Home

RIDGID MS1290LZ1 Saw User Manual

1. M 2 40 M 2 07 M 1 82 M 1 62 B 44 78 B 35 84 B 29 87 B 25 61 B 22 41 B 19 92 B 17 93 90 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 B 45 00 B 36 00 B 30 00 f B 25 71 f B 22 50 B 20 00 B 18 00 Each B Bevel and M Miter Setting is Given to the Closest 0 005 COMPOUND ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES 32 OPERATION CUTTING CROWN MOLDING The compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting crown molding In general compound miter saws do a better job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made In order to fit properly crown molding must be compound mitered with extreme accuracy The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding that fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of aroom are at angles that when added together equal exactly 90 Most crown molding has a top rear angle the section that fits flat against the ceiling of 52 and a bottom rear angle the section that fits flat against the wall of 38 LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER TABLE See Figure 46 To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for a 90 inside or outside corner lay the molding with its broad back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters remember that the settings are interdependent changing one angle changes the other
2. E Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece and removing the workpiece from the miter table MITER CUT Fig 35 27 OPERATION TO BEVEL CUT See Figures 36 38 A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece A straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle NOTE It may be necessary to adjust or remove the sliding miter fence to insure proper clearance prior to making the cut Make sure the slide lock knob is tightened securely Raise saw arm to its full height Lift the miter lock lever to unlock Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with zero on the miter scale 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 to the desired bevel angle Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle push the bevel lock lever down to lock Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade See Figures 48 49 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or w
3. The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the work surface when the blade is spinning above 500 rpm The red laser line will appear as a broken line on the workpiece when the blade assembly is in the uppermost position and the motor switch is activated This broken line will let you see your mark and your laser guide line at the same time and will assist you in lining up your mark for more accurate cutting of the workpiece Align the laser line and your mark with the blade at the uppermost position Once both lines are in alignment do not move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting As the blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece the broken line will become solid Make several practice cuts on different styles and thickness of material Follow the directions below for using the laser guide Removing Your Mark Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the work surface in order to remove the mark 19 LOWER BLADE GUARD BLADE BOLT COVER BLADE TO LOOSEN OQ i TIGHTEN FLAT HEAD INNER BLADE SOCK e po WASHER WITH sc CUIDE DOUBLE D FLATS Fig 14 To Cut Your Mark Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work surface in order to cut the mark To Leave Your Mark Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on the work surface in order to leave the mark After you have become familiar with using the laser guide you will b
4. B 18 75 B 16 19 B 14 24 B 12 70 B 11 46 M 35 26 M 27 19 M 22 21 M 18 80 M 16 32 M 14 43 M 12 94 B 30 00 B 24 56 B 20 70 B 17 87 B 15 70 B 14 00 B 12 62 si M 32 73 M 25 03 M 20 36 M 17 20 M 14 91 M 13 17 B 32 80 B 26 76 B 22 52 B 19 41 B 17 05 B 15 19 ees M 29 84 M 22 62 M 18 32 M 15 44 M 13 36 M 11 79 M 10 56 B 35 40 B 28 78 B 24 18 B 20 82 B 18 27 B 16 27 B 14 66 M 26 57 M 19 96 M 16 10 M 13 54 M 11 70 M 10 31 B 37 76 B 30 60 B 25 66 B 22 07 B 19 35 B 17 23 ass M 22 91 M 17 07 M 13 71 M 11 50 M 9 93 M 8 74 B 39 86 B 32 19 B 26 95 B 23 16 B 20 29 B 18 06 ai M 18 88 M 13 95 M 11 17 M 935 M 8 06 M 7 10 B 41 64 B 33 53 B 28 02 B 24 06 B 21 08 B 18 75 Je M 14 51 M 10 65 M 8 50 M 7 10 M 612 M 5 38 M 4 81 B 43 08 B 34 59 B 28 88 B 24 78 B 21 69 B 19 29 B 17 37 ol oO M 9 23 B 15 52 M 7 82 B 16 26 M 6 34 B 16 88 80 M 9 85 M 7 19 M 5 73 M 4 78 M 4 11 M 3 62 M 3 23 B 44 14 B 35 37 B 29 50 B 25 30 f B 22 14 B 19 68 B 17 72 85 M 4 98 M 3 62 M 2 88
5. eT scccccccccccceccececscceneen 420 V 60 Hz AC Only 15 Amps Maximum Tumbe SZOS sii cs nicavadewiecacxsaivocsax 2x10 Net Weigh tas sscesccacadnvessaicadccnsaassccteescsvesaseeadosseacsseasteees 70 Ibs Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 45 Maximum nominal lumber 51265 n se 2x12 DEPTH CONTROL KNOB SS CORD STORAGE CASK ZEES WL YA WEA 1 AN SWITCH LOCK SLIDE pe LOCK KNOB CARRYING D HANDLE HANDLE DA UPPER BLADE FP SWITCH BLADE WRENCH TRIGGER STORAGE DUST BAG BEVEL LOCK LEVER LOWER BLADE SS GUARD WS SS oy LIT 4A SLIDE BAR 51 BEVEL BNE Py sree oa ZERO CLEARANCE Dn THROAT PLATE SLIDING MITER IL gt CCS gt MITER re 1 SCREW THUMBWHEEL MITER LOCK FRONT LEVER TABLE MITER CARRYING HANDLE SCALE SAW BASE Fig 1 10 FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 7 The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules 12 IN BLADE A 12 in blade is included with your compound miter saw It will cut materials up to 13 1 2 in wide depending upon the angle at which the cut is being made 15 AMP MOTOR This saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handl
6. Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If dam aged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti Kickback Pawls radial arm and table saws A device which when properly installed and maintained is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the table surface Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end or part of the end is angled rather than at 90 Compound Cut A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle Cross cut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece Cutter Head planers and jointers A rotating piece of adjustable blades The cutter head removes material from the workpiece Dado Cut Anon through cut which produces a square sided notch or trough in the workpiece requires a special blade Featherboard A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely a
7. Warranty E E E E E T pte HA A A E E 39 Parts Ord riNg Seri Esis enseres de ee a i N A Le a es 40 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS E KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENT ING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclo sures KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the tool while it is in operation DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep the work area well lit KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe dis tance fro
8. from frequent use of your saw to cause a careless mistake ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury A WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e lead from lead based paints and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Class II Construction Double insulated construction Per Minute Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand Read The Operator s
9. indicates that the bevel needs to be loosened slightly If the movement is tight or there is play in the pivot an adjustment is required NOTE At least one thread of the pivot bolt should stick out past the hex lock nut To adjust E Unplug the saw E Lift the bevel lock lever up to unlock E Turn the hex lock nut with 3 4 in or 19 mm socket E Once all adjustments have been made push the bevel lock lever down to relock the bevel TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT E The saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself E If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints have saw repaired at the nearest authorized service center 23 BEVEL LOCK LEVER PUSH DOWN TO LOCK eee ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 28 31 E Unplug the saw E Pull the saw arm all the way down and lock in transport Taek position LEVER E Lift the miter lock lever Rotate the miter table until the pointer on the miter scale SLIDING 7 gt is positioned at 0 ENEE FS E Lock the miter lock lever by pushing it down E Lift the bevel lock lever to loosen and set the saw at 0 DNS tid H H ea bevel blade set 90 to miter table Retighten the bevel NE lock lever by pushing it down EA AP E Place a combination square against the miter table and COMBINATION MITER the flat part of saw blade SQ
10. result in serious personal injury NOTES 38 WARRANTY RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war ranty service Limited to RIDGID hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2 1 04 and after This product is manufactured by One World Technologies Inc The trademark is licensed from RIDGID Inc All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies Inc attn RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at toll free 1 866 539 1710 90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 90 days after the date of purchase if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool for any reason you may return the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange To receive a replacement tool you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product The replacement tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the 3 YEAR service warranty period WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY This warranty on RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and nor mal wear items such as brushes chucks motors switches cords gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID tool for three years f
11. safety and reliability all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician at an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury Some areas will require infrequent lubrications You will need to apply E Automotive oil directly to the slide bars E Light oil or a pressurized light spray oil to the arm pivot shaft E Light oil or a pressurized light spray oil to the torsion spring MAINTENANCE BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 50 The saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear Proceed as follows when replacement is required E Unplug the saw A WARNING Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury Remove brush cap with a screwdriver Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap Remove brush assembly Check for wear Replace both brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining Do not replace one side without replacing the other Reassemble using new brush assemblies Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly straight and replace E Tighten brush cap securely Do not overtighten MOTOR BELT TENSION See Figure 51 The motor belt tension was adjusted at the factory but should still be checked periodically To check belt tension E Using a phi
12. same time pulling the depth guide out and away from the saw housing E Turn the guide to the right until the flat of the guide is facing up E Release the guide and slowly raise the saw arm To relock the saw arm E Firmly grasp the D handle and apply downward pressure while at the same time pulling the depth guide out and away from the saw housing E Turn the guide to the left until the hole in the guide is positioned over the lock pin E Release the guide allowing the lock pin to align with the hole in the guide Check that the slide lock knob is locked in place by turning the knob clockwise USING THE DEPTH GUIDE See Figure 10 When used the depth guide limits the downward travel of the blade shen cutting dadoes and other non through cuts Make a mark on the lock pin with a pencil for use with the scale on the guide A on the guide represents the saw blade teeth being level with the miter table Each mark on the depth guide is approximately 1 4 in Always make a practice cut on scrap wood With the flat side of the guide facing up the saw can be used without any interference from the guide To use the depth guide E If the saw is in storage or transport position unlock the saw arm E Position the depth guide by turning until it engages the internal locking mechanism E Loosen the depth control knob turn knob counter clockwise E Determine the desired depth of cut set the guide to that mark a
13. supply E FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT the tool to a workbench or USE THIS SAW TO CUT WOOD WOOD PRODUCTS table at approximately hip height AND SOME PLASTICS ONLY DO NOT CUT METALS m KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Do not CERAMICS OR MASONRY PRODUCTS reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your E BEFORE MOVING THE SAW unplug the saw then lock hands and fingers for any reason Always turn the power off the miter bevel slide and power head positions E ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cutting NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback Saw may END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE NEVER hold onto slip walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any opera m ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece when tion If a work clamp and length stop are used together possible they must both be installed on the same side of the saw E BESURETHEBLADECLEARS THEWORKPIECE Never table to prevent the saw from catching the loose end and start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece Allow kicking up motor to come up to full speed before starting cut m NEVER cut more than one piece at a time DO NOT E MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM BEVEL STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table ata FUNCTION ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE ume E NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND OPERATING YOUR SAW Lock the miter table by securely tighteni
14. the tie wrap and or depth guide Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool The saw is factory set for accurate cutting After assembling it check for accuracy If shipping has influ enced the settings refer to specific procedures explained in this manual If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 866 539 1710 for assistance A WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not oper ate this tool until the damaged or missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create acces sories not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury TRACE HOLES AT THESE LOCATIONS FOR HOLE PATTERN A SCREWS AND B BOLTS A WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in acciden tal starting and possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not start the miter saw without checking for interference between the saw blade and the sliding miter fences Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter fence during operation of the saw A WARNING Always make sure the compound miter saw is secu
15. 0 M 25 71 M 22 50 M 20 00 M 18 00 B 0 00 B 0 00 B 0 00 f B 0 00 B 0 00 f B 0 00 B 0 00 M 44 89 M 35 90 M 29 91 M 25 63 M 22 42 M 19 93 M 17 94 B 3 53 B 2 94 B 2 50 B 2 17 B 1 91 B 1 71 B 154 M 44 56 M 35 58 M 29 62 M 25 37 M 22 19 M 19 72 M 17 74 B 7 05 fB 5 86 B 498 B 4 32 B 3 81 B 3 40 B 3 08 M 44 01 M 35 06 M 29 15 M 24 95 M 21 81 M 19 37 M 17 42 B 10 55 fB 8 75 B 7 44 B 6 45 B 5 68 B 5 08 B 4 59 M 43 22 M 34 32 M 28 48 M 24 35 M 21 27 M 18 88 M 16 98 B 14 00 B 11 60 fB 9 85 B 8 53 B 7 52 B 6 72 B 6 07 M 42 19 M 33 36 M 27 62 M 23 56 M 20 58 M 18 26 M 16 41 B 17 39 B 14 38 B 12 20 B 10 57 B 9 31 B 8 31 B 7 50 M 40 89 M 32 18 M 26 57 M 22 64 M 19 73 M 17 50 M 15 72 B 20 70 B 17 09 B 14 48 B 12 53 B 11 03 B 9 85 B 86 89 M 39 32 M 30 76 M 25 31 M 21 53 M 18 74 M 16 60 M 14 90 B 23 93 B 19 70 B 16 67 B 14 41 B 12 68 B 11 31 B 10 21 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 M 37 45 M 29 10 M 23 86 M 20 25 M 17 60 M 15 58 M 13 98 B 27 03 B 22 20
16. 1 24 OPERATION A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury A WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recom mended can result in serious personal injury APPLICATIONS You may use this tool to cut only wood or plastic as listed below E Cross cutting miters joints etc for picture frames mold ings door casings and fine joinery E Bevel and compound cutting E Cross cutting wide workpieces NOTE The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting operations but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic use one of the accessory blades available from your dealer A WARNING Before starting any cutting operation clamp or bolt the miter saw to a workbench Never operate the miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury keep your hands outside the no hands zone at least 3 in from blade Never perform any cutting operation freehand with out holding workpiece against the fence Th
17. BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS Inspect for keep it well away from the rotating blade and remove all nails from lumber before cutting E INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and E NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during replace if damaged use E POLARIZED PLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock E NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING this tool has a polarized plug one blade is wider than COMPONENTISINCONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE the ges Bi a el i daa only The m DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE 2 1 1G p Ug C983 NOT 14 Me QUL eee INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician MEDICATION to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way E WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts m KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND Ae GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never P ge use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed any solvents to clean tool in this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury i i ae ieee EXER Ie settle Watch what Instructions for safe use of accessories are included you are doing and use common sense Do not operate with the accessory tool when you are tired Do not rush E DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power
18. CK PADLOCK SWITCH TRIGGER Fig 4 bx REPEAT A CUT TOOLS NEEDED The following tools not included are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade COMBINATION WRENCH 12 mm SOCKET 19 mm eH PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION SQUARE FRAMING SQUARE Fig 6 13 LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw E Dust Bag E Blade Wrench E Dust Bag Frame E Exactline Laser Guide E Dust Guide E Flat Head Socket Cap Screw E Work Clamp E Operator s Manual not shown DUST BAG WORK CLAMP N gm a DUST BAG 0 m BLADE EXACTLINE FRAME LASER GUIDE WRENCH FLAT HEAD SOCKET CAP DUST SCREW GUIDE Fig 7 A WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed in this manual might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury 14 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly E Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle and the saw base and place it on a level work surface NOTE This tool is heavy To avoid back injury lift with your legs not your back and get help when needed This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in the down position To release the saw arm push down on the top of the saw arm cut the tie wrap and pull out on the depth guide Lift the saw arm by the handle Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon release of
19. Manual operator s manual before using this product Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and Eye Protection as necessary a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in No Hands Symbol g serious personal injury Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will DANGER result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could WARNING result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in CAUTION property damage SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to service we suggest you return the product to your nearest use this product until you read thoroughly and un AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic derstand completely the operator s manual I
20. ONAL LIMITATIONS To the extent permitted by applicable law all implied warran ties including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are disclaimed Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from the date of purchase One World Technologies Inc and RIDGID Inc are not responsible for direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state One World Technologies Inc Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 RIDGID 983000 964 3 20 06 REV 00 OPERATOR S MANUAL 12 in SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH EXACTLINE LASER Double Insulated MS1290LZ1 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number ofthis tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the serial number in the
21. OPERATOR S MANUAL 12 in SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH EXACTLINE LASER Double Insulated MS1290L2Z1 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 A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a RIDGID product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS farigola ltiel 2 General Safety RUICS E iad 3 4 Specific Satety Ruless iscecsfedcdeiiels Aida a Ada Adaya ied vhs NW Al eh cei 4 5 1 US oo 6 7 CSU a E 8 0 520 0 0 9 Ee AE TETEE T T ote sande 10 12 TOONS Needed aie aa ee E a aa 13 LOOSE te e E E a a A A TT 14 ASSOMM OY erren aa A E ce Sethe oc yeguuebadessaticce seu tiiaectaveavocnaty 15 24 Operationerna etecccccttc Sao a aaa e E E a E a aa S a E 25 35 Metalen e e E T A E E E A sand 35 37 ACCESSONE Sa hiir anaia eaa a a E ncaa raaa a e a a a A Ea 38
22. Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade See Figures 48 49 E When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 41 E Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade 29 COMPOUND MITER CUT Fig 39 Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when possible Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cut ting operation to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made Make a test cut in scrap material Grasp the saw handle firmly Depress the switch lock with thumb then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece and removing the workpiece from the miter table OPERATION SUPPORTING LONG WORKPIECES See Figures 40 41 Long workpieces need extra supports Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag The suppo
23. TER FENCE SQUARE LOCK TABLE LEVER VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE Fig 21 22 SLIDING MITER FENCE FENCE MITER FRAMING TABLE SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 22 ZA 5 a 5 D Ba SS FRAMING MITER SQUARE TABLE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 23 SCALE INDICATOR SCREW SCALE INDICATOR Fig 24 ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING THE BEVEL LOCK LEVER See Figures 25 26 Prior to squaring the saw blade to the miter table check and align the bevel lock lever The blade must be set at an unindexed bevel position other than 0 22 5 33 9 and 45 to test In the locked position the action of pushing the bevel lock lever down should feel tight and secure Considerable effort should be required to bevel the blade If the saw arm moves easily when in the locked position an adjustment of the bevel lock lever is required To adjust E Unplug the saw E Lift the bevel lock lever up to unlock E Locate the two locking jam nuts behind the bevel lock lever E Loosen the top jam nut Turn the bottom jam nut clock wise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen E Once all adjustments have been made push the bevel lock lever down to relock the bevel ADJUSTING THE BEVEL PIVOT See Figure 27 The saw should freely pivot when the bevel lock lever is unlocked and the saw is beveled A grating sound
24. UARE PALE LOCK NOTE Make sure that the square contacts the flat part LEVER of the saw blade not the blade teeth CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE E Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade to table alignment at several points E The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 29 E If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 30 and 31 adjustments are needed E Lift the bevel lock lever E Using the blade wrench loosen the two socket head screws securing the bevel scale and slide the pivot assembly left or right as needed to bring the saw blade into alignment with the square Retighten the socket head screws E Retighten the bevel lock lever by pushing it down COMBINATION Recheck blade to table alignment SQUARE NOTE The above procedure can be used to check blade VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0 ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED and 45 angles Fig 30 Your saw has several scale indicators After squaring adjust ments have been made it may be necessary to loosen the indicator screws and reset them to zero See Figure 28 Wg BEVEL SCALE NOTA as SCALE INDICATOR 7 gt MEN tif AO Beve 4 6 JS COMBINATION SCALE lt SQUARE SOCKET HEAD INDICATOR VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE SCREW SCREW ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 28 Fig 3
25. and clean for better and safer performance Follow instruc tions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS When notin use before servicing orwhen changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected from power source AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the operator s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may result in injury NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade cutter or sanding spindle against the direction or rotation of the blade cutter or sanding spindle only NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection dur
26. angle as well Keep in mind that the angles for crown molding are very precise and difficult to set Since it is very easy for these angles to shift all settings should first be tested on scrap molding Also most walls do not have angles of exactly 90 therefore you will need to fine tune your settings CEILING 52 38 FENCE TOP EDGE AGAINST FENCE e LEFT SIDE INSIDE CORNER e RIGHT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON MITER TABLE When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angle should be set at 33 85 The miter angle should be set at 31 6 either right or left depending on the desired cut for the application See the chart below for correct angle settings and correct positioning of crown molding on miter table The settings in the chart below can be used for cutting All Standard U S crown molding with 52 and 38 angles The crown molding is placed flat on the miter table using the compound features of your miter saw Bevel Angle Type of Cut Setting Left side inside corner 33 85 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 31 627 3 Save left end of cut Right side inside corner 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 33 85 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save left end of cut Left side outside corner 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 33 85 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save right end of cut Right side outsi
27. ard Turn the saw on let blade reach maximum speed then push the blade down on top of the workpiece then back toward the rear of the saw to make a cut Cuts are made by 1 pushing the saw blade away from you and toward the bevel scale at the back of the saw stopping when the full rear position has been reached after each cut When the saw is running turned on NEVER pull the saw blade toward you or toward the front of the saw E Raise saw arm to its full height E Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade See Figures 48 49 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 41 Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade Loosen the slide lock knob by turning the knob counter clockwise Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when possible Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cut ting operation to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made With the saw off grasp the saw handle firmly then pull the saw forward until
28. center the blade between the two pieces of the throat plate Once centered tighten the lower two jam nuts NOTE To minimize play in the slide bars gradually tighten the two top gib screws while sliding the saw back and forth over the slide bars Tighten the top jam nuts 20 BLADE WRENCH ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE Fig 16 JAM NUTS SLIDE BAR GIB SCREW PIVOT ASSEMBLY Fig 17 ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING THE MITER LOCK LEVER See Figures 18 19 Prior to squaring the saw blade to the fence check and align the miter lock lever The blade must be set at an unindexed miter position other than 0 15 22 5 31 6 45 and 60 to test In the locked position the action of pushing the miter lock lever down should feel tight and secure Considerable effort should be required to move the miter table If the table moves easily when in the locked position an adjustment of the miter lock lever is required To adjust E Unplug the saw Lift the miter lock lever to unlock Locate the set screw under the miter lock lever Using a hex key adjust the set screw until the proper amount of tension in the lock lever is attained Once all adjustments have been made push the miter lock lever down to relock the miter table SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 20 24 E Unplug the saw E Loosen the screws holding the throat plate and move the throat plate as far away from the saw blade a
29. 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 E 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 17 gt Ln gt UND yi NOG ANID L Eyal CAAM AOE Z DUST GUIDE EXHAUST WORK CLAMP ASSEMBLY A WARNING Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw to power source Never engage spindle lock button when blade is rotat ing INSTALLING REPLACING THE BLADE See Figure 13 A WARNING A 12 in blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards while thicker blades will prevent the hex bolt from securing the blade on the spindle Either of these situations could result in a seriou
30. cuts an Exactline laser guide is included with your miter saw When used properly the laser guide makes accurate precision cutting simple and easy CARRYING HANDLE LOCK PIN lt DEPTH a GUIDE 2 CARRYING HANDLE SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION Fig 2 7 SWITCH f WB SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON TILIA es FEATURES MITER LOCK LEVER The miter lock lever securely locks the saw at the desired miter angle MITER SCALE The miter scale has index points provided at 0 15 22 5 31 6 45 and 60 MITER THUMBWHEEL The miter thumbwheel when used with the miter lock lever lifted unlocked can release the miter table from pre set index points With the thumbwheel spun down the miter table moves freely to any desired angle With the thumbwheel spun up the miter table will stop at each index point on the miter scale REPEAT A CUT See Figure 5 The Repeat A Cut feature on both the left and right side miter fences can be used when making repetitive cuts Simply mark the fence with a pencil make the desired number of cut s then wipe the mark off with a soft cloth SELF RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD The lower blade guard is made of shock resistant see through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece SLIDE BAR When unlocked the saw arm will glide forward and back ward
31. de corner 38 85 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 31 62 3 Save right end of cut INSIDE CORNER FENCE OUTSIDE CORNER BOTTOM EDGE AGAINST FENCE RIGHT SIDE INSIDE CORNER e LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE Fig 46 OPERATION Bevel Angle Type of Cut Setting Left side inside corner o 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 45 3 Save left end of cut Right side inside corner 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 0 2 Miter table set left 45 3 Save left end of cut Left side outside corner o 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set left 45 3 Save right end of cut Right side outside corner o 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 45 3 Save right end of cut MAKING A CROWN MOLDING SUPPORT JIG See Figure 47 A crown molding support jig will need to be made when cutting crown molding with no required bevel setting The support jig holds the crown molding in place during the cutting operation When using this method the saw can be quickly adjusted for corners that are not 90 square NOTE A separate support jig must be made for different widths To make a support jig E Using a piece of wood 1 2 in thick 4 1 4 in high and 23 in long place the wood on the miter table against the miter fence From the back side of the saw use a pencil to mark the wood through the holes in the miter f
32. e able to remove cut or leave your mark on the work surface Practice will teach you the correct position for aligning the laser line with your mark ASSEMBLY REMOVING REPLACING THE ZERO CLEAR ANCE THROAT PLATE See Figure 16 When squaring the saw blade it may be necessary to move the throat plate away from the blade Once the saw s alignment has been confirmed return the throat plate to its original position Never operate the saw without a throat plate installed E Unplug the saw E Using the blade wrench provided loosen the screws securing the right side of the zero clearance throat plate Slide the throat plate away from the blade as far as possible Retighten the screws being careful not to overtighten which can cause the throat plate to bow or bend Repeat the above steps for the left side of the throat plate CENTERING THE SAW BLADE BETWEEN THE SLIDE BARS See Figure 17 The saw blade should be centered approximately between the two pieces of the zero clearance throat plate and there should be no play between the right slide bar and the pivot assembly Standing in front of the saw make a visual inspection If adjustment is required E Unplug the saw With the miter at 0 and the bevel at 0 lock the saw into the transport position Loosen the jam nuts on the two top and two bottom gib screws as shown Loosen the two top gib screws Tighten or loosen the lower gib screws as required to
33. e blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists 25 A WARNING Do not start the compound miter saw without checking for interference between the blade and the miter fence Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter fence during operation of the saw CUTTING WITH YOUR SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW A WARNING When using a work clamp or C clamp to secure the workpiece clamp workpiece on one side of the blade only The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece The workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback This situation could cause an accident resulting in possible seri ous personal injury A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always tighten the miter lock lever and the bevel lock lever securely before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut A WARNING Do not try to cut narrow pieces using the sliding feature Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury OPERATION A WARNING Never make a cut by pulling the saw toward you as the blade can climb on top of the workpiece and come toward you Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury TO SLIDE CUT See Figures 32 33 The sliding feature will cut workpieces 13 1 2 in wide by 3 1 2 in thick With the saw off pull the saw arm for w
34. e tough cutting jobs It is made with all ball bearings and has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing BEVEL LOCK LEVER The bevel lock lever securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles Pulling the lever forward will release the saw allowing the blade to be tilted either left or right for bevel cuts Pushing the lever back will lock the saw in place BEVEL STOP PIN The bevel stop pin has two positions 1 Override pin pulled completely out 2 The 0 48 position for crown molding pin pushed in CARRYING HANDLES See Figure 2 Carrying handles are located on the top of the saw arm and on the front of the saw base To transport turn off and unplug the saw lower saw arm and lock it in the down position lock bevel and miter lock levers lock slide lock knob DEPTH CONTROL KNOB When loosened the depth control knob allows the user to adjust the depth guide then holds the guide securely in place when the knob is retightened NOTE It is not necessary to loosen the knob when locking or unlocking the saw arm DEPTH GUIDE See Figure 2 The depth guide is used for locking the saw arm in the down position or as a guide for limiting downward movement of the saw arm NOTE Controlling depth of cut is necessary when rough cutting a dado 11 ELECTRIC BRAKE An electric brake quickly stops blade rotation after the switch trigger is released EXACTLINE LASER GUIDE For more accurate
35. ences Drill holes through the wood then countersink the holes to accept flat head screws Attach the wood to the fence using the flat head screws Place a piece of crown molding firmly against the miter table and the wood Mark the height of the molding with a pencil Remove the screws and the wood from the miter fence then cut the wood to this width Using small nails and glue attach a piece of wood 1 2 in thick x 1 1 2 in wide x 23 1 2 or 28 in long to the top of the wood NOTE Keep nails away from the area around the blade cutting path Securely reattach the support jig to the miter fence Make a full 45 left miter cut and a 45 right miter cut through the completed support jig 34 USING A CROWN MOLDING SUPPORT JIG Place the crown molding upside down on the miter table with the bottom of the molding against the wood fence Use the chart on this and the previous page to select the proper miter angle Lift the miter lock lever and position the miter table to the desired setting Push the miter lock lever down to securely tighten the miter table Make sure the slide lock knob is tightened securely Slowly lower the blade into and through the molding Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece and removing the workpiece from the miter table CROWN MOLDING JIG Fig 47 OPERATION CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 48 49 When cutt
36. er lock lever to unlock Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale NOTE You can quickly locate 0 15 22 5 31 6 45 and 60 left or right by spinning the miter thumbwheel up The lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches located in the miter table base E Push the miter lock lever down to lock the miter table Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade See Figures 48 49 E When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 47 E Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade E Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when possible Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cut ting operation to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made E Grasp the saw handle firmly Depress the switch lock with thumb then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed E Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece
37. f you ing use only identical replacement parts do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator s manual do not use this product Call Ridgid customer service for assistance A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI 287 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect ing insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded A WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s internal wiring Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock NOTE Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest authorized service cen
38. gainst the table or fence during any ripping operation FPM or SPM Feet per minute or strokes per minute used in reference to blade movement Freehand Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a fence miter gauge or other aids Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Heel Alignment of the blade to the fence Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through or partial cut Kickback A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls throwing the workpiece back toward operator Leading End The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle to the blade other than 90 Non Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece Pilot Hole drill presses A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for drilling large holes accurately Push Blocks and Push Sticks Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during cutting operations A push stick not a push block should be used for narrow ripping operations These aids help keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces Resin A sticky sap based substance that has hardened Revolutions Per Minute RPM The number of tu
39. iampere hour minimum Number 76 series or equivalent When replacing the batteries the laser guide should be thoroughly cleaned Use a soft paintbrush or similar device to remove all sawdust and debris Do not attempt to activate the laser The laser is activated by means of a centrifugal switch only while the saw motor is running and the laser guide is mounted on the saw After cleaning laser guide and replacing batteries secure laser guide cover to laser guide support using the two LASER GUIDE phillips head screws For proper assembly be sure to align SUPPORT I the key on the laser guide cover with the key slot in the laser guide support Tighten screws securely NOTE Aperture in laser guide cover must be aligned with aperture in laser guide support BATTERIES NEGATIVE A CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure APERTURE LASER GUIDE DANGER Laser radiation when open and interlock defeated AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE Hae ig 37 ACCESSORIES Look for these accessories at The Home Depot M AC994 Osii niai Miter Saw Utility Vehicle A WARNING Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can
40. ing extended periods of operation DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never carry tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF GENERAL SAFETY RULES E NEVER USEIN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT sparking of the motor could ignite fumes ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an m INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY If damaged authorized service center have repaired by a qualified service technician at an m USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Do not use blades with authorized service facility The conductor with insulation incorrect size holes Never use blade washers or blade having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow bolts that are defective or incorrect The maximum blade stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair capacity of the saw is 12 in or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUST do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a i 1 MENTS ARE SECURE live terminal Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately Stay constantly aware of cord location and
41. ing warped material always make sure it is positioned on the miter table with the convex side against the fence as shown in figure 48 If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown in figure 49 it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut RIGHT Fig 48 MAINTENANCE A WARNING To avoid kickback and serious personal injury never position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence A WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt carbon dust etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petro leum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemi cals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrica tion is required A WARNING To ensure
42. ith a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 41 Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when possible Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cut ting operation to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made Grasp the saw handle firmly Depress the switch lock with thumb then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece and removing the workpiece from the miter table Nip if iw J G SS 277 INDICATOR SS Lire Q b 0 A K BEVEL SCALE o a LE INDICATOR SCREW Fig 36 LOCK PIN 28 OPERATION TO COMPOUND MITER CUT See Figure 39 A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time This type of cut is used to make picture frames cut molding make boxes with sloping sides and for certain roof framing cuts To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must be tilted to the correct bevel angle Care should always be taken when making compound miter setups due to
43. llips screwdriver remove the screws holding the belt cover Lift off the cover E Check belt tension by squeezing the belt Using light pressure the belt should deflect approximately 1 4 in To adjust belt tension E Loosen but don t remove the six motor mount screws E Increase the belt tension by turning the adjusting socket head set screw clockwise Decrease the belt tension by turning the set screw counterclockwise NOTE Excessive belt tension will cause the motor to fail prematurely Securely tighten the six motor mount screws Replace the belt cover and tighten securely using screws 36 BRUSH CAP BRUSH ASSEMBLY C 1 De m F A S C MOTOR MOUNT SCREWS ADJUSTING SOCKET HEAD SCREW aN same al a od x k Fig 51 MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BATTERIES SCREWS See Figure 52 y YY E Unplug the saw A WARNING Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Remove the laser guide from the saw Lay laser guide on a flat surface with the two phillips screws facing upward Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover from the laser guide support Remove the three button cell batteries using a non conduc 05 COVER __ tive device such as a toothpick iin es NOTE Replace the batteries with button cell batteries that KEY have a rating of 1 5 volt and 100 mah mill
44. m work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not force the tool or attach ment to do a job for which it was not designed USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result ing in loss of power and overheating A wire gauge size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing neckties or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into moving parts Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recom mended when working outdoors Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical it is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool DONOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp
45. n with the flats on the spindle Depress spindle lock button and replace the washer and hex bolt NOTE The hex bolt has left hand threads Turn blade bolt counterclockwise to tighten Tighten hex bolt securely Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover Retighten the screw securely ASSEMBLY MOUNTING THE EXACTLINE LASER GUIDE See Figure 14 E Unplug the saw Remove hex bolt washer and outer blade washer Store for future use m Make sure inner blade washer is in place before positioning saw blade on the spindle of the saw NOTE The laser guide replaces the outer blade washer Place the laser guide onto the spindle aligning the double D flats in the laser guide with the flats on the spindle Position flat surface of laser guide against the blade Warning labels are visible when laser guide is mounted properly Depress spindle lock button and secure laser guide using the flat head socket cap screw provided NOTE The cap screw has left hand threads Turn screw counterclockwise to tighten Using the blade wrench provided tighten the cap screw securely Remove the blade wrench from the screw and store the wrench the saw base for future use Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover Retighten screw securing blade bolt cover Tighten screw securely A DANGER Laser radiation Avoid direct eye contact with light source ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE See Figure 15
46. nd retighten the depth control knob turn knob clockwise NOTE To override the depth setting pull the depth gauge out and away from the saw housing and turn the guide until the flat of the guide is facing up 16 DEPTH CONTROL SAW ARM _ KNOB ALE Fig 9 DEPTH CONTROL LOCK PIN KNOB ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE DUST BAG See Figure 11 E 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 E 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 E 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 A 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
47. ng the miter lock lever Lock the saw arm bevel function by securely tightening the bevel lock lever Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop Always use the fence SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be E MAKE SURE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to clamped Keep hands clear of the cutting area see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with NEVER reach behind under or within three inches of the safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for saw any reason E ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece a piece of scrap to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the supply NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected blade to a power source AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI THIS TOOL has the following markings TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to a Wear eye protection move into the blade ALWAYS make sure you have good b Keep hands out of path of saw blade balance NEVER operate the miter saw on the floor or in c Do not operate saw without guards in place a crouched position d Do not perform any operation freehand NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with e Never reach around saw blade the path of the
48. ollowing the purchase date of the tool Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it freight prepaid or take it in to an authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held and stationary power tools You may obtain the location of the authorized service center nearest you by calling toll free 1 866 539 1710 or by log ging on to the RIDGID website at www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you 39 WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at re tail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction failure or defect resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration modification or repair by other than an authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held and stationary power tools Consumable accessories provided with the tool such as but not limited to blades bits and sand paper are not covered RIDGID INC AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC MAKE NO WARRANTIES REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFI CALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ADDITI
49. om a thicker miter fence auxiliary fence due to the size and position of the workpiece The holes provided in the miter fence are there for just this purpose The miter fence holes are used to secure the auxiliary fence which requires a piece of wood 1 2 in thick 4 1 4 in high and 23 in long to make NOTE The auxiliary fence can only be used when the bevel is set at 0 When making a bevel cut the auxiliary fence MUST be removed To attach the auxiliary fence to the saw E Place the wood against the miter fence and mark the hole location from behind the fence using a pencil E Drill holes through the wood then countersink the holes on the front of the wood E Secure the wood to the miter fence using flat head screws E With the miter table set at 0 make a complete cut through the auxiliary fence to create the blade slot NOTE Check for interference between the auxiliary fence and the lower blade guard Correct any interference before proceeding CUT THESE GROOVES WITH SAW USE A CHISEL TO CUT OUT THE MIDDLE WORKPIECE Fig 44 31 OPERATION CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS To aid in making the correct settings the compound angle setting chart below has been provided Since compound cuts are the most difficult to accurately obtain trial cuts should be made in scrap material and much thought and planning made prior to making your required cut NUMBER OF SIDES 6 7 9 8 M 45 00 M 36 00 M 30 0
50. rely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury MOUNTING HOLES See Figure 8 The compound miter saw should be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench mounting board or leg stand The saw base has eight mounting holes four large bolt holes B and four small screw holes A If using bolts they should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base lock washers hex nuts and the thickness of the workbench or other mounting surface Tighten all four bolts or screws securely Do not use screws if mounting to a leg stand The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in figure 8 Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use If any tipping sliding or walking is noted secure the workbench to the floor before operating MOUNTING SURFACE Fig 8 ASSEMBLY NOTE Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of the compound miter saw This is intentional so that we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations Never operate the saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition LOCKING UNLOCKING THE SAW ARM See Figure 9 When locking and unlocking the saw arm it is not necessary to loosen the depth control knob To unlock and raise the saw arm E Firmly grasp the D handle and apply downward pres sure while at the
51. rns completed by a spinning object in one minute Ripping or Rip Cut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece Riving Knife table saws Also known as a spreader or splitter A metal piece slightly thinner than the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback Saw Blade Path The area over under behind or in front of the blade As it applies to the workpiece that area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade Snipe planers Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece Throw Back The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Workpiece or Material The item on which the operation is being done Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a cutting drilling planing or sanding operation FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ee a ee aE eT eee ee 12in Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 0 age 110 Maximum nominal lumber 5126522 12 4 x 4 No Load 50666 4 000 r min RPM Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45 Bevel 0
52. rt should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and miter table during the cutting operation Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece NOTE When making a compound miter cut as shown in figure 40 it may be necessary to adjust or remove the sliding miter fence to insure proper clearance prior to mak LONG ing the cut WORKPIECE WORKPIECE SUPPORTS Fig 41 CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES See Figure 42 When cutting wide workpieces such as 2 in x 6 in boards should be clamped with a C clamp 45 x 45 COMPOUND MITER CUT Fig 40 N WA AY L 30 OPERATION ROUGH CUTTING A DADO See Figures 43 44 Using a wood chisel and the depth guide it is possible to make a rough dado cut The marks on the depth guide are to be used for reference only Always make a practice cut on scrap wood To make the cut Unlock the slide lock knob E Raise the saw arm to its full height E Using the marks on the depth guide set the blade to the correct cutting depth With the saw off pull the saw arm forward Turn the saw on let blade reach maximum speed then push the blade down on top of the workpiece then back toward the rear of the saw to make a cut Cut two outside grooves in the workpiece E Using a wood chisel remove the material between the two outside grooves USING AN AUXILIARY FENCE See Figure 45 Certain unusual cuts may benefit fr
53. s possible Pull the saw arm all the way down and lock in transport position Lift the miter lock lever MITER LOCK LIFT TO UNLOCK Fig 18 21 PUSH DOWN TO LOCK Fig 19 SOCKET HEAD SCREW S SOCKET HEAD SCREW ASSEMBLY Rotate the miter table until the pointer on the miter scale is positioned at 0 Lock the miter lock lever by pushing it down Remove the sliding miter fence by loosening the fence screw and lifting the sliding miter fence off the saw Lay a framing square flat on the miter table Place one leg of the square against the fence Slide the other leg of the square against the flat part of saw blade NOTE Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade not the blade teeth The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 21 If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 22 and 23 adjust ments are needed Loosen the socket head screws that secure the fence to the miter table See Figure 20 Rotate the fence left or right until the saw blade is parallel with the square Retighten the socket head screws securely and recheck the blade to fence alignment Your saw has several scale indicators After squaring adjust ments have been made it may be necessary to loosen the indicator screws and reset them to zero See Figure 24 SLIDI SEA MITER MITER FRAMING MI
54. s accident and can cause serious personal injury Unplug the saw Raise saw arm Rotate lower blade guard up and loosen screw Rotate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the hex bolt Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the hex bolt until the spindle locks Using the wrench provided loosen and remove the hex bolt NOTE The hex bolt has left hand threads Turn hex bolt clockwise to loosen Remove the washer outer blade washer or laser guide and the blade Do not remove the inner blade washer Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer and the outer blade washer or laser guide where they contact the blade A WARNING If inner blade washer has been removed replace it before placing blade on spindle Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly E Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as shown in figure 13 18 OUTER BLADE WASHER TO LOOSEN N a vw TO TIGHTEN AT HEX BOLT INNER BLADE WASHER WITH DOUBLE D FLATS FLAT ON SPINDLE Fig 13 A CAUTION Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the front of the saw The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard Replace outer blade washer or laser guide The double D flats on the blade washers alig
55. saw blade f Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw blade moving workpiece or changing settings to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece g Disconnect power or unplug tool as applicable DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF before changing blade or servicing RAPIDLY This could cause the saw blade to loosen and h No load speed could create a hazard Should this ever occur stand clear E ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE SAW BLADE HAS CLEAR and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop ANCE OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE TURNING Disconnect the saw from the power supply and securely THE SAW ON TOMAN INR Piada Holk E MAKE SLIDING CUTS by pushing the saw blade down IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or on top of the workpiece then sliding it back toward the should break bend or fail in any way or should any rear of the saw DO NOT pull the saw toward you while nena Seep fail ee Pi fa ie making a cut the power switch remove the miter saw plug from the ser source and have damaged parts m ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handles replaced before resuming operation m AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED it must SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk ALWAYS STAY ALERT Do not allow familiarity gained
56. space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No MS1290LZ1 Serial No
57. ter for repair Always use original factory replace ment parts when servicing ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used When working outdoors with a tool use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This type of cord is designated with WA on the cord s jacket Before using any extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation Ampere rating on tool faceplate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 016 16 14 12 10 _ Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge A WARNING
58. the interaction of the two angle settings Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interdependent with one another Each time you adjust the miter setting you change the effect of the bevel setting Also each time you adjust the bevel setting you change the effect of the miter setting It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut The first angle setting should be checked after setting the second angle since adjusting the second angle affects the first Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been obtained always make a test cut in scrap material before making a finish cut in good material NOTE It may be necessary to adjust or remove the sliding miter fence to insure proper clearance prior to making the cut E Make sure the slide lock knob is tightened securely E Raise saw arm to its full height E Lift the miter lock lever to unlock Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale NOTE You can quickly locate 0 15 22 5 31 6 45 and 60 left or right by spinning the miter thumbwheel up The lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches located in the miter table base E Push the miter lock lever down to lock the miter table E Lift the bevel lock lever and move the saw arm to the left or right to the desired bevel angle E Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle securely tighten the bevel lock lever E
59. the blade arbor center of the saw blade is over the front of the workpiece Depress the switch lock with thumb then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed Slowly lower the blade into and through the front edge of the workpiece Push the saw handle away from you and toward the bevel scale at the back of the saw 26 SLIDE CUT SLIDE SAW ARM FORWARD THEN PUSH DOWN CC Cr Y Y AK Fig 33 E Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece and removing the workpiece from miter table NOTE A cross cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece A straight cross cut is made with the miter table set at the 0 position Miter cross cuts are made with the miter table set at some angle other than 0 OPERATION TO MAKE NON SLIDING CUTS A WARNING Securely tighten the slide lock knob when making any non sliding cuts Failure to tighten the knob could result in the saw head moving during the cutting operation TO MITER CUT CROSS CUT See Figures 34 35 A cross cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece A straight cross cut is made with the miter table set at the 0 position Miter cross cuts are made with the miter table set at some angle other than 0 E Make sure the slide lock knob is tightened securely E Raise saw arm to its full height E Lift the mit
60. the length of the slide bar for cutting various workpiece widths SLIDE LOCK KNOB The slide lock knob locks and unlocks the sliding feature of this tool SLIDING MITER FENCES The sliding miter fences provided with this saw help hold the workpiece securely when making most cuts The sliding feature allows for clearance of the saw blade when making bevel or compound cuts Some cuts may require that the sliding fence be removed completely to avoid interference between the fence and the blade Loosen the fence screw before attempting to slide the fences or lift them for removal Once the desired position of the fence is determined retighten the fence screw securely SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON See Figure 3 A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the spindle keeping the saw blade from turning Depress and hold the lock button only while installing changing or removing the saw blade 12 SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 4 The saw will not start until you depress the switch lock with your thumb then squeeze the switch trigger To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the OFF position To lock the switch install a padlock not included through the hole in the switch trigger A lock with a long shackle up to 9 32 in diameter may be used When the lock is installed and locked the switch is inoperable Store the padlock key in another location SWITCH LO

RIDGID MS1290LZ1 Saw User Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents