RIDGID MS1290LZA manual Symbols, Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

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SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL	NAME	DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V	Volts	Voltage
A	Amperes	Current
Hz	Hertz	Frequency (cycles per second)
W	Watt	Power
min	Minutes	Time
	Alternating Current	Type of current
	Direct Current	Type or a characteristic of current
no	No Load Speed	Rotational speed, at no load
	Class II Construction	Double-insulated construction
.../min	Per Minute	Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
	Wet Conditions Alert	Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
	Read The Operator’s Manual	To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
	Read The Operator’s Manual	operator’s manual before using this product.
		operator’s manual before using this product.
	Eye Protection	Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and,
	Eye Protection	as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.

	Safety Alert	Precautions that involve your safety.
	No Hands Symbol	Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
	No Hands Symbol	serious personal injury.
		serious personal injury.
	Hot Surface	To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any
	Hot Surface	hot surface.
		hot surface.

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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 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 GuideAssembly UnpackingMounting 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 FenceOperation ApplicationsCutting with Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW To Slide CUT See Figures 31Slide 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 FenceCOMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch Side Ceiling Cutting Crown MoldingLaying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Inside Corner FenceUsing a Crown Molding Support JIG Making 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