RIDGID MS1250LZA Operator's Manual page 32

MAINTENANCE
ChANGING ThE BATTERIES IN ThE LASER
See Figure 38.
 Unplug the saw.
 Rotate and hold lower blade guard up.
 Using the hex key (1/16 in.) provided, loosen and remove
the screw from the battery compartment then separate
the cover from the laser guide.
 Lower the blade guard.
 Remove the three button cell batteries.
NOTE: Replace the batteries with button cell batteries
that have a rating of 1.5 volt and 100 mAh (milliampere
hour) minimum (number 76 series or equivalent).
When replacing the batteries, the laser guide should be
thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush, or similar
device, to remove all sawdust and debris.
 After cleaning the laser guide and replacing batteries,
secure battery compartment to laser guide using the
screw. Tighten screw securely.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
batteries
battery
coMpartMent
laser
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battery
coMpartMent
screw
negative (–)
Fig. 38