RIDGID MS 1290 - User Manual

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12 INCH DUAL BEVEL

SLIDE CO MPO UND

MITER SA W

Part No. SP6463 Printed in Taiwan

MS1290

Main Page

Table of Contents2
Safety Instructions for Miter Saw3
- Safety Signal Words3
- Before Using the Saw3
- When Installing or Moving the Miter Saw4
- Before each Use4
- To Reduce the Risk of Injury from Jams, Slips or Thrown Pieces5
- Plan Ahead to Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears5
- Dress for Safety6
- Preparing to Make Cut6
- Plan the Way You will Hold the Workpiece from Start to Finish7
- Whenever Saw Is Running7
- Before Leaving the Saw8
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking8
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements9
- Power Supply and Motor Specifications9
- General Electrical Connections9
- 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information9
- Motor Safety Protection10
- Wire Sizes10
Unpacking and Checking Contents11
- Tools Needed11
- Unpacking11
- List of Loose Parts11
Getting to Know Your Miter Saw12
Assembly13
- Installing or Removing the Blade13
- Assembling Dust Bag15
- Workpiece Clamp Installation15
Four Basic Saw Controls15
Alignment (Adjustments)17
- Miter Lock Lever Adjustment20
- Bevel Lock Lever Adjustment20
- Bevel Pivot Movement/Adjustment21
Mounting the Miter Saw22
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations23
- Before each Use23
- To Reduce the Risk of Injury from Jams, Slips or Thrown Pieces23
- Plan Ahead to Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears24
- Dress for Safety24
- Preparing to Make the Cut25
- Whenever Saw Is Running26
- Before Leaving the Saw26
Basic Saw Operations27
- Making Common Slide Compound Cuts27
- Slide Cutting27
- Chop Cutting28
- Body and Hand Position28
- Miter Cut29
- Miter Scale Usage29
- Bevel Cut29
- Sliding Fence29
- Vernier Bevel Scale Operation29
- Compound Cut30
- Cutting Compound Miters on Picture Frames and Boxes30
- Cutting Bowed Material30
- Workpiece Clamp Usage31
- Workpiece Support32
- Auxiliary Fence32
- Rough Cutting a Dado33
- Miters33
- Cutting Base Moldings33
- Cutting Crown Moldings34
- Two Methods of Cutting Crown Molding34
- Wall to Crown Molding Angle37
Maintenance and Lubrication38
- Maintenance38
- Lubrication39
- Motor Belt Tension39
Accessories40
- Recommended Accessories40
- Basic Blade Requirements40
- Prohibited Accessories40
Using Carbide Tipped Blades40
Troubleshooting Guide41
- General41
- Motor42
Wiring Diagram42
- Trouble Shooting of Brake by Qualified Service Person Only42
Notes43
Repair Parts44
Notes50

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Brand	RIDGID
Model	MS 1290
Category	Saw
Language	English

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