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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

12 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW 
WITH EXACTLINE™ LASER

MS1250LZ1

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Double Insulated

Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to RIDGID’s high standard for 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 understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

Thank you for buying a RIDGID

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 product.

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Содержание MS1250LZ1

Страница 1: ...D s high standard for 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 use...

Страница 2: ...12 Tools Needed 12 Loose Parts 13 Assembly 14 22 Operation 22 30 Maintenance 30 32 Warranty 33 Parts Ordering Service 34 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and e...

Страница 3: ...g hair ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS 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...

Страница 4: ...OOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION WHENSERVICINGuse only identical replacement parts U...

Страница 5: ...careless mis take ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury MAKESURETHEWORKAREAHASAMPLELIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfer...

Страница 6: ...jury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this...

Страница 7: ...h can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safet...

Страница 8: ...ck 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 tool will dr...

Страница 9: ...dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Workpiece or Material The item on which the operation is being done Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests while pe...

Страница 10: ...x 6 Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 45 Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2 x 8 Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45 Bevel 45 Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2 x 6 Fig 1 TABLE EXTENSION DUST BAG DUST GUID...

Страница 11: ...ocated in the saw s base CARRYING HANDLE See Figure 2 For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter saw from one place to another a carrying handle has been provided on top of the saw arm To...

Страница 12: ...larger providing additional support It has a sliding feature for clearance of the saw arm when making bevel or compound cuts Loosen the fence screw before attempting to slide the miter fence Once the...

Страница 13: ...2 Blade Wrench Exactline Laser Hex Bolt Operator s Manual not shown Warranty Registration Card not shown Fig 7 WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cau...

Страница 14: ...tion 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...

Страница 15: ...handle place the threaded stud on the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in the control arm under miter table Turn clockwise to tighten DUST GUIDE See Figure 11 Insert the dust guide...

Страница 16: ...eginning any cutting operation to reduce the risk of serious personal injury The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the workpiece to the fence It also prevents the workpiece from creeping...

Страница 17: ...ser guide Do not remove the inner blade washer Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer or the laser guide and the outer blade washer or laser guide where they contact the blade WARNING If inner...

Страница 18: ...eplace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover Retighten screw securing blade bolt cover Tighten screw securely DANGER Laser radiation Avoid direct eye contact with light source ALIGNING THE LASER...

Страница 19: ...to come to a complete stop before raising the saw arm Next adjust the bevel angle to 45 turn your saw on and al low the blade to reach full speed then carefully make another cut through the zero clear...

Страница 20: ...needed Loosen the socket head screws that secure the miter fence to the miter table See Figure 17 Rotate the miter fence left or right until the saw blade is parallel with the square Retighten the sc...

Страница 21: ...figure 22 If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 22 and 24 adjustments are needed Loosen the bevel lock knob Using the blade wrench loosen the bevel sto...

Страница 22: ...orkpiece if it slips or twists WARNING Do not start your compound miter saw without checking for interference between the blade and the miter fence Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the m...

Страница 23: ...ng the lock plate as you rotate the control arm The lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches located in the miter table frame Tighten the miter lock handle securely Place the wo...

Страница 24: ...es can be set from 2 to 47 Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle securely tighten the bevel lock knob Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence...

Страница 25: ...ve been obtained always make a test cut in scrap material before making a finish cut in good material Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height Loosen the miter lock handle Rotate the...

Страница 26: ...eed Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece See Figures 30 31 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece Wait until the...

Страница 27: ...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...

Страница 28: ...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 LAYING...

Страница 29: ...the screws and the wood from the miter fence then cut the wood to this width Using small nails and glue attach a piece of wood 1 2 in thick x 1 1 2 in wide x 23 1 2 or 28 in long to the top of the woo...

Страница 30: ...also wear a dust mask GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by thei...

Страница 31: ...onal injury CAUTION 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 s...

Страница 32: ...milar device to remove all sawdust and debris Do not attempt to activate the laser The laser is activated by means of a centrifugal switch only while the saw motor is running and the laser guide is mo...

Страница 33: ...t www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will re pair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any p...

Страница 34: ...earest 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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