RIDGID MS1065LZA - User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW
WITH LASER
MS1065LZA
Double Insulated
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Summary

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

ELECTRICAL

EXTENSION CORDS

LOOSE PARTS LIST

ASSEMBLY

MOUNTING HOLES

TO INSTALL; REPLACE THE BLADE

Detailed steps for safely removing and installing the saw blade.

SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE

Guide to align the saw blade perpendicular to the fence for accurate cuts.

ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE

Steps to calibrate and align the laser guide for precise cutting marks.

OPERATION

TO CROSS CUT

Detailed steps for performing a straight or mitered cross cut on the workpiece.

TO BEVEL CUT

Instructions for setting up and performing a bevel cut on the miter saw.

TO COMPOUND MITER CUT

Guide for making cuts that involve both miter and bevel angles simultaneously.

ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST THE LASER GUIDE

MAINTENANCE

CHANGING THE BATTERIES IN THE LASER

WARRANTY

3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY

RIDGID MS1065LZA Specifications

General

Model	MS1065LZA
Category	Sliding Miter Saw
Motor Power	15 Amp
No Load Speed	5000 RPM
Dust Collection	Yes
Blade Size	10 inches
Arbor Size	5/8 inches
Max Cutting Capacity (Horizontal)	12 in.
Bevel Range	0° - 48°
Max Cut Depth at 90 Degrees	3-1/2 inch
Max Cut Depth at 45 Degrees	2-1/2 inch