RIDGID MS1065LZ manuel d'utilisation

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 yo[...]

2 WARNING: Do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your product properly and only as intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. IMPORTANT Servicing of a tool with doubl[...]

3 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. SYM[...]

4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION  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.  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 c[...]

5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION  BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.  NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use for any reason.  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 st[...]

6 GLOSSAR Y OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION  THIS TOOL shall have the following markings: a) Wear eye protection. 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. f) Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop befo[...]

7 SPECIFICA TIONS Blade Arbor .................................................................................................................... ................................ 5/8 in. (16 mm) Blade Diameter ................................................................................................................. .........................[...]

8  Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping.  If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance. WARNING: 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. Your Compoun[...]

9 The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw:  10 in. (254 mm) Saw Blade  Miter Lock Handle  Dust Bag  Dust Guide  Work Clamp  6 mm Hex Key  8 mm Hex Key  Table Extension  Socket Head Screw (2)  Washer (2)  Blade Wrench  Exactline™ Laser  Hex Bolt  Operator's Manual  Warranty Re[...]

10 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 2. Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However, do not let familiarity with the tool make you careless. WARNING: Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious persona[...]

11 FEA TURES 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 fe[...]

12 15 2 0 25 30 35 40 45 50 3 1 . 6 2 5 22.5 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 3 1.6 2 5 22.5 55 0 1 1 1 2 1 2 FEA TURES POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE Positive stops have been provided at 0 ° , 11.25 ° ,15 ° , 22.5 ° , 31.62 ° ,and 45 ° . The 0 ° , 11.25 ° ,15 ° , 22.5 ° , 31.62 ° ,and 45 ° positive stops have been provided on both the left and r[...]

13 ASSEMBL Y 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, install[...]

14 ASSEMBL Y 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 maxim[...]

15 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 31.625 22.5 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 31.625 2 2 .5 55 0 1 1 1 2 1 2 ASSEMBL Y  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.  Replace outer blade washer. The double "D" flats on the blade washers align with the flats on the[...]

16 15 20 25 30 35 40 4 5 50 31.625 22.5 15 20 25 30 35 40 4 5 50 31.625 22.5 55 0 1 1 1 2 1 2 ADJUSTMENTS  The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 14.  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 hea[...]

17 ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 18 - 20.  Unplug your saw. WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in acciden- tal starting causing possible serious personal in- jury.  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[...]

18 ADJUSTMENTS APPLICATIONS (Use only for the purposes listed below)  Cross cutting wood and plastic.  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, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory blad[...]

19 OPERA TION CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW WARNING: When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure your workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece. The workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback. This s[...]

20 OPERA TION BEVEL CUT See Figures 23 - 25. A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece. A straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle between 0 ° and 48 ° . Note: It may be necessary to adjust the sliding miter fence to [...]

21 OPERA TION  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 fr[...]

22 0 OPERA TION  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; [...]

23 OPERA TION 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. 4 PITCH OF SIDE NUMBER OF SIDES 0 [...]

24 OPERA TION 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. 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 s[...]

25 OPERA TION 0 WRONG WARNING: To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury, never position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence. CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES See Figure 32. When cutting wide workpieces, such as 2 in. x 6 in., boards should be clamped with a C-clamp as shown in figure 32. Bevel Angle Type of Cut Se[...]

LASER GUIDE Make several practice cuts on different styles and thickness of material. Follow the directions below for using your Laser Guide. Removing Your Mark: Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the work surface in order to remove the mark. To Cut Your Mark: Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work surfac[...]

LASER GUIDE CHANGING THE BATTERIES See Figure 35.  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[...]

MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. 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, ca[...]

29 W ARRANTY This product is manufactured by One World T echnologies, Inc., under a trademark license from Ridgid, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World T echnologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID handheld and stationary power tool technical service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710. 90-DA Y SA TISF ACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the f[...]

CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service, contact your nearest Ridgid authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. The model number of this tool is found on a plat[...]