OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm)
COMPOUND MITER SAW
WITH EXACTLINE™ LASER
MS1065LZ - Double Insulated
Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
Thank you for buying a Ridgid product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.
Important: Advises you of important information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the
equipment.
Note: Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
• Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
NO HANDS SYMBOL
• Failure to keep your hands away from the blade
will result in serious personal injury.
Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and
understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to
the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying
alert, and knowing how your miter saw works.
ꢀ KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas
and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools
or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.
ꢀ DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable
liquids, in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.
Keep the work area well lit.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
ꢀ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related
to this tool.
ꢀ KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance
from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension
cord while operating.
ꢀ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing
body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
ꢀ MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and
master switches or by removing starter keys.
ꢀ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
ꢀ DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL it will do the job better and
ꢀ REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS. Get
in the habit - before turning on tool - that hex keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool.
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ꢀ USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not force
the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for.
Use it only the way it was intended.
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
ꢀ USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord
heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage
size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an
extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
ꢀ NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED, TURN
THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
ꢀ FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a
workbench or table at approximately hip height.
ꢀ USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade
size, style and cutting speed for material and type of cut.
Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use
blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or
incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10
in.
ꢀ INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS
PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired at your
nearest authorized service center. Stay constantly aware
of cord location and keep it well away from the moving
blade.
ꢀ DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that can get
caught and draw you into moving parts. Nonslip footwear
is recommended. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.when used on another tool.
ꢀ KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and
kickback.
ꢀ DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARDS.
Never operate the saw with any guard or cover removed.
Make sure all guards are operating properly before each
use.
ꢀ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
ꢀ KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not
reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with
hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn power off.
ꢀ WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine
particles.
ꢀ PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
ꢀ BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.
during extended periods of operation.
ꢀ DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect
it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
ꢀ SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
ꢀ USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. Use only
extension cords with the marking "Acceptable for use
with outdoor appliances; store cords indoors while not in
use". Use extension cords with an electrical rating not
less than the saw's rating. Always disconnect the
extension cord from the outlet before disconnecting the
product from the extension cord.
ꢀ DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
ꢀ MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
ꢀ DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, all tools should
be disconnected.
ꢀ DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
ꢀ AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in any tool.
ꢀ KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL
AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any solvents to clean tool.
ꢀ USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operator's manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may case risk of injury.
ꢀ ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cutting
to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw
may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.
ꢀ NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.
ꢀ CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
ꢀ BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjustments are
secure.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ꢀ BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect
clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete
stop. Disconnect your saw from the power supply and
securely retighten the blade bolt.
for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
ꢀ NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
use for any reason.
ꢀ REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical
or mechanical, should be made at your nearest authorized
service center.
ꢀ BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.
Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece.
Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut.
ꢀ WHEN SERVICING, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
ꢀ MAKE SURE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM (BEVEL
FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter table by
securely tightening the miter lock handle. Lock the saw
arm (bevel function) by securely tightening the bevel lock
knob.
ꢀ NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite fumes.
ꢀ POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.
ꢀ NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP
END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold onto
or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any
operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used
together, they must both be installed on the same side of
the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose
end and kicking up.
ꢀ IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or
should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any
electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the
power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the power
source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts
replaced before resuming operation.
ꢀ NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT
STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a
time.
ꢀ NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND.
Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table
and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop.
Always use the fence.
ꢀ DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
ꢀ NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of
the blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers
for any reason.
ꢀ ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction
on a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
ꢀ NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands zone.
ꢀ STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
ꢀ NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap,
or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the
blade.
ꢀ MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will
interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any
work using your saw.
ꢀ AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand
to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have
good balance. NEVER operate your miter saw on the
floor or in a crouched position.
ꢀ ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it
to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended while
connected to a power source.
ꢀ NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with
the path of the saw blade.
ꢀ ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw
ꢀ TURN OFF TOOL and wait for saw blade to come to a
complete stop before moving workpiece or changing
settings.
blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece.
ꢀ DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF
RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen and
could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ꢀ THIS TOOL shall have the following markings:
a) Wear eye protection.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defectsorotherreproductiveharm. Someexamples
of these chemicals are:
b) Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
c) Do not operate saw without guards in place.
d) Do not perform any operation freehand.
e) Never reach around saw blade.
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•
lead from lead-based paints,
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
f) Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings.
g) Disconnect power (or unplug tool as applicable)
before changing blade or servicing.
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h) No load speed.
ꢀ ALWAYS carry the saw only by the carrying handle.
ꢀ AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well
ventilated area and work with approved safety equip-
ment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
ꢀ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructions also.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING
Arbor
Saw Blade Path
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other
than 90˚ to the miter table.
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it
appliestotheworkpiece, thatareawhichwillbe, orhasbeen,
cut by the blade.
Set
Compound Miter Cut
A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and
a bevel angle at the same time.
Thedistancethatthetipofthesawbladetoothisbent(orset)
outward from the face of the blade.
Through Sawing
Crosscut
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the
workpiece.
Freehand
Throw-Back
Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback.
Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing,
such as a workpiece not being against the fence, being
dropped into the blade, or being placed inadvertently in
contact with the blade.
Performing a cut without using a fence, vise, fixture, work
clamp, or other proper device to keep the workpiece from
twisting or moving during the cut.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other
than 90˚ to the fence.
No Hands Zone
Area between the marked lines on the left and right side of
the miter table base. This zone is identified by no hands zone
labelsplacedinsidethemarkedlinesonthemitertablebase.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The
surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces,
ends, and edges.
Zero Clearance Throat Plate
A plastic throat plate inserted in the miter table that allows for
blade clearance. When you make your first cut with your
compound miter saw, the saw blade cuts a slot through the
throat plate the exact width of the blade. This provides for a
zero clearance kerf that minimizes workpiece tear-out.
Resin
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one
minute.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Arbor .................................................................................................................................................... 5/8 in. (16 mm)
Blade Diameter ............................................................................................................................................. 10 in. (254 mm)
Input ......................................................................................................................... 120 volts, 60Hz, AC Only, 15 Amperes
No Load Speed ......................................................................................................................................................5000 RPM
Net Weight .................................................................................................................................................. 34 lbs. (15.4 kg.)
ELECTRICAL
DOUBLE INSULATION
EXTENSION CORDS
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a
power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the
capacitytohandlethecurrentthetoolwilldraw.Anundersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating
and loss of power. Use the chart to determine the minimum
wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed
cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) should be
used.
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 protecting
insulation.Doubleinsulatedtoolsdonotneedtobegrounded.
WARNING:
The double insulated system is intended to protect
the user from shock resulting from a break in the
tool's internal wiring. Observe all normal safety pre-
cautions to avoid electrical shock.
When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension cord
thatisdesignedforoutsideuse.Thistypeofcordisdesignated
with "WA" on the cord's jacket.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
**Ampere rating
Important:Servicingofatoolwithdoubleinsulationrequires
extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be
performedonlybyaqualifiedservicetechnician. Forservice,
we suggest you return the tool to your nearest authorized
service center for repair. Always use original factory
replacement parts when servicing.
(on tool faceplate) 0-2.0
2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord Length
Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25'
50'
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
14
16
14
12
14
14
10
14
12
—
100'
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your saw has a precision built electric motor. It should be
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60Hz, AC
only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool
on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause
a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the
power supply.
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
CAUTION:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on
lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are
working with a power tool.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If dam-
aged replace immediately. Never use tool with a
damaged cord since touching the damaged area
could cause electrical shock resulting in serious
injury.
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UNPACKING
Your Compound Miter Saw has been shipped completely
assembled except for the blade, miter lock handle, dust
guide or dust bag, laser guide, and work clamp.
ꢀ Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage
has occurred during shipping.
ꢀ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
ꢀ Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
check with the list of loose parts. See Figure 1.
ꢀ Remove the packing materials from around your saw.
WARNING:
ꢀ Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle
and place it on a level work surface. Although small, this
saw is heavy. To avoid back injury, get help when needed.
If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool
until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so
could result in possible serious personal injury.
ꢀ Do not discard the packing materials until you have
carefully inspected the saw, identified all loose parts,
and satisfactorily operated your new saw.
TOOLS NEEDED
The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade:
12 mm COMBINATION WRENCH
COMBINATION
SQUARE
FRAMING SQUARE
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LOOSE PARTS LIST
The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw:
ꢀ 10 in. (254 mm) Saw Blade
ꢀ Miter Lock Handle
ꢀ Dust Bag
ꢀ Socket Head Screw (2)
ꢀ Washer (2)
ꢀ Blade Wrench
ꢀ Dust Guide
ꢀ Exactline™ Laser
ꢀ Hex Bolt
ꢀ Work Clamp
ꢀ 6 mm Hex Key
ꢀ 8 mm Hex Key
ꢀ Table Extension
ꢀ Operator's Manual
ꢀ Warranty Registration Card
DUST GUIDE
LASER
SAW BLADE
HEX BOLT
SOCKET HEAD
SCREWS
WASHER
TABLE EXTENTION
DUST BAG
8 mm HEX KEY
WORK CLAMP
BLADE WRENCH
6 mm HEX KEY
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
Fig. 1
WARNING:
The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury.
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW
10 IN. BLADE
See Figure 2.
A 10 in. (254 mm) saw blade is included with your compound
miter saw. It is fine for most wood cutting operations, but for
fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory
blades available from your nearest dealer.
Beforeusingthisproduct,familiarizeyourselfwithalloperating
features and safety requirements. However, do not let
familiarity with the tool make you careless.
CUTTING CAPACITIES
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°:
WARNING:
Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless
actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result
in serious personal injury.
Maximum dimensional lumber sizes: 4 x 4
2 x 6
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45°:
Maximum dimensional lumber size: 2 x 4
15 AMP MOTOR
Your saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power
to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball bearings.
SAW ARM
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
DUST BAG
SWITCH TRIGGER
DUST GUIDE
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
MITER TABLE
ZERO CLEARANCE
THROAT PLATE
BEVEL
LOCK KNOB
MITER SCALE
BEVEL SCALE
MITER
LOCK PLATE
SLIDING
MITER FENCE
MITER
LOCK
HANDLE
CONTROL ARM
TABLE
EXTENSION
POSITIVE
STOP(S)
MITER
TABLE FRAME
Fig. 2
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FEATURES
BLADE WRENCH / STORAGE AREA
See Figure 2.
A blade wrench is packed with your saw. One end of the
wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a 5 mm
hex key. Use the hex key end when installing or removing
blade and the phillips end when removing or loosening
screws. A storage area for the blade wrench is located
behind the fence.
SPINDLE
LOCK
BUTTON
CARRYING HANDLE
See Figure 3.
For convenience when carrying or transporting your miter
saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been
provided on top of the saw arm as shown in figure 3. To
transport, turn off and unplug your saw, then lower the saw
arm and lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by
depressing the lock pin.
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 3.
Fig. 4
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired
miter angles.
PADLOCK
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
See Figure 4.
A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the
spindle which keeps the blade in your saw from rotating.
Depress and hold the lock button while installing, changing,
or removing blade only.
CARRYING
HANDLE
Fig. 5
LOCK PIN
TRIGGER LOCK
See Figure 5.
To prevent unauthorized use of your compound miter saw,
we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and
lock the switch in the off position. To lock the switch, install
a padlock (not included) through the hole in the switch
trigger. A lock with a long shackle up to 9/32 in. (7 mm)
diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and
locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in
another location.
SAW ARM
MITER LOCK
HANDLE
SAW ARM
LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
Fig. 3
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FEATURES
MOUNTING HOLES
POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE
°
°
°
See Figure 6.
Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 11.25 ,15 , 22.5 ,
°
°
°
°
°
31.62 ,and45°.The0°,11.25 ,15 ,22.5 ,31.62 ,and45°positive
stopshavebeenprovidedonboththeleftandrightsideofthe
miter table.
Your compound miter saw should be mounted to a firm
supporting surface such as a workbench. Four bolt holes
have been provided in the saw base for this purpose. Each
of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using
3/8 in. (10 mm) machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts
(not included). Bolts should be of sufficient length to
accommodatethesawbase, lockwashers, hexnuts, andthe
thickness of the workbench. Tighten all four bolts securely.
BEVEL LOCK KNOB
The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter
sawatdesiredbevelangles.Positivestopadjustmentscrews
have been provided on each side of the saw arm. These
°
adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments at 0 and
The hole pattern is for an 18 in. x 24 in. (457 mm x 610 mm)
workbench. Carefully check the workbench after mounting
to make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any
tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to
the floor before operating.
°
°
45 . Using the bevel override feature allows up to 48 for
bevel cuts.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade
rotation after the switch is released.
WARNING:
MITER FENCE
The miter fence on your compound miter saw has been
provided to hold your workpiece securely against when
making all cuts. The sliding miter fence on the left side is also
larger providing additional support.
The operation of any saw can result in foreign ob-
jects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before starting power tool
operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a full face shield
when needed. We recommend wide vision safety
mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields.
The Repeat-A-Cut™ feature on both the left and right side
miter fences can be used when making repetitive cuts.
Simply mark the fence with a pencil, make the desired
number of cut(s), then wipe the mark off with a soft cloth.
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-
through plastic that provides protection from each side of the
blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is
lowered into the workpiece.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this tool. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always assure
saw is fully supported and securely attached to a
level work surface.
TRACE HOLES
AT THESE LOCATIONS
FOR HOLE PATTERN
TRACE HOLES
AT THESE LOCATIONS
FOR HOLE PATTERN
50
45
45
40
40
35
35
5
2
6
.
1
3
30
30
25
22.5
25
MOUNTING SURFACE
22.5
20
15
0
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
15
5
5
0
SAW BASE
Fig. 6
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause pos-
sible serious personal injury, assemble all parts,
make sure all adjustments are complete, and make
sure all fasteners are secure before connecting
saw to power supply. Saw should never be con-
nected to power supply when you are assembling
parts, making adjustments, installing or removing
blades, or when not in use.
TO
LOOSEN
TO
TIGHTEN
CONTROL
ARM
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 7.
MITER TABLE
Fig. 7
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.
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
DUST GUIDE
See Figure 8.
DUST GUIDE
Insert the dust guide inside the exhaust port in the upper
blade guard. Turn the guide so that the open end is facing
down.
DUST BAG
See Figure 9.
A dust bag is provided for use on your miter saw. It fits over
the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it,
removedustguidefromexhaustport. Then, squeezethetwo
metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it on the
exhaust port. Release the clips. The metal ring in the bag
should lock in between the grooves on the exhaust port. To
remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse the above
procedure.
EXHAUST PORT
Fig. 8
DUST BAG
WORK CLAMP
See Figure 10.
The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the
workpiece to the fence or the saw table. It also prevents the
workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is very
helpful when cutting compound miters.
Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the
workpiece, it may be necessary to use a C-clamp instead of
the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making the
cut.
Fig. 9
WARNING:
In some operations, the work clamp assembly may
interfere with the operation of the blade guard as-
sembly. Always make sure there is no interference
with the blade guard prior to beginning any cutting
operation to reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.
WORK CLAMP
MITER
TABLE BASE
Fig. 10
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ASSEMBLY
TABLE EXTENSION
TABLE EXTENSION
See Figure 11.
The table extension can be used on the left side of your miter
saw. To assemble and install the table extension:
ꢀ Insert socket head screw and washer into the two holes
in the side of the miter saw base.
ꢀ Tighten securely.
TO INSTALL BLADE
See Figure 12.
WARNING:
A 10 in. (254 mm) blade is the maximum blade
capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too
thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the
flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in
contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades
will prevent the blade bolt from securing the blade
on the spindle. Either of these situations could re-
sult in a serious accident and can cause serious
personal injury.
SOCKET HEAD
SCREW
WASHER
Fig. 11
SCREW B
ꢀ Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
BLADE BOLT
COVER
Failure to unplug your saw could result in acciden-
tal starting causing possible serious personal in-
jury.
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
ꢀ Raise saw arm.
ꢀ Rotate lower blade guard up and remove screw B. Ro-
tate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the blade
bolt.
BLADE
ꢀ Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade bolt
until the spindle locks.
ꢀ Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade
bolt. See Figure 12.
FLAT (S)
ON SPINDLE
Note: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt clockwise to loosen.
TO
LOOSEN
ꢀ Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner blade
washer.
ꢀ Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer
TO
TIGHTEN
blade washer where they contact the blade.
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it
before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so
could cause an accident since blade will not tighten
properly.
INNER BLADE
WASHER WITH
DOUBLE "D" FLATS
BLADE BOLT
OUTER BLADE WASHER
WITH DOUBLE "D" FLATS
Fig. 12
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ASSEMBLY
ꢀ Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.
The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as
shown in figure 12.
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.
ꢀ Replace outer blade washer. The double "D" flats on the
blade washers align with the flats on the spindle.
ꢀ Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.
Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory
for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the
components might have been jarred out of alignment during
shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will
probably become necessary due to wear. After unpacking
your saw, check the following adjustments before you begin
using saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and
periodicallycheckthepartsalignmenttomakesurethatyour
saw is cutting accurately.
Note: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt counterclockwise to tighten.
CAUTION:
Always install the blade with the blade teeth and
the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing
down at the front of the saw. The direction of blade
rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper
blade guard.
WARNING:
ꢀ Tighten blade bolt securely.
Your saw should never be connected to power
supply when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when
not in use. Disconnecting your saw will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
ꢀ Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
ꢀ Replace screw B and tighten securely.
ADJUSTMENTS
Note: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only
portions of your compound miter saw. This is intentional so
thatwecanclearlyshowpointsbeingmadeintheillustrations.
Never operate your saw without all guards securely in place
and in good operating condition.
ꢀ Remove the sliding miter fence by loosening the set
screw and the sliding miter fence knob.
ꢀ Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one
leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg of
the square against the flat part of saw blade.
Note: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of
the saw blade, not the blade teeth.
SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE
See Figures 13 - 17
ꢀ Unplug your saw.
SOCKET HEAD
SOCKET HEAD
SCREW(S)
SCREW(S)
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in acciden-
tal starting causing possible serious personal in-
jury.
ꢀ Remove the screws holding the throat plate in place.
Remove the throat plate.
ꢀ Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
FENCE
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.
50
50
ꢀ Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half
45
45
40
40
35
turn.
35
31.625
31.625
30
30
25
25
22.5
2
2
.5
20
20
1
1
ꢀ Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
1
1
2
2
15
15
5
5
0
°
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 .
ꢀ Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the
Fig. 13
miter lock handle.
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ADJUSTMENTS
ꢀ The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 14.
MITER
FENCE
ꢀ If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away
from the square as shown in figures 15 and 16, adjust-
ments are needed.
ꢀ Loosen the socket head screws that secure the miter
fence to the miter table. See Figure 13.
ꢀ Rotate the miter fence left or right until the saw blade is
BLADE
parallel with the square.
ꢀ Retighten the screws securely and recheck the blade-to-
fence alignment.
ꢀ Insert the throat plate, lower the blade and secure with
the screws. Tighten firmly. See page 18 for instruction
regarding “cutting a slot in the zero clearance throat
plate”.
FRAMING
SQUARE
MITER
TABLE
Your saw has scale indicators. After squaring adjustments
havebeenmade,itmaybenecessarytoloosentheindicators
screws and reset them to zero. See Figure 17.
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 15
MITER
FENCE
MITER
FENCE
BLADE
MITER
LOCK PLATE
BLADE
FRAMING
SQUARE
FRAMING
SQUARE
MITER
TABLE
MITER
TABLE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
VIEW OF BLADE
SQUARE WITH FENCE
Fig. 16
Fig. 14
INDICATOR
SCREW
50
50
4
5
4
5
40
40
35
BEVEL
SCALE
35
31.625
31.625
30
30
25
25
22.5
22.5
20
20
1
1
1
1
2
2
15
15
5
5
0
INDICATOR
SCREW
MITER
SCALE
SCALE
INDICATOR
SCALE
INDICATOR
INDICATOR
POINT
Fig. 17
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ADJUSTMENTS
BEVEL
LOCK KNOB
SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE
See Figures 18 - 20.
ꢀ Unplug your saw.
MITER
FENCE
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in acciden-
tal starting causing possible serious personal in-
jury.
BLADE
ꢀ Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.
ꢀ Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half
MITER
LOCK
HANDLE
MITER
TABLE
turn.
MITER
LOCK PLATE
ꢀ Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
COMBINATION
SQUARE
°
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 .
CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE
SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE
ꢀ Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the
miter lock handle.
Fig. 18
°
ꢀ Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0 bevel
°
(blade set 90 to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.
ꢀ Place a combination square against the miter table and
the flat part of saw blade.
Note: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of
the saw blade, not the blade teeth.
ꢀ Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table
alignment at several points.
ꢀ The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 18.
ꢀ If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from
the square as shown in figures 19 and 20, adjustments
are needed.
COMBINATION
SQUARE
ꢀ Loosen the lock nut securing positive stop adjustment
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER
TABLE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
screw. Also loosen bevel lock knob.
ꢀ Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring
Fig. 19
saw blade into alignment with the square. See Figure 21.
ꢀ Retighten bevel lock knob. Next, retighten lock nut se-
curing the positive stop adjustment screw. Recheck blade-
to-table alignment.
Note: The above procedure can be used to check blade
°
squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0
and 45 angles.
°
Your saw has several scale indicators. After squaring
adjustments have been made, it may be necessary to loosen
the indicators screws and reset them to zero. See Figure 17.
COMBINATION
SQUARE
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER
TABLE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 20
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ADJUSTMENTS
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
Note: These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
DEPTH STOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
ꢀ The saw arm should rise completely to the up position by
itself.
ꢀ If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in
the pivot joints, have saw repaired by at your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
POSITIVE STOP
ADJUSTMENT
ꢀ Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by loos-
ening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the
left.
POSITIVE STOP
ADJUSTMENT
FOR ANGLES
UP TO 48°
FOR 45° ANGLES
ꢀ If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have
saw repaired by at your nearest AUTHORIZED SER-
VICE CENTER.
Fig. 21
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purposes listed below)
WARNING:
ꢀ Cross cutting wood and plastic.
Do not start your compound miter saw without check-
ing for interference between the blade and the mi-
ter table support. Damage could result to the blade
if it strikes the miter table support during operation
of the saw.
ꢀ Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames, mold-
ings, door casings, and fine joinery.
Note: The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting
operations, butforfinejoinerycutsorcuttingplastic, useone
of the accessory blades available from your dealer.
OPERATION
CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEARANCE
THROAT PLATE
WARNING:
Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt
your miter saw to a workbench. Never operate your
miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position.
Failure to heed this warning can result in serious
personal injury.
In order to use your compound miter saw, you must cut a slot
through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for blade
°
clearance. To cut the slot, set your saw at 0 miter, turn saw
on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully
make a straight cut as far as it will go through the throat plate.
Turn your saw off and allow the blade to come to a complete
stop before raising the saw arm.
°
Next, adjust the bevel angle to 45 , turn your saw on and
WARNING:
allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make
another cut through the zero clearance throat plate. The slot
in the throat plate will then be wide enough to allow the blade
To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands
outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in. (7.6 cm)
from blade. Never perform any cutting operation
freehand (without holding workpiece against the
fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it
slips or twists.
°
°
to pass through it at any angle from 0 to 45 .
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OPERATION
ꢀ Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw
CUTTING
MITER SAW
WITH
YOUR
COMPOUND
blade.
ꢀ 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 22.
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
cause motor stalling and kickback. This situation
could cause an accident resulting in possible seri-
ous personal injury.
ꢀ Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the
cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will
occur when the cut is made.
ꢀ Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach
maximum speed.
ꢀ Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
See Figure 22.
CROSSCUTTING
ꢀ 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 the miter table.
See Figure 22.
A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece. A straight crosscut is made with the miter table
°
set at the 0 position. Miter crosscuts are made with the miter
table set at some angle other than zero.
TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW
ꢀ Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
ꢀ Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle
approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
ꢀ Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and
hold.
ꢀ Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the
desired angle on the miter scale.
STRAIGHT
CROSSCUT
ꢀ Release the miter lock plate.
°
°
°
°
Note: You can quickly locate 0°, 11.25 ,15 , 22.5 , 31.62 ,and
45° left or right by releasing the lock plate as you rotate
the control arm. The lock plate will seat itself in one of the
positive stop notches, located in the miter table frame.
ꢀ Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the
miter lock handle securely before making a cut.
Failure to do so could result in movement of the
control arm or miter table while making a cut.
WORK CLAMP
Fig. 22
ꢀ Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge
securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place
the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of
a board is placed against the fence, the board could
collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the
blade. See Figures 30 and 31.
ꢀ When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support
the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a
work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 28.
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OPERATION
SCALE
AT 48º
BEVEL CUT
See Figures 23 - 25.
SCALE
AT 45º
INDICATOR
SCREW
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
BEVEL
SCALE
°
°
position and the blade set at an angle between 0 and 48 .
Note: It may be necessary to adjust the sliding miter fence
to assure proper clearance prior to making the cut.
ꢀ Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
ꢀ Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle
SCALE
INDICATOR
approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
INDICATOR
POINT
ꢀ Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and
Fig. 23
hold.
ꢀ Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with zero
on the miter scale.
ꢀ Release the miter lock plate.
Note: You can quickly locate zero by releasing the lock
plate as you rotate the control arm. The lock plate will
seat itself in one of the built-in positive stop notches,
located in the miter table frame.
ꢀ Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
BEVEL CUT
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the
miter lock handle securely before making a cut.
Failure to do so could result in movement of the
control arm or miter table while making a cut.
ꢀ Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the
left to the desired bevel angle.
°
°
ꢀ Bevel angles can be set from 0 to 48 . See Figure 25.
Note: Turn the bevel override clockwise to gain an extra
°
°
°
3 on the bevel angle (from 45 to 48 ) of the cut.
ꢀ Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,
WORK CLAMP
securely tighten the bevel lock knob.
Fig. 24
ꢀ Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge
securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place
the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of
a board is placed against the fence, the board could
collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the
blade. See Figures 30 and 31.
ꢀ When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support
the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a
work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 28.
ꢀ Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of
POSITIVE STOP
ADJUSTMENT AT
45º
saw blade.
POSITIVE STOP
ADJUSTMENT AT 48º
Fig. 25
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OPERATION
ꢀ 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 24.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your
hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in.
(7.6 cm) from blade. Never perform any cutting
operation freehand (without holding workpiece
against the fence). The blade could grab the
workpiece if it slips or twists.
COMPOUND
MITER CUT
ꢀ Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the
cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will
occur when the cut is made.
ꢀ Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach
maximum speed.
ꢀ Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
WORK CLAMP
Fig. 26
See Figure 26.
ꢀ 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.
ꢀ Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the
desired angle on the miter scale.
ꢀ Release the miter lock plate.
°
°
°
Note: You can quickly locate 0°, 11.25 ,15 , 22.5 ,
COMPOUND MITER CUT
°
31.62 ,and 45° left or right by releasing the miter lock
A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and
a bevel angle at the same time. This type of cut is used to
make picture frames, cut molding, make boxes with sloping
sides, and for certain roof framing cuts.
plate as you rotate the control arm. The miter lock plate
will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches, located
in miter table frame.
ꢀ Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table
must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must
be tilted to the correct bevel angle. Care should always be
taken when making compound miter setups due to the
interaction of the two angle settings.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the
miter lock handle securely before making a cut.
Failure to do so could result in movement of the
control arm or miter table while making a cut.
Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interdependent
with one another. Each time you adjust the miter setting you
change the effect of the bevel setting. Also, each time you
adjust the bevel setting you change the effect of the miter
setting.
ꢀ Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the
left to the desired bevel angle.
Itmaytakeseveralsettingstoobtainthedesiredcut. Thefirst
angle setting should be checked after setting the second
angle, since adjusting the second angle affects the first.
ꢀ Bevel angles can be set from 0˚ to 48˚.
ꢀ Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,
securely tighten the bevel lock knob.
Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been
obtained, always make a test cut in scrap material before
making a finish cut in good material.
ꢀ Recheck miter angle setting. Make a test cut in scrap
material.
ꢀ Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge
securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place
the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of
a board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut,
jamming the blade. See Figures 30 and 31.
TO MAKE A COMPOUND CUT WITH YOUR
MITER SAW
ꢀ Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
ꢀ Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle
ꢀ When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support
the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a
work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 28.
approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
ꢀ Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and
hold.
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OPERATION
ꢀ Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of
saw blade.
ꢀ 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 26.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your
hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in.
(7.6 cm) from blade. Never perform any cutting
operation freehand (without holding workpiece
against the fence). The blade could grab the
workpiece if it slips or twists.
ꢀ Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the
cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will
occur when the cut is made.
ꢀ Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach
maximum speed.
ꢀ Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
45° X 45° COMPOUND MITER CUT
See Figures 26 and 27.
Fig. 27
ꢀ 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.
SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
See Figure 28.
Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be
placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support
should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and
work table during the cutting operation. Use the optional
work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.
WARNING:
LONG WORKPIECE
To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your
hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in.
(7.6 cm) from blade. Never perform any cutting
operation freehand (without holding workpiece
against the fence). The blade could grab the
workpiece if it slips or twists.
WORKPIECE SUPPORTS
Fig. 28
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OPERATION
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 required cut.
NUMBER OF SIDES
PITCH
OF SIDE
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
M- 30.00°
B- 0.00°
M- 45.00° M- 36.00°
B- 0.00° B- 0.00°
M- 22.50°
B- 0.00°
M- 25.71°
B- 0.00°
M- 20.00° M- 18.00°
B- 0.00° B- 0.00°
0°
5°
M- 22.42°
B- 1.91°
M- 17.94°
M- 44.89°
B- 3.53°
M- 35.90° M- 29.91° M- 25.63°
B- 2.94° B- 2.50° B- 2.17°
M- 19.93°
B- 1.54°
B- 1.71°
M- 19.72°
B- 3.40°
M- 44.56° M- 35.58°
B- 7.05° B- 5.86°
M- 29.62° M- 25.37° M- 22.19°
B- 4.98° B- 4.32° B- 3.81°
M- 17.74°
B- 3.08°
10°
15°
20°
25°
30°
35°
40°
45°
50°
55°
60°
65°
70°
M- 44.01° M- 35.06° M- 29.15°
B- 10.55° B- 8.75° B- 7.44°
M- 21.81° M- 19.37° M- 17.42°
B- 5.68° B- 5.08° B- 4.59°
M- 24.95°
B- 6.45°
M- 28.48°
B- 9.85°
M- 34.32°
M- 24.35° M- 21.27° M- 18.88° M- 16.98°
B- 8.53° B- 7.52° B- 6.72° B- 6.07°
M- 43.22°
B- 11.60°
B- 14.00°
M- 42.19° M- 33.36° M- 27.62° M- 23.56° M- 20.58° M- 18.26°
B- 17.39° B- 14.38° B- 12.20° B- 10.57° B- 9.31° B- 8.31°
M- 16.41°
B- 7.50°
M- 40.89° M- 32.18° M- 26.57° M- 22.64° M- 19.73° M- 17.50°
B- 20.70° B- 17.09° B- 14.48° B- 12.53° B- 11.03° B- 9.85°
M- 15.72°
B- 8.89°
M- 39.32°
M- 25.31°
M- 16.60°
B- 11.31°
M- 30.76°
M- 21.53° M- 18.74°
M- 14.90°
B- 10.21°
B- 23.93°
B- 16.67°
B- 19.70°
B- 14.41° B- 12.68°
M- 37.45° M- 29.10°
B- 27.03° B- 22.20°
M- 20.25° M- 17.60° M- 15.58°
B- 16.19° B- 14.24° B- 12.70°
M- 23.86°
B- 18.75°
M- 13.98°
B- 11.46°
M- 35.26°
M- 22.21°
M- 14.43°
B- 14.00°
M- 27.19°
M- 18.80° M- 16.32°
M- 12.94°
B- 12.62°
B- 30.00°
B- 20.70°
B- 24.56°
B- 17.87° B- 15.70°
M- 32.73°
M- 20.36°
M- 13.17°
B- 15.19°
M- 25.03°
M- 17.20° M- 14.91°
M- 11.80°
B- 13.69°
B- 32.80°
B- 22.52°
B- 26.76°
B- 19.41° B- 17.05°
M- 18.32°
M- 11.79°
B- 16.27°
M- 29.84° M- 22.62°
B- 35.40° B- 28.78°
M- 15.44° M- 13.36°
M- 10.56°
B- 14.66°
B- 24.18°
B- 20.82° B- 18.27°
M- 19.96°
M- 13.54° M- 11.70° M- 10.31°
B- 22.07° B- 19.35° B- 17.23°
M- 26.57°
M- 16.10°
B- 25.66°
M- 9.23°
B- 15.52°
B- 30.60°
B- 37.76°
M- 13.71°
B- 26.95°
M- 7.82°
B -16.26°
M- 22.91° M- 17.07°
B- 39.86° B- 32.19°
M- 11.50° M- 9.93° M- 8.74°
B- 23.16° B- 20.29° B- 18.06°
M- 18.88° M- 13.95° M- 11.17° M- 9.35° M- 8.06° M- 7.10°
B- 41.64° B- 33.53° B- 28.02° B- 24.06° B- 21.08° B- 18.75°
M- 6.34°
B- 16.88°
M- 14.51° M- 10.65°
B- 43.08° B- 34.59°
M- 7.10° M- 6.12° M- 5.38°
B- 24.78° B- 21.69° B- 19.29°
M- 8.50°
B- 28.88°
M- 5.73°
B- 29.50°
M- 4.81°
B- 17.37°
75°
80°
85°
90°
M- 9.85° M- 7.19°
B- 44.14° B- 35.37°
M- 4.78° M- 4.11° M- 3.62° M- 3.23°
B- 25.30° B- 22.14° B- 19.68° B- 17.72°
M- 4.98°
B- 44.78°
M- 3.62°
B- 35.84°
M- 2.40° M- 2.07° M- 1.82°
B- 25.61° B- 22.41° B- 19.92°
M- 2.88°
B- 29.87°
M- 1.62°
B- 17.93°
M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00°
M- 0.00°
B- 36.00° B- 30.00° B- 25.71° B- 22.50° B- 20.00° B- 18.00°
B- 45.00°
Each B (Bevel) and M (Miter) Setting is Given to the Closest 0.005°.
COMPOUND-ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES
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OPERATION
When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound
miters, remember that the settings are interdependent;
changing one angle changes the other angle as well.
CUTTING CROWN MOLDING
Your compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting
crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a better
job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made.
Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very
precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for these
angles to shift, all settings should first be tested on scrap
In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound
mitered with extreme accuracy.
°
molding. Also most walls do not have angles of exactly 90 ,
The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding that
fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of a room are at angles
that, when added together, equal exactly 90 . Most crown
therefore, you will need to fine tune your settings.
°
When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angle
°.
should be set at 33.85 The miter angle should be set at
molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits flat against
°
°
31.62 either right or left, depending on the desired cut for the
the ceiling) of 52 and a bottom rear angle (the section that
°
application. See the chart below for correct angle settings
and correct positioning of crown molding on miter table.
fits flat against the wall) of 38 .
LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER
TABLE
See Figure 29.
The settings in the chart below can be used for cutting All
°
°
Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52 and 38 angles. The
crown molding is placed flat on the miter table using the
compound features of your miter saw.
To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for
°
a 90 inside or outside corner, lay the molding with its broad
back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence.
52°
CEILING
38°
W
A
L
INSIDE
CORNER
FENCE
L
OUTSIDE
CORNER
FENCE
TOP EDGE AGAINST FENCE =
LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER
BOTTOM EDGE AGAINST FENCE =
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER
MITER TABLE
MITER TABLE
CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON MITER TABLE
Fig. 29
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OPERATION
Bevel
Angle
Type of Cut
Setting
Left side, inside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62
°
33.85
°
3. Save left end of cut
Right side, inside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62
°
33.85
°
3. Save left end of cut
Left side, outside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62
°
33.85
°
3. Save right end of cut
WRONG
Right side, outside corner
Fig. 31
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62
°
33.85
°
3. Save right end of cut
WARNING:
To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal
injury, never position the concave edge of bowed
or warped material against the fence.
CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL
See Figures 30 and 31.
When cutting warped material, always make sure it is
positionedonthemitertablewiththeconvexsideagainstthe
fence as shown in figure 30.
CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES
See Figure 32.
If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown
in figure 31, it will pinch the blade near the completion of the
cut.
When cutting wide workpieces, such as 2 in. x 6 in., boards
should be clamped with a C-clamp as shown in figure 32.
WIDE
BOARD
RIGHT
Fig. 30
Fig. 32
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LASER GUIDE
Make several practice cuts on different styles and thickness
of material.
MOUNTING THE EXACTLINE™ LASER GUIDE
See Figure 33 .
Follow the directions below for using your Laser Guide.
ꢀ Unplug your saw.
Removing Your Mark:
Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the
work surface in order to remove the mark.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious personal injury.
To Cut Your Mark:
Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work
surface in order to cut the mark.
See "To Install Blade" in the adjustments section of this
operator's manual.
To Leave Your Mark:
Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on the
work surface in order to leave the mark.
ꢀ Make sure inner blade washer is in place before posi-
tioning saw blade on the spindle of your saw.
After you have become familiar with using your Laser Guide,
you will be able to remove, cut, or leave your mark on the
work surface. Practice will teach you the correct position for
aligning the laser line with your mark.
Note: The laser guide replaces the outer blade washer.
ꢀ Place the laser guide onto the spindle, aligning the double
"D" flats in the laser guide with the flats on the spindle.
ꢀ Position flat surface of laser guide against the blade.
Warning labels are visible when laser guide is mounted
properly.
BLADE
ꢀ Depress spindle lock button and secure laser guide us-
ing blade wrench provided.
Note: The hex key bolt has left hand threads. Turn bolt
counterclockwise to tighten.
LASER
GUIDE
ꢀ Using the blade wrench provided with your saw, tighten
bolt securely.
SPINDLE
HEX KEY
BOLT
ꢀ Return the blade wrench to the wrench storage area.
ꢀ Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
ꢀ Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover. Tighten
INNER BLADE
WASHER
screw securely.
DANGER:
Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light
source.
BLADE WRENCH
Fig. 33
OPERATION
See Figure 34.
The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the work
surface when the saw blade is spinning above 500 rpm. The
red laser line will appear as a broken line on the workpiece
when the blade assembly is in the uppermost position and
the motor switch is activated. This broken line will let you see
your mark and your laser guide line at the same time, and will
assist you in lining up your mark for more accurate cutting of
the workpiece.
BROKEN
RED LINE
ALIGNMENT
Align the laser line and your mark with the blade at the
uppermost position. Once both lines are in alignment, do not
move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting.
As the blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece, the
broken line will become solid.
Fig. 34
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LASER GUIDE
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
See Figure 35.
SCREWS
ꢀ Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in acciden-
tal starting causing possible serious personal in-
jury.
Remove the laser guide from the saw. Lay laser guide on a
flat surface with the two phillips screws facing upward.
Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover from
the laser guide support.
APERTURE
LASER GUIDE
COVER
Removethethreebuttoncellbatteriesusinganon-conductive
device such as a toothpick.
KEY
Note: Replace the batteries with button cell batteries that
have a rating of 1.5 volt and 100 mah (milliampere hour)
minimum (Number 76 series or equivalent).
KEY
SLOT
When replacing the batteries, the laser guide should be
thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush or similar device,
to remove all sawdust and debris.
Do not attempt to activate the laser.
BATTERIES
The laser is activated by means of a centrifugal switch only
while the saw motor is running and the laser guide is
mounted on the saw.
After cleaning laser guide and replacing batteries, secure
laserguidecovertolaserguidesupportusingthetwophillips
head screws. For proper assembly, be sure to align the key
on the laser guide cover with the key slot in the laser guide
support. Tighten screws securely.
NEGATIVE (–)
LASER GUIDE
SUPPORT
Note: Aperture in laser guide cover must be aligned with
aperture in laser guide support.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
APERTURE
Fig. 35
LASER GUIDE
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
CAUTION:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
Check extension cords before each use. If dam-
aged, replace immediately. Never use tool with a
damaged cord since touching the damaged area
could cause electrical shock resulting in serious
injury.
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields during power tool operation or when
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust
mask.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petro-
leum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in
contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals
that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
WARNING:
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should
be performed by a qualified service technician at a
Authorized Service Center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
Ithasbeenfoundthatelectrictoolsaresubjecttoaccelerated
wear and possible premature failure when they are used on
fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spackling
compounds, or plaster. The chips and grindings from these
materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as
bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, itisnot
recommended that this tool be used for extended work on
anyfiberglassmaterial, wallboard, spacklingcompounds, or
plaster. During any use on these materials it is extremely
important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with
an air jet.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normaloperatingconditions.Therefore,nofurtherlubrication
is required.
EXTENSION CORDS
Theuseofanyextensioncordwillcausesomelossofpower.
Tokeepthelosstoaminimumandtopreventtooloverheating,
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 extension cord 25 feet or less in length. When working
outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor
use. The cord's jacket will be marked WA.
WARNING:
Keep extension cords away from the cutting area
and position the cord so that it will not get caught
on lumber, tools, etc., during cutting operation. Fail-
ure to heed this warning may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
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WARRANTY
RIDGID® HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL
LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND 90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY
This product is manufactured by One World Technologies,
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Inc., under a trademark license from Ridgid, Inc. All warranty
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail
communications should be directed to One World
and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers
Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID handheld and stationary
defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any
power tool technical service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse,
90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY
neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other than an
authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held
and stationary power tools. RIDGID, INC. AND ONE
WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. MAKE NO
WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES AS
TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS POWER
TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY STATED
IN THIS WARRANTY.
During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are
dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID tool for any
reason you may return the tool to the dealer from which it
was purchased for a full refund or exchange. To receive a
replacement tool you must present proof of purchase and
return all original equipment packaged with the original
product. The replacement tool will be covered by the limited
warranty for the balance of the three year warranty period.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED
THREE YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials
in this RIDGID tool for the three year period from the date of
purchase. This warranty is specific to this tool. Warranties
for other RIDGID products may vary.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied
warranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or
FITNESS FORAPARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed.
Any implied warranties, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, that cannot
be disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from
the date of purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. is not
responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it,
freight prepaid, to an authorized RIDGID service center for
hand held and stationary power tools. You may obtain the
location of the authorized service center nearest you by
calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by logging on to the
warranty service, you must present the proof of purchase
documentation, which includes a date of purchase. The
authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship,
and either repair or replace any defective part, at our option
at no charge to you.
One World Technologies, Inc.
Hwy. 8
Pickens, SC 29671
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm)
COMPOUND MITER SAW
WITH EXACTLINE™ LASER
MS1065LZ - Double Insulated
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,
The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor
housing. Pleaserecordtheserialnumberinthespaceprovidedbelow.
When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:
MS1065LZ
Model No.
Serial No.
983000-234
5-04
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