RIDGID MS1050 Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
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10 INCH
COMPOUND MITER SAW
Part No. SP6364 PrintedinU.S.A.
MS1050
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Table of Contents
Section Page
Table of Contents ..........................................................2
Safety Instructions forMiter Saw ................................... 3
Safety Signal Words ...................................................3
Before Using The Saw ................................................3
When Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw ..................3
Before Each Use .........................................................4
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams,
Slips OrThrown Pieces .............................................4
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, H ands,
Face and Ears ........................................................... 4
Inspect Your Workpiece ..............................................5
Whenever Saw Is Running .........................................6
Before Leaving The Saw .............................................6
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking .............................6
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements . . ...... 7
Power S upply and Motor Specifications ..................... 7
General Electrical Connections ................................... 7
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information ........................7
Motor Safety Protection ..............................................7
Wire Sizes ...................................................................8
Unpacking and Checking Contents ...............................8
Tools Needed ..............................................................8
Unpacking ...................................................................8
List of Loose Parts ......................................................8
Assembly .......................................................................9
Removing or Installing the Blade ................................9
Assembling Extensions and Stop Block ....................10
Assembling Dust Elbow and Dust Bag ..................... 10
Getting to Know Your Miter Saw .................................11
Alignment(Adjustments) .............................................12
Step One - Checking and Adjusting B lade
Squareness to Fence (Miter Alignment) ..................12
Step Two - Bevel Adjustments ..................................13
Installing the Throat Plate .........................................14
Cutting Through Insert ..............................................14
Mounting The Miter Saw ..............................................15
Safety Instructions forBasic Saw Operations .............16
Before Using The Miter Saw ..................................... 1 6
Section Page
Before Each Use ....................................................... 16
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams,
Slips OrThrown Pieces ...........................................16
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, H ands,
Face and Ears .........................................................16
Inspect Your Workpiece ............................................ 17
Whenever Saw Is Running .. ..................................... 18
Before Leaving The Saw ..........................................18
Basic Saw Operations ................................................. 18
Body and Hand Position ...........................................18
Miter Cut ...................................................................19
Bevel Cut .................................................................. 19
Compound Cut . . ........................................................20
Cutting Bowed Material ............................................. 20
Workpiece Support ................................................... 21
Auxiliary Fence ......................................................... 21
Use and Operation of Extension Bars
and Stop Block ........................................................ 22
Cutting Compound Miters ......................................... 23
Using Carbide Tipped Blades ...................................... 24
Maintenance and Lubrication ...................................... 24
Maintenance ............................................................. 24
Replacing Carbon Brushes ....................................... 25
Lower Blade Guard ................................................... 25
Sawdust .................................................................... 25
Lubrication . ............................................................... 25
RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories .. .... 25
Recommended Accessories ..................................... 25
Prohibited Accessories ............................................. 25
Basic Blade Requirements ....................................... 25
Wiring Diagram ............................................................ 26
Troubleshooting Of Brake By Qu alified
Service Person Only ................................................ 26
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................ 27
Motor .........................................................................27
General ..................................................................... 27
Repair Parts ................................................................ 28
Notes ........................................................................... 34
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Safety Instructions for Miter Saw
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your miter saw works. Read this manual to
understand this miter saw.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: If the safety information is not followed, some-
one will be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING : If the safety information is not followed,
someone could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION : If the safety information is not followed, some-
one may be injured.
Before Using The Saw
WARNING: S ome dust created by p ower sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known (to the State
of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproducti ve harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-bases paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposur es varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chem icals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of mistakes that
could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug
the miter saw in until th e following steps have
been satisfactorily completed.
• Completely assemble and align saw. (See “Assembly”
and “Alignment” sections.)
• Learn the use and function of the trigger switch, upper
and lower blade guards, stop shaft, bevel lock knob
and cover plate stop screw (see “Getting to Know Your
Miter Saw” section within.)
• Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual.
• Review t he maintenance methods for this miter saw.
(See “Maintenance” section within).
• Find and Read the following labels on the miter saw.
When Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw
• Before moving the saw, l ock the miter, bevel and power
head positions. Unplug the power cord.
• To reduce the risk of back inju ry, get help when you
need to lift the saw.
• Never carry the tool by the cord or power head switch
handle. Damage to insulation could cause an electric
shock. Damage to wire connections could cause a fire.
A carry handle is provided.
Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment:
• Use the miter saw in a dry, place protected from rain.
• Keep work area well lighted.
• Place the saw so neither the user nor bystanders are
forced to stand in line with the blade. Thrown debris
could injure people in its path.
To reduce the risk of injury from un expected saw
movement:
• Put the miter saw on a firm level surface where there is
plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the
workpiece.
• Support the miter saw so the table is level and the saw
does not rock.
• Bolt or clamp the miter saw to its support.
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Safety Instructions for Miter Saw (continued)
• Never Stand On Tool. Serious injury could occur if the
tool tips or you acc identally h it the cutting tool. Do not
store anything above or near the too l where anyone
might stand on the tool to reach them.
To reduce the risk of injury or death from electri cal
shock:
• This Tool Is Double Insulated to give you added protection. Double insulation does not take the place or
normal safety precaution s when operating this tool.
When servicing this double ins ulated tool, use only
identical parts.
• Make sure your fing ers do not touch the plug’s metal
prongs when plugging or unplugging the mit er saw.
Before Each Use
Inspect your miter saw.
• Disconnect The Miter Saw to reduce the risk of injury
from accidental starting before changing the setu p,
changing the blade, or adjusting anything.
• Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard t o
the direction arrow on the blade. The blade t eeth
should always point downward at the front of the saw.
• Tighten the arbor screw.
• Tighten the cover plate stop screw.
Check For Damaged Parts. Check for:
• Proper alignment of moving parts
• Damaged electri c cords
• Binding of moving parts
•Brokenparts
• Stable mounting
• Function of a rm return spring and lower guard: Push
the arm all the way down, then let it rise up until it stops
by itself. Check the lower guard to see if it closed fully.
If it did not, follow the inst ructions in the “Trouble
Shooting” section.
• Other condit ions that may affect the way the miter saw
works.
• If any part of this miter saw is missing, bent, or broken
in any way, or any electrical parts don’t work, turn the
saw off and unplug i t. Replace damaged, missing, or
failed parts before using the saw again.
Keep Guards I n Place, in working order, and in proper
adjustment.
Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the miter saw clean for
best and safest perfor mance. Followinstructions for lubricating. DON’T put lubricants on the blade while it’s spinning.
Remove Adjusting Wrench and return it to proper storage location before turning on tool.
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces
• Use Only Recommended Accessories. Follow the
instructions that come with the accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
• Choose the right 10-inch diameter blade for the mat erial and the type of cutting you plan to do.
• Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and properly aligned. With th e saw unplugged, push the powerhead all the way down. Hand spin the blade and check
for clearance. Tilt the power-head to 45 d egree bevel
and repeat the check. If the blade hits anything, make
the adjustments shown in the “Maintaining Maximum
Cutting Capacity” section.
• Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.
• Make sure the collars’ recess ed sides are facing the
blade.
• Using 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied, make s ure the
arbor cap screw is firmly tightened.
• Make sure all c lam ps and locks a re tight and there is
no excessive play in any parts.
• Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered areas and b enc hes
invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery.
To reduce the risk of burns or other f ire damage, never
use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Know Your Miter Saw. Read and understand the
owner’s manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
To reduce the risk of injur y from accidental conta ct with
moving parts, don’t do layout, assembly, or setup work on
the miter saw while any parts are moving.
Reduce the risk of Accidental Star ting. Make sure
switch is “OFF” before plugging miter saw into a power
outlet.
Plan your work.
Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do
a job it was not designed to do. Use a different tool for
any workpiece that can’t be held in a solidly braced, fixed
position.
CAUTION: T his machine i s not designed for cutting ferrous metals (steel, iron and iron based metals). Use this miter saw to cut only wood, wood like
products or soft metals like aluminum. Other material may shatter, bind on the blade, or create other
dangers.
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CAUTION: When cutting any metals , sparks or hot
fragments could cause a fire. To reduce the risk of
this, disconnect any dust collecting bag or hos e
from the miter saw, and remove all traces of wood
dust from inside dust traps in the miter saw.
Dress For Safety
Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes.
This can result in permanent eye damage. Wear safety
goggles (not glasses) that comply with AN SI Z87.1 (or in
Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on package. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are
not safety glasses. Safety goggles are available at many
local retail stores. G lasses or goggles not in compliance
with ANSI or CSA c ould seriously hurt you when they
break.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watch es ) They can get caught and draw you
into moving parts.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above t he elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs w hen using
miter saw for hours at a time.
• For dusty operati ons, wear a dust mask a long with
safety goggles.
Inspect Y our Workpiece
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the
part of the work piece to be cut.
Plan your work to avoid thrown pieces caused - when
the workpiece binds on the blade and is torn from
your hands.
Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to finish:
Avoid awkward operations and hand pos itions where a
sudden slip could cause fi ngers or hand to move into the
blade.
Don’t Overreach. Keep good footing and balance.
Keep your face and body to one side of saw blade, out of
line with a possible throwback.
Never Cut Freehand:
• Cut only one workpiece at a time.
• Brace your workpiece solidly against the fence and
table top so it will not rock or twist during the cut.
• Make sure there’s no debri s between the workpiece
and its supports.
• Make sure no gaps between the workpiece, fence and
table will let the workpiece shift after it is cut in two.
• Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after it’s
cut off. Othe r wise it could get wedged against the
blade and could be thrown violently.
• Clear everything except the w ork piece and related
support devices off the table before turning the miter
saw on.
• Secure Work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold the
work when it’s prac tical.
Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward
workpieces:
• Use extra supports (tables, s aw horses, blocks, etc.)
for any workpiece large enough to tip when not held
down to the table top.
• Never use anothe r person as a substitute for a table
extension, or as additional s upport for a workpiece that
is longer or wider than the basic miter saw table.
• Do not use this saw to cut pieces too small to let you
easily hold the work. The thumb side of your index
(pointer) finger should not be closer to the blade than
the outside edge of the fence.
• When cutti ng irregularly shaped workpieces, p lan your
work so it will not slip and pinc h the blade and be torn
from your hands. A piece of molding, for example,
must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let
it twist, rock or slip while being cut.
• Properly suppor t round material such as dowel rods, or
tubing. They have a tendency to roll while being cut,
causing the blade t o “bite.” To avoid t his, always use a
fixture designed to properly hold your workpiece.
WARNING: If planning to cut aluminum or other
non-ferrous metals: Un der adverse conditions, the
blade can g rab and throw the workpiece suddenly
and unexpectedly. To reduce the risk of injury, follow all applicable safety instructions, as you normally would, and:
• Use only sawblades specifically recommended
for non-ferrous metal c utting.
• Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand
held. Use auxiliary clamps or other equipment as
needed.
• Cut non-ferrous metals only if your are experienced or under the supervision of an experienced person.
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Safety Instructions for Miter Saw (continued)
Whenever Saw Is Running
WARNING : Don't allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your miter saw) to cause a careless
mistake. A careless fraction of a second is enough
to cause a severe injury.
• Before starting your cut, watch the miter saw while it
runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot,
stop immediately. Turn the saw off.Unplug the saw. Do
not restart until finding and correcting the problem.
Keep Children Away .
• Keep all visitors a safe dist anc e from the miter saw.
• Make sure bystanders are clear of the miter saw and
workpiece.
• Never confine the piece being cut off. Never hold it,
clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it while
the blade is spinning. It must be free to move sideways
on its own. If confined, it could get wedged against the
blade and thrown violently.
Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.
Don’t Force Tool.
• It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate.
Feed t he saw into the workpiece only fast enough to let
the blade cut without bogging down or binding.
Before freeing jammed material:
•Turnswitch“OFF”.
• Wait for all m oving pa rts to stop.
• Unplug the miter saw.
After finishing a cut:
• Keep holding the power head down.
• Release the switch, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before moving your hands.
• If blade doesn’t stop within 6 seconds, unplug the saw
and follow the instructions in the “Troubleshooting”
section for fixing the blade brake before using the saw
again.
Before Leaving The Saw
• Never Leave Tool Running Unattended.
•Turnswitchoff.
• Wait for all m oving pa rts to stop.
• Unplug the miter saw.
• Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect
master switches. Store tool away from children and
others not qualified to use the tool.
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
Arbor
The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
An angle c utting operat ion made through the face of the
workpiece.
Carbide Tipped Blade
A blade that has a small piece of carbide brazed to the tip
of each tooth. This type of blade requires extra care in
handling and us e. See “Using Carbide Tipped Bl ades ”
section.
Compound Cut
A simultaneous bevel and miter cutting operations.
Crosscut
A cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece.
Freehand
Perfor ming a cut wi thou t using the fence, hold down or
other proper device to prevent the w ork piece from twisting during the cutti ng operation. Twisting of the work piece
can cause it to be thrown.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Heel
Misalignment of the blade.
Kerf
The amount of material removed by t he blade in a
through cut or t he slot produced by the blade in a nonthrough or partial cut.
Miter Cut
An angle c utting operatio n made across th e width of the
workpiece.
Resin
A sticky, sap based substance that has hardened.
RevolutionsPerMinute(RPM)
The num ber of turns completed by a spinning object in
one minute.
Sawblade Path
The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with
either the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece
which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of th e sawblade tooth is bent (or
set) outward from the face of the blade.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being performed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly
referred to as faces, ends, and edges.
Face
Edge
End
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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements
Power Supply and Motor Specifications
WARNING: To reduce th e risk of electrical hazards,
fire hazards, or damage, or damage to the tool,use
proper circuit protection. Y our saw is wired at the
factory for operation using the voltage shown.
Connect tool to a power line with the appropriate
voltage and a 15-amp branch circuit. Use a 15-amp
time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To reduce the
risk of shock or fire, if power cord is worn or cut,
or damaged in any way, have it replaced im mediately.
The AC m otor u sed in thi s s aw is a uni versal, no nre versible type having the following spec ificat ions:
General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1.Use only identical replaceme nt parts when servicing. Servicing should be perform ed by a qualified service technician.
2.Do not use in rain or where floor is wet.
This tool is intended for indoor residential use
only.
WARNING Do not permit fingers to touchthe terminals or plug when installing or removing the plug
to or from the outlet.
If powercord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have
it replaced immediately.
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information
Double Insulated
The miter saw is double insulated to provide a double
thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical system. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the
internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
Polarized Plug
Your unit has a plug that looks like the one shown.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has
a polarized pl ug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will f it in a polarized outlet on ly one way, if the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qual ified elec trician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
WARNING: Double insulation does not take the
place of normal safety precautions when operating
this tool.
Motor Safety Protection
IMPORTANT: To avoid motor damage, this motor should
be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust
from interfering with normal motor ventilation.
1.Connect tool to power line with the appropri ate voltage
for your model and 15-amp branch circuit with a 15amp time delayfuse or circuit breaker. Using the wrong
size fuse can damage the motor.
2.If the motor won’t start, release the trigger switch
immediately and unplug the to ol. Check the saw blade
to make sure it turns freely. If the blade is free, try to
start the motor again. If the motor still does not start,
refer to the “Motor Trouble-Shooting Chart.”
3.If the motor suddenly stalls while cutting wood, release
the trigger switch, unplug the tool, and free the blade
from the wood. The motor may now be restarted and
the cut finished.
4. Fus es may “blow” or circuit breakers may trip frequently for the following reasons:
a.Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading can occur if you
feed too rapidly or make too many sta rt/stops in a
short time.
b.Line voltages are more than 10% above or below the
nameplate voltage. For heavy loads, however, the
voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage
specified on nameplate.
c.Improper or dull sawblade is used.
5. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect
connections, overload, low voltage (such as s mall size
wire in the supply circuit) or to overly long supply circuit
wire. Always check the connections, the load and the
supply circuit whenever motor doesn’t work well. Check
wire sizes and length with the Wire S ize Chart.
Amperes 15
Voltage 120
Hertz (Cycles) 60
Phase Single
RPM 5200
Shaft Rotation (blade end) Clockwise
Brake Automatic
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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Makesuretheproperextensioncordisusedand
is in good condition.
The use of any extension cord wi ll cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a m inimum and to prevent overheating and motor burn-out, use the table to determine
the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord.
Unpacking and Checking Contents
Tools Needed
Tools Required for Alignment
Unpacking
WARNING : To reduce th e risk of injury from unexpected starting or ele ctric al shock, do not plug the
power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly. This cord must remain
unplugged whenever you are working on the saw.
Your miter saw is shipped complete in one box.
WARNING: Although sm all, this saw is heavy. To
reduce the risk of back injury, get help whenever
youhavetoliftthesawmorethan10inches.
1.Remove the miter saw from the carton by lifting the
saw by the carry handle.
WARNING: If any part is missing or damaged, do
not plug the saw in until the missing or damaged
part is correctly replaced. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, u se only identical replacement
parts when servicing double insulated tools.
2.Place the saw on a secure stationary wor k surface and
look the saw over c arefully.
List of Loose Parts
NOTE: Before beginning assembly, check that all parts
are inclu ded. If you are missing any part, do not assemble the saw. Cal l 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at
info@ridgidwoodworking.com if any parts are damaged
or missing. Sometimes small parts can get lost in packaging materi al. Do not throw away any packaging until
saw is put toge ther. Check packaging for missing parts
before contacting RIDGID.
The following parts are included:
Item Description Qty
A Basic Saw Assembly............................................1
B Owners Manual ....................................................1
C Accessory Pack.................................................... 1
Extension
Cord Length
Gauge
(A.W.G.)
0-25Ft.
26-50 Ft.
14
12
Combination Square
Combination Sq uare Must be True
Draw Light
Line on Board
Along this Edge
Straight Edge of
Board 3/4” Thick
This Edge Must be
Perfectly Straight
ShouldbenoGaporOverlapwhenSquare
is Flipped Over in Dotted Position
Socket Wrench
& 1/2" Socket
Combination Wrench 1/4” Hex “L”
Wrench with #2 Phillips tip
(supplied)
Medium Phillips Screwdriver
BC
Carry Handle
A
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Assembly
WARNING: For your own safety, never connect
plug to power source outlet until all assembly
steps are complete, and you have read and understood the safety and operational instructions.
Removing or Installing the Blade
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a
thrown workpiece or thrown pieces of blade, do not
use a blade larger or smaller than 10" diameter.
WARNING : To reduce th e risk of injury from unexpected starting, unplug the saw whenever you are
removing or installing the blade.
1.Unplug the saw from the outlet.
2.Loosen the cover plate stop screw with phillips end of
the supplied combination w rench.
3.Lift the lower gu ard up and rotate the cover plate back
so the arbor screw is exposed.
4.Find the arbor lock between t he upper guard and the
miter saw handle. Press the arbor lock and hold it in
firmly while turning the arbor screw. The arbor lock will
engage within one half revolution of the blade.
NOTE: For an alternate locking means, you may lower
the blade down onto a scrap piece of wood positione d
against the fence.
5.Place the 1/4” hex end of combination wrench supplied
into the arbor sc rew. Turn t he “L” wrench clockwise to
loosen the arbor screw. Remove the arbor scr ew, outer
blade collar, a nd the blade.
NOTE: Pay attention t o pieces removed, noting their
position and direction they face (see illustration). Wipe
the blade collars clean of any sawdust before installing a
new blade.
6.Install the new 10" blade (see “Basic Blade Requirements” and “Using Carbide Tipped B lades” section).
Make sure the rotation arrow on the blade matches the
clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard.
7.Install the outer blade collar and arbor screw. Turn the
allen wrench counter clockwise to secure the blade.
Tighten arbor screw securely.
8.Lower the lower blade guard until the slot in cover plate
rests all the way down on the coverplate stop screw.
Tighten the screw.
DANGER: Never use saw without cover plate
securely in place. It keeps the arbor screw from
falling out if it accidentally loosens, and prevents
the spinning blade from coming off the machine.
9. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely .
NOTE: T he arbor lock can be damaged by improper use.
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
lower table a nd check for any contact with the
base or turn table structure.
10. After changing the blade place the 1/4" hex wrench in
the handle/storage area.
Blade
Collars
Cover
Arbor
Screw
Cover Plate
Stop Screw
Upper Blade
Guard
Plate
Miter Saw
Handle
Arbor Lock
Storage for 1/4"
Hex Wrench
Blade
Blade
Collar
Recesses
Arbor Screw
Left Hand Thread
Blade Collars
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Assembly (continued)
Assembling Extensions and Stop Block
Find the following parts:
Item
No. Description Qty.
A Extension Arm..........................................................2
B Clamp Bracke t.......................................................... 2
C Dust Bag...................................................................1
D Thumb Screw 1/4 x 20 x 1/2.....................................1
E Adjustable Stop Block...............................................1
F Phillips Screw 5/16-18x1-1/4....................................2
G Washer 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16........................................2
1. Place saw in the 0° miter position.
2. Lock the miter saw power head in the lowered position.
3. Tilt saw back on its rear legs to expose underneat h of
base. Secure saw so it does not tip or fall off bench.
4. Slide adjustable stop block over the back of side
extension arm. Thread the 1/4-20 thumb screw into
the backof stop block.
5. Find the second pair of grooves underneath miter
saw base. Place clamp bracket over extension arm.
NOTE: Each extension arm must pass completely
through both grooves in the saw base before the
clamp bracket is secured.
6. Secure extension ar m in place with a 5/16-18 x 1-1/4
Phillips screw and a flat washer as shown. Do not
overtighten. Overtightening may damage the saw.
7. Repeat steps 1-8 for the other side of the miter saw,
omitting step 4 if already performed.
8. Set the saw back down.
9. Set the stop block at the desired locat ion and tighten
thumb screw.
Assembling Dust Elbow and Dust Bag
1. Locat e the dus t elbow.
2. Unplug power cord.
3. With the miter arm locked in the down position, start
the dust elbow onto the dust nozzle at an angle to
retaining lip.
4. Firmly press the dust elbow the rest of the way onto
the second retaining lip.
NOTE: At first time installation, or if as s embled in a cool
or c old climate, the rubber is n ot as flexible and will be
more difficult to assemble.
A
B
D
C
E
F
G
Stop
Block
1/4-20
Thumb Screw
Extension
Arm
Clamp Bracket
Flat
Washer
1-1/4" Phillips
Clamp
Bracket
Top View
Pull bars up into base grooves with
clamp using screw
Screw
Dust Elbow
Dust Nozzle
Second
Retaining Lip
Dust Bag
11
Getting to Know Your Miter Saw
1. Warning label (Also on Cord) - Do not removelabel.
2. On -Off Trigger Switch - To prevent the trigger from
being accidentally engaged, a lock-off button i s provided. To start the tool, push the lock-off button
downward and squeeze the trigger. Release the trigger to stop the miter saw.
3. Miter Saw Switch Handle - The saw handle contains the switch trigge r with a lock-off button. The
blade is lowered into the workpiece by pushing down
on the handle. The saw will return to its upright position when the handle is released.
4. Miter S aw Carry Handle - After locking the power
head in the lowered position with t he stop shaft, the
saw is conveniently carried using this handle.
5. Combination Wrench - Used for 1/4” hex and phillips he ad screw adjustments. Storage is provided as
shown.
6. Cover Plate Stop Screw - When this screw is loosened, the cover plate can be rotated to the rear,
allowing for blade removal/replacement.
7. Padlock Hole - A hole in the switch trigger and handle has been provided so that a padlock (not supplied) can be attached to prevent unauthorized use.
8. Arbor Lock - Allows the user to keep the blade from
rotating while tightening or loosening the arbor screw
during blade replacement or removal.
9. Lower Blade Guard - The blade guard helps protect
your hands from the blade in the raised position. To
avoid binding on the workpiece, it retracts as the
blade is lowered.
10. Throat Plate - Supports workpieces during cutting.
11. Miter Lock Knob - The miter lock knob securely locks
the miter saw at a desired miter angle. Index points
have been provided at 0, 15°, 22.5° R/L, crown molding (CM) and 45° R/L.
12. Miter Index Spring - Loosen Miter Lock Knob and
depress the index spring to move o ut of 0, 15°, 22.5°,
crown molding (CM) and 45° indexes.
13. Extensions - Supports long stock during cut.
14. Stop Block - Provide a quick adjustment s to p for
repeated cut off work.
15. Fence - Supports workpiece. The Repeat-A-Cut surface allows pencil marks to be made and easily
erased.
16. Bevel Index Pin - This pin allows for quick0° and 45°
bevel settings. The pin may also be pulled out far
enough to overridethe stops.
17. Bevel Lock Knob - The bevel lock knob locks the
miter saw at a desired bevel angle.
18. Base - Supports table, holds accessories and allows
for workbench or legset mounting.
19. Stop Shaft -Themitersawcanbelockedinthelowered position forcompact storage. Torelease miter saw ,
push down lightly on handle and pull stop shaft out.
3 Miter Saw
Switch Handle
1 Warning
2 Trigger
4 Miter Saw
Carry Handle
5 Combination
Wrench
Power Cord
Dust Elbow
Upper Blade
Guard
Lock-Off
Button
15 Fence with
9 Lower Blade
Guard
6 Cover Plate
Stop Screw
Base
19 Stop Shaft
18
8 Arbor
Lock
11 Miter
Lock Knob
1 Warning Label
Repeat-A-Cut
16 Bevel
Label
Switch
Index Pin
14 Stop
Block
13 Extension
7 Padlock
Hole
12 Miter
Index Spring
17 Bevel
Lock Knob
10 Throat Plate
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