RIDGID MS1290LZA manual Service, Symbol Signal Meaning

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SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL

SIGNAL

MEANING

 

DANGER:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

 

result in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

 

result in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may

 

result in minor or moderate injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION:

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in

 

property damage.

 

 

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and un- derstand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID® customer service for assistance.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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Contents MS1290LZA OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF  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 ScrewUnpacking AssemblyMounting Holes 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 MarkCentering 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 27Applications OperationCutting with Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW See Figures 31 To Slide CUTSlide CUT Slide SAW ARM Forward then Push Down Back 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 SAWCutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch Side Inside Corner Fence Cutting Crown MoldingLaying Molding Flat on the Miter Table CeilingMaking a Crown Molding Support JIG Using a Crown Molding Support JIGCrown Molding 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