RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Cutting Crown Molding Angled to the Table and Fence

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Cutting Crown Molding Angled to the Table and Fence

The advantage of cutting crown molding in this position is that no bevel setting is required. Small changes in the miter angle can be made without affecting the bevel angle. When using this method the saw can be quickly and easily adjusted for corners that are not 90° (square).

Making a crown molding support jig:

A crown molding support jig needs to be constructed to help hold the molding in place during this cutting operation.

1.Get a straight piece of wood typically 1/2 inch thick by 23-1/2 inches long (28 inches long if using the table extension) and approximately 5 inches wide. The actual width of this piece will depend on overall width of the crown molding and what the top and bottom angles are.

2.Drill holes and temporarily mount this piece similar to building an Auxiliary Fence. However, do not cut the blade slot at this time.

3.Position a piece of crown molding that you are going to cut so the bottom part (part which is installed against the wall) is against the wood fence. Make sure the angles on the crown molding are held firmly against the wood fence and table of the miter saw. Mark the height on the fence.

Using the crown molding support jig:

1.Position the molding so the bottom (part which is installed against the wall) is against the wood fence.

2.Use the chart to select the proper miter angle. Tighten the miter lock knob.

3.Activate switch. Lower head, make the cut. Wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before allowing the head assembly to return to the “UP” position and/or removing the workpiece.

4.ALWAYS PRETEST COMPOUND SETTINGS ON SCRAP MATERIAL TO CONFIRM CORRECT ANGLE.

4.Remove the wood fence and cut to this width.

5.Use small nails and glue to attach a top piece (typically 1/2 inch thick by 1-1/2 inches wide by 23 inches long. Make sure the nails are not located below the sawblade.

6.Securely reattach the completed jig to the miter saw fence and make a full depth, 45° left and right miter cut.

Fence

Wood Fence

Mark height of fence here

Molding

Up-side Down

Table

Top

Piece

Crown

Molding

Support Jig

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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