RIDGID MS1290LZA manual View of Blade Square with Fence Miter Scale, Indicator Fig

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ASSEMBLY

Rotate the miter table until the pointer on the miter scale is positioned at 0°.

Lock the miter lock lever by pushing it down.

Remove the sliding miter fence by loosening the fence screw and lifting the sliding miter fence off the saw.

Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg of the square against the flat part of saw blade.

NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 20.

If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 21 and 22, adjust- ments are needed.

Loosen the socket head screws that secure the fence to the miter table. See Figure 19.

Rotate the fence left or right until the saw blade is parallel with the square.

Retighten the socket head screws securely and recheck the blade-to-fence alignment.

Your saw has several scale indicators. After squaring adjust- ments have been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator screws and reset them to zero. See Figure 23.

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BLADE

SLIDING
MITER	MITER	FRAMING
FENCE	MITER	FRAMING
	TABLE	SQUARE

VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED	Fig. 21
	Fig. 21

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BLADE

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BLADE

SLIDING
MITER		FRAMING
FENCE	MITER	FRAMING
FENCE	MITER	SQUARE
	TABLE	SQUARE
	TABLE
	VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
	ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED		Fig. 22
			Fig. 22

SLIDING		FRAMING	MITER
MITER	MITER	FRAMING	MITER
FENCE	TABLE	SQUARE	LOCK
			LEVER

VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE

Fig. 20

MITER
SCALE	INDICATOR	SCALE
	INDICATOR	SCALE
	SCREW	INDICATOR Fig. 23

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual MS1290LZATable of Contents IntroductionRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Specific Safety Rules  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are SecureSpecific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningDouble Insulation Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GElectrical Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsAMP Motor Know Your Compound Miter SAW12 IN. Blade Bevel Lock LeverMiter Scale Switch TriggerMiter Lock Lever Miter ThumbwheelCombination Square Tools NeededRatchet Phillips Screwdriver Framing SquareFlat Head Socket CAP Screw Loose PartsDust BAG Work Clamp HEX KEY Blade Wrench Dust GuideUnpacking AssemblyMounting Holes SAW ARM Using the Depth GuideLocking / Unlocking the SAW ARM Depth GuideDust BAG Frame Guide Exhaust Port Installing the Dust BAGInstalling the Work Clamp Work ClampInstalling / Replacing the Blade To Cut the Mark Aligning the Laser Guide LineRemoving the Mark To Leave the MarkRemoving / Replacing the Zero CLEAR- Ance Throat Plate Centering the SAW Blade Between the Slide BarsSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence Adjusting the Miter Lock LeverTo adjust See Figures 17Indicator Fig View of Blade Square with Fence Miter ScaleTravel Pivot Adjustment Adjusting the Bevel Lock LeverAdjusting the Bevel Pivot Bevel Lock Lever Lift to UnlockSee Figures 27 IndicatorSquaring the Blade to the Miter Table 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 Work Clamp To Miter CUT / Cross CUTSee Figures 33 Cross CUT Work Clamp Miter CUTSee Figures 35 Scale Indicator BevelTo Bevel CUT Bevel CUT Clamp Lock PINTo Compound Miter CUT Compound Miter CUTLong Workpiece Supporting Long WorkpiecesClamping Wide Workpieces 45 x 45 Compound Miter CUTDepth Guide CUT These Grooves With SAW Using AN Auxiliary FenceRough Cutting a Dado Auxiliary FenceCutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch Side Ceiling Cutting Crown MoldingLaying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Inside Corner FenceMaking a Crown Molding Support JIG Using a Crown Molding Support JIGCrown Molding JIG Adjustment Screw Laser Button Aperture HEX KEY Mark AdjustmentsTo Adjust the Laser Guide Cutting Warped MaterialBrush Replacement MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationMotor Belt Tension To adjust belt tensionScrew Battery Cover Batteries Negative Changing the BatteriesAccessories Miter Saw Utility VehicleWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredMS1290LZA Customer Service InformationModel No Serial No