RIDGID MS 1290 Guide de dépannage

Part No. SP6463 Printed in Taiwan

10Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)Polarized PlugYour unit has a plug that looks like the one shown on next page.To reduce

11Unpacking and Checking ContentsTools NeededUnpackingWARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug

12Getting to Know Your Miter Saw1. Warning Label2. Upper Blade Guard - Supports the motor, handle, switch, blade and lower guard.3. Lower Blade Guard

1320. Switch Interlock Button - Prevents trigger switch from being accidentally engaged.21. On/Off Trigger Switch - To prevent the trigger from being

14Assembly (continued)6. Remove the arbor screw, arbor washer, outer blade collar, and the blade.NOTE: Pay attention to pieces removed, noting their p

15Assembling Dust Bag1. Locate the dust bag frame and cloth dust bag.2. Clip the dust bag frame in place on the slide tubes as shown.3. Slide the clot

16Four Basic Saw Controls (continued)2. Bevel lock lever/index pinTo change the bevel setting of the blade:a. Pull the bevel lock lever forward. Then

17Alignment (Adjustments)WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the saw in. The power cord mu

18Alignment (Adjustments) (continued)Step Three: Blade Square to Fence(Miter Alignment)1. Place the blade in the 0° miter index and lock the miter loc

19Step Four: Blade Square to Table(Bevel Adjustment)1. Place the saw in the 0° bevel index position and make sure bevel lock is disengaged.2. Lower th

2Table of ContentsSection PageTable of Contents ...2Safety Instructions For Miter Saw ...3Safet

20Miter Lock Lever AdjustmentWith the blade set at an “unindexed” miter position (other than 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° and 60°) and the miter lock le

21Bevel Lock Lever AdjustmentWith the blade set at an “unindexed” bevel position (other than 0°, 22.5°, 33-7/8°, 45°) and the bevel lock lever set in

22Mounting The Miter SawWARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw movement:a. Before moving the saw, unplug electric cord. Lock the mi

23Safety Instructions for Basic Saw OperationsBefore Each UseInspect your saw. Disconnect The Miter Saw. To reduce the risk of injury from acciden-tal

24Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations (con’t.)• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slipper

25Preparing to Make the CutInspect Your Workpiece. Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut.Plan your wo

26Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations (con’t.)• Properly support round material such as dowel rods. They have a tendency to roll while being

27Basic Saw OperationsMaking Common Slide Compound CutsThere are two types of cuts that can be made with the slide compound miter saw;1. Slide Cutting

28Basic Saw Operations (continued)Chop Cutting1. Slide the cutting head to the rear as far as it will go.2.Lock slide lock knob.3.Position workpiece o

29Miter CutWhen a miter cut is required, move the saw to the desired angle. Move with the handle to the miter angle to make the cut.There are settings

3Safety Instructions For Miter SawSafety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your miter saw works. Read this manual to und

30Compound CutWhen a compound cut is required, select the desired bevel and miter positions. Cutting Compound Miters on Picture Frames and BoxesA comp

31Workpiece Clamp UsageWARNING: Avoid thrown workpieces. Avoid binding the work against the blade:- Always hold or clamp your work down to the saw.- D

32Basic Saw Operations (continued)Workpiece SupportLong pieces need extra supports. The supports should be placed along the workpiece so the workpiece

33Rough Cutting A DadoBy using the depth adjustment cam it is possible to rough cut a dado as shown. On the outside of the depth adjustment cam are a

34Basic Saw Operations (continued)Cutting Crown MoldingsYour compound miter saw does an excel-lent job of cutting crown molding. How-ever, in order to

35Cutting Crown Molding Angled to the Table and FenceThe advantage of cutting crown molding in this position is that no bevel setting is required. Sma

36Basic Saw Operations (continued)Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle SettingsW

37Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees CeilingWallWall Angle(deg.)Bevel Angle(deg.)Miter Angle (deg.)60 37.8 50

38Maintenance and LubricationMaintenanceDANGER: Never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning.WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex

39LubricationBall BearingsAll the motor bearings in this tool are lubri-cated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the uni

4Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued)When Installing Or Moving The Miter SawBefore moving the saw, lock the miter, bevel, slide and power he

40AccessoriesRecommended AccessoriesItem SKU No.Miter Saw Utility Vehicle ...AC9940Do not use any accessory unless you have received and re

41Troubleshooting GuideGeneralProblem Probable Cause Suggested Corrective ActionBlade hits table.1. Misalignment 1. Get authorized Service.Angle of cu

42Troubleshooting Guide (continued)MotorWiring DiagramTrouble Shooting of Brake by Qualified Service Person Only1. Check commutation at no load. If th

43Notes

44Repair PartsParts List For RIDGID 12" Slide Compound Miter SawModel No. MS12900RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.comFigure

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5If any part of this miter saw is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don't work, turn the saw off and unplug it. Replac

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55Notes

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6Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued)CAUTION: Because of the sliding action of this saw, this machine is not designed for cutting met-als. U

7Plan The Way You Will Hold The Workpiece From Start To Finish.• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause fingers o

8Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued)Never confine the piece being cut off. Never hold it, clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against i

9Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)The number of turns completed by a spin-ning object in one minute.Sawblade PathThe area of the workpiece or table top dir