Mounting The Miter Saw; Portable Applications; Work Bench Applications - RIDGID MS1250 Owner's Manual

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
knobs and lock the power head in the lower
position. Unplug electric cord.
b. To reduce the risk of back injury, hold the tool
close to your body when lifting. Bend your
knees so you can lift with your legs, not your
back. Lift by using the hand-hold areas at each
side of the bottom of the base or by the carrying
handle.
c. Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or
the trigger grip of the plastic handle. Carrying
the tool by the power cord could cause damage
to the insulation or the wire connections result-
ing in electric shock or fire.
d. Place the saw so other people cannot stand
behind it. Thrown debris could injure people in
its path.
e. Place the saw on a firm, level surface where
there is plenty of room for handling and prop-
erly supporting the workpiece.
f. Support the saw so the table is level and the
saw does not rock.
g. Bolt or clamp the saw to its support.
Place the saw in the desired location either on a work
bench or the recommended leg set. The base of the saw
has eight holes to mount the miter saw. Four smaller
holes for "drywall" screws are labeled A. Four holes for
bolts are labeled B (see illustration). If the saw is to be
used in one location, permanently fasten it to the work
bench or leg set.
NOTE: When mounted on a large flat surface, the miter
saw table is 3 1/2" high. A finished 4x4 or a supported
2x4 on edge can be used as work support extension.

Portable Applications

To mount the saw to a 3/4" piece of plywood, use 4, 1/4"
bolt holes or the 4 drywall screw holes. The mounting
board can then be clamped down to prevent it from tip-
ping. Plywood mount also helps protect saw from dam-
age during the rough handling associated with portable
miter saw usage.

Work Bench Applications

Mount as specified in portable applications. Check for
workpiece clearances to left and right of saw.
Mounting Board or Work Surface
B A
B A
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A B
A B