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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR 

SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read 

the manual and pay attention to these sections.

Additional information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from the following sources:
•  Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 or on-line at www.powertoolinstitute.com
•  National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201
• 

American  National  Standards  Institute,  25  West  43rd  Street,  4  floor,  New  York,  NY  10036  www.ansi.org  -  ANSI  01.1  Safety 

Requirements for Woodworking Machines

•  U.S. Department of Labor regulations www.osha.gov

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

 Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in 

property damage. 

SAFETY LOGOS

                           CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR 

PRODUCT AND IN THIS MANUAL. SAVE THIS  MANUAL. MAKE SURE ALL USERS ARE FAMILIAR WITH ITS 

WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE TOOL.

 Improper operation, maintenance or modification of 

tools or equipment could result in serious injury and/or property damage.

Some of the following symbols may be used on the tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation on these symbols 

will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Safety Alert

Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

Read Operator's Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this 

product.

Eye Protection

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Pinch Warning

Always watch for movement paying extra attention to potential areas where pinching could occur.

V

Volts

Voltage

A

Amperes

Current

Hz

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

min

Minutes

Time

~/AC

Alternating Current

Type of current

ⁿ₀

No Load Speed 

Rotational speed, at no load

.../min

Per Minute 

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute

Lbs

Pounds

Unit of weight

Kg

Kilograms

Unit of weight

RPM

Revolutions Per Minute

Speed of rotation of machine

PH:1

Phase 1

This is a 1 phase motor

Double Insulation

Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-

wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with 

protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

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Страница 1: ...gh 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...

Страница 2: ...TS 26 FOR COMPOUND MITER CUTS 27 SLIDE CUTS 28 TIPS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING 29 AUXILIARY FENCE 30 EXPAND WORKTABLE AREA 31 MAINTENANCE 32 KEEP MACHINE CLEAN 32 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 32 BRUSH REPLACEME...

Страница 3: ...Depth Stop Plate Bevel Scale and Indicator Sliding Fence Base Throat Plate F10 F10 F16 F11 F11 F12 F12 F13 F13 F14 F14 F15 F5 F5 F6 F6 F7 F7 F8 F8 F1 F1 F2 F2 F3 F3 F4 F4 F9 F9 F16 F15 Work Table Work...

Страница 4: ...icator Miter Detent Override Button FEATURES Figure 2 F24 F18 F25 F19 F26 F20 F27 F21 F28 F22 F23 F17 Miter Lock Knob Miter Detent Lock Unlock Button Mounting Holes 4 Bevel Lock Unlock Handle Bevel De...

Страница 5: ...Cast aluminum protects user from blade 15 Back Fence Support These provide workpiece support and additional cut capacity when the sliding fence is removed 16 T30 Torx Blade Wrench This wrench should b...

Страница 6: ...INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE TOOL Improper operation maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and or property damage Some of the following symbols may be used on...

Страница 7: ...ment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries c Prevent unin...

Страница 8: ...ny way Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be thrown at high speeds causing injury d Push the saw through the workpiece Do not pull the saw through the workpiece To make a cut raise the saw head a...

Страница 9: ...could cause loss of control or damage to the miter saw r After finishing the cut release switch hold the saw down and wait for the blade to stop before removing the cut off piece Reaching with your ha...

Страница 10: ...sion cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the...

Страница 11: ...ssembled DO NOT assemble Instead call RIDGID Customer Service at toll free 1 888 359 4778 If any parts are missing DO NOT attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the power on The saw should ONLY be...

Страница 12: ...es the Miter Fence during operation of the Saw ALWAYS re check for interference when changing miter angle The Saw can tip over if the Saw Head is released suddenly and the Saw is not secured to a work...

Страница 13: ...ludes a Dust Collection Bag PC4 that attaches over the Exhaust Port on the Upper Blade Guard 1 Slide the Plastic Collar onto the Dust Exhaust Port on the back of the Saw Head NOTE To remove the Dust B...

Страница 14: ...e See Figure 10 7 Carefully fit Saw Blade inside the Blade Guard and guide it onto the Spindle ensuring the Teeth of the Blade are facing down at the front of the Saw 8 Align the double D Flats on the...

Страница 15: ...l detent plate 5 Place a combination square A against the table and the face of the saw blade NOTE Make sure the square contacts the flat part of the blade and not the teeth 6 Rotate the blade by hand...

Страница 16: ...angle 5 Place a framing square A against the fence and the face of the saw blade NOTE Make sure the square contacts the flat part of the blade and not the teeth See Figure 13 6 If the blade face is n...

Страница 17: ...hrough cut position See Figure 16 Use supplied Torx blade wrench 1 Adjust the bevel lock tension by tightening loosening the T30 pivot bolt E located on the backside of the saw 2 Make sure to loosen t...

Страница 18: ...m To make adjustments 1 Unlock the miter lock knob Use a 10mm open ended wrench to loosen counterclockwise lock nut B while holding the adjustment rod C in place using another 10mm open end wrench 2 T...

Страница 19: ...ry In the event that your throat plate needs to be replaced for any reason follow these instruction 1 Loosen the fence lock knobs Slide both fences away from center 2 Remove the six screws A which hol...

Страница 20: ...can result in serious personal injury Saw Head Lock Pin See in Figure 20 ALWAYS lock saw head in the down position before transporting saw To engage saw head lock pin F20 1 Push saw head to the down p...

Страница 21: ...22 and do the following 1 Locate the four mounting holes in the base of the saw F25 2 Secure the tool to the mounting surface using 3 8 inch diameter machine bolts lock washers and hex nuts not inclu...

Страница 22: ...ult in serious injury due to movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut To avoid serious personal injury KEEP hands outside the no hands zone at least 4 inch from blade NEVER perfor...

Страница 23: ...e blade near the completion of the cut To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury NEVER position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence OPERATION Figure 25 Figure...

Страница 24: ...2 indicated in Figure 29 needs to be engaged prior to operation of the machine ALWAYS disconnect the power supply before installing or removing a lock onto the power switch Failure to do so could allo...

Страница 25: ...perform a simulated cut to check your cut alignment Also check to make sure the blade will not come into contact with the provided work clamp sliding fence or anything other than the workpiece 8 Enga...

Страница 26: ...oper spacing for bevel cuts Once proper spacing is set tighten fence lock knob 3 Loosen the bevel lock handle F26 on the rear of the machine 4 While firmly supporting the saw head with one hand push b...

Страница 27: ...fence to avoid contact with the miter saw head See Figure 34 A compound miter cut uses a combination of a miter angle adjustment and bevel angle adjustment Use the instructions from Miter Cuts and Be...

Страница 28: ...ainst the fence using the provided clamp or a C clamp To avoid serious personal injury never clamp the workpiece on both sides of the blade 4 Before turning the power switch ON perform a simulated cut...

Страница 29: ...ners do not have angles of exactly 90 therefore you will need to fine tune your settings When cutting crown molding the bevel angle should be set at 33 85 The miter angle should be set at 31 62 either...

Страница 30: ...e auxiliary fence before making a bevel cut Figure 38 See Figure 38 for auxiliary fence dimensions 1 Place auxiliary fence wood against miter saw fence See Figure 37 The maximum height for this wood m...

Страница 31: ...r tracks and set them to the side See Figure 39 2 Flip the back fence support tabs F into position The Tabs F are on both the left and right sides of the lower fixed fence These will function as your...

Страница 32: ...grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commutator 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 thes...

Страница 33: ...reset circuit breaker 3 Contact local authorized Service Center to have cord replaced 4 Contact local authorized Service Center to have brushes replaced if you cannot replace them yourself Refer to pa...

Страница 34: ...iginal dated sales receipt The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you WHAT IS N...

Страница 35: ...35 NOTES...

Страница 36: ...rized service center Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 888 359 4778 or email us at RidgidMi...

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