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

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MAINTENANCE
CHANGING THE BATTERIES IN THE LASER
See Figure 38.
 Unplug the saw.
 Rotate and hold lower blade guard up.
 Using the hex key (1/16 in.) provided, loosen and remove
the screw from the battery compartment then separate
the cover from the laser guide.
 Lower the blade guard.
 Remove the three button cell batteries.
NOTE: Replace the batteries with button cell batteries
that have a rating of 1.5 volt and 100 mAh (milliampere
hour) minimum (number 76 series or equivalent).
When replacing the batteries, the laser guide should be
thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush, or similar
device, to remove all sawdust and debris.
 After cleaning the laser guide and replacing batteries,
secure battery compartment to laser guide using the
screw. Tighten screw securely.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Fig. 38
NEGATIVE (–)
BATTERIES
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
SCREW
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
LASER
GUIDE