RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Bevel Lock Lever Bevel Index Pin Depth Adjustment Cam Knob

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Four Basic Saw Controls (continued)

2.Bevel lock lever/index pin

To change the bevel setting of the blade:

a.Pull the bevel lock lever forward. Then rotate the bevel index pin downward. This will allow the blade to be tilted and at the same time “by- pass” the preset bevel indexes.

b.To engage the preset bevel indexes, rotate the bevel lock index pin up.

c.Engage bevel index pin and/or bevel lock lever before cutting.

3.Depth Adjustment Cam and Head Hold Down

To release the blade -

a.While applying light downward pres- sure on the handle, pull the depth adjustment cam to the right, then raise the blade.

NOTE: It is not necessary to loosen depth adjustment knob.

b.Rotate the depth adjustment cam so the flat on the cam is facing upward. NOTE: Head Hold Down is for trans- port and storage purposes only. No cutting operations should take place while hold down is engaged.

To lock the blade in the lower position. a. Pull the depth adjustment cam to the right and lower the blade into the

table.

b. Rotate the depth adjustment cam

until slot engages pin on upper guard.

4.Slide lock knob

Turn the slide lock knob counterclock- wise to loosen and clockwise to tighten. Loosening the knob will allow the pow- erhead to slide back and forth. Tighten- ing the knob will lock the powerhead in place.

Bevel Lock

Lever

Bevel Index

Pin

Depth

Adjustment

Cam

Depth

Adjustment

Knob

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety Instructions For Miter Saw Safety Signal Words Before Using The SawWhen Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw Safety Instructions for Miter SawsBefore Each Use Keep Guards In Place, in working Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and EarsTo Reduce the Risk of Accidental 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 Motor Safety Protection Wire SizesExtension Cord Wire Sizes Length Polarized PlugUnpacking and Checking Contents Saw at a desired bevel angle Getting to Know Your Miter SawTop Carrying Handle Convenient way to transport saw Assembly Installing or Removing the BladeStop Screw Arbor Fit 1/4 hex end of combination toolBe sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely Four Basic Saw Controls Workpiece Clamp InstallationAssembling Dust Bag Bevel Lock Lever Bevel Index Pin Depth Adjustment Cam Knob Alignment Adjustments Step Two Slide Tube AdjustmentStep One Repositioning Zero Clear- ance Blade Insert 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 IndicatorTo check, follow these steps Miter Lock Lever AdjustmentMiter Lock Lever Bevel Lock Lever Adjustment Bevel Pivot Movement/AdjustmentLoosen the top locking jam nut Nut LockMounting The Miter Saw Grip of the plastic handle. CarPortable Applications 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 PositionMiter Cut Bevel CutSliding Fence Miter Scale UsageCutting Bowed Material Compound CutCutting Compound Miters on Picture Frames and Boxes Compound Cut BoxCompletely set up your saw Workpieces. Avoid bindingWork against the blade Workpiece Clamp Usage Always perform dry runs. MakeWorkpiece Support Auxiliary FenceRough Cutting a Dado Cutting Base MoldingsCut the two outside grooves Cut These Grooves With Saw Use a Chisel toTwo Methods of Cutting Crown Molding Cutting Crown MoldingsCutting Crown Molding Flat on the Miter Saw Table Cutting Crown Molding Angled to the Table and Fence Making a crown molding support jigWall Wall to Crown Molding Angle 45 degrees Mounting the Laser System Laser SystemCoverplate Stop Screw Arbor Blade Arbor Lock Left Hand Thread Supplied with ExactlineSupplied with Inner Blade Spindle Keep these items for use if Laser system is removedOperation Broken Red LineChanging Batteries Replace the back cover and secure with two Phillips screwsMaintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes Maintenance and LubricationLower Blade Guard Lubrication Motor Belt TensionBall Bearings Infrequent Lubrication as RequiredAccessories Using Carbide Tipped BladesRecommended Accessories Prohibited AccessoriesProblem Probable Cause Suggested Corrective Action Troubleshooting GuideGeneral Trouble Shooting of Brake by Qualified Service Person Only Wiring DiagramMotor Page Repair Parts Always order by part number not by key number ‡ Caution See mechanical assembly caution onStandard 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 RIDGID,INC Part No. SP6505Catalog No. MS1290LZ Model No. MS1290LZ0Serial No Form No. SP6505