Getting To Know Your Miter Saw - RIDGID MS1250 Manual Del Operador

Assembly (continued)
9. Lower the lower blade guard until the
slot in cover plate rests all the way
down on the cover plate stop screw.
Tighten the screw with the Phillips end
of the combination wrench.
DANGER: Never use saw without
guard cover plate securely in
place. It keeps the arbor screw
from falling out if it accidentally
loosens, and prevents the spin-
ning blade from coming off the
machine.
10. Be sure the arbor lock is released so
the blade turns freely.
NOTE: The arbor lock can be damaged
by improper use. If the arbor lock will not
hold, lower the blade down on to a scrap
piece of wood positioned against the

Getting to Know Your Miter Saw

1. Lower Blade Guard - The blade
guard helps protect your hands from
the blade in the raised position. To
reduce the risk of binding on the work-
piece, it retracts as the blade is low-
ered.
2. The Repeat-A-Cut™ - Surface allows
pencil marks to be made and easily
erased for duplicate cuts.
3. Miter Lock Knob - The miter lock
handle securely locks the miter saw at
a desired miter angle. Index points
have been provided on right and left
for 0, 15°, 22.5°, crown molding (CM)
and 45°.
4. Table - Sits in base, supports pivot
and allows for approximately 49° miter
left and right.
5. Base - Supports table, holds accesso-
ries and allows for work bench or leg
set mounting.
6. Left Extension Table - Helps to sup-
port long workpieces.
7. Sliding Fence - Slides left/right to
provide maximum support for the
workpiece.
fence. This will serve as an alternate lock-
ing means.
WARNING: Make sure the collars
are clean and properly arranged.
After installing a new blade,
make sure the blade clears the
table slot at the 0° and 45° bevel
positions. Lower the blade into
the table slot and check for any
contact with the base or turn
table structure. If blade contacts
table, seek authorized service.
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(21-Clamp
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Mounting Hole)
8. Lock Pin - The miter saw can be
locked in the lowered position for com-
pact storage.
9. Cover Plate - Holds the lower guard
and is attached to upper guard. Pre-
vents the arbor screw from backing
out when properly fastened.
10. Upper Blade Guard - Supports the
motor, handle, switch, blade and lower
guard.
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Cover Plate
Stop Screw
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