RIDGID MS1060, Owner'S Manual

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Table of Contents
Section Page
Table of Contents .......................................................... 2
Safety Instructions for Miter Saw ................................... 3
Safety Signal Words ................................................... 3
Before Using The Saw ................................................ 3
When Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw .................. 3
Before Each Use ......................................................... 4
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams,
Slips Or Thrown Pieces ............................................. 4
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,
Face and Ears ........................................................... 4
Inspect Your Workpiece .............................................. 5
Whenever Saw Is Running ......................................... 6
Before Leaving The Saw ............................................. 6
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ............................. 6
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ........ 7
Power Supply and Motor Specifications ..................... 7
General Electrical Connections ................................... 7
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information ........................ 7
Motor Safety Protection .............................................. 7
Wire Sizes ................................................................... 8
Unpacking and Checking Contents ............................... 8
Tools Needed .............................................................. 8
Unpacking ................................................................... 8
List of Loose Parts ...................................................... 8
Assembly ....................................................................... 9
Removing or Installing the Blade ................................ 9
Assembling Extensions and Stop Block .................... 10
Assembling Dust Elbow and Dust Bag ..................... 10
Getting to Know Your Miter Saw ................................. 11
Alignment (Adjustments) ............................................. 12
Step One - Checking and Adjusting Blade
Squareness to Fence (Miter Alignment) .................. 12
Step Two - Bevel Adjustments .................................. 13
Installing the Throat Plate ......................................... 14
Cutting Through Insert .............................................. 14
Mounting The Miter Saw .............................................. 15
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations ............. 16
Before Using The Miter Saw ..................................... 16
Section Page
Before Each Use ....................................................... 16
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams,
Slips Or Thrown Pieces ........................................... 16
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,
Face and Ears ......................................................... 16
Inspect Your Workpiece ............................................ 17
Whenever Saw Is Running ....................................... 18
Before Leaving The Saw .......................................... 18
Basic Saw Operations ................................................. 18
Body and Hand Position ........................................... 18
Miter Cut ................................................................... 19
Bevel Cut .................................................................. 19
Compound Cut .......................................................... 20
Cutting Bowed Material ............................................. 20
Workpiece Support ................................................... 21
Auxiliary Fence ......................................................... 21
Use and Operation of Extension Bars
and Stop Block ........................................................ 22
Cutting Compound Miters ......................................... 23
Using Carbide Tipped Blades ...................................... 24
Maintenance and Lubrication ...................................... 24
Maintenance ............................................................. 24
Replacing Carbon Brushes ....................................... 25
Lower Blade Guard ................................................... 25
Sawdust .................................................................... 25
Lubrication ................................................................ 25
RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories ...... 25
Recommended Accessories ..................................... 25
Prohibited Accessories ............................................. 25
Basic Blade Requirements ....................................... 25
Wiring Diagram ............................................................ 26
Troubleshooting Of Brake By Qualified
Service Person Only ................................................ 26
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................ 27
Motor ......................................................................... 27
General ..................................................................... 27
Repair Parts ................................................................ 28
Notes ........................................................................... 34