RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Unpacking and Checking Contents

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Unpacking and Checking Contents

Tools Needed

 

 

 

Combination Square Must be True

 

 

Draw Light

Straight Edge of

Hex “L” Wrench

Hex “L” Wrench

Line on Board

Board 3/4" Thick

1/4" (supplied)

4mm, 5mm, 6mm

Along this Edge

This Edge Must

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be Perfectly

19 mm Socket

 

 

 

Straight

 

 

 

 

Combination

Combination Square

 

 

Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square

Wrench (2) 12 mm

is Flipped Over in Dotted Position

 

 

 

 

Unpacking

 

 

1. Before removing the miter saw from the

 

 

 

carton tighten the slide lock knob to

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

 

guard against sudden movement.

injury from unexpected starting

 

or electrical shock, do not plug

 

2. Remove the miter saw from the carton by

the power cord into a power

 

lifting the saw with the carrying handle.

source outlet during unpacking

 

3. Place the saw on a secure, stationary

and assembly. This cord must

 

work surface and look the saw over

remain unplugged whenever you

 

carefully.

 

are working on the saw.

 

 

 

 

WARNING: If any part is missing

 

 

 

This Miter Saw is shipped complete in

 

or damaged, do not plug the saw

one box.

 

 

in until the missing or damaged

 

 

 

part is correctly replaced. To

WARNING: Although compact,

 

avoid electric shock, use only

this saw is heavy. To reduce the

 

 

identical replacement parts when

risk of back injury, get help when-

 

 

servicing double insulated tools.

ever you have to lift the saw.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

List of Loose Parts

 

 

 

NOTE: Before beginning assembly, check that all parts are included. If you are miss- ing any part, do not assemble the saw. E- mail us at info@ridgidwoodworking.com if any parts are damaged or missing.

Sometimes small parts can get lost in packaging material. Do not throw away any packaging until saw is put together. Check packaging for missing parts before contacting RIDGID. A complete parts list (Repair Parts) is at the end of the manual.

Use the list to identify the number of the missing part.

The following parts are included:

 

Part or Assembly

Qty.

A Basic Saw Assembly

1

B Workpiece Clamp

1

C Dust Bag

1

D Dust Bag Frame

1

E Laser System Bag Asm

1

F Operators Manual

1

ACE

B

D

F

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety Signal Words Before Using The Saw Safety Instructions For Miter SawBefore Each Use Safety Instructions for Miter SawsWhen Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw To Reduce the Risk of Accidental Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and EarsKeep Guards In Place, in working Preparing to Make Cut Dress For SafetyDon’t Overreach. Keep good foot- ing and balance Whenever Saw Is RunningBefore Leaving The Saw Glossary of Terms for WoodworkingMotor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Polarized Plug Motor Safety ProtectionWire Sizes Extension Cord Wire Sizes LengthUnpacking and Checking Contents Top Carrying Handle Convenient way to transport saw Getting to Know Your Miter SawSaw at a desired bevel angle Fit 1/4 hex end of combination tool AssemblyInstalling or Removing the Blade Stop Screw ArborBe sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely Assembling Dust Bag Workpiece Clamp InstallationFour Basic Saw Controls Bevel Lock Lever Bevel Index Pin Depth Adjustment Cam Knob Loosen the top two gib screws Alignment AdjustmentsStep Two Slide Tube Adjustment Step One Repositioning Zero Clear- ance Blade InsertStep Three Blade Square to Fence Miter Alignment Adjust Miter Scale IndicatorAdjust Bevel Scale Indicator Step Four Blade Square to Table Bevel AdjustmentMiter Lock Lever Miter Lock Lever AdjustmentTo check, follow these steps Nut Lock Bevel Lock Lever AdjustmentBevel Pivot Movement/Adjustment Loosen the top locking jam nutWork Bench Applications Mounting The Miter SawGrip of the plastic handle. Car Portable ApplicationsCheck Damaged Parts. Check for Safety Instructions for Basic Saw OperationsReduce the Risk of Accidental Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations con’tInspect Your Workpiece. Make sure Preparing to Make the CutMake workshop child-proof. Install Basic Saw Operations Body and Hand Position Chop CuttingMiter Scale Usage Miter CutBevel Cut Sliding FenceCompound Cut Box Cutting Bowed MaterialCompound Cut Cutting Compound Miters on Picture Frames and BoxesWorkpiece Clamp Usage Always perform dry runs. Make Completely set up your sawWorkpieces. Avoid binding Work against the bladeAuxiliary Fence Workpiece SupportCut These Grooves With Saw Use a Chisel to Rough Cutting a DadoCutting Base Moldings Cut the two outside groovesCutting Crown Molding Flat on the Miter Saw Table Cutting Crown MoldingsTwo Methods of Cutting Crown Molding Making a crown molding support jig Cutting Crown Molding Angled to the Table and FenceWall Wall to Crown Molding Angle 45 degrees Coverplate Stop Screw Arbor Blade Arbor Lock Laser SystemMounting the Laser System Spindle Keep these items for use if Laser system is removed Left Hand Thread Supplied withExactline Supplied with Inner BladeBroken Red Line OperationReplace the back cover and secure with two Phillips screws Changing BatteriesLower Blade Guard Maintenance and LubricationMaintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes Infrequent Lubrication as Required LubricationMotor Belt Tension Ball BearingsProhibited Accessories AccessoriesUsing Carbide Tipped Blades Recommended AccessoriesGeneral Troubleshooting GuideProblem Probable Cause Suggested Corrective Action Motor Wiring DiagramTrouble Shooting of Brake by Qualified Service Person Only Page Repair Parts Standard Hardware Item May be purchased locally ‡ Caution See mechanical assembly caution onAlways order by part number not by key number Base/Table Assembly Table Assembly Base Assembly Pivot Assembly Tube Pivot Assembly Pivot Sub Assembly Arm Guard Assembly ‡ Lower Guard Assembly ‡ Motor Assembly Page Form No. SP6505 RIDGID,INCPart No. SP6505 Catalog No. MS1290LZ Model No. MS1290LZ0Serial No
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