RIDGID MS1290LZ Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations con’t, Reduce the Risk of Accidental

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Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations (con’t.)

•Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery.

To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never use the miter saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears

Know your miter saw. Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.

To reduce the risk of injury from acci- dental contact with moving parts, don’t do layout, assembly, or setup work on the miter saw while any parts are moving.

Reduce the Risk of Accidental

Starting. Make sure switch is “OFF” before plugging miter saw into a power outlet.

Plan your work.

Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do. Use a different tool for any workpiece that can’t be held in a solidly braced, fixed position.

CAUTION: Because of the slid- ing action of this saw, this machine is not designed for cut- ting metals. Use this miter saw to cut only wood, and wood like products. Other materials may shatter, bind on the blade, start fires or create other dangers.

Dress For Safety

The operation of any power miter saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage. Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on package. Everyday eye- glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles are available at many local retail stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you when they break.

•Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and draw you into moving parts.

•Wear nonslip footwear.

•Tie back long hair.

•Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

•Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using miter saw for hours at a time.

•For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with safety goggles.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety Instructions For Miter Saw Safety Signal Words Before Using The 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 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 Getting to Know Your Miter Saw Saw at a desired bevel angleTop 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 Workpiece Clamp Installation Four Basic Saw ControlsAssembling 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 IndicatorMiter Lock Lever Adjustment To check, follow these stepsMiter Lock Lever Bevel Lock Lever Adjustment Bevel Pivot Movement/Adjustment Loosen 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 toCutting Crown Moldings Two Methods of Cutting Crown MoldingCutting 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 Laser System Mounting the 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 and Lubrication Maintenance Replacing Carbon BrushesLower Blade Guard Lubrication Motor Belt TensionBall Bearings Infrequent Lubrication as RequiredAccessories Using Carbide Tipped BladesRecommended Accessories Prohibited 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 RIDGID,INC Part No. SP6505Catalog No. MS1290LZ Model No. MS1290LZ0Serial No Form No. SP6505