RIDGID AC9960 Professional Compact Miter Saw Stand User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- RIDGID
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RIDGID AC9960 Professional Compact Miter Saw Stand User Manual
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s
manual before using this product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Safe operation of this accessory requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual, the operator’s manual for the mitre saw, and all labels affixed to the tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
- KNOW YOUR ACCESSORY. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the product’s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this product.
- KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while operating.
- ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WITH SIDE SHIELDS MARKED TO COMPLY WITH ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
- DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT or for other purposes.
- ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING THIS KIT. Make sure the switch is off when reconnecting the saw to a power supply.
- BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
- ALWAYS GET HELP IF YOU NEED TO LIFT THE WORKSTAND. When lifting, hold the work stand close to your body. Bend your knees so you can lift with your legs, not your back.
- WHEN HAULING THE WORKSTAND IN A VEHICLE, securely tie it down to prevent movement and possible damage.
- NEVER put the work stand where operators or bystanders are forced to stand with any part of their body inline with the path of the saw blade.
- NEVER STAND ON WORKSTAND. Serious injury could occur if the stand tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not store any items above or near the stand where anyone might climb on the stand to reach them.
- MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF SAW MUST NOT EXCEED 100 POUNDS.
- MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF SAW AND WORKPIECE MUST NOT EXCEED 350 POUNDS.
- ALWAYS MOUNT MITER SAW so the workpiece is positioned in-line with the material supports.
- CHECK TO MAKE SURE WORKSTAND DOES NOT ROCK, SLIDE OR MOVE PRIOR TO USE.
- PUT THE WORKSTAND ON A FIRM LEVEL SURFACE where there is plenty of room to handle and properly support the workpiece.
- ALWAYS REMOVE mounted saw prior to transporting or taking down unit.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this product, also loan these instructions.
WARNING:
This stand is designed for use with all RIDGID miter saws with a blade
diameter not larger than 12 in. For other brands, use a slide miter saw with a
blade diameter not larger than 10 in. or a non-sliding miter saw with a blade
diameter not larger than 12 in.
SYMBOLS
FEATURES
TOOLS NEEDED
The following tools (not included) are needed for making adjustments:
WARNING:
The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could
cause serious personal injury.
LOOSE PARTS
The following items are included with your miter saw stand
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Wheels ………………………………………………………………. 2
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Axles ………………………………………………………………… 2
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Wheel Assembly Hardware:
Nut (M8) …………………………………………………………….. 4
Large Flat Washer (M8)………………………………………… 2
Flat Washer (M8)…………………………………………………. 4 -
Carry Handle………………………………………………………. 1
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Carry Handle Assembly Hardware:
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Bolt (M8 x 15mm) ……………………………………………….. 2
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Flat Washer (M8)…………………………………………………. 2
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Lock Washer (M8) ……………………………………………….. 2
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Saw Mounting Brackets ………………………………………. 2
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Saw Mounting Bracket Hardware
Bolt (M8 x 35 mm) ………………………………………………. 4
Flat Washer (M8)…………………………………………………. 4
Lock Washer (M8) ……………………………………………….. 4 -
Material Supports ……………………………………………….. 2
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Height Adjustment Knobs…………………………………….. 2
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Operator’s Manual
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires some assembly.
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the loose parts list are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the loose parts list are already
assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not
assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer
installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could
result in serious personal injury.
- Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
- Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
- If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the
parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for
use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply
could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
CAUTION:
Be careful to avoid pinching your fingers or hands when installing the handle
onto the frame.
Attach the handle on the end of the frame opposite the wheels.
- With the stand out of the box and packaging removed, lay the stand’s top surface down on the floor with the folded legs facing up.
- Hold the handle on the outside of the frame as shown
- Align the holes in the handle with the holes in the frame.
- Insert screw, lock washer and flat washer assembly through hole in stand. Thread into one end of the handle.
- Tighten the screw using a Phillips head screwdriver.
- Repeat on other side.
- Press the leg lock lever to release each leg then unfold the legs on the stand until the locking pins click in place. Set the stand in an upright working position.
NOTE: Check to ensure the stand is stable and all the legs have the locking pins engaged.
INSTALLING THE WHEELS
See Figure 4-5.
Wheels are provided to assist in
moving the stand to the desired location.
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Install the end of an axle through one bracket as shown.
NOTE: The outside end of the axle can be identified by the O-ring that supports the large flat washer. It inserts into the wheel. -
Assemble a flat washer (M8) and nut (M8) to inside end of axle to secure axle to bracket.
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Slide a large flat washer (M8), a wheel, and a flat washer onto the outside end of axle.
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Install and tighten nut to retain wheel on the axle.
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Repeat for other axle and wheel assembly.
NOTE: Make sure the wheels turn freely after installation.
INSTALLING MATERIAL SUPPORTS
See Figure 6.
The material supports help balance and support the workpiece during cutting
operations. The material supports for this stand come preassembled.
To install the material supports:
- Mount the material support with extra stand legs to the wheel end of the stand
- Slide the material support into the mount at the end of the extension arm.
- Tighten height adjustment knob to secure the material support.
Repeat with the other support.
NOTE: The extension rail does not need to be extended for installation.
ATTACHING SAW MOUNTING BRACKETS
See Figures 7 – 8.
Always position the saw to achieve maximum balance and stability. All four
corners of the saw must be bolted to the mounting brackets before use. Make
sure bolts do not extend above the table of the miter saw.
If the saw has holes that line up with the slots in the saw mounting brackets:
If the saw has holes that do not line up with the slots in the saw mounting brackets:
- Unplug the saw and lock the saw arm in the down position.
- Place two 2x4s or similar type of stable support underneath the saw to raise the saw and allow access to the saw’s mounting feet.
- Place a saw mounting bracket underneath the raised side of the saw with the locking lever facing the front, aligning the mounting plates on the bracket with the mounting holes of the miter saw.
- Feed bolts, lock washers, and flat washer through the saw mounting hole into the mounting plate on the bracket.
- Finger tighten the two bolts to the mounting plate in the bracket to hold in position. Use longer bolts if necessary.
- Repeat for the other bracket.
- Make sure both brackets are parallel to each other.
- Tighten bolts to lock mounting plates in place.
NOTE: Ensure mounting plates are locked in place when bolts are tightened.
If the saw has holes that do not line up with the slots in the saw mounting brackets:
- Unplug the saw and lock saw arm in the down position.
- Mount the saw to a mounting surface at least 1/2 in. thick using 5/16 hex head screws, washers, and nuts (not included).
- Drill holes in the mounting surface to match the slots in the saw mounting brackets.
- Proceed with installation as shown in figure 8.
NOTE: Ensure that the mounting surface contacts all four mounting plates.
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW TO THE STAND
See Figures 9 – 10.
- Release the lock levers before attempting to mount the saw to the stand.
- Lift the saw and bracket assembly, allowing the assembly to tilt slightly toward your body.
- While still tilted toward you, hook the front edge of the bracket assembly onto the front rail of the stand.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, make sure the curved front edge of the
mounting brackets are securely seated over the front rail before seating the
other end of the brackets. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control of
the saw mounting assembly, which could cause serious personal injury.
Lower the bracket assembly to allow the rear edge of the bracket to seat fully over the rear rail.
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Lock the brackets in position by lowering the locking levers.
NOTE: Continue to hold the mounting bracket assembly with one hand until both levers are securely locked. -
Check position and adjust, if necessary, to make sure the weight of the saw is evenly balanced over the rails as shown in figure 10.
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Ensure the saw is fully seated and locked in position. Ensure the four bolts holding the saw to the saw mounting brackets are securely tightened and that the mounting brackets are parallel to each other.
To remove saw from stand:
- Raise the locking levers to unlock the saw and mounting bracket assembly.
- Lift up and away from the rear rail of the stand to disengage.
- With the assembly tilted slightly toward you, lift the front part of the assembly to disengage from the front rail of the stand.
WARNING:
The 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 mounting bracket
assembly along the top rails or remove the bracket assembly from the top
rails. If the mounting brackets will not fit over 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 as described
in the Maintenance section of this manual. Failure to heed this warning may
result in serious personal injury.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a
careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting
in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purpose: To provide a stable, secure work surface for a miter saw
USING THE EXTENSION RAILS
See Figure 11.
Use the extension rails when working with larger workpieces.
To extend the rails:
- Release the extension lock lever.
- Extend the rail to the desired position.
- Push down on the extension lever to lock it.
NOTE: Use a 4mm hex key (not included) to tighten the screw in the extension lock if more locking force is needed.
USING THE MATERIAL SUPPORTS
See Figure 12.
Rest the workpiece on top of the material roller to support the workpiece during cutting operations.
Raise the material support and place the workpiece against the work stop
whenever you need to make repetitive cuts of the same length. To avoid a
greater risk of binding or pinching, do not use both work stops at the same
time. The extension rail should be adjusted to the desired length stop.
To adjust the material support:
- Loosen the height adjustment knob
- Adjust the material support to the desired position.
- Tighten the height adjustment knob.
To adjust work stop:
- Loosen the height adjustment knob.
- Raise or lower the work stop to the desired position.
- Tighten the height adjustment knob.
NOTE: Make certain the top of the roller or edge of the work stop is aligned with the top of the miter saw table to keep the work piece level.
CLOSING THE STAND
- Remove the miter saw prior to closing the stand.
- Retract the extension rails.
- Place the stand in the vertical position (wheels contacting the ground).
- Press down the leg lock levers to fold each leg.
- When all legs are folded, grasp the handle and tilt the unit towards you to transport.
TRANSPORTING THE STAND WITH A SAW:
- First close the stand as described above.
- After closing the stand, grasp the handle and tilt the stand away from you.
- Slowly lower the stand until the handle is resting on the ground.
- Reinstall the miter saw in this position.
- With miter saw installed and brackets locked, grasp the handle and raise from the ground. Then roll the stand to the desired location.
- Remove the miter saw from the stand before unfolding the legs and putting in a standing position at your desired location.
- Reinstall the miter saw once the stand has been unfolded, stood up, and all legs are locked in place.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting
in possible serious injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products,
penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
BRACKET ADJUSTMENT SCREW
See Figure 13.
The 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 mounting bracket
assembly along the top rails or remove the bracket assembly from the top
rails. If the mounting brackets will not fit over 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. Failure to
heed this warning may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: The saw should be removed from the mounting brackets before
attempting to tighten or loosen the bracket adjustment screws.
To adjust:
- Use a wrench to slightly loosen the nut.
- Turn the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Rotate clockwise if the bracket assembly needs to be tightened or counter clockwise if the assembly needs to be loosened.
- Install the bracket on the miter stand rails and lower the locking lever to check the adjustment.
- When the correct adjustment is achieved, wrench tighten the nut while holding the screw in place to secure.
- Repeat with the second mounting bracket if necessary.
This product has a 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Policy, as well as a Three-
year Limited Warranty.
For Warranty and Policy details, please go to
powertools.ridgid.com or call (toll free)
1-866-539-1710.
Customer Service Information:
For parts or service, do not return this product to the store. Contact your
nearest RIDGID® authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant
information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service
center nearest you, please call
1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at
powertools.RIDGID.com.
MODEL NO. ____
SERIAL NO.___
Model number on product may have additional letters at the end. These letters designate manufacturing information and should be provided when calling for service.
ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
P.O. Box 1427 Anderson, SC 29622 USA
1-866-539-1710
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