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When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. ® 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 buying a RIDGID® product. Thank you years of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance.
When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. ® 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 buying a RIDGID® product. Thank you years of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance.
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...during a ripping operation. Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with both a miter and a bevel angle. Compound Cut A cross cut made with the workpiece at 90°. Miter Cut A cutting operation made... across the grain or the width of the saw blade tooth is not properly supported. Set The distance ...
...during a ripping operation. Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with both a miter and a bevel angle. Compound Cut A cross cut made with the workpiece at 90°. Miter Cut A cutting operation made... across the grain or the width of the saw blade tooth is not properly supported. Set The distance ...
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... PIN The bevel stop pin has two positions: 1. To transport: turn off and unplug the saw arm in place. NOTE: It is released. BEVEL LOCK LEVER The bevel lock lever securely locks your compound miter saw arm. Override (pin pulled completely out) 2. DEPTH CONTROL KNOB When loosened, the depth control... guide is used properly, the laser guide makes accurate, precision cutting simple and easy. Pushing the lever back will lock the saw in the down position; FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 1. The safe use of this operator's manual as well as a guide for locking the...
... PIN The bevel stop pin has two positions: 1. To transport: turn off and unplug the saw arm in place. NOTE: It is released. BEVEL LOCK LEVER The bevel lock lever securely locks your compound miter saw arm. Override (pin pulled completely out) 2. DEPTH CONTROL KNOB When loosened, the depth control... guide is used properly, the laser guide makes accurate, precision cutting simple and easy. Pushing the lever back will lock the saw in the down position; FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 1. The safe use of this operator's manual as well as a guide for locking the...
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... the fence with a pencil, make the desired number of the saw blade when making repetitive cuts. Loosen the fence screw before attempting to override (bypass) index points; To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw will glide forward and backward the length of the slide bar for... locking the spindle (keeping the saw is made of this saw help hold the lock button only while installing, changing, or removing the...
... the fence with a pencil, make the desired number of the saw blade when making repetitive cuts. Loosen the fence screw before attempting to override (bypass) index points; To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw will glide forward and backward the length of the slide bar for... locking the spindle (keeping the saw is made of this saw help hold the lock button only while installing, changing, or removing the...
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...1-866-539-1710 for mounting to the floor before operating. SCREWS AND B - The compound miter saw should be of the saw. WARNING: Do not start the miter saw without checking for accuracy. BOLTS) BA AB A B SAW BASE 15 A B MOUNTING SURFACE Fig. 8 After assembling it on a level work ... UNPACKING This product requires assembly. Carefully lift saw from the carton by the handle. NOTE: This tool is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to make sure the compound miter saw is securely mounted to power supply until you have carefully...
...1-866-539-1710 for mounting to the floor before operating. SCREWS AND B - The compound miter saw should be of the saw. WARNING: Do not start the miter saw without checking for accuracy. BOLTS) BA AB A B SAW BASE 15 A B MOUNTING SURFACE Fig. 8 After assembling it on a level work ... UNPACKING This product requires assembly. Carefully lift saw from the carton by the handle. NOTE: This tool is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to make sure the compound miter saw is securely mounted to power supply until you have carefully...
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...knob counter- "A" on scrap wood. LOCKING / UNLOCKING THE SAW ARM See Figure 9. sure while at the same time pulling the depth guide out and away from the guide. clockwise). Determine the desired depth of the compound miter saw arm. Position the depth guide by turning the ...knob clockwise. DEPTH CONTROL SAW ARM KNOB DEPTH GUIDE DEPTH CONTROL KNOB LOCK PIN Fig. 9 DEPTH GUIDE Fig. 10 16 ...
...knob counter- "A" on scrap wood. LOCKING / UNLOCKING THE SAW ARM See Figure 9. sure while at the same time pulling the depth guide out and away from the guide. clockwise). Determine the desired depth of the compound miter saw arm. Position the depth guide by turning the ...knob clockwise. DEPTH CONTROL SAW ARM KNOB DEPTH GUIDE DEPTH CONTROL KNOB LOCK PIN Fig. 9 DEPTH GUIDE Fig. 10 16 ...
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...on the work clamp has a quick release lever that makes positioning of the holes located behind the sliding miter fence. DUST BAG FRAME DUST BAG FRAME DUST BAG WORK CLAMP QUICK RELEASE LEVER DUST GUIDE EXHAUST PORT ...full. NOTE: The work clamp shaft with the operation of the workpiece, it is very helpful when cutting compound miters. The work clamp assembly may be installed and used on the side of the blade. INSTALLING THE WORK... cutting operation to prevent the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. It also helps to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
...on the work clamp has a quick release lever that makes positioning of the holes located behind the sliding miter fence. DUST BAG FRAME DUST BAG FRAME DUST BAG WORK CLAMP QUICK RELEASE LEVER DUST GUIDE EXHAUST PORT ...full. NOTE: The work clamp shaft with the operation of the workpiece, it is very helpful when cutting compound miters. The work clamp assembly may be installed and used on the side of the blade. INSTALLING THE WORK... cutting operation to prevent the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. It also helps to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
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...least 3 in serious personal injury. Never operate the miter saw . APPLICATIONS You may use one side of the accessory blades available from blade. Failure to heed this tool to inflict severe injury. from the RIDGID dealer. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with ...that a careless fraction of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in . for interference between the blade and the miter fence. CUTTING WITH YOUR SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WARNING: When using a work clamp or C-clamp to cut . WARNING: Do not try to secure the workpiece,...
...least 3 in serious personal injury. Never operate the miter saw . APPLICATIONS You may use one side of the accessory blades available from blade. Failure to heed this tool to inflict severe injury. from the RIDGID dealer. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with ...that a careless fraction of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in . for interference between the blade and the miter fence. CUTTING WITH YOUR SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WARNING: When using a work clamp or C-clamp to cut . WARNING: Do not try to secure the workpiece,...
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...Align the cutting line on the blade at the same time. Allow several settings to make a test cut in good material. A compound miter cut is tightened securely. Raise saw arm must be tilted to making a finish cut molding, make this type of the stock with a roller stand or with sloping ... in the miter table base. Push the miter lock lever down to lock the miter table. Lift the bevel lock lever and move the saw arm to the left or right by spinning the miter thumbwheel up. Use the work surface level with one another. OPERATION TO COMPOUND MITER CUT See ...
...Align the cutting line on the blade at the same time. Allow several settings to make a test cut in good material. A compound miter cut is tightened securely. Raise saw arm must be tilted to making a finish cut molding, make this type of the stock with a roller stand or with sloping ... in the miter table base. Push the miter lock lever down to lock the miter table. Lift the bevel lock lever and move the saw arm to the left or right by spinning the miter thumbwheel up. Use the work surface level with one another. OPERATION TO COMPOUND MITER CUT See ...
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...prior to secure the workpiece. Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and miter table during the cutting operation. LONG WORKPIECE WORKPIECE SUPPORTS Fig. 40 CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES See Figure 42. When cutting wide workpieces,... support should be placed along the workpiece so it may be clamped with a C-clamp. 31.6 22.5 45° x 45° COMPOUND MITER CUT Fig. 39 WIDE BOARD Fig. 41 30 x 12 in . NOTE: When making a compound miter cut . ® ® OPERATION SUPPORTING LONG WORKPIECES See Figures 39 - 40.
...prior to secure the workpiece. Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and miter table during the cutting operation. LONG WORKPIECE WORKPIECE SUPPORTS Fig. 40 CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES See Figure 42. When cutting wide workpieces,... support should be placed along the workpiece so it may be clamped with a C-clamp. 31.6 22.5 45° x 45° COMPOUND MITER CUT Fig. 39 WIDE BOARD Fig. 41 30 x 12 in . NOTE: When making a compound miter cut . ® ® OPERATION SUPPORTING LONG WORKPIECES See Figures 39 - 40.
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...Left side, outside corner 1. Bottom edge of cutting crown molding. OPERATION CUTTING CROWN MOLDING The compound miter saw . In order to set at 31.6° either right or left 31.62° 3. Miter table set left , depending on scrap molding. The settings in mind that the settings are at... 33.85°. Bottom edge of molding against fence 2. Top edge of molding against fence 2. In general, compound miter saws do not have angles of cutting crown molding than any other angle as well. Keep in the chart below for correct angle settings and...
...Left side, outside corner 1. Bottom edge of cutting crown molding. OPERATION CUTTING CROWN MOLDING The compound miter saw . In order to set at 31.6° either right or left 31.62° 3. Miter table set left , depending on scrap molding. The settings in mind that the settings are at... 33.85°. Bottom edge of molding against fence 2. Top edge of molding against fence 2. In general, compound miter saws do not have angles of cutting crown molding than any other angle as well. Keep in the chart below for correct angle settings and...
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Be sure to the motor housing. MS1290LZA Serial No. 987000-017 8-16-07 (REV: 01) 40 For the location of this tool is found on a plate attached to provide all relevant information ... of the authorized service center nearest you call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH LASER Double Insulated MS1290LZA CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 12 in the space provided below. When ordering repair parts, always give...
Be sure to the motor housing. MS1290LZA Serial No. 987000-017 8-16-07 (REV: 01) 40 For the location of this tool is found on a plate attached to provide all relevant information ... of the authorized service center nearest you call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH LASER Double Insulated MS1290LZA CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 12 in the space provided below. When ordering repair parts, always give...