RIDGID MS1290LZ Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations, Check Damaged Parts. Check for

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Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations

Before Each Use

Inspect your saw.

Disconnect The Miter Saw. To reduce the risk of injury from acciden- tal starting, unplug the saw, before changing the setup, changing the blade or adjusting anything. Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard to the direction arrow on the blade. The blade teeth should always point downward at the front of the saw.

Tighten the arbor screw.

Tighten the cover plate stop screw.

Check Damaged Parts. Check for:

•Proper alignment of moving parts,

•Damaged electric cords,

•Binding of moving parts,

•Broken parts,

•Stable mounting

•Function of arm return spring and lower guard: Push the arm all the way down, then let it rise up until it

stops by itself. Check the lower guard to see if it closed fully. If it did not, follow the instructions in the “Troubleshooting” section.

•Smooth, solid movement of sliding assembly.

•Other conditions that may affect the way the miter saw works.

If any part of this miter saw if missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don’t work, turn the saw off and unplug it. Replace dam- aged, missing, or failed parts before using the saw again.

Keep Guards In Place, in working

order, and in proper adjustment. Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating. DON’T put lubricants on the blade while it’s spinning.

Remove Adjusting Keys And

Wrenches from tool before turning it on.

To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces

•Use Only Recommended Accesso- ries. (See “Accessory” section within.) Consult this Owner’s man- ual for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that come with the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

•Choose the right 12-inch diameter blade for the saw and material you plan to cut.

•Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and properly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push the power head all the way down. Hand spin the blade and check for clear- ance. Tilt the power-head to 45 degree bevel and repeat the check.

If the blade hits anything, make the adjustments shown in the Maintain- ing “Alignment (Adjustments)” sec- tion.

•Make sure the blade, arbor collars and laser system are clean.

•Make sure the arbor collars' and laser discs’ recessed sides are fac- ing the blade.

•Using 1/4” hex end of combination wrench (supplied) or 1/2-inch box end wrench, make sure the left hand thread arbor screw is firmly tight- ened counterclockwise.

•Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there is no excessive play in any parts.

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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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