- Ridgid 12 In. Compound Miter Saw Operator's Manual

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FEATURES
SPINDLE
LOCK
BUTTON
SWITCH
TRIGGER
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.
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.
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.
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.
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 2.
The miter lock handle securely locks the saw at desired
miter angles.
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
See Figure 3.
A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the
spindle which keeps the blade in the saw from rotating.
Depress and hold the lock button while installing, changing,
or removing blade only.
SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 4.
To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw,
disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in
the off position. To lock the switch, install a padlock (not
included) through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with
a long shackle up to 9/32 in. diameter may be used. When
the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable.
Store the padlock key in another location.
Fig. 2
CARRYING
HANDLE
SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
MITER LOCK
HANDLE
LOCK
PIN
PADLOCK
1
5
2
0
2
5
3
0
3
5
4
0
4
5
5
0
1
0
Fig. 3
Fig. 4