Step Two - Bevel Adjustments - RIDGID MS1050 Owner's Manual

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.

Step Two - Bevel Adjustments

Bevel Stop Adjustments
NOTE: The miter saw was assembled, aligned, and
inspected before shipment. Alignment should be checked
and any adjustments made to insure accurate cuts.
1. Check miter lock knob setting. The miter lock knob
should be at the 0° position. To reset the miter angle,
turn the miter lock knob counter clockwise and press
down the index spring.
2. Lower the power head and lock the stop shaft. Make
sure the bevel index pin is pushed in. Loosen the bevel
lock knob and tilt powerhead until it contacts the 45°
stop.
3. Using the square, check for accuracy of the 45° stop
(when the blade makes contact with the full length of
the square). Do not measure across the set of a blade
tooth. Repeat this for 0° bevel. If either stop is inaccu-
rate, follow the alignment procedures: a. through g.
a. Using the allen wrench provided, loosen the screw
which holds the inaccurate bevel index stop.
b. Move the power head left or right until blade makes
contact with full length of square.
c. Tighten bevel lock knob.
d. Make sure the index pin is pushed in.
e. Slide bevel index stop over until it firmly contacts the
index pin.
f. Tighten bevel index stop screw.
g. Recheck indexes for accuracy.
4. Check the bevel indicator. If indicator needs adjust-
ment use the phillips end of the combination wrench
supplied and slide the indicator to the correct reading
on the scale and retighten screw.
Bevel Pivot Adjustments
1. The miter saw should bevel easily by loosening the
bevel lock knob and tilting the power head to the left. If
movement is tight or if there is looseness in the pivot
follow the adjustment procedure: a. through c.
a. Loosen the bevel lock knob.
b. Turn the hex head screw with 1/2" socket clockwise
to tighten or counterclockwise to loosen.
c. Recheck bevel movement of the miter saw. Readjust
if necessary.
Bevel Pivot
Adjustment
Screw
(Recessed)
Bevel
Lock Knob
Bevel Index
Stops
13
Bevel Index
Pin
Rear, Bottom
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