RIDGID AC9945 Manuel D'utilisation page 8

ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
The saw mounting brackets are designed to fit
snugly over the top rails with locking levers in
the open position. With the locking levers in the
lowered (locked) position, you should not be able
to slide the saw mounting bracket assembly along
the top rails or remove the bracket assembly from
the top rails. If the saw mounting brackets will
not fit over the top rails, or if the brackets can be
removed from the top rails when the levers are
locked, remove bracket assembly immediately
and adjust bracket adjustment screw. See the
Maintenance section of this manual. Failure to heed
this warning may result in serious personal injury.
To remove saw from MSUV:
 Squeeze locking lever release trigger and raise the locking
levers to unlock the saw mounting brackets assembly.
 Grasp the brackets on either side of the assembly and
lift away from the top rails to disengage.
 With the assembly tilted slightly toward you, lift the front
part of the assembly to disengage from the front edge of
the top rails.
AT TA C H I N G W O R K S T O P S T O W O R K
SUPPORTS
See Figure 13, page 16.
 Align slot in work stop with hole in work support, as
shown.
 Slide bolt through both the work support and work stop.
 Install adjustment knob and tighten securely.
 Repeat with other work stop.
INSTALLING THE WORK SUPPORTS
See Figure 14, page 16.
The work supports brace the workpiece during cutting
operations.
 Slide the support arm out for accessiblity. Refer to Using
the Support Arms later in this manual.
 Insert the work support into bracket.
NOTE: Work supports should be positioned to provide
support in front of saw fence.
 Insert adjustment knob through knob hole on side of
bracket and tighten to secure into position.
 Repeat on the other end.
CLOSING THE MSUV
See Figure 15 - 17, page 17.
 If a miter saw is assembled on the stand, make sure to
place the blade 90° to the table (if applicable), miter the
blade to the right as far as it will go, lock the saw arm in
the down position, and lock all knobs and levers.
NOTE: If a sliding compound miter saw is mounted on
the stand, it may be necessary to slide the power head/
blade assembly forward and lock in place when going
through doorways or other narrow openings.
 Remove any workpieces, clamps, or other accessories
from saw.
 Lower the saw arm and lock in down position.
 Retract support arm. Refer to Using the Support Arms
later in this manual.
 Stand at the wheel end of the MSUV and grasp the
handles.
 Step on the release lever. Lift the handles up and away
from the body until the unit rests on the wheels and frame
support and release lever clicks into place. This is the
vertical closed position.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury when raising the
front of the MSUV, bend your knees so you can lift
with your legs, not your back.
WARNING:
Use the handles to raise the MSUV. Do not raise
by any part of the miter saw that is attached to the
MSUV. Failure to heed this warning may result in
possible injury and damage the tool.
To lower closed MSUV:
 Stand at the wheel side of the MSUV and grasp the
handles.
 Tilt the unit toward you and then slowly lower it to the
ground. This is the horizontal closed position.
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