RIDGID MS1065LZA Operator's Manual page 17

ASSEMBLY
 Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt counterclockwise to tighten.
CAUTION:
Always install the blade with the blade teeth and
the arrow printed on the side of the blade point-
ing down at the front of the saw. The direction of
blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on
the upper blade guard.
 Tighten blade bolt securely.
 Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
 Replace screw and tighten securely.
WARNING:
Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged
before reconnecting saw into power source.
Never engage spindle lock button when blade is
rotating.
CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEARANCE
THROAT PLATE
In order to use your compound miter saw, you must cut
a slot through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for
blade clearance. To cut the slot, set your saw at 0
turn saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then
carefully make a straight cut as far as it will go through the
throat plate. Turn your saw off and allow the blade to come
to a complete stop before raising the saw arm.
Next, adjust the bevel angle to 45°, turn your saw on and allow
the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make another
cut through the zero clearance throat plate. The slot in the
throat plate will then be wide enough to allow the blade to
pass through it at any angle from 0° to 45°.
MITER
FENCE
miter,
°
MITER
TABLE
VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE
MITER
FENCE
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
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FRAMING
SQUARE
FRAMING
MITER
TABLE
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
CAP HEAD
SCREWS
Fig. 13
BLADE
MITER
LOCK
PLATE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
Fig. 14
BLADE
SQUARE
Fig. 15