RIDGID MS1250 Owner's Manual page 15

11. Arbor lock - Allows the user to keep
blade from rotating while tightening or
loosening arbor screw during blade
replacement or removal.
12. Switch Interlock Button - Prevents
trigger switch from being accidentally
engaged.
13. On/Off Trigger Switch - To start the
tool, depress switch interlock button
with right thumb or palm of either hand
and then squeeze the trigger. Release
the trigger to stop the miter saw. Install
padlock through the hole in the trigger
to prevent unauthorized use.
14. Sliding Fence Locking Knob - Locks
fence at correct cutting position.
15. Combination Wrench - Used for 1/4"
hex and Phillips head screw adjust-
ments.
16. Bevel Index Pin - This three position
pin provides a 0° and crown molding
bevel stop when pushed all the way in.
In the middle position a 0° and 45°
bevel stop is provided. Pull the pin all
the way out and the stops can be
over-ridden allowing -2° to 47° bevel
capacity.
17. Bevel Lock Knob - Locks the miter
saw at a desired bevel angle.
18. Warning Label
19. Carrying Handle - This handle is built
into the unit to move it from one loca-
tion to another. Before attempting to
pick up the unit by the carrying handle
always lock the miter saw power head
in the down position using the lock pin.
Make sure the miter lock and bevel
lock knobs are tight.
20. Miter Saw Handle - The saw handle
contains the trigger switch with a pad-
lock, locking hole to prevent unautho-
rized 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.
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Front of Saw
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21. Workpiece Clamp - Helps to hold
workpiece in position for precise cut-
ting. Quick release allows easy move-
ment for workpiece width adjustment.
Pin of clamp fits in either hole in front
of base.
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