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Fig. 8

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. 

 

WARNING:

Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose 
Parts List are already assembled to your product 
when  you  unpack  it.  Parts  on  this  list  are  not 
assembled to the product by the manufacturer and 
require customer installation. Use of a product that 
may have been improperly assembled could result 
in serious personal injury.

  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 

the lock pin.

  Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should 

remain  on  the  saw  arm  to  prevent  sudden  rise  upon  

release 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 carefully 

inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

  The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assembling 

it,  check  for  accuracy.  If  shipping  has  influenced  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.

 

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate 

this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this 

product with damaged or missing parts could result 
in serious personal injury.

 

WARNING:

Do  not  attempt  to  modify  this  product  or  create 

accessories  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.

 

WARNING:

Do not connect to power supply until assembly is 
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental 
starting  and  possible  serious  personal  injury.

 

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 the saw.

 

WARNING:

This saw can tip over if the saw head is released 

suddenly  and  the  saw  is  not  secured  to  a  work 

surface. ALWAYS secure this saw to a stable work 

surface before any use to avoid serious personal 
injury.

TRACE HOLES 

AT THESE LOCATIONS 

FOR HOLE PATTERN

TRACE HOLES 

AT THESE LOCATIONS 

FOR HOLE PATTERN

SAW BASE

MOUNTING 

SURFACE

Summary of Contents for R4112

Page 1: ...or dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and und...

Page 2: ...oose Parts 12 Assembly 13 19 Operation 20 29 Adjustments 30 33 Maintenance 34 Accessories 35 Warranty 36 Parts Ordering Service Back page INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use mo...

Page 3: ...S Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses GENERAL SAFETY RULES SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical it is safer than using your hand a...

Page 4: ...DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION WHENSERVICINGuseonlyidenticalreplacementparts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage USE...

Page 5: ...peration BEFORE performing any work using your saw ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply NEVERleavethesawunattendedwhileconnect...

Page 6: ...cycles per second min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current no No Load Speed Rotational speed at no load Class II Construction Double insulated construction min Per Minute Revolutions strok...

Page 7: ...heck 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 product wi...

Page 8: ...in contact with the blade Workpiece or Material The item on which the operation is being done Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a cutting drilling planing or sanding operati...

Page 9: ...8 in No Load Speed 5 000 r min RPM Input 120 V AC Only 60 Hz 15 Amps Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 0 Maximum lumber sizes 1 1 2 in x 5 1 2 in or 3 1 2 in x 3 1 2 in Cutting Capacity with Mit...

Page 10: ...pin in for a positive 0 bevel stop BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT SCREWS See Figure 2 Bevel stop adjustment screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm These adjustment screws are for mak ing fine ad...

Page 11: ...installing changing or removing blade only SLIDING MITER FENCES The sliding miter fences on your compound miter saw have been provided to help secure the workpiece when making cuts the portion of the...

Page 12: ...NEEDED Fig 6 The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw Fig 7 WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury LO...

Page 13: ...nfluenced 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 WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing d...

Page 14: ...ore operating BLADE WRENCH See Figure 9 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 rem...

Page 15: ...he inner blade washer Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer and the outer blade washer where they contact the blade WARNING If inner blade washer has been removed replace it before placing bl...

Page 16: ...result in serious personal injury ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE See Figure 13 Lock out the trigger switch by installing a long shackled padlock not included up to 9 32 in diameter Plug the saw into t...

Page 17: ...s seated in the positive notch Release the detent release button then push the miter lock lever down to secure the miter table Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0 bevel blade set 90 to miter t...

Page 18: ...See figure 15 Rotate the fence left or right until the saw blade is parallel with the square Retighten the screws securely Check blade squareness to fence and readjust if necessary Replace the sliding...

Page 19: ...bevel stop 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 o...

Page 20: ...sonal injury WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always push the miter lock lever down and tighten the bevel lock knob securely before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of th...

Page 21: ...r 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 t...

Page 22: ...rm has been set at the desired angle securely tighten the bevel lock knob and push the bevel stop pin in Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the boa...

Page 23: ...lever down to secure the miter table Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the desired left bevel angle NOTE To obtain right bevel angles pull the bevel stop pin out and tilt the saw to t...

Page 24: ...does not sag The support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and miter table during the cutting operation Use the work clamp or C clamp to secure the workpiece TO CLAMP WIDE WORK...

Page 25: ...2 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 09 M 26 5...

Page 26: ...n 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 angle the section that fits flat against the wall of 38...

Page 27: ...crown molding between 4 5 8 in and 5 1 4 in tall Do not attempt to cut molding that is larger than 5 1 4 in tall Loosen the fence screw and slide miter fences toward the saw arm until they are flush w...

Page 28: ...raising the blade out of the crown molding and removing the crown molding from the miter table To install the sliding miter fences in their normal operat ing position Loosen the fence screw and slide...

Page 29: ...Figures 39 40 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 40 If the warped material is positioned the...

Page 30: ...ICE CENTER TO ADJUST THE BEVEL PIVOT The compound miter saw should bevel easily by loosen ing the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw NOTE To obtain right bevel angles pull the bevel stop pin out and...

Page 31: ...as described in the Assembly section of this manual If the blade is out of square adjust by tightening or loosening the 0 bevel stop screw using the 3 mm leg long leg of the hex key Retighten bevel lo...

Page 32: ...ble Turn on the laser guide Rotate laser adjustment screw 1 yaw adjustment clockwise or counter clockwise until the laser is parallel with the cut in the wood Rotate laser adjustment screw 3 lateral a...

Page 33: ...the underside of the saw table NOTICE To keep from losing control of the unit steady the base with one hand while loosening the two socket head cap screws with the other hand Locate the tensioning scr...

Page 34: ...and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes com mutators etc Consequently we do not recommend using this tool for extended work on these types of materials However if you do work with any of...

Page 35: ...h 089036008911 Zero Clearance Throat Plate 089036008155 Work Clamp 089036008029 Blade Wrench 089036008028 WARNING Current attachments and accessories available for use with this product are listed abo...

Page 36: ...at www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any p...

Page 37: ...ce center 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...

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