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RIDGID MS1290LZA Saw User Manual

1. 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 serious 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 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 LASER GUIDE OR OUTER BLADE WASHER p BLADE SCREW BLADE BOLT INNER BLADE WASHER SCREW TO LOOSEN N O
2. B 21 08 B 18 75 T M 14 51 M 10 65 M amp 50 M 7 10 M 612 M 5 38 f 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 eo 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 411 M 3 62 M 323 B 44 14 B 35 37 B 29 50 B 25 30 B 22 14 B 19 68 B 17 72 85 M 4 98 M 3 62 M 288 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 B 25 71 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 a room 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 sectio
3. the path of the 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 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 retignten We iade Rel B 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 o S ds fail agii es bale E making a cut the power switch remove the miter saw plug from the Pu source and have damaged selecting ore parts ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handles replaced before resuming operation B AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED it must B THIS SAW CAN TIP OVER if the saw head is released be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized suddenly and the saw is not secured to a work sur
4. 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 could result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS B 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 from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF w
5. 10 57 B 9 31 B 831 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 8 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 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 m 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 em 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 1827 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 22 m 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 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
6. 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 the RIDGID 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 The 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 tighte
7. FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Do not use blades with incorrect size holes Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect The maximum blade capacity of the saw is 12 in BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUST MENTS ARE SECURE BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before c
8. 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 LASER GUIDE For more accurate cuts a laser guide is included with your miter saw When used properly the laser guide makes accurate precision cutting simple and easy CARRYING HANDLE lt DEPTH Fs GUIDE 2 CARRYING HANDLE SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION Fig 2 7 SWITCH f ERE CN WB SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON VG T 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 and released the miter table moves freely to any desired angle With thumb on thumbwheel push down and hold to over ride bypass index points release thumbwheel when close to desired point and move the lock lever into place with a click 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 cu
9. 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 47 48 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 40 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 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
10. 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 20 If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 21 and 22 adjust ments are needed Loosen the socket head screws that secure the fence to the miter table See Figure 19 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 23 SLIDI E MITER MITER FRAMING MITER FENCE SQUARE LOCK TABLE LEVER VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE Fig 20 22 SLIDING MITER FENCE FENCE MITER FRAMING TABLE SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 21 mms ND i lr Ba SS FRAMING MITER SQUARE TABLE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 22 SCALE INDICATOR SCREW SCALE INDICATOR Fig 23 ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING THE BEVEL LOCK LEVER See Figures 24 25 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 a
11. in the workpiece requires a special blade Featherboard A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against 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 Push Blocks for jointer planers Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation This aid helps keep the operator s hands well away from the cutterhead Push Blocks and Push Sticks for table saws 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 aw
12. or sanding operation FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 12in Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 0 Arbor Hole send ce eite occae dedere 1 in Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2x12 4x4 No Load 50666 4 000 r min RPM Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45 Bevel 0 120 V 60 Hz AC Only 15 Amps Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2x10 Net Weight 70 Ibs Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 45 Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2x12 DEPTH CONTROL KNOB CORD STORAGE SCP EIN LEE 29 ANN Wx SWITCH LOCK SLIDE LOCK KNOB CARRYING D HANDLE HANDLE 9 s N UPPER BLADE gt D SWITCH BLADE WRENCH TRIGGER STORAGE BEVEL LOCK LEVER LOWER BLADE GUARD W NOS SLIDE BAR S BEVEL 6 NE SIUE EIN in NE ZERO CLEARANCE A gt THROAT PLATE SLIDING MITER LE g FENCE E MITER J THUMBWHEEL FENCE NO SCREW gt N MITER LOCK FRONT LEVER TABLE MITER CARRYING HANDLE SCALE SAW BASE Fig 1 10 FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 1 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
13. or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand Read The Operator s 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 Panas Sympa 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 DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury f 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 AU
14. other rights which vary from state to state One World Technologies Inc P O Box 35 Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 RIDGID 987000 017 8 16 07 REV 01 OPERATOR S MANUAL 12 in SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH LASER Double Insulated MS1290LZA 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 space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No MS1290LZA Serial No
15. saw arm to its full height W 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 W Push the miter lock lever down to lock the miter table W 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 W 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 47 48 W 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 40 W Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade E Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against 29 COMPOUND MITER CUT Fig 38 the fence Use the 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
16. 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 39 40 Long workpieces need extra supports Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag The support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and miter table during the cutting operation Use the work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece NOTE When making a compound miter cut as shown in figure 39 it may be necessary to adjust or remove the sliding miter fence to insure proper clearance prior to LONG making the cut WORKPIECE WORKPIECE SUPPORTS Fig 40 CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES See Figure 42 When cutting wide workpieces such as 2 in x 12 in boards should be clamped with a C clamp 45 x 45 COMPOUND MITER CUT Fig 39 N SE d T 30 OPERATION ROUGH CUTTING A DADO See Figures 42 43 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
17. the blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece the broken line will become solid Follow the directions below for using the laser guide Removing the Mark Position the laser line on the left edge of your mark on the work surface in order to remove the mark To Cut the Mark Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work surface in order to cut the mark To Leave the 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 be 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 To adjust the position of the laser line see the Adjustments section of this manual 19 BROKEN LINE om y CB A LC ALI A N Fig 14 ASSEMBLY REMOVING REPLACING THE ZERO CLEAR ANCE THROAT PLATE See Figure 15 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 W Unplug the saw W 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 ca
18. 0 W Use the work clamp or a C clamp to secure a piece of scrap wood W Plug the saw into the power source and make a slight cut to score the wood W Raise the saw arm and unplug the saw Lift and hold the lower blade guard E Rotate the blade by hand until you can push and hold the laser button and the laser is near the center of the workpiece as shown in figure 49 W To adjust the laser turn the adjustment screw coun ter clockwise or clockwise using the hex key 1 16 in MARK provided 35 MAINTENANCE A WARNING BRUSH When servicing use only identical replacement CAP BRUSH parts Use of any other part may create a hazard ASSEMBLY 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 t
19. Always make a practice cut on scrap wood To make the cut W Unlock the slide lock knob W Raise the saw arm to its full height W Using the marks on the depth guide set the blade to the correct cutting depth W 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 W Cuttwo outside grooves in the workpiece W Using a wood chisel remove the material between the two outside grooves USING AN AUXILIARY FENCE See Figure 44 Certain unusual cuts may benefit from 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 W Drill holes through the wood then countersink the holes on the front of the wood W Secure the wood to the miter fence using flat head Screws B With the miter table set at 0 make a complete cut through the auxiliary fence to create the blade s
20. EN TO TIGHTEN HEX BOLT FLAT INNER BLADE ON SPINDLE WASHER WITH DOUBLE D FLATS 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 align 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 DANGER Laser radiation Avoid direct eye contact with light source ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE See Figure 14 The laser guide will generate a laser line on the work surface when the saw blade is spinning The 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
21. O LOCK TIE ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 27 30 B Unplug the saw B Pull the saw arm all the way down and lock in transport w position LEVER W Lift the miter lock lever E Rotate the miter table until the pointer on the miter scale SLIDING L gt is positioned at 0 ENEE FS B 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 1 1 ea bevel blade set 90 to miter table Retighten the bevel NE lock lever by pushing it down ey AP E Place a combination square against the miter table and COMBINATION MITER the flat part of saw blade SQUARE ME 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 B Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade to table alignment at several points B The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 28 E f the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 29 and 30 adjustments are needed W Lift the bevel lock lever B 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 Retig
22. OPERATOR S MANUAL 12 in SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH LASER Double Insulated MS1290LZA D 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 RIDGIDe product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS euigore W esilo get EH P HE E 2 General safety RUICS i i 2i ce8 3 4 Specific Satety Rules P eh acl pce RL GL Re i a tle eas 4 5 Symbols catene 6 7 seg ree ere 8 Glossar Ol TONS raosna ore eiie deir true eee aes tdeo eu eiu nr De Seat fen ere DRE EH ER 9 Features eee PEE EMEN 10 12 TOOS Needed eann 13 Loose Parts i anre a a E tM EMI E 14 Pici jelgee EP 15 24 Operationerne NEM xA EE ELM MIU EE 25 35 1 91 169 15 e EE 35 Maintenance eM 36 37 ACCOSSONIOS x cisi SERRE E ERR X a ea Sats nee xe Rude PR e ER TR Ra RDRG 38 Warranty I 39 Parts Orderilg SerVvi ce ecu Udine rere
23. SCONNECTTOOLS When notinuse before servicing or when 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 during extended periods of operation DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never carry tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect from rec
24. THORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic derstand completely the operator s manual If 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 RIDGIDe 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 E 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 Z87 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 product with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service
25. an 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 WB Loosen the depth control knob turn knob counter clockwise W Determine the desired depth of cut set the guide to that mark and 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 A Fig 9 DEPTH CONTROL LOCK PIN KNOB ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE DUST BAG See Figure 11 B 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 E 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
26. ay from the blade Pilot Hole drill presses A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for drilling large holes accurately 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 turns completed by a spinning object in one minute Ripping or Rip Cut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece Riving Knife Spreader Splitter table saws A metal piece slightly thinner than the 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
27. ction 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 W Unplug the saw W Lift the bevel lock lever up to unlock W Locate the two locking jam nuts behind the bevel lock lever W Loosen the top jam nut Turn the bottom jam nut clock wise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen B Once all adjustments have been made push the bevel lock lever down to relock the bevel ADJUSTING THE BEVEL PIVOT See Figure 26 The saw should freely pivot when the bevel lock lever is unlocked and the saw is beveled A grating sound 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 W 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 W 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 PUSH DOWN T
28. e 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 fences 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 mit
29. eptacle 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 NEVER USEIN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY If damaged have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged POLARIZED PLUGS Toreducethe risk of electric shock this tool has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE
30. er 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 33 34 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 M Make sure the slide lock knob is tightened securely B 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 W 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 47 48 B When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the oppos
31. er 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 46 OPERATION CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 47 48 When cutting warped material always make sure it is positioned on the miter table with the convex side against the fence as shown in figure 47 If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown in figure 48 it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut A WARNING To avoid kickback and serious personal injury never position the concave edge of bowed or RIGHT Fig 47 warped material against the fence ADJUSTMENTS NOTE When properly aligned the laser should be on the A WARNING left edge of the kerf Before performing any adjustment make sure the B Once aligned remove and store the hex key 1 16 in tool is unplugged from the power supply Failure to and lower the blade guard heed this warning could result in serious personal NOTE Always make practice cuts on scrap wood before injury cutting through your workpiece TO ADJUST THE LASER GUIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figure 49 NOTE Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser guide W Set both the bevel angle and the miter table at
32. ete Failure to comply could result in acciden tal starting and possible serious personal injury 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 securely 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 poin
33. face service center to avoid risk ALWAYS secure this saw to a stable work surface before ALWAYS STAY ALERT Do not allow familiarity gained any use to avoid serious personal injury from frequent use of your Saw to cause a careless B SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently 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 Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain
34. he unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrica tion is required A WARNING To ensure safety and reliability all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician at an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal MOTOR MOUNT injury SCREWS Some areas will require infrequent lubrications You will need HEAD to apply SCREW B Automotive oil directly to the slide bars W Light oil or a pressurized light spray oil to the arm pivot shaft 9 S B Light oil or a pressurized light spray oil to the torsion m a ud i vdd WB SAN x 22 Or _ BRUSH REPLACEMENT 1 See Figure 50 The saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear Proceed as follows when replacement is required B Unplug the saw Fig 51 36 MAINTENANCE 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
35. hten 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 squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0 VIEW OF ADEM ATE REQUIRED TABLE and 45 angles Fig 29 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 27 Wat seve GS n CSS SCALE INDICATOR 73 lil 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 27 Fig 30 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 B Cross cutting miters joints etc for picture frames mold ings door casings and fine joinery B
36. if iw n 7 SS 277 INDICATOR SS N Lire TO Q b 0 A A ZA BEVEL SCALE c a Nr LE INDICATOR SCREW Fig 35 LOCK PIN 28 OPERATION TO COMPOUND MITER CUT See Figure 38 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 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 W Make sure the slide lock knob is tightened securely W Raise
37. ionary 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 RIDGIDe 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 RIDGIDe tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool Warranties for other RIDGIDe products may vary HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE To obtain service for this RIDGIDe tool you must return it freight prepaid or take it in to an authorized service center for RIDGIDe 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 RIDGIDe 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 on
38. 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 handle 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
39. ite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 40 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 work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when possible W 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 B Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece B 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 34 27 OPERATION TO BEVEL CUT See Figures 35 37 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
40. ith 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 smallerthe 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 viseto hold work when practical it is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool DO NOT OVERREACH Keep properfooting and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instruc tions for lubricating and changing accessories DI
41. lot 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 43 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 00 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 1 54 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 4 98 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
42. ly 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 RIDGIDe 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 RIDGIDe 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 SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ADDITIONAL 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 RIDGIDe 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
43. n that fits flat against the wall of 38 LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER TABLE See Figure 45 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 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 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 A
44. n 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 31 32 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 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 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 W Raise saw arm to its full height W 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 Fig
45. ngle Type of Cut Setting Left side inside corner 33 85 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 31 62 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 outside corner 33 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 LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE Fig 45 OPERATION Bevel Angle Type of Cut Setting Left side inside corner 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 46 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 th
46. oid 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 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 influenced the settings refer to specific procedures ex plained 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 missing parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury 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 compl
47. one piece at a time DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND 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 B 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 B 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 leavethe 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
48. onnecting to power supply FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT the tool to a workbench or table at approximately hip height KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason Always turn the power off ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback Saw may slip walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece when possible BESURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM BEVEL FUNCTION ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW Lock the miter table by securely tightening the miter lock lever Lock the saw arm bevel function by securely tightening the bevel lock lever USE THIS SAW TO CUT WOOD WOOD PRODUCTS AND SOME PLASTICS ONLY DO NOT CUT METALS CERAMICS OR MASONRY PRODUCTS BEFORE MOVING THE SAW unplug the saw then lock the miter bevel slide and power head positions NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any opera tion If a work clamp and length stop are used together they must both be installed on the same side of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose end and kicking up NEVER cut more than
49. ound 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 LOCK PADLOCK SWITCH TRIGGER Fig 4 SLIDING MITER FENCE 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 miter saw W Dust Bag B Blade Wrench W Dust Bag Frame B Hex Key 1 16 in W Dust Guide B Laser Guide W Work Clamp E Flat Head Socket Cap Screw B Operator s Manual not shown DUST BAG Y S DUST BAG 9 LASER WORK CLAMP Y i a a HEX KEY 1 16 in BLADE FRAME 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 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 av
50. reful 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 16 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 W Unplug the saw W With the miter at 0 and the bevel at 0 lock the saw into the transport position E 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 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 15 JAM NUTS SLIDE BAR GIB SCREW PIVOT ASSEMBLY Fig 16 ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING THE MITER LOCK LEVER See Figures 17 18 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 ac
51. 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 B Using a phillips screwdriver remove the screws holding the belt cover Lift off the cover B Check belt tension by squeezing the belt Using light pressure the belt should deflect approximately 1 4 in To adjust belt tension B 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 W Securely tighten the six motor mount screws E Replace the belt cover and tighten securely using Screws CHANGING THE BATTERIES See Figure 52 B Unplug the saw E Rotate and hold lower blade guard up E Using the hex key 1 16 in provided loosen and remove the screw from the battery cover then separate the cover from the laser guide Lower the blade guard Remove the three button cell batteries NOTE Replace the batteries with button cell batteries that have a rating of 1 5 volt and 100 mAh milliampere hour minimum number 76 series or equivalent 37 When replacing the batteries the laser guide should be thoroughly cleaned Use a soft paintbrush or similar device to remove all sawdust and debri
52. s E After cleaning the laser guide and replacing batteries secure battery cover to laser guide using the screw Tighten screw securely CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure BATTERY BATTERY Fig 52 ACCESSORIES Look for these accessories at The Home Depot A AC9940 ott stu Miter Saw Utility Vehicle 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 result in serious personal injury NOTES 38 WARRANTY RIDGIDe HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war ranty service Limited to RIDGIDe 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 RIDGIDe Inc All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies Inc attn RIDGIDe 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 RIDGIDe Hand Held and Stat
53. sed on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 A WARNING 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 jointer planers A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives The blades or knives remove material from the workpiece Dado Cut A non through cut which produces a square sided notch or trough
54. t 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 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 12 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 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 comp
55. technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest authorized Service center 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 the 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 product 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 product 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 product data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 i 4 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 Hw 16 16 12 Ww U
56. the blade guard assembly Always make sure there is no interfer ence with the blade guard prior to beginning any cutting operation to reduce the risk of serious personal injury The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the workpiece to the miter table It also helps to prevent the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade This is very helpful when cutting compound miters Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the workpiece it may be necessary to use a C clamp instead of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making the cut The work clamp can be installed and used on either side of the blade To install the work clamp B 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 B 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 NY yi Aw ANID L Z2 CAAM AOE Z OS pe t 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 rotating INSTALLING REPLACING THE BLADE See Figure 13 A WARNING
57. tion 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 W 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 19 23 W Unplug the saw E Loosen the screws holding the throat plate and move the throat plate as far away from the saw blade as 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 17 21 PUSH DOWN TO LOCK Fig 18 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
58. ts 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 same time pulling the depth guide out and away from the saw housing W Turn the guide to the right until the flat of the guide is facing up W Release the guide and slowly raise the saw arm To relock the saw arm W Firmlygraspthe D handle and apply downward pressure while at the same time pulling the depth guide out and away from the saw housing W 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 W 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 when 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 c
59. ures 47 48 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 40 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 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 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 ME Cr V Y AK Fig 32 B 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 Mit

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