RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Whenever Saw Is Running, Make workshop child-proof. Install

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

• Properly support round material	causing the blade to "bite." To avoid
such as dowel rods. They have a	this, always use a fixture designed
tendency to roll while being cut,	to properly hold your workpiece.

Whenever Saw Is Running

WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your miter saw) cause a careless mistake. A careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury.

Before starting your cut, observe the miter saw while it runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates exces- sively, stop immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not restart until finding and correcting the prob- lem.

Keep Children Away. Keep all visi- tors a safe distance from the miter saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of the miter saw and workpiece.

Never confine the piece being cut

off. Never hold it, clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it while the blade is spinning. It must be free to move sideways on its own. If con- fined, it could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.

Let the blade reach full speed before cutting. This will help reduce the risk of a thrown workpiece.

Don’t Force Tool. It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate. Feed the saw into the workpiece only fast enough to let the blade cut with- out bogging down or binding.

Before freeing jammed material:

•Turn miter saw “OFF” by releasing trigger switch.

•Wait for all moving parts to stop.

•Unplug the miter saw.

After finishing a cut:

•Keep holding the power head down.

•Release the switch, and wait for all moving parts to stop before moving your hands or raising power head.

•If blade doesn’t stop within 6 sec- onds, unplug the saw and follow the instructions in the Trouble Shooting section for fixing the blade brake before using the saw again.

Before Leaving The Saw:

Never Leave Tool Running Unat-

tended.Turn power off. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

Make workshop child-proof. Install

a padlock through the hole provided

in the trigger to prevent unauthorized usage. Lock the shop. Disconnect master switches. Store tool away from children and others not qualified to use the tool.

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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 Applications Safety 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