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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm)
COMPOUND MITER SAW
WITH EXACTLINE™ LASER
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MS1065LZ
Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
Thank you for buying a Ridgid product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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- Page 1 When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ridgid product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ... 2 Symbols ... 3 Rules for Safe Operation ... 4-6 Glossary of Terms ... 6 Product Specifications and Electrical ... 7 Unpacking and Tools Needed ... 8 Loose Parts ... 9 Features ... 10-12 Assembly ... 13-15 Adjustments ... -
Page 3: Symbols
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. - Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Use it only the way it was intended. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
- Page 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use for any reason. BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE. Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece.
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Page 6: Glossary Of Terms
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION THIS TOOL shall have the following markings: a) Wear eye protection. b) Keep hands out of path of saw blade. c) Do not operate saw without guards in place. d) Do not perform any operation freehand. e) Never reach around saw blade. -
Page 7: Product Specifications And Electrical
SPECIFICATIONS Blade Arbor ... 5/8 in. (16 mm) Blade Diameter ... 10 in. (254 mm) Input ... 120 volts, 60Hz, AC Only, 15 Amperes No Load Speed ...5000 RPM Net Weight ... 34 lbs. (15.4 kg.) ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. -
Page 8: Unpacking And Tools Needed
UNPACKING Your Compound Miter Saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade, miter lock handle, dust guide or dust bag, laser guide, and work clamp. Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and check with the list of loose parts. See Figure 1. Remove the packing materials from around your saw. -
Page 9: Loose Parts
LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw: 10 in. (254 mm) Saw Blade Miter Lock Handle Dust Bag Dust Guide Work Clamp 6 mm Hex Key 8 mm Hex Key Table Extension SAW BLADE DUST BAG MITER LOCK HANDLE... -
Page 10: Features
FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 2. Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However, do not let familiarity with the tool make you careless. WARNING: Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury. - Page 11 FEATURES BLADE WRENCH / STORAGE AREA See Figure 2. A blade wrench is packed with your saw. One end of the wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a 5 mm hex key. Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws.
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Page 12: Features
FEATURES POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 11.25 31.62 ° ,and 45°. The 0°, 11.25 ° ° , 22.5 stops have been provided on both the left and right side of the miter table. BEVEL LOCK KNOB The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles. -
Page 13: Assembly
ASSEMBLY WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause pos- sible serious personal injury, assemble all parts, make sure all adjustments are complete, and make sure all fasteners are secure before connecting saw to power supply. Saw should never be con- nected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use. - Page 14 ASSEMBLY TABLE EXTENSION See Figure 11. The table extension can be used on the left side of your miter saw. To assemble and install the table extension: Insert socket head screw and washer into the two holes in the side of the miter saw base. Tighten securely.
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Page 15: Adjustments
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. - Page 16 ADJUSTMENTS The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 14. If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 15 and 16, adjust- ments are needed.
- Page 17 ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 18 - 20. Unplug your saw. WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in acciden- tal starting causing possible serious personal in- jury. Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.
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Page 18: Operation
ADJUSTMENTS PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS Note: These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment. TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT The saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself. If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints, have saw repaired by at your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. - Page 19 OPERATION CUTTING WITH YOUR MITER SAW WARNING: When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure your workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece.
- Page 20 OPERATION BEVEL CUT See Figures 23 - 25. A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece. A straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle between 0 Note: It may be necessary to adjust the sliding miter fence to assure proper clearance prior to making the cut.
- Page 21 OPERATION Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 24. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands outside the no hands zone;...
- Page 22 OPERATION Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade. Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 26. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands outside the no hands zone;...
- Page 23 OPERATION CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS To aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cuts are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material, and much thought and planning made, prior to making your required cut.
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Page 24: Cutting Crown Molding
OPERATION CUTTING CROWN MOLDING Your compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a better job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made. In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound mitered with extreme accuracy. - Page 25 OPERATION Bevel Angle Type of Cut Setting Left side, inside corner 1. Top edge of molding against fence 33.85 ° 2. Miter table set right 31.62 3. Save left end of cut Right side, inside corner 1. Bottom edge of molding against fence °...
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Page 26: Laser Guide
LASER GUIDE MOUNTING THE EXACTLINE™ LASER GUIDE See Figure 33 . Unplug your saw. WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. See "To Install Blade" in the adjustments section of this operator's manual. -
Page 27: Laser Guide
LASER GUIDE CHANGING THE BATTERIES See Figure 35. Unplug your saw. WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in acciden- tal starting causing possible serious personal in- jury. Remove the laser guide from the saw. Lay laser guide on a flat surface with the two phillips screws facing upward. -
Page 28: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. -
Page 29: Warranty
THREE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in this RIDGID tool for the three year period from the date of purchase. This warranty is specific to this tool. Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary. -
Page 30: Parts Ordering/Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service, contact your nearest Ridgid authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com.