Mounting The Miter Saw - RIDGID MS1050 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
if applicable) lock knob, and lock the power head
in the lower position using the stop shaft.
Unplug electric cord.
b. To reduce the risk of back injury, hold the tool
close to your body. Bend your knees so you can
lift with your legs, not your back. Lift by using
the hand-hold areas at the bottom of the base or
the carry handle.
c. Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or
by 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 properly
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 on a stable work
surface. The base of the saw has two sets of four holes to
mount the miter saw: four smaller holes for drywall
screws and four larger holes for 5/16 bolts, (see illustra-
tion). If the saw is to be used in one location, permanently
fasten it to the work surface.
Portable Applications
To mount the saw to a 3/4" piece of plywood, use the 5/16"
bolt holes or the 4 drywall screw holes. The mounting
board can then be clamped down to prevent it from tipping.
The plywood mount also helps protect saw from damage
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.
For 5/16" Bolts
Smaller Holes
For Drywall
Screws
Smaller Holes
For Drywall
Screws
15
Larger Holes
Smaller Holes
For Drywall
Screws
Smaller Holes
For Drywall
Screws
Larger Holes
For 5/16" Bolts