Use And Operation Of Extension Bars And Stop Block - RIDGID MS1050 Owner's Manual

Basic Saw Operations (continued)
Use and Operation of Extension Bars and
Stop Block
WARNING: Avoid thrown workpieces. Avoid bind-
ing the work against the blade:
- Always hold or clamp your work down to the saw.
- Do not hold or clamp the workpiece on both
sides of the blade. The blade can throw a cut off
piece if you confine the workpiece on both sides
of the blade.
- Always perform dry runs. Make sure the saw is
unplugged. Completely set up your saw and
accessory. Pull the blade and power head through
the full range of motion to check for interference.
The accessory can be used in a left or right con-
figuration. Make sure that your blade, saw guard
or motor does not interfere with the accessory.
Correct any interference before use.
- No visible gap should be present between saw
and wood.
1. Set the adjustable stop block to the desired length of
cut and tighten the screw to hold it in place.
2. Place material to be cut on table of miter saw.
3. Perform a dry run with the saw unplugged: after the
saw is completely set up, pull the power head down as
if you were making an actual cut. Check for interfer-
ences and for potentially dangerous situations. Adjust
the set up so that a safe operation can be completed.
4. Complete the cut.
IMPORTANT: To help perform the safest and most pre-
cise miter saw cut, lower the blade through the cut and
then release the power switch. Hold the power head
down and keep your hands in place until the blade stops
rotating. Then raise the power head and remove work-
piece from worktable.
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