Left Hand Thread Supplied with, Exactline | RIDGID MS1290LZ guide

6.Remove the arbor screw, arbor washer, and outer blade collar.

NOTE: The Exactline™ Laser System will replace the outer blade collar. Retain the outer blade collar, arbor screw and blade washer to operate the saw when the laser system is not mounted.

7.Place the laser system onto the saw arbor, aligning the double “D” flats in the laser system with the flats on the arbor. Press the arbor lock and turn the com- bination wrench counterclockwise to secure the blade. Tighten arbor screw using moderate force, but do not over- tighten.

8.Lower the lower blade guard until the slot in cover plate rests all the way down on the cover plate stop screw. Tighten the screw with the Phillips end of the combination wrench.

DANGER: Never use the saw without guard cover plate securely in place. It keeps the arbor screw from falling out if it accidentally loosens, and pre- vents the spinning blade from coming off the machine.

9.Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely.

NOTE: The arbor lock can be damaged by improper use. If the arbor lock will not hold, lower the blade down on to a scrap piece of wood positioned against the fence. This will serve as an alternate lock- ing means.

*Outer Blade		Inner Blade
Blade Washer	Collar
		Collar

(Hollow Side

Toward Blade)

	*Arbor screw
	(Left Hand Thread
	Supplied with
	Miter Saw)	Sawblade
		Sawblade
		Exactline™
		Laser System
	Arbor screw	Blade
	(Left Hand Thread	Blade
	(Left Hand Thread
	Supplied with	Inner Blade
	Laser system)	Inner Blade
	Laser system)	Collar
		Collar

Spindle

*Keep these items for use if

laser system is removed

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RIDGID MS1290LZ manual Left Hand Thread Supplied with, Exactline, Supplied with Inner Blade

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 Polarized Plug Motor Safety ProtectionWire Sizes Extension Cord Wire Sizes Length Unpacking and Checking Contents Getting to Know Your Miter Saw Saw at a desired bevel angleTop 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 Workpiece Clamp Installation Four Basic Saw ControlsAssembling 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 Miter Lock Lever Adjustment To check, follow these stepsMiter 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 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 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 and Lubrication Maintenance Replacing Carbon BrushesLower Blade Guard Infrequent Lubrication as Required LubricationMotor Belt Tension Ball Bearings Prohibited Accessories AccessoriesUsing Carbide Tipped Blades Recommended 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 Form No. SP6505 RIDGID,INCPart No. SP6505 Catalog No. MS1290LZ Model No. MS1290LZ0Serial No