Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsRIDGID ManualsMiter Saws12 in. Dual Bevel Miter Saw

ADJUSTMENTS

Figure 16

DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENT

BEVEL LOCK TENSION

ADJUSTMENT

TIGHTEN LOOSEN

Figure 15

FENCE EXTENSION

This miter saw is equipped with an adjustable depth stop for

making non-through cuts.

Refer to Figure 14 and follow these instructions in

order to set the depth stop at a specific cut depth:

1. Rotate the depth stop plate

counterclockwise into

the down position.

2. The cut depth can now be adjusted by turning the

depth stop screw

3. Lock the depth stop screw

by turning the Wing-Nut

until snug against the depth stop plate

NOTE: When finished with non-through cut, rotate depth stop

bracket

clockwise to return to through cut position.

See Figure 16.

Use supplied Torx/blade wrench.

1. Adjust the bevel lock tension by tightening/loosening

the T30 pivot bolt

located on the backside of the

saw.

2. Make sure to loosen the bevel lock/unlock handle before

adjusting the T30 bolt. Do not over-tighten.

NOTE: Correct tension is when the cutting head will hold

position when not indexed and unlocked. This only applies at

angles 0 - 20°.

This saw is equipped with an adjustable sliding fence

. To

extend or retract the fence, refer to Figure 15 and follow these

instructions:

1. Loosen the lock knob

by rotating counterclockwise

and then slide the fence

into the desired position.

2. Make sure to re-tighten lock knob

by rotating

clockwise.

ALWAYS check to make sure lock knob

is tightened before making a cut. Failure to do so may result in

injury.

Figure 14