RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Lubrication, Motor Belt Tension, Ball Bearings

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Lubrication

Ball Bearings

All the motor bearings in this tool are lubri- cated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit, therefore, no further lubrication is required.

Infrequent Lubrication as Required

1.Apply automotive type oil directly on slide tubes. It will be picked up and dis- persed by built in felt wicks.

2.Apply a light oil or a pressurized light spray oil to the arm pivot shaft.

3.Apply a light oil or a pressurized light spray oil to the torsion spring as shown.

4.Apply a light oil or a pressurized light spray oil to the lower guard spacer, roller and cover plate as shown.

Cover

SpacerPlate

Roller

Torsion Spring (Inside)

Arm

Pivot Shaft

Motor Belt Tension

The motor belt tension was properly adjusted at the factory. However, to check the belt tension:

1.Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five screws holding the belt cover and remove the cover.

2.To check the belt tension squeeze the belt. Using light pressure the belt should deflect approximately 1/4".

3.To adjust the tension:

a.Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen (but do not remove) the six motor mount screws.

b.To increase the belt tension turn the adjusting socket head set screw clockwise. To decrease the tension turn the adjusting set screw counter- clockwise.

NOTE: Excessive belt tension will cause the motor to fail prematurely.

c.Securely tighten the six motor mount screws.

4.Replace the belt cover.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety Signal Words Before Using The Saw Safety Instructions For Miter 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 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 Saw at a desired bevel angle Getting to Know Your Miter SawTop Carrying Handle Convenient way to transport saw 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 Four Basic Saw Controls Workpiece Clamp InstallationAssembling Dust Bag 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 AdjustmentTo check, follow these steps Miter Lock Lever AdjustmentMiter Lock Lever 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 groovesTwo Methods of Cutting Crown Molding Cutting Crown MoldingsCutting Crown Molding Flat on the Miter Saw Table Making a crown molding support jig Cutting Crown Molding Angled to the Table and FenceWall Wall to Crown Molding Angle 45 degrees Mounting the Laser System Laser SystemCoverplate Stop Screw Arbor Blade Arbor Lock 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 BatteriesMaintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes Maintenance and LubricationLower Blade Guard Infrequent Lubrication as Required LubricationMotor Belt Tension Ball BearingsProhibited Accessories AccessoriesUsing Carbide Tipped Blades Recommended 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 Form No. SP6505 RIDGID,INCPart No. SP6505 Catalog No. MS1290LZ Model No. MS1290LZ0Serial No