RIDGID Official Manual for 12 in Sliding Compound Miter Saw

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

12 in. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH LASER

Double Insulated

MS1290LZA

Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

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Contents MS1290LZA OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are Secure Specific Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceElectrical Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Product Specifications Features12 IN. Blade Know Your Compound Miter SAWAMP Motor Bevel Lock LeverMiter Lock Lever Switch TriggerMiter Scale Miter ThumbwheelRatchet Tools NeededCombination Square Phillips Screwdriver Framing SquareDust BAG Loose PartsFlat Head Socket CAP Screw Work Clamp HEX KEY Blade Wrench Dust GuideUnpacking AssemblyMounting Holes Locking / Unlocking the SAW ARM Using the Depth GuideSAW ARM Depth GuideInstalling the Work Clamp Installing the Dust BAGDust BAG Frame Guide Exhaust Port Work ClampInstalling / Replacing the Blade Removing the Mark Aligning the Laser Guide LineTo Cut the Mark To Leave the MarkCentering the SAW Blade Between the Slide Bars Removing / Replacing the Zero CLEAR- Ance Throat PlateTo adjust Adjusting the Miter Lock LeverSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence See Figures 17View of Blade Square with Fence Miter Scale Indicator FigAdjusting the Bevel Pivot Adjusting the Bevel Lock LeverTravel Pivot Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever Lift to UnlockSquaring the Blade to the Miter Table IndicatorSee Figures 27 Sliding Miter FenceApplications OperationCutting with Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW See Figures 31 To Slide CUTSlide CUT Slide SAW ARM Forward then Push Down Back See Figures 33 To Miter CUT / Cross CUTWork Clamp Cross CUT Work Clamp Miter CUTTo Bevel CUT Scale Indicator BevelSee Figures 35 Bevel CUT Clamp Lock PINCompound Miter CUT To Compound Miter CUTClamping Wide Workpieces Supporting Long WorkpiecesLong Workpiece 45 x 45 Compound Miter CUTRough Cutting a Dado Using AN Auxiliary FenceDepth Guide CUT These Grooves With SAW Auxiliary FenceCutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch Side Laying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Cutting Crown MoldingCeiling Inside Corner FenceMaking a Crown Molding Support JIG Using a Crown Molding Support JIGCrown Molding JIG To Adjust the Laser Guide AdjustmentsAdjustment Screw Laser Button Aperture HEX KEY Mark Cutting Warped MaterialGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceBrush Replacement LubricationScrew Battery Cover Batteries Negative To adjust belt tensionMotor Belt Tension Changing the BatteriesMiter Saw Utility Vehicle AccessoriesDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredModel No Customer Service InformationMS1290LZA Serial No