Changing The Cutting Angle; Quick Lock-Release Vise; Workpiece Clamping; Using A Metallic Block - RIDGID CM1450 Operator's Manual

Changing the Cutting Angle

The vise can be adjusted from 0° to 45°
left and right.
1. Loosen the miter lock handle by push-
ing down and rotating counterclock-
wise.
2. Reposition the vise at the desired
angle.
3. Tighten the miter lock handle.

Quick Lock-Release Vise

This tool is equipped with a lock-release
vise for easy and fast clamping of the
material. Raise lever for fast movement of
vise. Lower lever and turn crank for work-
piece clamping.

Workpiece Clamping

Position work in vise so that if jam occurs,
the wheel will not tend to move the work-
piece in the vise. Clamp it securely.
Angles should be in an inverted position
as shown.
Generally the cut-off machine will cut
most efficiently if the wheel is cutting the
thinnest section at any time.

Using A Metallic Block

When the cut-off wheel is worn and the
outer diameter is reduced, insert a metal-
lic block slightly smaller than the dimen-
sion of workpiece under the workpiece.
Do not cut the metallic block.
Miter Lock
Handle
This
Dimension of
Workpiece
Being Cut
Vise Jaw (A)
Dimension of Metallic Block
(Should Be Slightly Smaller Than
Workpiece Being Cut)
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Vise Adjustment
Bolt
Release Lever
Not This
Vise Jaw (B)
Metallic Block