RIDGID MS1290LZA manual Adjusting the Bevel Lock Lever, Adjusting the Bevel Pivot

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ASSEMBLY

ADJUSTING THE BEVEL LOCK LEVER

See Figures 24 - 25.

Prior to squaring the saw blade to the miter table, check and align the bevel lock lever. The blade must be set at an “unindexed” bevel position other than 0°, 22.5°, 33.9°, and 45° to test. In the “locked” position, the action of pushing the bevel lock lever down should feel tight and secure.

Considerable effort should be required to bevel the blade. If the saw arm moves easily when in the “locked” position, an adjustment of the bevel lock lever is required.

To adjust:

Unplug the saw.

Lift the bevel lock lever up to unlock.

Locate the two locking jam nuts behind the bevel lock lever.

Loosen the top jam nut. Turn the bottom jam nut clock- wise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen.

Once all adjustments have been made, push the bevel lock lever down to relock the bevel.

ADJUSTING THE BEVEL PIVOT

See Figure 26.

The saw should freely pivot when the bevel lock lever is “unlocked” and the saw is beveled. A “grating” sound indicates that the bevel needs to be loosened slightly. If the movement is tight or there is play in the pivot, an adjustment is required.

NOTE: At least one thread of the pivot bolt should stick out past the hex lock nut.

To adjust:

Unplug the saw.

Lift the bevel lock lever up to unlock.

Turn the hex lock nut with 3/4 in. or 19 mm socket.

Once all adjustments have been made, push the bevel lock lever down to relock the bevel.

TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

The saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself.

If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints, have saw repaired at the nearest authorized service center.

BEVEL LOCK

LEVER

®

LIFT TO

UNLOCK

Fig. 24

PUSH DOWN

®

 

TO LOCK

 

BEVEL

LOCK

LEVER

Fig. 25

HEX LOCK

NUT

Fig. 26

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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 Mark Centering 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