Workpiece Support; Auxiliary Fence; Cutting Base Moldings - RIDGID MS1250 Manual Del Operador

Workpiece Support

Long pieces need extra supports. The
supports should be placed along the
workpiece so the workpiece does not sag
and your hand holding the workpiece is
positioned 4" or more from the blade path.
The support should let the workpiece
lay flat on the base and work table
during the cutting operation.
NOTE: When mounted on a large flat sur-
face, the miter saw table is 3 1/2" high. A
finished 4x4 or a supported 2x4
on edge can be used as work sup-
port extension.

Auxiliary Fence

Certain unusual cuts may benefit from a
fence face extension due to the size and
position of the workpiece. Holes are pro-
vided in the fence to attach an auxiliary
fence. Get a straight piece of wood typi-
cally 1/2 inch thick by 4-1/4 inches high by
23-1/2 or 28 inches long. To attach auxil-
iary fence, place the piece of wood on the
miter saw fence. Mark the hole locations
from the backside of the miter saw fence.
Drill .200"-.250" holes, then countersink
the holes on front of wood to receive #10
flat head screws. Attach the auxiliary
fence securely and make a full depth cut.
This will create the blade slot. Check for
interference between the auxiliary fence
and lower blade guard. Correct any inter-
ference before proceeding. The auxiliary
fence is used with the saw in the 0° bevel
position. If a bevel cut is desired, the aux-
iliary fence will have to be removed.

Cutting Base Moldings

Base moldings and many other moldings
can be cut on a miter saw. The set up of
the saw depends on your molding and
your application as shown. Always make
sure moldings rest firmly against fence
and table.
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Miter Saw Table
Cutting Base Molding
(Miter at 45°
Bevel at 0°)
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Miter Saw Table
(Miter at 0°,
Bevel at 45°)