Non-Sliding Cuts; For Miter Cuts - RIDGID R4251 Operator's Manual

Before turning the saw power ON, check to
make sure saw head and blade will not make contact with the
provided work clamp or fence during the cutting operation.
Position the work clamp and fence to avoid contact with the
miter saw head.

NON-SLIDING CUTS

ALWAYS engage the slide prevention lock
before making any non-sliding cuts. Failure to engage this lock
could result in saw head movement during the cutting
operation.
FOR CROSS CUTS
See Figure 31 and 32.
1.
To use this saw as a traditional, non-sliding, miter saw:
slide the saw head into the fully retracted position and
engage the slide lock (F31), baseboard notch. See
Figure 31.
2.
Loosen the miter lock knob (F25), use your thumb to
push in the miter detent lock button (F28), and set
the miter arm angle to 0°. Use the miter scale (A) and
indicator (B) to locate the 0° miter position.
3.
Release the miter detent button (F28) and tighten the
miter lock knob (F25). Check that saw head is securely
locked into position.
4.
Raise the saw head to its UP position.
5.
Position the workpiece so that it is securely supported
by the work table and fence. If the board is warped,
read and follow the instructions under "Cutting Warped
Material" in the "Operation" section of this manual.
6.
Secure the workpiece to the table and against the fence,
using the provided clamp.
7.
Before turning the power switch ON, perform a
simulated cut to check your cut alignment. Also check
to make sure the blade will not come into contact with
the provided work clamp or anything other than the
workpiece.
8.
Engage the power ON switch. Allow the blade to reach
maximum speed.
9.
Lower the saw blade through the workpiece.
10.
Disengage the power switch and allow blade to come to
a complete stop before raising the saw head.
MITER CUTS
Before turning the saw power ON, check to
make sure saw head and blade will not make contact with the
provided work clamp or fence during the cutting operation.
Position the work clamp and fence to avoid contact with the
miter saw head.
ALWAYS tighten the miter lock knob (F25)
before any cutting operation. Failure to do so may result in
serious personal injury.
See Figure 32.
1.
Follow Operation instructions "Non-Sliding Cuts" in previous manual section. Include the following adjustments before cutting.
2.
Rotate miter arm to one of the preset miter angles (0°,15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, or 45°).
3.
Use the miter detent override button (F24) if your desired angle position is not provided.
OPERATION
25
F31
Figure 31
F24
UNLOCK
B
A
Figure 32
F28
LOCK
F25