RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Four Basic Saw Controls, Assembling Dust Bag, Workpiece Clamp Installation

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Assembling Dust Bag

1.Locate the dust bag frame and cloth dust bag.

2.Clip the dust bag frame in place on the slide tubes as shown.

3.Slide the cloth dust bag over the dust bag frame.

4.Connect the dust elbow to the dust port on the upper blade guard.

5.Clamp dust bag onto elbow.

NOTE: If connecting a 2-1/2" wet/dry vac hose to the saw, do not attach the dust bag frame, dust bag and elbow to the saw. Connect the wet/dry vac hose directly to the dust port on the upper blade guard.

Workpiece Clamp Installation

The workpiece clamp is used to help hold the workpiece in the correct cutting posi- tion. It may be used on either the left side of the miter saw or the right side. Before turning the saw on make sure the work- piece clamp does not interfere with the cutting action of the saw.

1.Align pin in clamp shaft with keyway in fence. Insert clamp shaft and rotate.

Clamp

Support

Shaft

Quick Release Button

Four Basic Saw Controls

In order to properly adjust and align the Sliding Compound Miter Saw there are four basic controls that must be under- stood.

1.Miter lock lever and miter index wheel

To change the miter setting of the blade:

a.Raise the miter lock lever.

b.Rotate the miter index wheel partially downward to disengage the current index and engage the next index.

c.Rotate the miter index wheel com- pletely downward to bypass all miter indexes.

d.Turn the table to the desired miter setting and lock the miter lock lever.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety Signal Words Before Using The Saw Safety Instructions For Miter SawSafety Instructions for Miter Saws When Installing Or Moving The Miter SawBefore Each Use Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears Keep Guards In Place, in workingTo Reduce the Risk of Accidental 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 Getting to Know Your Miter Saw Saw at a desired bevel angleTop Carrying Handle Convenient way to transport saw 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 Workpiece Clamp Installation Four Basic Saw ControlsAssembling Dust Bag 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 Adjustment To check, follow these stepsMiter Lock Lever 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 Moldings Two Methods of Cutting Crown MoldingCutting Crown Molding Flat on the Miter Saw Table Making a crown molding support jig Cutting Crown Molding Angled to the Table and FenceWall Wall to Crown Molding Angle 45 degrees Laser System Mounting the Laser SystemCoverplate Stop Screw Arbor Blade Arbor Lock 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 BatteriesMaintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Replacing Carbon BrushesLower Blade Guard Infrequent Lubrication as Required LubricationMotor Belt Tension Ball BearingsProhibited Accessories AccessoriesUsing Carbide Tipped Blades Recommended AccessoriesTroubleshooting Guide Problem Probable Cause Suggested Corrective ActionGeneral Wiring Diagram Trouble Shooting of Brake by Qualified Service Person OnlyMotor Page Repair Parts ‡ Caution See mechanical assembly caution on Always order by part number not by key numberStandard Hardware Item May be purchased locally 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