RIDGID MS1290LZA manual To Slide CUT, See Figures 31

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OPERATION

WARNING:

Never make a cut by pulling the saw toward you as the blade can climb on top of the workpiece and come toward you. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

TO SLIDE CUT

See Figures 31 - 32.

The sliding feature will cut workpieces 13-1/2 in. wide by 3-1/2 in. thick. With the saw off, pull the saw arm forward. Turn the saw on (let blade reach maximum speed), then push the blade down on top of the workpiece then back toward the rear of the saw to make a cut. Cuts are made by:

(1)pushing the saw blade away from you and toward the bevel scale at the back of the saw stopping when the full rear position has been reached after each cut. When the saw is running (turned on), NEVER pull the saw blade toward you or toward the front of the saw.

Raise saw arm to its full height.

Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence, the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade. See Figures 47 - 48.

When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 40.

Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade.

Loosen the slide lock knob by turning the knob counter- clockwise.

Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use the work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible.

Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cut- ting operation to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made.

With the saw off, grasp the saw handle firmly then pull the saw forward until the blade arbor (center of the saw blade) is over the front of the workpiece.

Depress the switch lock with thumb then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.

Slowly lower the blade into and through the front edge of the workpiece.

Push the saw handle away from you and toward the bevel scale at the back of the saw.

SLIDE CUT

SLIDE SAW ARM

FORWARD THEN

PUSH DOWN

Fig. 31

PUSH

BACK

Fig. 32

Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece and removing the workpiece from miter table.

NOTE: A cross cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece. A straight cross cut is made with the miter table set at the 0° position. Miter cross cuts are made with the miter table set at some angle other than 0°.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual MS1290LZATable of Contents Introduction Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF General Safety RulesRead ALL Instructions 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 GuideMounting Holes AssemblyUnpacking 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 FenceCutting with Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW OperationApplications Slide CUT Slide SAW ARM Forward then Push Down Back To Slide CUTSee Figures 31 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 FencePitch Side COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresCutting Compound Miters Ceiling Cutting Crown MoldingLaying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Inside Corner FenceCrown Molding JIG Using a Crown Molding Support JIGMaking a Crown Molding Support 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
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