RIDGID ms12500, 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
Dress For Safety ......................................................... 5
Preparing to Make Cut ................................................ 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 .............................................. 8
Wire Sizes ................................................................... 8
Unpacking and Checking Contents ............................... 9
Tools Needed .............................................................. 9
Unpacking ................................................................... 9
List of Loose Parts ...................................................... 9
Assembly ..................................................................... 10
Assembling and Aligning the Table Extension .......... 10
Attaching Dust Elbow and Dust Bag ......................... 10
Installing or Removing the Blade .............................. 11
Getting to Know Your Miter Saw ................................. 12
Section Page
Alignment (Adjustments) ............................................. 13
Mounting The Miter Saw .............................................. 15
Portable Applications ................................................ 15
Work Bench Applications .......................................... 15
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations ............. 16
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
Dress For Safety ....................................................... 17
Preparing to Make the Cut ........................................ 17
Whenever Saw Is Running ....................................... 17
Basic Saw Operations ................................................. 18
Maintenance and Lubrication ...................................... 24
Maintenance ............................................................. 24
Lubrication ................................................................ 24
Accessories ................................................................. 25
Prohibited Accessories ............................................. 25
Basic Blade Requirements ........................................ 25
Using Carbide Tipped Blades ...................................... 25
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................ 26
Motor ......................................................................... 26
General ..................................................................... 26
Wiring Diagram ............................................................ 27
Trouble Shooting of Brake by Qualified Service
Person Only ............................................................. 27
Repair Parts ................................................................. 28
Notes ........................................................................... 35