Adjustments; Assembly - RIDGID MS 1065LZ Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.
The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as
shown in figure 12.
Replace outer blade washer. The double "D" flats on the
blade washers align with the flats on the spindle.
Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.
Note: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt counterclockwise to tighten.
CAUTION:
Always install the blade with the blade teeth and
the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing
down at the front of the saw. The direction of blade
rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper
blade guard.
Tighten blade bolt securely.
Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
Replace screw B and tighten securely.

ADJUSTMENTS

Note: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only
portions of your compound miter saw. This is intentional so
that we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations.
Never operate your saw without all guards securely in place
and in good operating condition.
SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE
See Figures 13 - 17
Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in acciden-
tal starting causing possible serious personal in-
jury.
Remove the screws holding the throat plate in place.
Remove the throat plate.
Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.
Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half
turn.
Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0
Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the
miter lock handle.
WARNING:
Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged
before reconnecting saw into power source. Never
engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating.
Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory
for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the
components might have been jarred out of alignment during
shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will
probably become necessary due to wear. After unpacking
your saw, check the following adjustments before you begin
using saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and
periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that your
saw is cutting accurately.
WARNING:
Your saw should never be connected to power
supply when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when
not in use. Disconnecting your saw will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
Remove the sliding miter fence by loosening the set
screw and the sliding miter fence knob.
Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one
leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg of
the square against the flat part of saw blade.
Note: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of
the saw blade, not the blade teeth.
SOCKET HEAD
SCREW(S)
° .
15
SOCKET HEAD
SCREW(S)
FENCE
1 2 1 2
1 1
5 5
0
Fig. 13