Workpieces. Avoid binding, Work against the blade | RIDGID MS1290LZ

Workpiece Clamp Usage

WARNING: Avoid thrown	- Always perform dry runs. Make
workpieces. Avoid binding the	sure the saw is unplugged.
work against the blade:	Completely set up your saw.
- Always hold or clamp your	Pull the blade and power head
work down to the saw.	through the full range of motion
- Do not hold or clamp the work-	to check for interference. The
piece on both sides of the	clamp can be used in a left or
blade. The blade can throw a	right configuration. Make sure
cut off piece if you confine the	that your blade, saw guard or
workpiece on both sides of the	motor does not interfere with
blade.	the clamp. Correct any interfer-
- Read and follow the instruc-	ence before use.
tions in the remainder of your	- Always tighten the clamp so
saw’s owners manual.	that the workpiece is secured
- This accessory was designed	between the clamp and fence,
to make your miter saw opera-	support or base. No visible gap
tions more convenient. Read	should be present between saw
and understand these instruc-	and wood.
tions completely before use.

NOTE: The clamp can be used only in a vertical position.

1.Place material to be cut on table of miter saw. Secure workpiece to the fence and table by turning knob to tighten clamp. Do not overtighten the clamp. It should just lightly hold the wood against the fence and table.

2.Perform a dry run with the saw unplugged. After you believe that the saw is completely set up, pull the power head down as if you were making an actual cut. Check for interferences and for potentially dangerous situations. Adjust the set up so that a safe opera- tion can be completed.

3.Complete the cut as instructed in the remainder of you miter saw owners manual.

Workpiece to be cut off

IMPORTANT: To help perform the safest and most precise miter saw cut, make the cut and then release the power switch.

Hold the power head down and keep your hands in place until the blade stops rotat- ing. Then raise the power head and remove workpiece from work table.

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Contents

Page Table of Contents Safety Signal Words Before Using The Saw Safety Instructions For Miter Saw When Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw Safety Instructions for Miter SawsBefore Each Use Keep Guards In Place, in working Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and EarsTo 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 Polarized Plug Motor Safety ProtectionWire Sizes Extension Cord Wire Sizes Length Unpacking and Checking Contents Saw at a desired bevel angle Getting to Know Your Miter SawTop Carrying Handle Convenient way to transport saw Fit 1/4 hex end of combination tool AssemblyInstalling or Removing the Blade Stop Screw Arbor Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely Four Basic Saw Controls Workpiece Clamp InstallationAssembling Dust Bag Bevel Lock Lever Bevel Index Pin Depth Adjustment Cam Knob Loosen the top two gib screws Alignment AdjustmentsStep Two Slide Tube Adjustment Step One Repositioning Zero Clear- ance Blade Insert Step Three Blade Square to Fence Miter Alignment Adjust Miter Scale Indicator Adjust Bevel Scale Indicator Step Four Blade Square to Table Bevel Adjustment To check, follow these steps Miter Lock Lever AdjustmentMiter Lock Lever Nut Lock Bevel Lock Lever AdjustmentBevel Pivot Movement/Adjustment Loosen the top locking jam nut Work Bench Applications Mounting The Miter SawGrip of the plastic handle. Car Portable 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 Miter Scale Usage Miter CutBevel Cut Sliding Fence Compound Cut Box Cutting Bowed MaterialCompound Cut Cutting Compound Miters on Picture Frames and Boxes Workpiece Clamp Usage Always perform dry runs. Make Completely set up your sawWorkpieces. Avoid binding Work against the blade Auxiliary Fence Workpiece Support Cut These Grooves With Saw Use a Chisel to Rough Cutting a DadoCutting Base Moldings Cut the two outside grooves Two Methods of Cutting Crown Molding Cutting Crown MoldingsCutting 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 Mounting the Laser System Laser SystemCoverplate Stop Screw Arbor Blade Arbor Lock Spindle Keep these items for use if Laser system is removed Left Hand Thread Supplied withExactline Supplied with Inner Blade Broken Red Line Operation Replace the back cover and secure with two Phillips screws Changing Batteries Maintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes Maintenance and LubricationLower Blade Guard Infrequent Lubrication as Required LubricationMotor Belt Tension Ball Bearings Prohibited Accessories AccessoriesUsing Carbide Tipped Blades Recommended Accessories Problem Probable Cause Suggested Corrective Action Troubleshooting GuideGeneral Trouble Shooting of Brake by Qualified Service Person Only Wiring DiagramMotor Page Repair Parts Always order by part number not by key number ‡ Caution See mechanical assembly caution onStandard 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 Form No. SP6505 RIDGID,INCPart No. SP6505 Catalog No. MS1290LZ Model No. MS1290LZ0Serial No