RIDGID R4121 Saw User Manual


 
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FEATURES
Fig. 2
CARRYING
HANDLE
SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
LOCK
PIN
KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
12 IN. BLADE
A 12 in. carbide tooth blade is included with your compound
miter saw. It will cut materials up to 9-1/4 in. wide, depending
upon the angle at which the cut is being made.
15 AMP MOTOR
This saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient
power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball
bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease
of servicing.
BLADE WRENCH STORAGE
See Figure 1.
A blade wrench is packed with the saw. One end of the
wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a 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 in the saw’s
base.
BEVEL LOCK LEVER
The bevel lock lever securely locks your compound miter
saw at desired bevel angles. Pulling the lever forward will
release the saw allowing the blade to be tilted either left
or right for bevel cuts. Pushing the lever back will lock the
saw in place.
BEVEL STOP PIN
The bevel stop pin has two positions:
1. Override (pin pulled completely out) and turn (rotate)
for bevel stops
2. The 0
°
- 48
°
position for crown molding (pin pushed in)
CARRYING HANDLE
See Figure 2.
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.
To transport: turn off and unplug saw, lower saw arm and
lock in down position (lock pin pushed in), lock bevel and
miter lock levers.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
An electric brake quickly stops blade rotation after the switch
trigger is released.
LASER GUIDE
For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is included with your
miter saw. When used properly, the laser guide makes
accurate, precision cutting simple and easy.
MITER LOCK LEVER
The miter lock lever securely locks the saw at the desired
miter angle.
MITER SCALE
The miter scale has index points provided at 0
°
, 15
°
, 22.5
°
,
31.6
°
, and 45
°
.
MITER THUMBWHEEL
The miter thumbwheel sets, releases, or bypasses the miter
table preset index points in one quick, simple motion.