RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Assembly, Installing or Removing the Blade, Stop Screw Arbor, Arbor Lock

Models: MS1290LZ

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20.Switch Interlock Button - Prevents trigger switch from being accidentally engaged.

21.On/Off Trigger Switch - To prevent the trigger from being accidentally engaged, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, press in the switch interlock button and squeeze the trig- ger. Release the trigger to stop the miter saw. Install a padlock through the hole in the trigger to prevent unau- thorized use.

22.Bevel Index Pin - This pin provides

indexes at 0° and 22.5°, CM, and 45° left and right.

23.Front Carry Handles - Convenient way to transport the saw.

24.Workpiece Clamp - Helps to hold workpiece in position for precise cut- ting. Quick release allows easy move- ment for workpiece width adjustment. Pin of clamp fits in either hole in rear at fence.

25.Bevel Indicator - Indicates the angle (bevel) the blade is set.

26.Cord Wrap Brackets

Assembly

WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly steps are complete, and you have read and understood the safety and operational instruc- tions.

arbor screw or use 1/2” box end wrench.

Coverplate

Stop

Screw

Arbor

Screw

Installing or Removing the Blade

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a thrown workpiece or thrown pieces of blade, do not use a blade larger or smaller than 12" diameter.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected starting, unplug the saw whenever you are removing or installing the blade.

NOTE: See “Mounting the Laser System” section of the owners manual for direc- tions on installing the laser system.

1.Unplug the saw from the outlet. Cut- ting head is up.

2.Rotate the lower blade guard by hand. Loosen, but do not remove, the cover plate stop screw using the Phillips end of combination wrench.

3.Lift the lower guard up and tilt the lower guard assembly back so the arbor screw is exposed.

4.Fit 1/4” hex end of combination tool in

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5.Press the arbor lock and hold it in firmly while turning the wrench clock- wise. The arbor lock will engage after some turning of the wrench.

Arbor Lock

NOTE: The arbor screw has a left hand thread. This helps prevent unwanted

loosening of the arbor screw during nor- mal operation.

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RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Assembly, Installing or Removing the Blade, Stop Screw Arbor, Fit 1/4 hex end of combination tool