Ridgid MS 1065LZ User Manual Page 1

Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, andoperator safety. When properly care

10FEATURESKNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAWSee Figure 2.Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all operatingfeatures and safety requirements.

11FEATURESBLADE WRENCH / STORAGE AREASee Figure 2.A blade wrench is packed with your saw. One end of thewrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other

12152025303540455031.62522.5152025303540455031.62522.5550111212FEATURESPOSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLEPositive stops have been provided at 0°, 11.25°,15

13ASSEMBLYWARNING:To prevent accidental starting that could cause pos-sible serious personal injury, assemble all parts,make sure all adjustments are

14ASSEMBLYTABLE EXTENSIONSee Figure 11.The table extension can be used on the left side of your mitersaw. To assemble and install the table extension:

15152025303540455031.62522.5152025303540455031.62522.5550111212ASSEMBLY Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.The blade teeth point

16152025303540455031.62522.5152025303540455031.62522.5550111212ADJUSTMENTS The edge of the square and the saw blade should beparallel as shown in fig

17ADJUSTMENTSSQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLESee Figures 18 - 20. Unplug your saw.WARNING:Failure to unplug your saw could result in acciden-tal

18ADJUSTMENTSAPPLICATIONS(Use only for the purposes listed below) Cross cutting wood and plastic. Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture fra

19OPERATIONCUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUNDMITER SAWWARNING:When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secureyour workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of thebl

2WARNING:Do not attempt to use this product until you readthoroughly and understand completely the operator’smanual. Pay close attention to the safety

20OPERATIONBEVEL CUTSee Figures 23 - 25.A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of theworkpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece. A stra

21OPERATION Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it againstthe fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp tosecure the workpiece when

220OPERATION Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge ofsaw blade. Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it againstthe fence.

23OPERATIONCUTTING COMPOUND MITERSTo aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cuts

24OPERATIONWhen setting the bevel and miter angles for compoundmiters, remember that the settings are interdependent;changing one angle changes the ot

25OPERATION0WRONGWARNING:To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personalinjury, never position the concave edge of bowedor warped material against

LASER GUIDEMake several practice cuts on different styles and thicknessof material.Follow the directions below for using your Laser Guide.Removing You

LASER GUIDECHANGING THE BATTERIESSee Figure 35. Unplug your saw.WARNING:Failure to unplug your saw could result in acciden-tal starting causing possi

MAINTENANCEWARNING:When servicing, use only identical replacementparts. Use of any other part may create a hazard orcause product damage.GENERALAvoid

29WARRANTYThis product is manufactured by One World Technologies,Inc., under a trademark license from Ridgid, Inc. All warrantycommunications should

3The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and theexplanations with them, deserve your caref

CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATIONFor parts or service, contact your nearest Ridgid authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information w

4RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not forcethe tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for.Use it only the way

5RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspectfor and remove all nails from lumber before cutting. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or othe

6GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKINGRULES FOR SAFE OPERATION THIS TOOL shall have the following markings:a) Wear eye protection.b) Keep hands out of pa

7SPECIFICATIONSBlade Arbor ...

8 Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damagehas occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call1-866-539-1710 f

9The 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