RIDGID MS1290LZA manual Assembly, Unpacking, Mounting Holes

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ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

WARNING:

Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface. NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.

This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in the down position. To release the saw arm, push down on the top of the saw arm, cut the tie-wrap, and pull out on the depth guide.

Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon release of the tie wrap and/or depth guide.

Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures ex- plained in this manual.

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 oper- ate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create acces- sories 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.

Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in acciden- tal starting and possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not start the miter saw without checking for interference between the saw blade and the sliding miter fences. Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter fence during operation of the saw.

WARNING:

Always make sure the compound miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

MOUNTING HOLES

See Figure 8.

The compound miter saw should be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench, mounting board, or leg stand. The saw base has eight mounting holes: four large bolt holes (B) and four small screw holes (A). If using bolts, they should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the workbench or other mounting surface. Tighten all four bolts or screws securely. Do not use screws if mounting to a leg stand.

The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in figure 8. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to the floor before operating.

TRACE HOLES AT THESE

B

A

A

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCATIONS FOR HOLE PATTERN

 

 

 

 

 

(A - SCREWS AND B - BOLTS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

A

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

MOUNTING

 

 

SAW BASE

 

 

SURFACE

Fig. 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents MS1290LZA OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL Instructions 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 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 ScrewAssembly UnpackingMounting Holes 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 27Operation ApplicationsCutting with Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW To Slide CUT See Figures 31Slide CUT Slide SAW ARM Forward then Push Down Back 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 SAWCOMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch Side Inside Corner Fence Cutting Crown MoldingLaying Molding Flat on the Miter Table CeilingUsing a Crown Molding Support JIG Making a Crown Molding Support JIGCrown Molding 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