Table Of Contents; Safety Instructions For Miter Saw; Safety Signal Words - RIDGID MS1060 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Section
Table of Contents .................................. 2
Safety Instructions for Miter Saw ........... 2
Safety Signal Words ........................... 2
Before Using The Saw ........................ 3
When Installing Or Moving The Miter
Saw ................................................... 3
Before Each Use .................................... 4
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From
Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces .......... 5
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes,
Hands, Face and Ears ....................... 5
Inspect Your Workpiece ......................... 6
Whenever Saw Is Running .................... 7
Before Leaving The Saw ....................... 8
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ..... 8
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements .................................... 9
Power Supply and Motor Specifications .. 9
General Electrical Connections .......... 9
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information 9
Motor Safety Protection .................... 10
Wire Sizes ......................................... 10
Unpacking and Checking Contents ..... 10
Tools Needed ................................... 10
Unpacking ......................................... 11
List of Loose Parts ............................ 11
Assembly ............................................. 12
Removing or Installing the Blade ...... 12
Assembling Extensions and Stop Block 13
Assembling Dust Elbow and Dust Bag . 14
Getting to Know Your Miter Saw .......... 15
Alignment (Adjustments) ...................... 16
Step One - Checking and Adjusting
Blade Squareness to Fence (Miter
Alignment) ....................................... 16
Step Two - Bevel Adjustments .......... 17
Installing the Throat Plate ................. 18
Cutting Through Throat Plate ........... 18
Mounting The Miter Saw ...................... 19
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw
Operations .......................................20

Safety Instructions for Miter Saw

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your miter
saw works. Read this manual to understand this miter saw.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: If the safety information is not
followed, someone will be seriously
injured or killed.
Page Section
Before Using The Miter Saw ............. 20
Before Each Use .............................. 20
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From
Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces ........ 21
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes,
Hands, Face and Ears .................... 21
Inspect Your Workpiece ...................... 22
Whenever Saw Is Running .................. 23
Before Leaving The Saw .................. 24
Basic Saw Operations ......................... 24
Body and Hand Position ................... 24
Miter Cut ........................................... 25
Bevel Cut .......................................... 25
Compound Cut ................................. 26
Cutting Bowed Material .................... 26
Workpiece Support ........................... 27
Auxiliary Fence ................................. 27
Use and Operation of Extension Bars
and Stop Block ................................ 28
Cutting Compound Miters ................. 29
Using Carbide Tipped Blades .............. 31
Maintenance and Lubrication .............. 31
Maintenance ..................................... 31
Replacing Carbon Brushes ............... 31
Lower Blade Guard ........................... 31
Sawdust ............................................ 32
Lubrication ........................................ 32
RIDGID Recommends the Following
Accessories ..................................... 32
Recommended Accessories ............. 32
Prohibited Accessories ..................... 32
Basic Blade Requirements ............... 33
Wiring Diagram .................................... 33
Troubleshooting Of Brake By
Qualified Service Person Only ........ 33
Troubleshooting Guide ........................ 33
Motor ................................................ 33
General ............................................. 34
Repair Parts ........................................ 35
Notes ................................................... 42
WARNING: If the safety information is not
followed, someone could be seriously
injured or killed.
CAUTION: If the safety information is not
followed, someone may be injured.
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