RIDGID MS1290LZ Using Carbide Tipped Blades, Recommended Accessories, Prohibited Accessories

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Accessories

Recommended Accessories

ItemSKU No.

Miter Saw Utility Vehicle .............. AC9940

Do not use any accessory unless you have received and read complete instruc- tions for its use.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unsafe accessories, use only accessories recom- mended.

Basic Blade Requirements

12" Diameter

1" Diameter Arbor Hole

Blades marked for slide compound miter saw use

Blades marked for 4,500 RPM or higher

Prohibited Accessories

WARNING: The use of any cut- ting tool except 12" saw blades which meet the requirement under recommended accesso- ries is prohibited. Do not use accessories such as shape cut- ters or dado sets. Metal cutting and the use of abrasive wheels are prohibited. See WARNING and CAUTION notes in the “Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations” section.

Using Carbide Tipped Blades

WARNING: To avoid the risk of cutting tool failure and thrown shrapnel (broken pieces of blade) read and understand all the warnings and instructions which come with carbide tipped blades. Failure to heed all car- bide tipped blade warnings and safety instructions can result in serious injury.

Carbide is a very hard but brittle material. Take care when mounting, using and stor- ing carbide blades to prevent accidental damage. Slight shocks, such as striking a tip during handling, can seriously damage

the blade. Foreign objects in the work- place, such as wire or nails, can also cause tips to crack or break off.

Before using a carbide tipped blade, always examine the blade and tips for damage. Look for bent teeth, a bent blade, cracks, broken, missing or loose carbide tips. Do not use a carbide tipped blade if damage is found or suspected.

Do not use a carbide tipped blade without all appropriate guards in place.

Mount blade securely in proper rotation direction.

Never rotate a carbide tipped blade faster than its maximum recommended speed.

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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 Motor Safety Protection Wire SizesExtension Cord Wire Sizes Length Polarized PlugUnpacking and Checking Contents Top Carrying Handle Convenient way to transport saw Getting to Know Your Miter SawSaw at a desired bevel angle 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 Assembling Dust Bag Workpiece Clamp InstallationFour Basic Saw Controls 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 Miter Lock Lever AdjustmentTo check, follow these steps 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 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 Left Hand Thread Supplied with ExactlineSupplied with Inner Blade Spindle Keep these items for use if Laser system is removedOperation Broken Red Line Changing Batteries Replace the back cover and secure with two Phillips screwsLower Blade Guard Maintenance and LubricationMaintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes Lubrication Motor Belt TensionBall Bearings Infrequent Lubrication as RequiredAccessories Using Carbide Tipped BladesRecommended Accessories 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 RIDGID,INC Part No. SP6505Catalog No. MS1290LZ Model No. MS1290LZ0Serial No Form No. SP6505