RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Bevel Lock Lever Adjustment, Bevel Pivot Movement/Adjustment, Nut Lock

Bevel Lock Lever Adjustment

With the blade set at an “unindexed” bevel position (other than 0°, 22.5°, 33-7/8°, 45°) and the bevel lock lever set in the “locked” position the locking action should feel tight and secure.

Considerable effort should be required to move the blade. While it is always possi- ble to force the blade to move, it should resist moving when a reasonable amount of force is applied.

To check, follow these steps:

1.Release the bevel lock lever and posi- tion the blade at an “unindexed” posi- tion. Lock the bevel lock lever.

2.Try and bevel the blade. If the blade moves easily:

a.Release the bevel lock lever.

b.Locate the two 12mm locking jam nuts behind the bevel lock lever.

c.Loosen the top locking jam nut.

d.To tighten the bevel lock lever mecha- nism turn the bottom jam nut clockwise. To loosen the lock lever mechanism turn the bottom jam nut counterclockwise.

e.Lock the bevel lock lever and try mov- ing the blade. Readjust if necessary. NOTE: When unlocked the bevel mechanism should freely pivot. A grating sound indicates the bevel mechanism needs to be loosened slightly.

Bevel Pivot Movement/Adjustment

Check that the miter saw bevels easily by unlocking the bevel lock lever and tilting the blade. NOTE: At least one thread of the pivot bolt should stick out past the hex lock nut.

If the movement is tight or there is loose- ness in the pivot, do the following adjust- ment procedure:

a. Unlock the bevel lock lever.

b. Turn the hex lock nut with 3/4" or 19mm socket.

Recheck the bevel movement and read-

just if necessary.Hex

Nut Lock

Bevel Lock

Lever

Bevel Index Pin

Locking

Jam Nuts

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