Bevel Lock Lever Adjustment, Nut Lock | RIDGID MS1290LZ instruction

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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RIDGID MS1290LZ Bevel Lock Lever Adjustment, Bevel Pivot Movement/Adjustment, Loosen the top locking jam nut, Nut Lock

Contents

Page Table of Contents Safety Signal Words Before Using The Saw Safety Instructions For Miter Saw Safety 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 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 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 tool Be 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 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 Adjustment To check, follow these stepsMiter Lock Lever 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 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 Fence Wall 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 removed Broken Red Line Operation Replace the back cover and secure with two Phillips screws Changing Batteries Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Replacing Carbon BrushesLower Blade Guard Motor Belt Tension LubricationBall Bearings Infrequent Lubrication as Required Using Carbide Tipped Blades AccessoriesRecommended Accessories Prohibited Accessories Troubleshooting 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