RIDGID MS1290LZA manual Know Your Compound Miter SAW, 12 IN. Blade, AMP Motor, Bevel Lock Lever

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FEATURES

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. blade is included with your compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to 13-1/2 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.

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:

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.

CARRYING	LOCK
HANDLE	PIN

DEPTH GUIDE

FRONT

1.Override (pin pulled completely out)

2.The 0° - 48° position for crown molding (pin pushed in)

CARRYING HANDLES

See Figure 2.

Carrying handles are located on the top of the saw arm and on the front of the saw base.

To transport: turn off and unplug the saw; lower saw arm and lock it in the down position; lock bevel and miter lock levers; lock slide lock knob.

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB

When loosened, the depth control knob allows the user to adjust the depth guide then holds the guide securely in place when the knob is retightened.

NOTE: It is not necessary to loosen the knob when locking or unlocking the saw arm.

DEPTH GUIDE

See Figure 2.

The depth guide is used for locking the saw arm in the down position or as a guide for limiting downward movement of the saw arm.

CARRYING

HANDLE

SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION

SWITCH

TRIGGER

SPINDLE

LOCK BUTTON

Fig. 2

NOTE: Controlling depth of cut is necessary when rough cutting a dado.

Fig. 3

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Contents MS1290LZA OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of Contents Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF General Safety RulesRead ALL Instructions  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are Secure Specific Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceElectrical Connection Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GElectrical Double InsulationGlossary of Terms Product Specifications FeaturesBevel Lock Lever Know Your Compound Miter SAW12 IN. Blade AMP MotorMiter Thumbwheel Switch TriggerMiter Lock Lever Miter ScalePhillips Screwdriver Framing Square Tools NeededRatchet Combination SquareWork Clamp HEX KEY Blade Wrench Dust Guide Loose PartsDust BAG Flat Head Socket CAP ScrewMounting Holes AssemblyUnpacking Depth Guide Using the Depth GuideLocking / Unlocking the SAW ARM SAW ARMWork Clamp Installing the Dust BAGInstalling the Work Clamp Dust BAG Frame Guide Exhaust PortInstalling / Replacing the Blade To Leave the Mark Aligning the Laser Guide LineRemoving the Mark To Cut the MarkCentering the SAW Blade Between the Slide Bars Removing / Replacing the Zero CLEAR- Ance Throat PlateSee Figures 17 Adjusting the Miter Lock LeverTo adjust Squaring the SAW Blade to the FenceView of Blade Square with Fence Miter Scale Indicator FigBevel Lock Lever Lift to Unlock Adjusting the Bevel Lock LeverAdjusting the Bevel Pivot Travel Pivot AdjustmentSliding Miter Fence IndicatorSquaring the Blade to the Miter Table See Figures 27Cutting with Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW OperationApplications Slide CUT Slide SAW ARM Forward then Push Down Back To Slide CUTSee Figures 31 Cross CUT Work Clamp Miter CUT To Miter CUT / Cross CUTSee Figures 33 Work ClampBevel CUT Clamp Lock PIN Scale Indicator BevelTo Bevel CUT See Figures 35Compound Miter CUT To Compound Miter CUT45 x 45 Compound Miter CUT Supporting Long WorkpiecesClamping Wide Workpieces Long WorkpieceAuxiliary Fence Using AN Auxiliary FenceRough Cutting a Dado Depth Guide CUT These Grooves With SAWPitch Side COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresCutting Compound Miters Inside Corner Fence Cutting Crown MoldingLaying Molding Flat on the Miter Table CeilingCrown Molding JIG Using a Crown Molding Support JIGMaking a Crown Molding Support JIG Cutting Warped Material AdjustmentsTo Adjust the Laser Guide Adjustment Screw Laser Button Aperture HEX KEY MarkLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Brush ReplacementChanging the Batteries To adjust belt tensionScrew Battery Cover Batteries Negative Motor Belt TensionMiter Saw Utility Vehicle AccessoriesHOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantySerial No Customer Service InformationModel No MS1290LZA