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

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FEATURES
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.
POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE
Positive stops have been provided at 0
°
, 15
°
, 22.5
°
, 31.6
°
, and
45
°
. The 0
°
, 15
°
, 22.5
°
, 31.6
°
, and 45
°
positive stops have been
provided on both the left and right side of the miter table.
BEVEL LOCK KNOB
The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter
saw at desired bevel angles.
BEVEL STOP PIN
The bevel stop pin has three positions:
1. Override (pin pulled completely out)
2. The 0
°
- 45
°
position (middle position)
3. The 0
°
- 33.9
°
position for crown molding (pin pushed in)
SLIDING MITER FENCE
The sliding miter fence on your compound miter saw has
been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when
making all cuts; the left side is larger providing additional
support. It has a sliding feature for clearance of the saw arm
when making bevel or compound cuts.
Loosen the fence screw before attempting to slide the miter
fence. Once the desired position of the miter fence is deter-
mined, tighten the fence screw to secure the sliding fence.
Fig. 5
ELECTRIC BRAKE
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade
rotation after the switch is released.
REPEAT-A-CUT™
See Figure 5.
The Repeat-A-Cut™ feature on both the left and right side
miter fences can be used when making repetitive cuts.
Simply mark the fence with a pencil, make the desired
number of cut(s), then wipe the mark off with a soft cloth.
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-
through plastic that provides protection from each side of
the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw
is lowered into the workpiece.
The following tools (not included) are needed for making adjustments:
COMBINATION SQUARE
FRAMING SQUARE
TOOLS NEEDED
Fig. 6
®
REPEAT-A-CUT™