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RIDGID ms12500 Owner's Manual

12 inch compound miter saw
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section Page Section Page Table of Contents ............2 Alignment (Adjustments) ..........13 Safety Instructions For Miter Saw ........3 Mounting The Miter Saw ..........15 Safety Signal Words ........... 3 Portable Applications ..........15 Before Using The Saw ..........3 Work Bench Applications ..........

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions For Miter Saw

    Safety Instructions For Miter Saw Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your miter saw works. Read this manual to understand this miter saw. Safety Signal Words DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed lowed someone could be seriously injured or killed.

  • Page 4: Before Each Use

    Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued) Before Each Use Inspect your miter saw. by itself. Check the lower guard to see if it closed fully. If it did not, follow the instructions in the Trouble Shoot- Disconnect The Miter Saw. To reduce the risk of injury ing section.

  • Page 5: Dress For Safety

    Dress For Safety Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and draw you Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes. into moving parts. This can result in permanent eye damage. Wear safety •...

  • Page 6: Whenever Saw Is Running

    Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued) Whenever Saw Is Running Let the blade reach full speed before cutting. This will help avoid thrown workpieces. WARNING: Don’t allow familiarity (gained from fre- Don’t Force Tool. It will do the job better and safer at its quent use of your miter saw) cause a careless mis- designed rate.

  • Page 7: Motor Specifications And Electrical Requirements

    Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor Specifications The A-C motor used on this tool is an universal non-revers- ible type, having the following specifications: WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical hazards, Voltage fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper cir- cuit protection.

  • Page 8: Motor Safety Protection

    Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (con’t.) Motor Safety Protection 1. Connect this tool to a 120v, 15-amp branch circuit with a. Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading can occur if you a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. Using the feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a wrong size fuse can damage the motor.

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Checking Contents

    The following parts are included: are included. If you are missing any part, do not assem- Part or Assembly Qty. ble the saw. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at A Basic Saw Assembly..........1 info@ridgidwoodworking.com if any parts are damaged B Table Extension............1 or missing.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    Assembly WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly Lock Pin steps are complete, and you have read and under- stood the safety and operational instructions. Assembling and Aligning the Table Exten- sion 1.

  • Page 11: Installing Or Removing The Blade

    Installing or Removing the Blade WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a thrown workpiece or thrown pieces of blade, do not use a blade larger or smaller than 12" diameter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex- Stop pected starting, unplug the saw whenever you are Screw...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Miter Saw

    Getting to Know Your Miter Saw 1. Lower Blade Guard - The blade guard helps protect your hands from the blade in the raised position. To reduce the risk of binding on the workpiece, it retracts as the blade is lowered. Cover Plate 2.

  • Page 13: Alignment (Adjustments)

    20. Miter Saw Handle - The saw handle contains the trigger switch with a padlock, locking hole to prevent unauthorized use. The blade is lowered into the workpiece by pushing down on the handle. The saw will return to its upright position when the handle is released, unless the handle lock pin is engaged.
  • Page 14 Alignment (Adjustments) (continued) Step Two: Blade Square to Fence (Miter Align- ment) WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex- pected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the saw in. The power cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw. Adjust Blade Square to Fence: 1.

  • Page 15: Mounting The Miter Saw

    Mounting The Miter Saw WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex- pected saw movement: a. Before moving the saw, lock the miter and bevel Mounting Board or Work Surface knobs and lock the power head in the lower position.

  • Page 16: Safety Instructions For Basic Saw Operations

    Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations Before Each Use Inspect your saw. by itself. Check the lower guard to see if it closed fully. If it did not, follow the instructions in the Trouble Shoot- Disconnect The Miter Saw. To reduce the risk of injury ing section.

  • Page 17: Dress For Safety

    Dress For Safety • Wear nonslip footwear. • Tie back long hair. The operation of any power miter saw can throw foreign • Roll long sleeves above the elbow. objects into the eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage. Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply •...

  • Page 18: Basic Saw Operations

    Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations (continued) Never confine the piece being cut off. Never hold it, After finishing a cut: clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it while the • Keep holding the power head down. blade is spinning.
  • Page 19 Sliding Fence When beveling the blade to the left the fence may have to be repositioned. Loosen the fence locking knob and slide the fence to the left. Adjust the fence as close to the guard and link as possible to provide maximum support for the workpiece.
  • Page 20 Basic Saw Operations (continued) Compound Cut When a compound cut is required, select the desired bevel and miter positions. Move with the handle to the miter angle to make the cut. Cutting Compound Miters on Picture Frames and Boxes A compound miter is a cut requiring both a miter setting and bevel setting.
  • Page 21 Workpiece Support Long pieces need extra supports. The supports should be placed along the workpiece so the workpiece does not sag and your hand holding the workpiece is positioned 4” or more from the blade path. The support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base and work table during the cutting operation.
  • Page 22 Basic Saw Operations (continued) Cutting Base Moldings Base moldings and many other moldings can be cut on a miter saw. The set up of the saw depends on your mold- ing and your application as shown. Always make sure moldings rest firmly against fence and table. Miter Saw Table Miter Saw Table Cutting Base Molding...
  • Page 23 Cutting Crown Molding Angled to the Table and Fence The advantage of cutting crown molding in this position is that no bevel setting is required. Small changes in the miter angle can be made without affecting the bevel angle. When using this method the saw can be quickly and easily adjusted for corners that are not 90°...

  • Page 24: Maintenance And Lubrication

    Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Lower Blade Guard Do not use the saw without the lower guard. The lower DANGER: Never put lubricants on the blade while it blade guard is attached to the saw for your protection. is spinning. Should the lower guard become damaged, do not use the WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex- saw until damaged guard has been replaced.

  • Page 25: Accessories

    Accessories WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unsafe Basic Blade Requirements accessories, use only accessories supplied. 12" Diameter Prohibited Accessories 1" Diameter Arbor Hole Blades marked for miter saw use WARNING: The use of any cutting tool except 12" Blades marked for 4,000 RPM or higher saw blades which meet the requirement under rec- ommended accessories is prohibited.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Motor Problem Probable Cause Suggested Corrective Action Brake does stop 1. Brushes not seated or 1. Inspect/clean/replace brushes. See “Mainte- blade within 6 seconds. lightly sticking. nance” section. 2. Motor brake winding 2. Use only recommended blades/accessories. overheated from use of Let motor cool down.

  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram White Connector Field Brush Lead Lead Brush White Armature Cord w/Plug N.C. Gray Brake Lead Brush White Black Brush N.O. Lead Switch Trouble Shooting of Brake by Qualified 4. Check brake circuit for continuity: remove brush caps and brushes. Use ohmmeter to check continuity from Service Person Only brass brush holder to brush holder.

  • Page 28: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts Parts List For RIDGID 12" Compound Miter Saw Model No. MS12500 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 1...
  • Page 29 Repair Parts Parts List For RIDGID 12" Compound Miter Saw Model No. MS12500 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 1 Always order by part number - not by key number Part No. Description Part No. Description 828102 Fence Sliding...
  • Page 30 Repair Parts Parts List For RIDGID 12" Compound Miter Saw Model No. MS12500 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 2 Upper and Lower Guards n To remove this item use a 3mm hex “L” wrench...
  • Page 31 Repair Parts Parts List For RIDGID 12" Compound Miter Saw Model No. MS12500 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 2 Upper and Lower Guards ‡ Always order by part number - Not by key number Part No. Description Part No.
  • Page 32 Repair Parts Parts List For RIDGID 12" Compound Miter Saw Model No. MS12500 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 3 - Handle and Motor Assembly...
  • Page 33 Repair Parts Parts List For RIDGID 12" Compound Miter Saw Model No. MS12500 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 3 - Handle and Motor Assembly Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No.
  • Page 34 Repair Parts Parts List For RIDGID 12" Compound Miter Saw Model No. MS12500 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 4 - Pivot Assembly Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No.

  • Page 35: Notes

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  • Page 36 Lifetime Warranty On RIDGID Tools The RIDGID REPUTATION is the result of the consistent product quality and years of pride in workmanship. Rigor- ous checks and controls from raw materials to packaged products insure product confidence widely accepted as the mark of the professional trades.

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