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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

12 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW 
WITH ADJUSTABLE LASER

Double Insulated
R4121

Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our 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.

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Страница 1: ...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 mu...

Страница 2: ...13 Loose Parts 14 Assembly 15 22 Operation 23 33 Adjustments 33 Maintenance 34 36 Accessories 36 Warranty 37 Parts Ordering Service 38 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more...

Страница 3: ...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 when practical it...

Страница 4: ...ILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION WHENSERVICINGuse only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACC...

Страница 5: ...r other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically...

Страница 6: ...peed orbits etc per minute Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Precauti...

Страница 7: ...which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage DANGER WARNING CAUTION The operation of any power tool...

Страница 8: ...ble check 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 produ...

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: ...LATE MITER SCALE MITER LOCK LEVER MITER TABLE SAW BASE SLIDING MITER FENCE BEVEL LOCK LEVER FENCE SCREW CARRYING HANDLE BEVEL STOP PIN WORK CLAMP MITER THUMBWHEEL Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Beve...

Страница 11: ...K LEVER The bevel lock lever securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles Pulling the lever forward will release the saw allowing the blade to be tilted either left or right for beve...

Страница 12: ...s may require that the sliding fence be removed completely to avoid interference between the fence and the blade Loosen the fence screw before attempting to slide the fences or lift them for removal O...

Страница 13: ...13 The following tools not included are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade COMBINATION SQUARE TOOLS NEEDED Fig 6 COMBINATION WRENCH 12 mm FRAMING SQUARE PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER...

Страница 14: ...ol Hex Key 4 mm Hex Key 5 mm Hex Key 1 16 in Blade Operator s Manual not shown Fig 7 WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed in this manual might be hazardous and could cause serious...

Страница 15: ...teration 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 co...

Страница 16: ...erfere with the operation of the blade guard assembly Always make sure there is no interfer ence with the blade guard prior to beginning any cutting operation to reduce the risk of serious personal in...

Страница 17: ...blade washer and the laser guide or outer blade washer where they contact the blade WARNING If inner blade washer has been removed replace it before placing blade on spindle Failure to do so could ca...

Страница 18: ...ing The laser line will appear as a broken line on the workpiece when the blade assembly is in the uppermost position and the motor switch is activated This broken line will let you see your mark and...

Страница 19: ...t of the miter lock lever is required To adjust Unplug the saw Lift the miter lock lever to unlock Locate the set screw under the miter lock lever Using a hex key adjust the set screw until the proper...

Страница 20: ...Place one leg of the square against the fence Slide the other leg of the square against the flat part of saw blade NOTE Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade not the blade...

Страница 21: ...een made push the bevel lock lever back to relock the bevel Recheck and readjust as needed ADJUSTING THE BEVEL PIVOT See Figure 23 The saw should smoothly pivot when the bevel lock lever is unlocked a...

Страница 22: ...he saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 25 If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 26 and 27 adjustments are needed Using a hex key loosen the...

Страница 23: ...ng can result in serious personal injury WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always tighten the miter lock lever and the bevel lock lever securely before making a cut Failure to do so could resul...

Страница 24: ...ired angle on the miter scale NOTE You can quickly locate 0 15 22 5 31 6 and 45 left or right by spinning the miter thumbwheel up The lock plate will seat itself in one of the index points located in...

Страница 25: ...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 the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade See Figures 4...

Страница 26: ...5 31 6 and 45 left or right by spinning the miter thumbwheel up The lock plate will seat itself in one of the index points located in the miter table base Push the miter lock lever down to lock the mi...

Страница 27: ...Use the work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece NOTE When making a compound miter cut as shown in figure 34 it may be necessary to adjust or remove the sliding miter fence to insure proper cle...

Страница 28: ...el cut the auxiliary fence MUST be removed To attach the auxiliary fence to the saw Place the wood against the miter fence and mark the hole location from behind the fence using a pencil Drill holes t...

Страница 29: ...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 30: ...62 33 86 31 17 33 53 30 73 33 19 30 30 32 85 29 86 32 51 29 43 32 17 29 00 31 82 28 58 31 48 28 16 31 13 27 74 30 78 27 32 30 43 26 91 30 08 26 50 29 73 26 09 29 38 25 69 29 02 25 29 28 67 24 89 28 3...

Страница 31: ...ogether 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 M...

Страница 32: ...wood NOTE Keep nails away from the area around the blade cutting path Securely reattach the jig to the miter fence Make a full 45 left miter cut and a 45 right miter cut through the completed jig Beve...

Страница 33: ...side against the fence as shown in figure 40 If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown in figure 40 it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut Fig 40 RIGHT WRONG WARNING...

Страница 34: ...NG Before performing any adjustment make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury TO ADJUST THE LASER GUIDE See Figure 42 N...

Страница 35: ...ely Do not overtighten CHANGING THE BATTERIES See Figure 44 Unplug the saw Rotate and hold lower blade guard up Using the hex key 1 16 in provided loosen the screw then separate the cover from the las...

Страница 36: ...tension Using a phillips screwdriver remove the screws holding the drive pulley cover on the left side of the saw arm Lift off the cover Remove the screws holding the carrying handle on the saw arm th...

Страница 37: ...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...

Страница 38: ...er 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 the sp...

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