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To change the blade on a Ridgid Miter Saw, follow these steps:
1. Unplug the saw and secure it on a stable surface.
2. Locate the blade lock button on the motor housing and press it to lock the blade in place.
3. Use a wrench to loosen the arbor bolt, turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the outer washer, blade, and inner washer from the arbor.
5. Place a new blade onto the arbor, making sure the teeth face forward.
6. Reinstall the inner washer, outer washer, and tighten the arbor bolt clockwise with the wrench.
7. Release the blade lock button and plug in the saw to test the new blade.
Remember to always wear protective gloves and goggles when changing the blade on a miter saw.
Ridgid Tool Company manufactures a range of hand tools and power tools, including circular saws, bandsaws, and compound miter saws. Miter saws are commonly used by carpenters to cut precise angles and bevels for wood joinery, such as framing lumber and trim joints. One important maintenance task for a Ridgid miter saw is changing the blade based on the type of material you need to cut. Fortunately, the process of changing the blade on a Ridgid miter saw is quick and easy.
Step 1
Disconnect the miter saw from the power source.
Step 2
Adjust the miter saw table to a 90-degree angle and securely tighten the locking knob. If applicable, set the saw’s bevel angle to 90 degrees and lock it in place.
Step 3
Press and hold the motor spindle lock. The motor spindle lock lever is located behind the blade guard on the side of the miter saw motor.
Step 4
Loosen and remove the blade spindle bolt. Use a Ridgid saw blade wrench or an adjustable wrench to turn the bolt counterclockwise and remove it along with the washer.
Step 5
Retract the Ridgid miter saw blade guard to remove the saw blade from the spindle shaft.
Step 6
Position the new saw blade onto the spindle shaft. Make sure that the blade’s stamped direction arrow aligns with the direction arrow indicated on the saw’s blade cover.
Step 7
Place the blade washer over the spindle shaft.
Step 8
Insert the blade spindle bolt clockwise into the spindle and hand-tighten it until it is snug.
Step 9
Tighten the blade spindle bolt using the Ridgid saw blade wrench or an adjustable wrench.
Step 10
Plug the miter saw’s power cord into the power source to resume using the saw.
