RIDGID MS 1065LZ - Manual (Page 11)

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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.
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.
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired
miter angles.
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. 3
SAW ARM
LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
SAW ARM
MITER LOCK
HANDLE
SPINDLE
LOCK
BUTTON
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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.
LOCK PIN
PADLOCK