RIDGID R41221 Operator's Manual page 14

ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING HOLES
See Figure 8.
WARNING:
Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt
your miter saw to a workbench or an approved
miter saw stand. If a miter saw stand is used, read
operator's manual and follow the instructions for
the miter saw stand. Never operate your miter
saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure
to heed this warning can result in serious personal
injury.
The compound miter saw should be mounted to a firm
supporting surface such as a workbench, mounting board,
or miter saw stand. Four bolt holes have been provided in
the saw base for this purpose. Each of the four mounting
holes should be bolted securely using 5/16 in. machine bolts,
lock washers, and hex nuts (not included). Bolts should be
of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base, lock
washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the workbench.
Tighten all four bolts securely.
The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in
figure 8. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to
make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any
tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench
to the floor before operating.
INSTALLING MITER FENCES
See Figure 9.
 Turn the fence screw counter clockwise, to clear fixed
fence slots.
 Install the sliding miter fence. Lower fence into fence
slots. Be sure side of fence lines up flush with side of
fixed fence.
 Tighten fence screw securely. Repeat on other side.
BLADE WRENCH
See Figure 10.
A blade wrench is packed with this saw. One end of the
wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a hex
key. Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade
and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws. A
storage area for the blade wrench is located on the back of
the left miter fence.
DUST BAG
See Figure 11.
A dust bag is provided for use on the miter saw. It fits over the
exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it, squeeze
the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide
it on the exhaust port. Release the clips. The metal ring in
the bag should lock in between the grooves on the exhaust
port. To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse
the above procedure.
SLIDING MITER
FENCE
FENCE
SCREW
FENCE SLOT
BLADE
WRENCH
14 - English
Fig. 9
BLADE
WRENCH
STORAGE
Fig. 10
DUST
BAG
DUST PORT
Fig. 11