RIDGID MS1290LZA Manual - 12 in Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

12 in. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH LASER

Double Insulated

MS1290LZA

Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

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RIDGID MS1290LZA manual OPERATOR’S Manual

Contents

MS1290LZA OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of Contents Read ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are Secure Specific Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Symbols Symbol Signal Meaning Service Electrical Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GDouble Insulation Electrical Connection Glossary of Terms Product Specifications Features 12 IN. Blade Know Your Compound Miter SAWAMP Motor Bevel Lock Lever Miter Lock Lever Switch TriggerMiter Scale Miter Thumbwheel Ratchet Tools NeededCombination Square Phillips Screwdriver Framing Square Dust BAG Loose PartsFlat Head Socket CAP Screw Work Clamp HEX KEY Blade Wrench Dust Guide Unpacking AssemblyMounting Holes Locking / Unlocking the SAW ARM Using the Depth GuideSAW ARM Depth Guide Installing the Work Clamp Installing the Dust BAGDust BAG Frame Guide Exhaust Port Work Clamp Installing / Replacing the Blade Removing the Mark Aligning the Laser Guide LineTo Cut the Mark To Leave the Mark Centering the SAW Blade Between the Slide Bars Removing / Replacing the Zero CLEAR- Ance Throat Plate To adjust Adjusting the Miter Lock LeverSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence See Figures 17 View of Blade Square with Fence Miter Scale Indicator Fig Adjusting the Bevel Pivot Adjusting the Bevel Lock LeverTravel Pivot Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever Lift to Unlock Squaring the Blade to the Miter Table IndicatorSee Figures 27 Sliding Miter Fence Applications OperationCutting with Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW See Figures 31 To Slide CUTSlide CUT Slide SAW ARM Forward then Push Down Back See Figures 33 To Miter CUT / Cross CUTWork Clamp Cross CUT Work Clamp Miter CUT To Bevel CUT Scale Indicator BevelSee Figures 35 Bevel CUT Clamp Lock PIN Compound Miter CUT To Compound Miter CUT Clamping Wide Workpieces Supporting Long WorkpiecesLong Workpiece 45 x 45 Compound Miter CUT Rough Cutting a Dado Using AN Auxiliary FenceDepth Guide CUT These Grooves With SAW Auxiliary Fence Cutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch Side Laying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Cutting Crown MoldingCeiling Inside Corner Fence Making a Crown Molding Support JIG Using a Crown Molding Support JIGCrown Molding JIG To Adjust the Laser Guide AdjustmentsAdjustment Screw Laser Button Aperture HEX KEY Mark Cutting Warped Material General Maintenance MaintenanceBrush Replacement Lubrication Screw Battery Cover Batteries Negative To adjust belt tensionMotor Belt Tension Changing the Batteries Miter Saw Utility Vehicle Accessories DAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered Model No Customer Service InformationMS1290LZA Serial No

RIDGID Official Manual for 12 in Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Models: MS1290LZA

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

12 in. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH LASER

MS1290LZA

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE