Adjustments - RIDGID R4120 Operator's Manual

12 in. compound miter saw with laser double insulated
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ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the
tool is unplugged from the power supply. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
TO ADJUST ThE LASER GUIDE
See Figure 37.
NOTE: Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser
guide.
 Set both the bevel angle and the miter table at 0°.
 Use the work clamp or a C-clamp to secure a piece of
scrap wood.
 Plug the saw into the power source and make a slight
cut to score the wood.
 Raise the saw arm and unplug the saw.
 Lift and hold the lower blade guard.
 Rotate the blade by hand until you can push and hold
the laser button and the laser mark is near the center of
the workpiece as shown in figure 37.
 To adjust the laser, turn the adjustment screw counter-
clockwise or clockwise using the hex key (1/16 in.)
provided.
NOTE: When properly aligned, the laser mark should be
on the left edge of the kerf.
 Once aligned, remove and store the hex key (1/16 in.),
and lower the blade guard.
NOTE: Always make practice cuts on scrap wood before
cutting through your workpiece.
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aperture
laser
Mark
Fig. 37

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