RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Dress For Safety, Preparing to Make Cut

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Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued)

CAUTION: Because of the sliding action of this saw, this machine is not designed for cutting met- als. Use this miter saw to cut only wood and wood like prod- ucts. Other materials may shat- ter, bind on the blade, start fires or create other dangers.

Dress For Safety

Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage. Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Can- ada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on pack- age. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles are available at many local retail stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you when they break.

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and draw you into moving parts.

•Wear nonslip footwear.

•Tie back long hair.

•Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

•Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using miter saw for hours at a time.

•For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with safety goggles.

Preparing to Make Cut

Inspect Your Workpiece. Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut.

Plan your work to reduce the risk of thrown pieces caused when the workpiece binds on the blade and is torn from your hands.

Plan how you will make the cut. Always:

•Make sure the blade is not spin- ning.

•Raise the blade.

•Slide the saw out above the front edge of the workpiece before start- ing saw, and

•Push the sawblade down on top of the wood and back toward the rear of the saw to make the cut.

DANGER: NEVER pull the saw toward you during a cut. The blade can suddenly climb up on top of the workpiece and force itself toward you.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety Instructions For Miter Saw Safety Signal Words Before Using The SawSafety Instructions for Miter Saws When Installing Or Moving The Miter SawBefore Each Use Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears Keep Guards In Place, in workingTo 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 Extension Cord Wire Sizes Length Motor Safety ProtectionWire Sizes Polarized PlugUnpacking and Checking Contents Getting to Know Your Miter Saw Saw at a desired bevel angleTop Carrying Handle Convenient way to transport saw 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 Workpiece Clamp Installation Four Basic Saw ControlsAssembling Dust Bag 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 Adjustment To check, follow these stepsMiter Lock Lever 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 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 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 Moldings Two Methods of Cutting Crown MoldingCutting 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 Laser System Mounting the Laser SystemCoverplate Stop Screw Arbor Blade Arbor Lock 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 screwsMaintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Replacing Carbon BrushesLower Blade Guard Ball Bearings LubricationMotor Belt Tension Infrequent Lubrication as RequiredRecommended Accessories AccessoriesUsing Carbide Tipped Blades Prohibited AccessoriesTroubleshooting Guide Problem Probable Cause Suggested Corrective ActionGeneral Wiring Diagram Trouble Shooting of Brake by Qualified Service Person OnlyMotor Page Repair Parts ‡ Caution See mechanical assembly caution on Always order by part number not by key numberStandard 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 Catalog No. MS1290LZ Model No. MS1290LZ0Serial No RIDGID,INCPart No. SP6505 Form No. SP6505