Electric Brake; Laser Guide - RIDGID MS1290LZA Operator's Manual

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 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.
NOTE: Controlling depth of cut is necessary when rough
cutting a dado.

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
FRONT
CARRYING
HANDLE
SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
SWITCH
TRIGGER
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
11
LOCK
PIN
DEPTH
GUIDE
Fig. 2
Fig. 3