Accessories; Prohibited Accessories; Basic Blade Requirements; Using Carbide Tipped Blades - RIDGID MS1250 Owner's Manual

Accessories

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unsafe
accessories, use only accessories supplied.

Prohibited Accessories

WARNING: The use of any cutting tool except 12"
saw blades which meet the requirement under rec-
ommended accessories is prohibited. Do not use
accessories such as shaper cutters or dado sets.
Ferrous metal (metal with iron in it) cutting and the
use of abrasive wheels are prohibited. See WARN-
ING and CAUTION notes in the "Safety Instructions
for Basic Saw Operations" section. If planning to
saw non-ferrous metal, see WARNING and CAU-
TION notes in the "Safety Instructions for Basic
Saw Operations" section.

Using Carbide Tipped Blades

WARNING: To avoid the risk of cutting tool failure
and thrown shrapnel (broken pieces of blade) read
and understand all the warnings and instructions
which come with carbide tipped blades. Failure to
heed all carbide tipped blade warnings and safety
instructions can result in serious injury.
Carbide is a very hard but brittle material. Take care
when mounting, using and storing carbide blades to pre-
vent accidental damage. Slight shocks, such as striking a
tip during handling, can seriously damage the blade. For-
eign objects in the workpiece, such as wire or nails, can
also cause tips to crack or break off.

Basic Blade Requirements

12" Diameter
1" Diameter Arbor Hole
Blades marked for miter saw use
Blades marked for 4,000 RPM or higher
Before using a carbide tipped blade, always examine the
blade and tips for damage. Look for bent teeth, a bent
blade, cracks, broken, missing or loose carbide tips. Do
not use a carbide tipped blade if damage is found or sus-
pected.
Do not use a carbide tipped blade without all appropriate
guards in place.
Mount blade securely in proper rotation direction.
Never rotate a carbide tipped blade faster than its maxi-
mum recommended speed.
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