Page 3 - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES
2 3 WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS n KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well as...
Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
4 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES n NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. n INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If dam-aged, have repaired by a qualified service technician atan authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface tha...
Page 5 - WARNING
4 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area. n NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason. n NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a pie...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL
6 7 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands...
Page 7 - SERVICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 7 SYMBOLS SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-ing, use only identical replacement ...
Page 8 - EXTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL
8 9 DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect-ing insulation. Double insulated tools do not nee...
Page 9 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS
8 9 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Non-Through CutsAny cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece.Push Blocks (for jointer planers)Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the operator's...
Page 10 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
10 11 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 in.Blade Arbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 in.No Load Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,000/min.Input . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 12 - TOOLS NEEDED
12 13 FEATURES EXACTLINE™ LASER GUIDE For more accurate cuts, an Exactline™ 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 ° , 31.62...
Page 13 - LOOSE PARTS
12 13 The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw: n Miter Lock Handle n Dust Bag n Dust Guide n Work Clamp n Table Extension n Socket Head Screw (2) n Washer (2) n Blade Wrench n Exactline™ Laser n Hex Bolt n Operator’s Manual (not shown) n Warranty Registration Card (not shown) F...
Page 14 - ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING
14 15 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. n Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface. NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. n This saw has be...
Page 15 - ASSEMBLING LEG STAND
14 15 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING LEG STAND See Figures 9 - 10. n Separate brace pieces (letters A, C, D, and E) from leg pieces (letter E). There are a total of 12 pieces: 8 brace pieces and 4 leg pieces. n Remove the following hardware from the leg stand hard- ware bag: 24 carriage bolts (5/16-18 x 5/8 in...
Page 16 - TABLE EXTENSION
16 17 ASSEMBLY Fig. 12 Fig. 10 LEG STAND ASSEMBLED TABLE EXTENSION See Figure 11. The table extension can be used on the left side of the miter saw. To assemble and install the table extension: n Insert socket head screw and washer into the two holes in the side of the miter saw base. n Tighten secu...
Page 17 - MITER LOCK HANDLE
16 17 ASSEMBLY MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 13. To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in the control arm under miter table. Turn clockwise to tighten. DUST GUIDE See Figure 14. Insert the dust guide inside the exhaust por...
Page 18 - TO INSTALL BLADE
18 19 WARNING: Before connecting saw to power source, make sure the blade or blade guard will not hit the work clamp or table extensions when cutting 35° to 45° angles. TO INSTALL BLADE See Figure 17. WARNING: A 12 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thi...
Page 19 - MOUNTING THE EXACTLINETM LASER GUIDE; ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE
18 19 ASSEMBLY WARNING: Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw into power source. Never engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating. MOUNTING THE EXACTLINE™ LASER GUIDE See Figure 18. n Unplug the saw. See "To Install Blade" on page 18 in the Assembly ...
Page 20 - SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE
20 21 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 10 ASSEMBLY Follow the directions below for using the laser guide.Removing Your Mark:Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the work surface in order to remove the mark.To Cut Your Mark:Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work surfa...
Page 22 - SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE
22 23 SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 25 - 28. n Unplug your saw. WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. n Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position....
Page 23 - OPERATION; APPLICATIONS
22 23 PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment. TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT n The saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself. n If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints, have saw re...
Page 24 - TO CROSSCUT
24 25 CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW WARNING: When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure your workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece. The workpiece binding the blade will...
Page 25 - TO BEVEL CUT
24 25 TO BEVEL CUT See Figures 30 - 32. A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece. A straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle between -2 ° and 47 ° . NOTE: It may be nec...
Page 26 - TO COMPOUND MITER CUT
26 27 n Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. n Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from miter table. TO COMPOUND MITER CUT...
Page 27 - SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
26 27 n Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade. n Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 33. n Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cut...
Page 28 - CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS
28 29 CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS To aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cuts are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material, and much thought and planning made, prior to making your requir...
Page 29 - CUTTING CROWN MOLDING
28 29 When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angle should be set at 33.85 °. The miter angle should be set at 31.62 ° either right or left, depending on the desired cut for the application. See the chart below for correct angle settings and correct positioning of crown molding on miter ...
Page 30 - CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL; MAKING A CROWN MOLDING SUPPORT JIG; To make a support jig:; USING A CROWN MOLDING SUPPORT JIG
30 31 CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 37 - 38. When cutting warped material, always make sure it is posi-tioned on the miter table with the convex side against the fence as shown in figure 37.If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown in figure 38, it will pinch the blade near t...
Page 31 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL
30 31 WRONG WARNING: To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury, never position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence. Fig. 39 Fig. 38 OPERATION 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 10 WIDE BOARD MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of...
Page 32 - BRUSH REPLACEMENT
32 33 EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheat-ing, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extens...
Page 33 - CHANGING THE BATTERIES
32 33 MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BATTERIES See Figure 41. n Unplug your saw. WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. Remove the laser guide from the saw. Lay laser guide on a flat surface with the two phillips screws facing upwa...
Page 34 - NOTES
Page 35 - WARRANTY
34 35 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-ranty service.Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID ® , Inc. All warranty communica...
Page 36 - CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION; OPERATOR’S MANUAL; Double Insulated
36 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid....
