Alignment Adjustments | RIDGID MS1290LZ specification

Alignment (Adjustments)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the saw in. The power cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw.

NOTE: For best results, the saw must be properaly aligned before mounting and using the laser system.

Step One: Repositioning Zero Clear- ance Blade Insert

The zero clearance blade insert needs to be repositioned so it is temporarily out of the way when aligning the blade. It may be replaced after the blade is aligned.

1.Loosen the three screws that secure the zero clearance blade insert on one side of the blade.

2.Slide the zero clearance insert away from the blade as far as possible.

3.Retighten the three screws.

4.Repeat steps 1-3 for the opposite side of the blade.

Step Two: Slide Tube Adjustment

1.Place the powerhead in the 0° miter/0° bevel index and lock head in lower posi- tion.

2.Check to see that the blade is approxi- mately centered between the two zero clearance blade inserts. Also check for play between the right slide rail and the pivot assembly.

3.If adjustment is required loosen the jam nuts on all four gib screws as shown.

4.Loosen the top two gib screws.

5.Tighten or loosen the lower two gib screws as required to center the blade between the zero clearance inserts.

6.Tighten the lower two jam nuts.

7.To minimize play in the slide tubes gradually tighten the top two gib screws while at the same time sliding the powerhead back and forth. Tighten the top jam nuts.

Slide Rail

Pivot

Assembly

Gib Screw

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RIDGID MS1290LZ Alignment Adjustments, Step One Repositioning Zero Clear- ance Blade Insert, Loosen the top two gib screws

Contents

Page Table of Contents Safety Signal Words Before Using The Saw Safety Instructions For Miter Saw Before 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 Preparing to Make Cut Dress For Safety Don’t Overreach. Keep good foot- ing and balance Whenever Saw Is Running Before Leaving The Saw Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Wire Sizes Motor Safety ProtectionExtension Cord Wire Sizes Length Polarized Plug Unpacking and Checking Contents Top Carrying Handle Convenient way to transport saw Getting to Know Your Miter SawSaw at a desired bevel angle Installing or Removing the Blade AssemblyStop Screw Arbor Fit 1/4 hex end of combination tool Be 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 Step Two Slide Tube Adjustment Alignment AdjustmentsStep One Repositioning Zero Clear- ance Blade Insert Loosen the top two gib screws Step Three Blade Square to Fence Miter Alignment Adjust Miter Scale Indicator Adjust Bevel Scale Indicator Step Four Blade Square to Table Bevel Adjustment Miter Lock Lever Miter Lock Lever AdjustmentTo check, follow these steps Bevel Pivot Movement/Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever AdjustmentLoosen the top locking jam nut Nut Lock Grip of the plastic handle. Car Mounting The Miter SawPortable Applications Work Bench Applications Check Damaged Parts. Check for Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations Reduce the Risk of Accidental Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations con’t Inspect Your Workpiece. Make sure Preparing to Make the Cut Make workshop child-proof. Install Basic Saw Operations Body and Hand Position Chop Cutting Bevel Cut Miter CutSliding Fence Miter Scale Usage Compound Cut Cutting Bowed MaterialCutting Compound Miters on Picture Frames and Boxes Compound Cut Box Workpieces. Avoid binding Completely set up your sawWork against the blade Workpiece Clamp Usage Always perform dry runs. Make Auxiliary Fence Workpiece Support Cutting Base Moldings Rough Cutting a DadoCut the two outside grooves Cut These Grooves With Saw Use a Chisel to Cutting Crown Molding Flat on the Miter Saw Table Cutting Crown MoldingsTwo Methods of Cutting Crown Molding Making a crown molding support jig Cutting Crown Molding Angled to the Table and Fence Wall Wall to Crown Molding Angle 45 degrees Coverplate Stop Screw Arbor Blade Arbor Lock Laser SystemMounting the Laser System Exactline Left Hand Thread Supplied withSupplied with Inner Blade Spindle Keep these items for use if Laser system is removed Broken Red Line Operation Replace the back cover and secure with two Phillips screws Changing Batteries Lower Blade Guard Maintenance and LubricationMaintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes Motor Belt Tension LubricationBall Bearings Infrequent Lubrication as Required Using Carbide Tipped Blades AccessoriesRecommended Accessories Prohibited Accessories General 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 Part No. SP6505 RIDGID,INCCatalog No. MS1290LZ Model No. MS1290LZ0Serial No Form No. SP6505