RIDGID MS 1065LZ - Manual (Page 22)

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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.
See Figures 26 and 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:
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.
Fig. 28
Fig. 27
45 ° X 45 ° COMPOUND MITER CUT
LONG WORKPIECE
WORKPIECE SUPPORTS