ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE DUST BAG

See Figure 11.

Squeeze the metal clips on the dust bag, then slide the metal ring over the end of the dust guide. Position the metal ring so it is between the two molded rings on the dust guide. Release the dust bag clips.

Snap the frame onto the slide bar by squeezing the dust bag frame, then pushing it down over the slide bar.

Insert the dust guide inside the exhaust port in the upper blade guard.

Slip the dust bag over the frame with the zipper facing down.

NOTE: For efficient operation, empty the dust bag before it is half full. This will permit better air flow through the bag.

INSTALLING THE WORK CLAMP

See Figure 12.

WARNING:

In some operations, the work clamp assembly may interfere with the operation of the blade guard assembly. Always make sure there is no interfer- ence with the blade guard prior to beginning any cutting operation to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the workpiece to the miter table. It also helps to prevent the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is very helpful when cutting compound miters. Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the workpiece, it may be necessary to use a C-clamp instead of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making the cut. The work clamp can be installed and used on either side of the blade.

To install the work clamp:

Place the work clamp shaft in one of the holes located behind the sliding miter fence.

NOTE: Align the pin on the work clamp shaft with the slot in the hole.

Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it up or down as needed.

NOTE: The work clamp has a quick release lever that makes positioning of the work clamp effortless. Push the button on the side of the work clamp to quickly release the workpiece.

DUST BAG FRAME

DUST BAG FRAME

DUST

GUIDE EXHAUST

PORT

DUST BAG

 

Fig. 11

 

WORK CLAMP

WORK CLAMP

SHAFT

QUICK

RELEASE

LEVER

Fig. 12

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RIDGID MS1290LZA manual Installing the Dust BAG, Installing the Work Clamp, Dust BAG Frame Guide Exhaust Port