RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely

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Assembly (continued)

6.Remove the arbor screw, arbor washer, outer blade collar, and the blade.

NOTE: Pay attention to pieces removed, noting their position and direction they face (see illustration). Wipe the blade col- lars clean of any sawdust before installing the new blades.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of cuts from extremely sharp teeth: Wear gloves when installing or removing sawblade.

See cautions in “Using Carbide Tipped Blades” section concerning inspection, use, and selection of carbide tipped and other sawblades.

7.Install the new 12" blade (see recom- mended accessory list). Make sure the rotation arrow on the blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard. The blade teeth should always point downward at the front of the saw.

8.Install the outer blade collar, blade washer and arbor screw. Press the arbor lock and turn the combination wrench or the 1/2" wrench counter clockwise to secure the blade. Tighten arbor screw using moderate force, but do not overtighten.

9.Lower the lower blade guard until the slot in cover plate rests all the way down on the cover plate stop screw. Tighten the screw with the Phillips end of the combination wrench.

DANGER: Never use saw without guard cover plate securely in place. It keeps the arbor screw from falling out if it accidentally loosens, and prevents the spin- ning blade from coming off the machine.

10.Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely.

Blade

Collars

Blade

Washer

(Hollowed Side

Toward Blade)

Arbor screw

(Left Hand Thread)

Sawblade

NOTE: The arbor lock can be damaged by improper use. If the arbor lock will not hold, lower the blade down on to a scrap piece of wood positioned against the fence. This will serve as an alternate lock- ing means.

WARNING: Make sure the collars are clean and properly arranged. After installing a new blade, make sure the blade clears the table slot at the 0° and 45° bevel positions. Lower the blade into the table slot and check for any contact with the base or turn table structure. If blade contacts table, seek authorized service.

If blade contacts insert, refer to “Align- ment“section for adjustment.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety Instructions For Miter Saw Safety Signal Words Before Using The 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 Dress For Safety Preparing to Make CutWhenever Saw Is Running Don’t Overreach. Keep good foot- ing and balanceGlossary of Terms for Woodworking Before Leaving The SawMotor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Extension Cord Wire Sizes Length Motor Safety ProtectionWire Sizes Polarized PlugUnpacking and Checking Contents Top Carrying Handle Convenient way to transport saw Getting to Know Your Miter SawSaw at a desired bevel angle Stop Screw Arbor AssemblyInstalling or Removing the Blade Fit 1/4 hex end of combination toolBe 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 Step One Repositioning Zero Clear- ance Blade Insert Alignment AdjustmentsStep Two Slide Tube Adjustment Loosen the top two gib screwsAdjust Miter Scale Indicator Step Three Blade Square to Fence Miter AlignmentStep Four Blade Square to Table Bevel Adjustment Adjust Bevel Scale IndicatorMiter Lock Lever Miter Lock Lever AdjustmentTo check, follow these steps Loosen the top locking jam nut Bevel Lock Lever AdjustmentBevel Pivot Movement/Adjustment Nut LockPortable Applications Mounting The Miter SawGrip of the plastic handle. Car Work Bench ApplicationsSafety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations Check Damaged Parts. Check forSafety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations con’t Reduce the Risk of AccidentalPreparing to Make the Cut Inspect Your Workpiece. Make sureMake workshop child-proof. Install Basic Saw Operations Chop Cutting Body and Hand PositionSliding Fence Miter CutBevel Cut Miter Scale UsageCutting Compound Miters on Picture Frames and Boxes Cutting Bowed MaterialCompound Cut Compound Cut BoxWork against the blade Completely set up your sawWorkpieces. Avoid binding Workpiece Clamp Usage Always perform dry runs. MakeWorkpiece Support Auxiliary FenceCut the two outside grooves Rough Cutting a DadoCutting Base Moldings Cut These Grooves With Saw Use a Chisel toCutting Crown Molding Flat on the Miter Saw Table Cutting Crown MoldingsTwo Methods of Cutting Crown Molding Cutting Crown Molding Angled to the Table and Fence Making a crown molding support jigWall Wall to Crown Molding Angle 45 degrees Coverplate Stop Screw Arbor Blade Arbor Lock Laser SystemMounting the Laser System Supplied with Inner Blade Left Hand Thread Supplied withExactline Spindle Keep these items for use if Laser system is removedOperation Broken Red LineChanging Batteries Replace the back cover and secure with two Phillips screwsLower Blade Guard Maintenance and LubricationMaintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes Ball Bearings LubricationMotor Belt Tension Infrequent Lubrication as RequiredRecommended Accessories AccessoriesUsing Carbide Tipped Blades Prohibited 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 Catalog No. MS1290LZ Model No. MS1290LZ0Serial No RIDGID,INCPart No. SP6505 Form No. SP6505