RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Chop Cutting, Body and Hand Position

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Chop Cutting

1.Slide the cutting head to the rear as far as it will go.

2.Lock slide lock knob.

3.Position workpiece on table and against fence and secure with clamp as appro- priate.

4.Turn on saw and lower blade into work- piece.

5.After cut is complete turn off saw, allow blade to stop rotating before allowing cutting head to rise up.

Body and Hand Position

•Never place hands near cutting area. Place hand at least 4" from path of blade.

•Hold workpiece firmly to the fence to prevent movement toward the blade.

•When holding the workpiece to the left side of the blade, always use your left hand. Use your right hand to hold the workpiece to the right side of the blade.

•Before making a cut, make a “dry run” with the power off so you can see the

path of the blade.

•Keep hands in position until trigger has been released and the blade has com- pletely stopped.

WARNING: Do not try to cut short pieces, you cannot properly sup- port the workpiece and keep your hold down hand the required distance from the blade.

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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