RIDGID MS1290LZA To Bevel CUT, See Figures 35, Scale Indicator Bevel, Bevel CUT Clamp Lock PIN

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OPERATION

TO BEVEL CUT

See Figures 35 - 37.

A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece. A straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle.

NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust or remove the sliding miter fence to insure proper clearance prior to making the cut.

Make sure the slide lock knob is tightened securely.

Raise saw arm to its full height.

Lift the miter lock lever to unlock. Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with zero on the miter scale.

Push the miter lock lever down to lock the miter table.

Lift the bevel lock lever and move the saw arm to the left or right to the desired bevel angle.

Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle, push the bevel lock lever down to lock.

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.

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.

Grasp the saw handle firmly. 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 workpiece.

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

SCALE

INDICATOR

BEVEL

SCALE

INDICATOR	Fig. 35
SCREW

BEVEL CUT

C-CLAMP

Fig. 36

BEVEL

LOCK PIN

Fig. 37

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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 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 GuideUnpacking AssemblyMounting 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 FenceApplications OperationCutting with Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW See Figures 31 To Slide CUTSlide 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 FenceCutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch Side Cutting Crown Molding Laying Molding Flat on the Miter TableCeiling Inside Corner FenceMaking a Crown Molding Support JIG Using 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