RIDGID MS1290LZA manual Squaring the Blade to the Miter Table, See Figures 27, Sliding Miter Fence

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ASSEMBLY

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE

See Figures 27 - 30.

 Unplug the saw.

 Pull the saw arm all the way down and lock in transport

position.

 Lift the miter lock lever.

 Rotate the miter table until the pointer on the miter scale

is positioned at 0°.

 Lock the miter lock lever by pushing it down.

 Lift the bevel lock lever to loosen and set the saw at 0°

bevel (blade set 90° to miter table). Retighten the bevel

lock lever by pushing it down.

 Place a combination square against the miter table and

the flat part of saw blade.

NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part

of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

 Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table

alignment at several points.

 The edge of the square and the saw blade should be

parallel as shown in figure 28.

 If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from

the square as shown in figures 29 and 30, adjustments

are needed.

 Lift the bevel lock lever.

 Using the blade wrench, loosen the two socket head

screws securing the bevel scale and slide the pivot

assembly left or right as needed to bring the saw blade

into alignment with the square. Retighten the socket

head screws.

 Retighten the bevel lock lever by pushing it down.

Recheck blade-to-table alignment.

NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check blade

°

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BEVEL
LOCK
LEVER	BLADE
	BLADE

SLIDING

MITER

FENCE

	COMBINATION		MITER
	SQUARE	MITER	MITER
	SQUARE	MITER	LOCK
		TABLE	LOCK
		TABLE	LEVER
			LEVER
		CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE
	SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE
			Fig. 28
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COMBINATION

SQUARE

VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE,

squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0

and 45° angles.

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 27.

BEVEL

SCALE

SCALE

INDICATOR

BEVEL

SCALE

ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

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COMBINATION

SQUARE

Fig. 29

SOCKET HEAD

INDICATOR

VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE,

SCREW	SCREW	Fig. 27
		Fig. 27

ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

Fig. 30

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual MS1290LZATable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL Instructions 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 MeaningCord Length Wire Size A.W.G ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsKnow Your Compound Miter SAW 12 IN. BladeAMP Motor Bevel Lock LeverSwitch Trigger Miter Lock LeverMiter Scale Miter ThumbwheelTools Needed RatchetCombination Square Phillips Screwdriver Framing SquareLoose Parts Dust BAGFlat Head Socket CAP Screw Work Clamp HEX KEY Blade Wrench Dust GuideAssembly UnpackingMounting Holes Using the Depth Guide Locking / Unlocking the SAW ARMSAW ARM Depth GuideInstalling the Dust BAG Installing the Work ClampDust BAG Frame Guide Exhaust Port Work ClampInstalling / Replacing the Blade Aligning the Laser Guide Line Removing the MarkTo Cut the Mark To Leave the MarkRemoving / Replacing the Zero CLEAR- Ance Throat Plate Centering the SAW Blade Between the Slide BarsAdjusting the Miter Lock Lever To adjustSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence See Figures 17Indicator Fig View of Blade Square with Fence Miter ScaleAdjusting the Bevel Lock Lever Adjusting the Bevel PivotTravel Pivot Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever Lift to UnlockIndicator Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableSee Figures 27 Sliding Miter FenceOperation ApplicationsCutting with Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW To Slide CUT See Figures 31Slide CUT Slide SAW ARM Forward then Push Down Back To Miter CUT / Cross CUT See Figures 33Work Clamp Cross CUT Work Clamp Miter CUTScale Indicator Bevel To Bevel CUTSee Figures 35 Bevel CUT Clamp Lock PINTo Compound Miter CUT Compound Miter CUTSupporting Long Workpieces Clamping Wide WorkpiecesLong Workpiece 45 x 45 Compound Miter CUTUsing AN Auxiliary Fence Rough Cutting a DadoDepth Guide CUT These Grooves With SAW Auxiliary FenceCOMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch Side Cutting Crown Molding Laying Molding Flat on the Miter TableCeiling Inside Corner FenceUsing a Crown Molding Support JIG Making a Crown Molding Support JIGCrown Molding JIG Adjustments To Adjust the Laser GuideAdjustment Screw Laser Button Aperture HEX KEY Mark Cutting Warped MaterialMaintenance General MaintenanceBrush Replacement LubricationTo adjust belt tension Screw Battery Cover Batteries NegativeMotor Belt Tension Changing the BatteriesAccessories Miter Saw Utility VehicleWarranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model NoMS1290LZA Serial No