RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements

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Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spin- ning object in one minute.

Sawblade Path

The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with either the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.

Set

The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.

Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is being performed. The surfaces of a work- piece are commonly referred to as faces, ends, and edges.

Face

End

Edge

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements

Power Supply and Motor Specifications

	WARNING: To reduce the risk of				The A-C motor used on this tool is a non-
	electrical	hazards,	fire	hazards	reversible universal type, having the fol-
	or damage to the tool, use				lowing specifications:
	proper circuit protection. Your
	proper circuit protection. Your					Voltage	120
	tool is wired at the factory for
	tool is wired at the factory for					Amperes	15
	operation	using	the	voltage
	operation	using	the	voltage		Hertz (Cycles)	60
	shown. Connect tool to a power					Hertz (Cycles)	60

						Phase	Single
	line with the appropriate voltage					Phase	Single

						RPM	4000
	and a 15-amp branch circuit.					RPM	4000
	Use a 15-amp time delay type					Shaft Rotation	Clockwise
	fuse or circuit breaker. To					Brake	Automatic
	reduce the risk of shock or fire,
	reduce the risk of shock or fire,
	if power cord is worn or cut, or
	damaged in any way, have it
	replaced immediately.


General Electrical Connections

DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution:

1.Use only identical replacement parts when servicing. Servic- ing should be performed by a qualified service technician.

2.Do not use in rain or where floor is wet.

WARNING Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing the plug to or from the outlet.

If power cord is cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.

110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information

Double Insulated

The miter saw is double insulated to pro- vide a double layer of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical system. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the

internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety Signal Words Before Using The Saw Safety Instructions For Miter 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 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 Wire Sizes Motor Safety ProtectionExtension Cord Wire Sizes Length Polarized PlugUnpacking and Checking Contents Getting to Know Your Miter Saw Saw at a desired bevel angleTop Carrying Handle Convenient way to transport saw Installing or Removing the Blade AssemblyStop Screw Arbor 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 Two Slide Tube Adjustment Alignment AdjustmentsStep One Repositioning Zero Clear- ance Blade Insert Loosen the top two gib screwsStep Three Blade Square to Fence Miter Alignment Adjust Miter Scale IndicatorAdjust Bevel Scale Indicator Step Four Blade Square to Table Bevel AdjustmentMiter Lock Lever Adjustment To check, follow these stepsMiter Lock Lever Bevel Pivot Movement/Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever AdjustmentLoosen the top locking jam nut Nut LockGrip of the plastic handle. Car Mounting The Miter SawPortable Applications Work Bench 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 CuttingBevel Cut Miter CutSliding Fence Miter Scale UsageCompound Cut Cutting Bowed MaterialCutting Compound Miters on Picture Frames and Boxes Compound Cut BoxWorkpieces. Avoid binding Completely set up your sawWork against the blade Workpiece Clamp Usage Always perform dry runs. MakeAuxiliary Fence Workpiece SupportCutting Base Moldings Rough Cutting a DadoCut the two outside grooves 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 Making a crown molding support jig Cutting Crown Molding Angled to the Table and FenceWall Wall to Crown Molding Angle 45 degrees Laser System Mounting the Laser SystemCoverplate Stop Screw Arbor Blade Arbor Lock Exactline Left Hand Thread Supplied withSupplied with Inner Blade Spindle Keep these items for use if Laser system is removedBroken Red Line OperationReplace the back cover and secure with two Phillips screws Changing BatteriesMaintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Replacing Carbon BrushesLower Blade Guard Motor Belt Tension LubricationBall Bearings Infrequent Lubrication as RequiredUsing Carbide Tipped Blades AccessoriesRecommended Accessories 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 Part No. SP6505 RIDGID,INCCatalog No. MS1290LZ Model No. MS1290LZ0Serial No Form No. SP6505