Accessories; Recommended Accessories; Basic Blade Requirements; Prohibited Accessories - RIDGID MS1290LZ Operator's Manual

Accessories

Recommended Accessories

Item
Miter Saw Utility Vehicle .............. AC9940
Do not use any accessory unless you
have received and read complete instruc-
tions for its use.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unsafe accessories,
use only accessories recom-
mended.

Basic Blade Requirements

12" Diameter
1" Diameter Arbor Hole
Blades marked for slide compound miter
saw use
Blades marked for 4,500 RPM or higher

Using Carbide Tipped Blades

WARNING: To avoid the risk of
cutting tool failure and thrown
shrapnel (broken pieces of
blade) read and understand all
the warnings and instructions
which come with carbide tipped
blades. Failure to heed all car-
bide tipped blade warnings and
safety instructions can result in
serious injury.
Carbide is a very hard but brittle material.
Take care when mounting, using and stor-
ing carbide blades to prevent accidental
damage. Slight shocks, such as striking a
tip during handling, can seriously damage

Prohibited Accessories

SKU No. WARNING: The use of any cut-
ting tool except 12" saw blades
which meet the requirement
under recommended accesso-
ries is prohibited. Do not use
accessories such as shape cut-
ters or dado sets. Metal cutting
and the use of abrasive wheels
are prohibited. See WARNING
and CAUTION notes in the
"Safety Instructions for Basic
Saw Operations" section.
the blade. Foreign objects in the work-
place, such as wire or nails, can also
cause tips to crack or break off.
Before using a carbide tipped blade,
always examine the blade and tips for
damage. Look for bent teeth, a bent
blade, cracks, broken, missing or loose
carbide tips. Do not use a carbide tipped
blade if damage is found or suspected.
Do not use a carbide tipped blade without
all appropriate guards in place.
Mount blade securely in proper rotation
direction.
Never rotate a carbide tipped blade faster
than its maximum recommended speed.
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