Workpiece Support, Auxiliary Fence | RIDGID MS1290LZ specification

Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Workpiece Support

Long pieces need extra supports. The supports should be placed along the workpiece so the workpiece does not sag and your hand holding the workpiece is positioned 4” or more from the blade path. The support should let the workpiece lay

flat on the base and work table during the cutting operation.

NOTE: When mounted on a large flat sur- face, the miter saw table is 4-1/2” high. Three stacked 2 x 4’s can be used as a work support extension.

Auxiliary Fence

Certain unusual cuts may benefit from a fence face extension due to the size and position of the workpiece. Holes are pro- vided in the fence to attach an auxiliary fence. Get a straight piece of wood typi- cally 1/2 inch thick by 4-1/4 inches high by 23 inches long. To attach auxiliary fence, place the piece of wood on the miter saw fence. Mark the hole locations from the backside of the miter saw fence. Drill

.200”-.250” holes, then countersink the holes on front of wood to receive #10 flat head screws. Attach the auxiliary fence securely and make a full depth cut. This will create the blade slot. Check for inter- ference between the auxiliary fence and lower blade guard. Correct any interfer-

ence before proceeding. The auxiliary fence is used with the saw in the 0° bevel position. If a bevel cut is desired, the aux- iliary fence will have to be removed.

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RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Workpiece Support, Auxiliary Fence

Contents

Page Table of Contents Safety Instructions For Miter Saw Safety Signal Words Before Using The 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 Dress For Safety Preparing to Make Cut Whenever Saw Is Running Don’t Overreach. Keep good foot- ing and balance Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Before Leaving The Saw Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Motor Safety Protection Wire SizesExtension 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 Assembly Installing or Removing the BladeStop 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 Alignment Adjustments Step Two Slide Tube AdjustmentStep One Repositioning Zero Clear- ance Blade Insert Loosen the top two gib screws Adjust Miter Scale Indicator Step Three Blade Square to Fence Miter Alignment Step Four Blade Square to Table Bevel Adjustment Adjust Bevel Scale Indicator Miter Lock Lever Miter Lock Lever AdjustmentTo check, follow these steps Bevel Lock Lever Adjustment Bevel Pivot Movement/AdjustmentLoosen the top locking jam nut Nut Lock Mounting The Miter Saw Grip of the plastic handle. CarPortable Applications Work Bench Applications Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations Check Damaged Parts. Check for Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations con’t Reduce the Risk of Accidental Preparing to Make the Cut Inspect Your Workpiece. Make sure Make workshop child-proof. Install Basic Saw Operations Chop Cutting Body and Hand Position Miter Cut Bevel CutSliding Fence Miter Scale Usage Cutting Bowed Material Compound CutCutting Compound Miters on Picture Frames and Boxes Compound Cut Box Completely set up your saw Workpieces. Avoid bindingWork against the blade Workpiece Clamp Usage Always perform dry runs. Make Workpiece Support Auxiliary Fence Rough Cutting a Dado Cutting Base MoldingsCut 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 Cutting Crown Molding Angled to the Table and Fence Making a crown molding support jig Wall Wall to Crown Molding Angle 45 degrees Coverplate Stop Screw Arbor Blade Arbor Lock Laser SystemMounting the Laser System Left Hand Thread Supplied with ExactlineSupplied with Inner Blade Spindle Keep these items for use if Laser system is removed Operation Broken Red Line Changing Batteries Replace the back cover and secure with two Phillips screws Lower Blade Guard Maintenance and LubricationMaintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes Lubrication Motor Belt TensionBall Bearings Infrequent Lubrication as Required Accessories Using Carbide Tipped BladesRecommended 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 RIDGID,INC Part No. SP6505Catalog No. MS1290LZ Model No. MS1290LZ0Serial No Form No. SP6505