Carrying Handle; Electric Brake; Laser Guide - RIDGID R4120 Operator's Manual

FEATURES
KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
12 in. BLADE
A 12 in. blade is included with your compound miter saw. It
will cut materials up to 7-7/8 in. wide, depending upon the
angle at which the cut is being made.
15 AMP MOTOR
This saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient
power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball
bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease
of servicing.
BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT SCREWS
Bevel stop adjustment screws have been provided on each
side of the saw arm. These adjustment screws are for mak-
ing fine adjustments at 0° and 45°. The saw has additional
bevel stops at 3° and 48°.
BEVEL LOCK KNOB
The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter
saw at desired bevel angles.
BLADE WRENCh STORAGE
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 in the saw's
base.

CARRYING hANDLE

See Figure 2.
For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter
saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been
provided on top of the saw arm. To transport, turn off and
unplug the saw, then lower the saw arm and lock it in the
down position. Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin.

ELECTRIC BRAKE

An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade
rotation after the switch is released.

LASER GUIDE

For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is included with your
miter saw. When used properly, the laser guide makes
accurate, precision cutting simple and easy.
Miter loCk
lever
saw arM loCkeD in Down position
switCh
trigger
spinDle
loCk
button
paDloCk
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Carrying
hanDle
loCk
pin
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