard On certain extreme compound cuts it may be necessary to remove a slid ing...

Page 30: ... also be adjusted likewise every adjustment to bevel requires a corresponding adjustment to miter Because it may take several tries to obtain the desired angle it is advisable to make test cuts on a scrap piece of mate rial Compound Cut Box Cutting Bowed Material Before cutting a workpiece check to make sure it is not bowed If it is bowed the workpiece must be positioned and cut as illustrated Do ...

Page 31: ...tighten the clamp so that the workpiece is secured between the clamp and fence support or base No visible gap should be present between saw and wood NOTE The clamp can be used only in a vertical position 1 Place material to be cut on table of miter saw Secure workpiece to the fence and table by turning knob to tighten clamp Do not overtighten the clamp It should just lightly hold the wood against ...

Page 32: ...e size and position of the workpiece Holes are pro vided in the fence to attach an auxiliary fence Get a straight piece of wood typi cally 1 2 inch thick by 4 1 4 inches high by 23 inches long To attach auxiliary fence place the piece of wood on the miter saw fence Mark the hole locations from the backside of the miter saw fence Drill 200 250 holes then countersink the holes on front of wood to re...

Page 33: ...wood chisel to remove the mate rial between the outside grooves 6 To override depth setting pull depth stop cam outward and rotate so flat is up NOTE It is not necessary to loosen depth adjustment knob NOTE Because of the sawblades cutting arc material at the beginning or end of the cut s may have to be removed with a chisel Cutting Base Moldings Base moldings and many other moldings can be cut on...

Page 34: ...ers are exactly 90 You will need to fine tune these settings and make necessary adjustments to the cutting angles Cutting Crown Molding Flat on the Miter Saw Table The advantage of cutting crown molding flat on the table is that it is easier to secure the molding at the correct cutting position Also larger pieces of crown molding may be cut laying flat on the miter saw table 1 Set the bevel and mi...

Page 35: ...ng to cut so the bottom part part which is installed against the wall is against the wood fence Make sure the angles on the crown molding are held firmly against the wood fence and table of the miter saw Mark the height on the fence 4 Remove the wood fence and cut to this width 5 Use small nails and glue to attach a top piece typically 1 2 inch thick by 1 1 2 inches wide by 23 inches long Make sur...

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Page 38: ...nd of the brush assem bly go in the same hole the carbon part fits into Tighten the cap snugly but do not overtighten NOTE To reinstall the same brushes first make sure the brushes go back in the way they came out Otherwise a break in period will occur that will reduce motor performance and increase brush wear Lower Blade Guard Do not use the saw without the lower guard The lower blade guard is at...

Page 39: ...r plate as shown Motor Belt Tension The motor belt tension was properly adjusted at the factory However to check the belt tension 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five screws holding the belt cover and remove the cover 2 To check the belt tension squeeze the belt Using light pressure the belt should deflect approximately 1 4 3 To adjust the tension a Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen ...

Page 40: ...o avoid the risk of cutting tool failure and thrown shrapnel broken pieces of blade read and understand all the warnings and instructions which come with carbide tipped blades Failure to heed all car bide tipped blade warnings and safety instructions can result in serious injury Carbide is a very hard but brittle material Take care when mounting using and stor ing carbide blades to prevent acciden...

Page 41: ...ard spring not replaced properly after service 4 Sawdust sticking to stops 1 See Lubrication section 2 Get authorized Service 3 Get authorized Service 4 Inspect clean stops Blade binds jams burns wood Rough cuts 1 Improper operation 2 Dull blade 3 Improper blade 4 Bent blade check flatness across expansion slots on blade 1 See Basic Saw Operation section 2 Replace or sharpen blade 3 Replace with 1...

Page 42: ... After repair check direction of blade rotation vs guard arrow Problem Probable Cause Suggested Corrective Action Brake does not stop blade within 6 sec onds 1 Brushes not seated or lightly sticking 2 Motor brake winding overheated from use of prohibited accessory or rapid on off cycling 3 Arbor screw loose 4 Other 1 Inspect clean replace brushes See Maintenance section 2 Use only recommended blad...

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Page 44: ...e at www ridgidparts com Figure 1 41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 44 45 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 60 45 46 45 48 49 27 40 41 4 73 73 71 69 44 39 ...

Page 45: ...Screw Wash Hd Plastite M4 14 Handle Carry Screw Sems M5 x 75 Cover Cord Screw Pan Hd M5 x 35 Screw Pan Cr M5 x 0 8 12 Clamp Cord Sleeve Cord Clip Cord Strain Relief Pulley Motor Pulley Pinion Washer 8 x 23 x 2 Lockwasher M8 Nut Hex Lock M8 x 1 25 x 6 5 Key No Part No Description 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 ...

Page 46: ... 2 Base Table Assembly Always order by part number Not by key number Standard Hardware Item May be purchased locally Key No Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 818656 830137 830138 829981 830136 822072 Nut Hex Lock M12 x 1 75 Washer M12 x 20 x 1 5 Washer M12 x 25 x 1 5 Table Asm See Fig 3 Base Asm See Fig 4 Screw Hx Hd M12 x 1 75 40 3 4 5 6 1 2 ...

Page 47: ...829992 829990 829991 827449 1 820244 2 829982 830044 829983 Table Asm Includes Key No 6 Ring Retaining Lever Bevel Index Pin Bevel Index Spring Shaft Pivot Screw Set Lock M8 x 1 25 x 10 Nylock Screw Pan Cr M6 x 1 0 x 10 Skirt Table Pin Miter Index Spring Key No Part No Description 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 830141 829985 827449 829988 829986 829983 829984 830046 830140 830045 829987 Pin Roll...

Page 48: ...m Figure 4 Base Assembly Always order by part number Not by key number Standard Hardware Item May be purchased locally Key No Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 829997 830166 829999 823492 823335 829998 829996 Shim Table Screw Flat M5 x 0 8 x 10 Scale Miter Wrench Hex L 25 x 120mm Grommet Wrench Foot Rubber Base 2 4 5 6 1 2 6 6 6 7 3 ...

Page 49: ...8 1 7 10 6 6 6 10 9 9 10 10 4 5 2 Key No Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 830262 830146 830147 830145 830053 830048 830038 Pivot Asm Only Other Items Listed on Chart Not Included Screw Set Lock M8 x 1 25 x 6 Nylock Guard Cord Screw Shoulder M5 Washer Rubber Glide Tube Cord w Plug Key No Part No Description 8 9 10 11 12 13 830146 1 830144 1 824026 7 830144 830264 1 Screw Set Lock M8 x 1 25 x 14 Ny...

Page 50: ...dparts com Figure 6 Tube Pivot Assembly Always order by part number Not by key number Standard Hardware Item May be purchased locally Key No Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 830018 830019 830149 830020 830021 Pivot Asm See Fig 5 Bearing Flange Down Stop Eccentric Plate Washer 0 63 x 25 x 1 32 Spring Knob Down Stop 2 3 4 5 6 1 ...

Page 51: ...y Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Standard hardware item May be purchased locally Key No Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 830151 830010 830011 821063 7 820236 7 830012 830013 Pivot Asm See Fig 5 Screw Shoulder M6 Clamp Bevel Screw Shoulder M8 x 1 25 x 58 5 Washer 8 x 16 x 1 2 Nut Hex M8 x 1 25 Plunger Bevel Lock Lever Bevel Lock 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 2 ...

Page 52: ...ncorrect re assembly of torsion spring 830111 can cause an unsafe condition because cutting head fails to rise fully to stop or because spring fails through over stress 3 Improper reassembly of mechanisms controlling movement of lower guard 830059 can cause an unsafe condition because guard fails to operate freely as cutting head is moved up and down 2 3 4 5 9 11 12 8 1 7 6 10 13 14 Key No Part No...

Page 53: ...mbly caution on page 52 WARNING See warning on page 52 2 3 4 5 9 11 12 8 1 7 6 10 13 Key No Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 830059 816677 830058 820238 8 817449 1 826879 820732 2 Guard Lower Spring Guard Pivot Lower Guard Washer 1 4 x 16 Nut Hex Lock M6 x 1 0 Retainer Guard Washer 5 5 x 16 x 0 8 Key No Part No Description 8 9 10 11 12 13 820725 01 830041 820732 1 820724 828142 827409 Spacer Link...

Page 54: ...hazard unless repair is done by a qualified service technician WARNING For your safety this miter saw is specially insulated To reduce the risk of electrical shock fire or injury use only parts identi cal to those identified in the parts list Reassemble exactly as origi nally assembled Key No Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 830253 816768 830250 828064 828122 1 830027 Motor Includes Key Nos 2 3 4 5...

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Page 56: ... you can elect to receive a full refund of your purchase price What is not covered Failures due to misuse abuse or normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty RIDGE TOOL shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages How local law relates to the warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limita t...

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