PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE:
These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
The saw arm should rise completely to the up position
by itself.
If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play
in the pivot joints, have saw repaired at your nearest
AUThORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
The compound miter saw should bevel easily by
loosening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm
to the left.
If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have
saw repaired at your nearest
AUThORIZED SERVICE
CENTER.
WARNING:
Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt
your miter saw to a workbench. Never operate your
miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position.
Failure to heed this warning can result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands
outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in. from blade.
Never perform any cutting operation freehand (with-
out holding workpiece against the fence). The blade
could grab the workpiece 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 miter fence during operation of the
saw.
OPERATION
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool.
The use of attachments or accessories not recom-
mended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
This product has been designed only for the purposes
listed below:
Cross cutting wood and plastic.
Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames,
moldings, door casings, and fine joinery.
NOTE:
The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting
operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one
of the accessory blades available from the RIDGID dealer.
bevel
stop pin
Fig. 5
bevel
locK Knob
bevel stop
aDJustMent
screw
bevel
stop
