RIDGID MS1290LZ User Manual

Table of Contents

Section Page

Table of Contents ...........................................2

Safety Instructions For Miter Saw ................3

Safety Signal Words ....................................3

Before Using The Saw ..... .... ... .....................3

When Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw ....4

Before Each Use ............................................4

To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips

Or Thrown Pieces ........................................5

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face

and Ears ......................................................5

Dress For Safety ............................................6

Preparing to Make Cut ...................................6

Plan The Way You Will Hold The Workpiece

From Start To Finish. ...................................7

Whenever Saw Is Running ............................7

Before Leaving The Saw ...............................8

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ...........8

Motor Specifications and Electrical Require-

ments .......................................................... 9

Power Supply and Motor Specifications ......9

General Electrical Connections ...................9

110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information .........9

Motor Safety Prote c tio n .............................10

Wire Sizes ..................................................10

Unpacking and Checking Contents ............11

Tools Needed ............................................11

Unpacki ng ..... ........... ............ ........... ...........11

List of Loose Parts .....................................11

Getting to Know Your Miter Saw .................12

Assembly .......................................................13

Installing or Removing the Blade ...............13

Assembling Dust Bag ..................................15

Workpiece Clamp Installation ....................15

Four Basic Saw Controls .............................15

Alignment (Adjustments) .............................17

Miter Lock Lev er Ad justm e nt .......... .... .... ...20

Bevel Lock Lever Adjustment ....................20

Bevel Pivot Movement/Adjustment ............21

Mounting The Miter Saw ..............................22

Safety Instructions for Basic Saw

Operations ........ ............ .... ... .... .... ...........23

Before Each Use ..........................................23

To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips

Or Thrown Pieces ......................................23

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,

Face and Ears ............... ..........................24

Dress For Safety ..........................................24

Preparing to Make the Cut ...........................25

Section Page

Whenever Saw Is Running .. ........................26

Before Leaving The Saw: ............................26

Basic Saw Operations ..................................27

Making Common Slide Compound Cuts ... 27

Slide Cutting ............................................. 27

Chop Cutting ............................................. 28

Body and Hand Posit ion ........... ................ 28

Miter Cut ................................................... 29

Miter Scale Usage ..................................... 29

Bevel Cut .................................................. 29

Sliding Fence ............................................ 29

Vernier Bevel Scale Operation: ................ 29

Compound Cut ... .... ...................... .... .... .... . 30

Cutting Compound Miters on Picture Frames

and Boxes ............................................... 30

Cutting Bowed Material ............................. 30

Workpiece Clamp Usage .......................... 31

Workpiece Support ................................... 32

Auxiliary Fenc e ..................... .... ... .... .... ..... 32

Rough Cutting A Dado .............................. 33

Helpful Hints When Cutting Compound

Miters ....... ............ ........... ........... ........ ..... 33

Cutting Base Moldings .............................. 33

Cutting Crown Moldings ............................ 34

Two Methods of Cutting Crown Molding ... 34

Laser System ..................................... 38

Mounting the Laser System ...................... 38

Operation ... ............... ................... ............. 4 0

Changing Batteries ................................... 41

Maintenance and Lubrication .....................42

Maintenance ............................................. 42

Lubrication ................................................ 43

Motor Belt Tension .................................... 43

Accessories ..................................................44

Recommende d Ac cess o rie s ............ .... .... . 4 4

Basic Blade Requirements ....................... 44

Prohibited Accessories ................................44

Using Carbide Tipped Blades .....................44

Troubleshooti ng Guide ................................45

General .. ................... ................... ............. 4 5

Motor ...... ....................... .... .... .... ... ............. 46

Wiring Diagram .............................................46

Trouble S ho o tin g of Brake by Qual ifi ed Ser-

vice Person Only .................................... 46

Notes ..............................................................47

Repair Parts ...................................................48

Notes ..............................................................59

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Safety Instructions For Miter Saw

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how
your miter saw works. Read this manual to understand this miter saw.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: means if the safety infor-

mation is not followed someone will
be seriously injured or killed.

Before Using The Saw

WARNING: Some dust created by
power sa ndin g, sa win g, g rin ding ,
drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals
known (to the State of California)
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other repr od uc ti v e harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks
and cement and other masonry
products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from
chemically-treated lumber.

Yo ur 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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
mistakes that could cause seri­ous, permanent inju ry, do not
plug the miter saw in until the fol­lowing steps have been satisfac­torily completed.

• Completely assemble and align
saw. (See “Assembly” and “Align­ment” sections within.)

• Learn the use and function of the
ON-OFF switch, upper and lower
blade guards, miter lock lever , bevel
lock lever , co ver plate stop scre w,
depth adjustment clamp and head

WARNING: means if the safety infor­mation is not followed someone

could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safe ty infor-

mation is not followed someone ma y
be injured.

hold down, fence slide lock knobs
and workpiece clamp. (See “Get­ting to Know Your Miter Saw” sec­tion within.)

• Review and understand all safety
instructions and operating proce­dures in this manual.

• Review the maintenance methods
for this miter saw. (See “Mainte­nance” section within).

Find and read the following labels on
the miter saw.

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Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued)

When Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw

Before moving the saw, lock the

miter, bevel, slide and power head
posi ti on s. Unp lu g th e po wer cor d .

To reduce the risk of back injury, get
help when you need to lift the saw.

Never carry the tool by the cord or
power head trigger handle. Damage
to insulation could cause an electric
shock. Damage to wire connections
could cause a fire.

Reduce the Risk of Dangerous
Environment. Use the miter saw in a

dry, lo ca tion, protected from rain.
Keep work area well lighted.

Place the saw so neither the user nor
bystanders are forced to stand in line
with the blade. Thrown debris could
injure people in its path.

To reduce the risk of injury from
unexpected saw movement:

• Place the miter saw on a firm level
surface where there is plenty of
room for handling and properly sup-

porting the workpiece.

• Support the miter saw so the tabl e is
level and the saw does not rock.

• Bolt, screw or clamp the saw to its
support.

• Never Stand On Tool. Serious
injury could occur if the tool tips or
you accidentally hit the cutting tool.
Do not store anything above or near
the tool where anyone might stand
on the tool to reach them.

To reduce the risk of injury or
death from electrical shock:

• Make sure your fingers do not touch
the plug’s metal prongs when plug­ging or unplugging the miter saw.

• This TOOL IS DOUBLE INSU­LATED to give you added protec­tion. Double insulation does not take
the place of normal safety precau­tions when operating this tool. When
servicing this double insulated tool,
use only identical parts.

Before Each Use

Inspect your miter saw.
Disconnect The Miter Saw. To

reduce the risk of injury from acciden­tal starting, unplug the saw, before
changing the setup, changing the
blade or adjusting anything.

Compare the direction of rotation
arrow on the guard to the direction
arrow on the blade. The blade teeth
should always point downward at the
front of the saw.

Tighten the arbor screw.
Tighten the cover plate stop screw.
Check For Damaged Parts. Check

for:

• Proper Alignment of moving parts,

• Damaged electric cords,

• Binding of moving parts,

• Broken parts,

• Stable mounting,

• Function of arm return spring and
lower guard: Push the arm all the
way down, then let it rise up until it
stops by itself. Check the lower
guard to see if it closed fully. If it did
not, follow the instructions in the
“Troubleshooting” section.

• Smooth, solid movement of sliding
assembly.

• Other conditions that may affect the
way the miter saw works.

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If any part of t his miter saw is missing,
bent, or broken in any way, or any
electrical parts don't work, turn the
saw off and unplug it. Replace dam­aged, missing, or failed parts before
using the saw again.

Keep Guards In Place, in working
order, and in proper adjustment.

Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the
miter saw clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating. DON’T put lubricants on
the blade while it’s spinning.

Remove Adjusting Keys And
Wrenches from tool before turning it

on.

T o Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces

• Use Only Recommended Acces­sories. (See “Accessory” section

within.) Consult this owner’s manual
for recommended accessories. Fol­low the instructions that come with
the accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to persons.

• Choose the right 12-inch diameter
blade for the saw and the material
you plan to cut.

• Make sure the blade is sharp,
undamaged and properly aligned.
With the saw unplugged, push the
power head all the way down. Hand
spin the blade and check for clear­ance. Tilt the power head to 45
degrees left and right bevel and
repeat the check. If the blade hits
anything, make the adjustments
shown in “Alignment (Adjustments)”

section.

• Make sure the blade, arbor collars
and laser system are clean.

• Make sure the arbor collars' and
laser discs’ recessed side s are fac­ing the blade.

• Using the 1/4” hex end of combina­tion wrench (supplied) or a 1/2-inch
box end wrench, make sure the left
hand thread arbor screw is firmly
tightened counterclockwise.

• Make sure all clamps and locks are
tight and there is no excessive play
in any parts.

• Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
Floor must not be slippery.

To reduce the risk of burns or other
fire damage, never use the saw near
flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears

Know Your Miter Saw. Read and

understand the owner’s manual and
labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards peculiar
to this tool.

To reduce the risk of injury from acci­dental contact with moving parts,
don’t do layout, assembly, or setup
work on the miter saw while any parts
are moving.

To Red uce the Risk of Accidental
Starting. Make sure switch is “OFF”

before plugging miter saw into a
power outlet.

Plan your work.
Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool

or attachment to do a job it was not
designed to do. Use a different tool
for any workpiece that can’t be held in
a solidly braced, fixed position.

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Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued)

CAUTION: Because of the slidin g
action of this saw, this machine
is not designed for cutting met­als. Use this miter saw to cut
only wood and wood like prod­ucts. Other materials may shat­ter, bind on the blade, start fires
or create other dangers.

Dress Fo r Safety

Any power tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes. This can result
in permanent eye damage. Wear
safety goggles (not glasses) that
comply with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Can­ada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on pack­age. Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact resistant lenses. They are not
safety glasses. Safety goggles are
available at many local retail stores.
Glasses or goggles not in compliance
with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt
you when they break.

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist
watches) They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.

• Wear nonslip footwear.

• Tie back long hair.

• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce
the risk of possible hearing damage,
wear ear plugs or muffs when using
miter saw for hours at a time.

• For dusty operations, wear a dust
mask along with safety goggles.

Preparing to Make Cut

Inspect Your Workpiece. Make sur e

there are no nails or foreign objects in
the part of the workpiece to be cut.

Plan your work to reduce the risk
of thrown pieces caused when the
workpiece binds on the blade and
is torn from your hands.

Plan how you will make the cut.
Always:

• Make sure the blade is not spin­ning.

• Raise the blade.

• Slide the saw out above the front
edge of the workpiece before start­ing saw, and

• Push the sawblade down on top of
the wood and back toward the rear
of the saw to make the cut.

DANGER: NEVER pull the saw
toward you during a cut. The
blade can suddenly cli mb up on
top of the workpiece and force
itself toward you .

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Plan The Way You Will Hold The Work piece From Start To Finish.

• Avoid awkward operations and hand
positions where a sudden slip could
cause fingers or hand to move into
the blade.

• Don’t Overreach. Keep good foot­ing and balance.

• Keep your face and body to one
side of sawblade, out of line with a
possible thrown piece.

• Cut only one workpiece at a time.

• Never cut Freehand:

- Brace your workpiece solidly

against the fence and table top so
it will not rock or twist during the
cut.

-Make sure there’s no debris

between the workpiece and its
supports.

- Make sure no gaps between the

workpiece, fence and table will let
the workpiece shift after it is cut in
two.

• Keep the cut off piece free to move
sideways after it's cut off. Otherwise,
it could get wedged against the
blade and thrown violently.

• Clear everything except the work­piece and related support devices
off the table before turning the miter
saw on.

• Secure W o rk. Use clamps or a
vise to help hold the wor k wh en it’s
practical.

Use extra caution with large, very
small or awkward workpieces:

• Use extra supports (tables, saw
horses, blocks, etc.) for any work­pieces large enough to tip when not
held down to the table top.

• Never use another person as a sub­stitute for a table extension, or as
additional support for a workpiece
that is longer or wider than the basic
miter saw table or to help feed, sup­port or pull the workpiece.

• Do not u se thi s s a w to cut p i eces
too small to let you easily hold the
work while you keep the thumb side
of your index (pointer) finger against
the outside edge of the fence.

• When cutting irregularly shaped
workpieces, plan your work so it will
not slip and pinch the blade and be
torn from your hands. A piece of
molding, for example, must lie flat
against the table or fence, or be held
by a fixture or jig that will not let it
twist, rock or slip while being cut.

• Properly support round material
such as dowel rods, or tubing. They
have a tendency to roll while being
cut, causing the blade to "bite." To
avoid this, always use a fixture
designed to properly hold your
workpiece.

Whenever Saw Is Running

WARNING: Do n't al low famil iarity
(gained f rom f requent use of
your miter saw) cause a careless
mistake. A careless fraction of a
second is enough to cause a
severe injury.

Before starting your cut, observe the
miter saw while it runs. If it makes an

unfamiliar noise or vibrates exces­sively , stop immediately. T urn the saw
off. Unplug the saw. Do not restart
until finding and correcting the prob­lem.

Keep Children Away. Ke ep all visi­tors a safe distance from the miter
saw. Make sure bystanders are clear
of the miter saw and workpiece.

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Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued)

Never confine the piece being cut
off. Never hold it, clamp it, touch it, or

use length stops against it while the
blade is spinning. It must be free to
move sideways on its own. If con­fined, it could get wedged against the
blade and be thrown violently.

Let the blade reach full speed
before cutting. This will help avoid

thrown workpieces.
Don’t Force Tool. It will do the job

better and safer at its designed rate.
Feed the saw into the workpiece only
fast enough to let the blade cut with­out bogging down or binding.

Before Leaving The Saw

Never Leave Tool Running Unat­tended. Turn power off. Wait for all

moving parts to stop.
Make Workshop Child Proof. Install

a padlock through the hole provided

Before freeing jammed material:

• Turn miter saw “OFF” by releasing
trigger switch.

• Wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Unplug the miter saw.

After finishing a cut:

• Keep holding the power head down.

• Release the switch, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before moving
your hands or raising power head.

• If blade doesn’t stop within 6 sec­onds, unplug the saw and follow the
instructions in the Trouble Shooting
section for fixing the blade brake
before using the saw again.

in the trigger to prevent unauthorized
usage. Lock the shop. Disconnect
master switches. Store tool away
from children and others not qualified
to use the tool.

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking

Arbor

The shaft on which a cutti ng tool is
mounted.

Bevel Cut

An angle cutting operation made through
the face of the workpiece.

Compound Cut

A simultaneous bevel and miter cutting
operation.

Crosscut

A cutting operation made acr oss the width
of the workpiece.

Dado

A non-through cut which produces a
square sided notch or
piece

Freehand

Doing a cut without holding the workpiece
against both the table and fence. Most
workpieces can be held down with your

trough in the work-

hand. Large or wide pieces should be
clamped to the fenc e or table.

Gum

A sticky, sap based residue from wood
products.

Heel

Misalignment of the blade.

Kerf

The amount of material removed by the
blade in a throug h cut or the slot produced
by the blade in a nonthrough or parti al cut.

Miter Cut

An angle cutting operation made across
the width of the work piece.

Offal

Unsecured peice of material after making
cut.

Resin

A sticky, sap based substance that has
hardened.

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Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns complet ed by a spin­ning object in one minute.

Sawblade Path

The area of the workpiece or t able top
directly in line wit h either the travel of the
blade or the part of the workpiece which
will be, or has been, cut by the blade.

Set

The distance that the tip of the sawblade
tooth is bent (or set ) outward from the
face of the blade.

Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is
being performed. The surfaces of a work­piece are commonly referred to as faces,
ends, and edges.

Face

Edge

Motor Specificat ions and Electrical Requirements

Power Supply and Motor Specifications

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electrical hazards, fire hazards
or damage to the tool, use
proper circuit protection. Your
tool is wired at the factory for
operation using the voltage
shown. Connect tool to a power
line with the appropriate voltage
and a 15-amp branch circuit.
Use a 15-amp time delay type
fuse or circuit breaker. To
reduce the risk of shock o r fire,
if powe r cord is wor n or cut, or
damaged in any way, have it
replaced immediately.

The A-C motor used on this tool is a non­reversibl e universal type, hav ing the fol­lowing speci fi cations:

Voltage 120
Amperes 15
Hertz (Cycles) 60
Phase Single
RPM 4000
Shaft Rotation Clockwise

Brake Automatic

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General Electrical Connections

DANGER: To reduce the risk of
electrocution:

1. Use only identical replacement
parts when servicing. Servic­ing should be performed by a
qualified service technician.

2.Do not use in rain or where
floor is wet.

110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information

Double Insulated

The miter saw is double insul ated to pro­vide a double layer of ins ulation between
you and the tool’s electrical system. All
exposed meta l parts are isolated from the

WARNI NG Do not permit fingers
to touch the terminals of plug
when installing or removing the
plug to or from the outlet.

If power cord is cut, or damaged in any
way, have it replaced immediately.

internal metal motor components with
protecti ng insulation.

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Motor Specifica tio ns a nd Ele ctrical Requirements (continued)

Polarized Plug

Y our unit has a plug that looks like the one
shown on next page.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
appliance has a po lari zed plug (one blade
is wider than the other) . This plug wi ll fit in
a polarized outlet only one way, if the plug
does not fit fully in the out let, reve rse plug.

If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way.

Motor Safety Protection

1. Connect this tool to a 120v, 15-amp
branch circuit wi th a 15-amp time delay
fuse or circuit br eaker. Using the wrong
size fuse can damage the motor.

2. If the motor won't start, release the trig­ger switch immediately . Unplug The
Tool. Check the saw blade to make
sure it turns free ly. If the blade is free,
try to start the motor again. If the motor
still does not st art, refer to the "Motor
Troubleshooting Chart."

3. If the motor suddenly stalls while cut­ting wood, release the trigger switch,
unplug the too l, and f ree the blade f rom
the wood. The motor may now be
restart ed and the cut finished.

4. Fuses may "blow" or circui t br eakers
may trip frequen tl y if:

WARNI NG: Double insulation
does not take the place of normal
safety precautions when operat­ing th is tool .

a.Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading

can occur if you cut too rapidly or
make too many start/stops in a short
time.

b. Line voltages are more than 10%

above or below the nameplate volt­age. For heavy loads, however, the
voltage at m ot o r term i na ls m ust equal
the voltag e specified on nameplate.

c. Improper or du ll saw blades are used.

5. Most motor troubles may be traced to
loose or incorrect connections, over­load, low voltage (such as small size
wire in the supply circui t) or to overly
long supply circuit wire. Always check
the connections, the load and the sup­ply circu it whe never motor doesn' t wor k
well. Check wire sizes and length with
the Wire Size Chart below.

Wire Sizes

NOTE: Make sure the proper extension

cord is used and is in good condit ion. The
use of any extension cor d wil l cause
some loss of power. T o keep this to a min­imum and to prevent overheating and
motor burn-out, use the t able below to
determine the min imum wire size (A. W. G . )
extension cord.

For circuits that are farther than 100 feet
away from electrical service box, the wire

size must be incr eased proportionatel y in
order to deliver ample voltage to the saw
motor.

Extension Cord

Length

0-25 F t .

26-50 Ft.

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Wire Sizes

Required for 120V

(A.W.G.)

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Unpacking and Checking Contents

Tools Needed

Combination Square Must be True

Draw Light

Hex “L” Wrench

1/4" (su pplied)

19 mm Socket

Combination

Wrench (2) 12 mm

Hex “L” Wrench
4mm, 5mm, 6mm

Combination Square

Line on Board

Along this Edge

Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square

is Flipped Over in Dotted Position

Straight Edge of
Board 3/4" Thick
This Edge Must
be Perfectly
Straight

Unpacking

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, do not plug
the power cord into a power
source outlet during unpacking
and assembly. This cord must
remai n unpl ug ge d whe n ever yo u
are working on the saw.

This Miter Saw is shipped complete in
one box.

WARNING: Although comp act ,
this saw is heavy. To reduce the
risk of back injury, get help when­ever you have to li ft the saw.

List of Loose P arts

NOTE: Before beginning ass embly , che ck

that all parts are included. If you are miss­ing any part, do not assem ble the saw. E­mail us at [e-mail] if
any parts are damaged or mi ssing.
Sometimes small parts can get lost in
packaging material. Do not throw away
any packaging until saw is put together.
Check packaging for missing parts before
contacting RIDGID. A complete parts list
(Repair Parts) is at the end of the manual .

1. Before removi ng the miter saw from t he
carton tighten the slide lock knob to
guard against sudden movement.

2. Remove the miter saw from the carton by
lifting the saw with the carrying handle.

3. Place the saw on a secure, stat ionary
work surface and look the saw over
carefully.

WARNING: If any part is missing
or damaged, do not plug the saw
in until the missing or dama ge d
part is correctly replaced. To
avoid electric shock, use only
identical replacement parts when
servicing double insulated tools.

Use the list to identify the number of the
missing par t .

The following parts are included:

Part or Assembly Qty.

A Basic Saw Assembly .......................... 1

B Work p ie ce C la m p ..... ... ....................... 1

C Dust Bag............................................. 1

D Dust Bag Frame.................................. 1

E Laser System Bag Asm ...................... 1

F Operators Manual................ .......... .....1

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Getting to Know Your Miter Saw

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1.Warning Label

2.Upper Blade Guard - Supports the

motor, handle, switch , blade an d lower
guard.

3. Lower Blade Guard - The blade g uard
helps protect your hands from the
blade in the raised position. To reduce
the risk of binding on the workpiece, it
retracts as the blade is lowered.

4.Cover Plate - Ho lds the lo wer guard
and is attached to upper guard. Pre­vents the arbor sc rew from backing
out when proper ly attached with the
cover plate stop screw.

5.Cover Plate Stop Screw - When this
screw is loosened, the cover plate is
rotated to the rear, allowing for blade
removal/replacement.

6.Sliding Fence(s) - Fence(s) sli de left/
right to provide maximum support for
the workpiece.

7. Table - Sits in base, supports pivot
and allows for approximat ely 62° miter
left and right.

8.Base - Supports table, hol ds accesso­ries and allows for work bench or l eg
set mounting.

9. Miter Indicator - Indicates the angle
(miter) the blade is set at .

10.Bevel Lock Lever - Locks the miter

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saw at a desired bevel angle.

11.Top Carrying Handle - Convenient
way to transport saw.

12. Slide Tube(s) - Allow the blade to slide
for cutting various workpiece widths.

13.Slide Lock Kn ob - Prevent s the saw’s
sliding motion by locking the carriage
in place.

14.Slide Fence Lock Knob - Locks
fence at correc t cutting position.

15.Combination Wrench - 1/4" Hex “ L”
wrench.

16. Miter Lock Lever/Miter Index
Thumbwheel - The miter lock lever

securely locks the saw at a desired
miter angle. Index points have been
provided at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° (Crown
molding), 45°, 60° Left and Right.

17.The Repea t-A-Cut™ - Surfac e allows
pencil marks to be made and easily
erased for duplicate cuts.

18.Depth Adjustment Clamp and Head
Hold Down - Limits the saw’s down-

ward travel for use when cutting
dadoes and locks the saw in the low­ered positi on for com pact storage.

19.Arbor Lock Pin - Allows the user to
keep blade from ro tating while tight en­ing or loosening arbor during blade
replacement or removal.

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22

20. Switc h In te rlock Bu tton - Prevents

trigger switch from being accidentally
engaged.

21.On/Off Trigger Switch - To prevent
the trigger from being accidentally
engaged, a loc k-of f butto n is provid ed.
To start the tool, press in the swit ch
interlock button and squeeze the trig­ger. Release the trigger to stop the
miter saw. Install a padlock through
the hole in the tri gger to prevent unau­thorized use.

22.Bevel Index Pin - This pin provides

Assembly

indexes at 0° and 22.5°, CM, and 45°
left and right.

23.Front Carry Handles - Convenient
way to transport the saw.

24.Workpiece Clamp - Helps to hold
workpiece in position for precise cut­ting. Quick release allows easy move­ment for workpiece width adjustment.
Pin of clamp fits in either hole in rear
at fence.

25.Bevel Indicator - Indicates the angle
(bevel) the blade is set.

26.Cord Wra p Brackets

WARNING: For yo ur own safety,
never connect plug to power
source outlet until all assembly
steps are complete, and you
have read and understood the
safety and operational instruc­tions.

Installing or Removing the Blade

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from a thrown workpiece
or thrown pieces of blade, do not
use a blade larger or smaller than
12" diameter.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from u nexp ected starting,
unplug the saw whenever you are
removing or installing the blade .

NOTE: See “Mounting the Laser System”

section of the owners man ual for direc­tions on installing the laser system.

1.Unplug t he saw from the outlet. Cut­ting head is up.

2.Rotat e the l ower blade g uard by hand.
Loosen, but do not remove, the cover
plate stop sc rew usi ng the Phi llip s en d
of combination wrench.

3.Lift the lower guard up and tilt t he
lower guard assembly back so the
arbor screw is expose d.

4.Fit 1/ 4” hex end of combination t ool in

arbor screw or use 1/ 2” box end
wrench.

Coverplate

Stop

Screw

Arbor

Screw

Blade

n

e

s

o

o

L

5.Press the arbor lock and hold it in
firmly while tu rni ng the wrench clock­wise. The arbor lock will engage after
some turning of the wrench.

Arbor Lock

NOTE: The arbor screw has a left hand
thread. This helps prevent unwanted

loosening of the arbor screw during nor­mal operation .

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Assembly (continued)

6. Remove the arbor screw, arbor
washer, outer blade collar, and the
blade.

NOTE: Pay attention to pieces removed,
noting their posit ion and direction they
face (see illustration). Wipe the blade col­lars clean of any sawd ust before i nst alli ng
the new blades.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
cuts from extremely sharp teeth:
Wear gloves when installing or
removing sawblade.

See cautions in “Using Carbide Tipped
Blades” section concerning inspection,
use, and selection o f car bide tipped and
other sawblades.

7.Install the new 12" blade (see recom­mended accessory list). Make sure
the rotation arrow on the blade
matches the clockwise rotation arrow
on the upper guard. The blade teet h
should always point downward at the
front of the saw.

8.Install the outer blade collar, blade
washer and arbor screw. Press the
arbor lock and turn the combination
wrench or the 1/2" wrench count er
clockwise to secure th e blade. T i ghten
arbor screw using mo derate f orce, but
do not overtighten.

9.Lower the l ower bl ade guard until the
slot in cover plate rests all the way
down on the cover plate stop screw.
Tighten the screw wi th th e Phil lip s end
of the combination wrench.

DANGER: Never use saw without
guard cover plate securely in
place. It keeps the arbor screw
from falling out if it accidentally
loosens, and prevents the spin­ning blade from coming off the
machine.

10.Be sur e the ar bor lock is released so
the blade turns freely.

Blade

Blade

Washer

(Hollowed Side

Toward Blade)

Arbor screw

(Left Hand Thread)

Sawblade

NOTE: The arbor lock can be damaged

by improper use. If the arbor l ock will not
hold, lower the blade down on to a scrap
piece of wood positioned against the
fence. This will serve as an alter nate lock­ing means.

Collars

WARNING: Make sure the collars
are clean and properly arranged .
After installing a new blade,
make sure the blade clears the
table slot at the 0° and 45° bevel
positions. Lower the blade into
the table slot and check for any
contact with the base or turn
table structure. If blade contacts
table, seek authorized service.

If blade contacts insert, refer to “Align­ment“section for adjustment.

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Assembling Dust Bag

1. 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 cloth dust bag over the dust

bag frame.

4. Connect the dust elbow to the dus t port

on the upper blade guar d.

5. Clamp dust bag onto elbow.

NOTE: If connecting a 2- 1/2" wet/dry vac
hose to the saw, do not attach the dust
bag frame, dust bag and elbow to t he
saw. Connect the wet/dry vac hose
directly to the dust port on the upper blade
guard.

Workpiece Clamp Installation

The workpiece cl am p is used to help hold
the workpiece in the cor rect cutting posi­tion. It may be used on either the left side
of the miter saw or the right si de. Before
turning the saw on make sure the work­piece clamp does not interfere with the
cutting action of t he saw.

1. Align pin in clamp shaft with keyway in

fence. Inser t clamp shaft and rotate.

Clamp

Support

Shaft

Quick Relea se

Button

Four Basic Saw Controls

In order to properly adjust and align the
Sliding Compound Miter Saw there are
four basic controls that must be under­stood.

1. Miter lock lever and miter index wheel

To change the miter setting of the
blade:

a. Raise the miter lock lever.
b. Rotate the miter index wheel part ially

downward to di sengage the current
index and engage the next index.

c. Rotate the miter index wheel com-

pletely downward to bypass all miter
indexes.

d. Turn the table to the desi red miter

setting and lock the miter lock lever.

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Four Basic Saw Controls (continued)

2. B e vel lo c k le v e r/i n de x pin

To change the bevel setting of the
blade:

a. Pull the bevel lock lever forward .

Then rotate the bevel index pi n
downward. This will all ow the blade
to be tilted and at the sa me time “by­pass” the preset bevel indexes.

b. T o engage the preset bevel indexes,

rotate the bevel lock index pin up.

c. Engage bevel index pin and/or bevel

lock lever before cutting.

3. Depth Adjustment Cam and Head Hold

Down
To release the blade ­a. While applying light downward pres-

sure on the handle, pull the depth
adjustment cam to th e right, then

raise the blade.
NOTE: It is not necessary to loosen
depth adjust ment knob.

b. Rotate the depth adjustment cam so

the flat on the cam is facing upward.
NOTE: Head Hold Down is for trans­port and storage purposes only. No
cutting operations should take place
while hold down is engaged.

To lock the blade in the lower position.
a. Pull the depth adjustment c am to the

right and lower the bl ade into the

table.

b. Rotate the depth adjustment cam

until slot engages pin on upper

guard.

4. Slide lock knob
Turn the slide lock knob counterclock-

wise to l oosen and cl ockw ise t o ti ghten.
Loosening the knob wi ll all ow the pow­erhead to slide back and forth. Tighten­ing the knob will lock the powerhead in
place.

Bevel Lock

Lever

Bevel Index

Pin

Depth

Adjustment

Cam

Depth

Adjustment

Knob

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Alignment (Adju stm en ts)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, do not plug
the saw in. The power cord must
remai n unpl ug ge d whe n ev er y ou
are working on the saw.

NOTE: For best results, the saw must be

properaly aligned before mounting and
using the laser sys tem.

Step One: Repositioning Zero Clear­ance Blade Insert

The zero clearance bl ade insert needs to
be repositioned so it is temporarily out of
the way when al igning the blade. It may
be replaced after the blade is aligned.

1. Loosen the three screws that secure
the zero cleara nce blade insert on one
side of the blade.

2. Slide the zero clearance insert away
from th e blade as f a r as pos s i b le.

3. Retighten the three screws.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the opposite side
of the blade.

Step Two: Slide Tube Adj ustment

1. Place the powerhead in the 0° miter/0°
bevel index and lock head in lower posi­tion.

2. Check to see that the blade is appr oxi­mately centered between the two zer o
clearance blade inserts. Also check for
play between the right slid e rail and th e
pivot assemb ly.

3. If adjustment is required loosen the jam
nuts on all four gi b screws as shown.

4. Loosen the top two gib screws.

5. Tighten or loosen the lower two gib
screws as required to center the blade
between the zero clearance inserts.

6. Tighten the lower two jam nuts.

7. To minimize play i n the sl ide tubes
gradually tighten the top two gib
screws while at the same ti m e sliding
the powerhead back and for th. Tighten
the top jam nuts.

Slide Rail

Pivot

Assembly

Gib Screw

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Alignment (Adju stm en ts) (cont inu ed)

Step Three: Blade Square to Fence
(Miter Alignment)

1. Place the blade in the 0° miter index
and lock the miter lock.

2. To check blade squareness to fence,
lock powerhead in lower position. Use
a combination square. Place the
square against the fence and next to
the blade as illustrated. Locate th e
square properl y so it does not contact
the set in the teeth of sawblade, giving
an inaccurate reading. The sawblade
body should contact the full length of
the square.

3. If blade contacts full length of square,
no alignment is necessary, skip a-c
below . If blade is not square to t he
fence, follow the alignment procedur e.
a. Remove sliding fences by loosening

fence lock knobs approximately two
turns. Sl ide fences toward blade an d

lif t u p to remove.
b. Loosen the three ( 3) fence lock bolts.
c. Place a combination square against

the sawblade and adju st the fence

until it is 90° to the blade.
d. Tighten the three (3) f ence lock bolts.
e. Replace sliding fences and tighten

fence lock knobs.

Adjust Miter Scale Indicator

1. Loosen the Phillips screw that holds the
indicator in place.

2. Reposition the indica tor to al ign it with
0° mark, and retight en screw.

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Step 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 the blade and engage the head
hold down.

3. Use a combin ation squar e t o che ck th at
the blade i s 90° to t he t abl e. If t he b lade
does not contact the full length of th e
square:
a. Lift the bevel lock lever.
b. Loosen the two socket head screws

that secure the bevel scale.

c. Grasp the upper metal guard and

move the powerhead lef t or right unt il
the blade makes full contact with the
length of the squa re.

d. Securely tighten two socket head

screws.

Adjust Bevel Scale Indicat or

1. Loosen the Phillips screw that holes the
indicator in place.

2. Reposition the indica tor to al ign it with
0° mark and retighte n screw.

Step Five: Positioning Zero Clear­ance Blade Insert (When Minimal
Tear Out or Con trol of S mall Offal is
Desired)

1. Loosen the three screws that secure
the zero cleara nce blade insert on one
side of the blade.

2. Slide the zero clearance blade insert in
towards the blade until it is as close to
the blade as possib le wi thout actually
touching the blade.

3. Retighten the three screws.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the opposite side
of the blade.

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Alignment (Adju stm en ts) (cont inu ed)

Miter Lock Lever Adjustment

With the blade s et at a n “unin dexed ” mite r
position (other t han 0° , 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°,
45° and 60°) and the miter lock lever set
in the “locked” position the locking action
should feet tight and secure.

Considerable effort should be requi red t o
move the table (blade). While it is always
possi bl e to fo rc e th e tabl e to m o ve, it
should resist moving when a reasonable
amount of for ce is applied.

To check, foll ow these steps:

1. Release miter lock lever and position
blade at an “uninde xed” position. Lock
the miter lo c k le v e r.

2. Try and rotate the table/blade. If the
table easi ly moves:

a. Release the miter lock lever. Locate

the set sc rew underneath the miter
lock lever.

b. Use a 4mm hex wrench to adjust the

set screw.

c. Lock the miter lock lever and try mov-

ing the table. Readjust if necessary.

Miter

Lock Lever

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Bevel Lock Lever Adjustment

With the blade set at an “unindexed” bevel
posit ion ( oth er th an 0° , 22 . 5°, 3 3- 7 /8° , 45° )
and the bevel lock lever set in the “locked”
position the locking action should feel tight
and se cure.

Considerable effort should be requi red t o
move the blade. While it is always possi­ble to force the blade to move, it should
resist moving when a reasonable amount
of force is applied.

To check, foll ow these steps:

1. Release the bevel lock lever and posi­tion the blade at an “unindexed” posi­tion. Lock the bevel lock lever.

2. Try and bevel the blade. If the blade
moves easily:
a. Release the bevel lock lever.
b. Locate the two 12mm locking jam

nuts behind the bevel lock lever.
c. Loosen the top locking jam nut.
d. To tighten the bevel lock lever mecha -

nism turn t he bott om ja m nut cl ockwi s e.

T o loosen the lock lever mechanism turn
the bottom jam nut counterclockwise.

e. Lock the beve l loc k l ever an d tr y mo v-

ing the blade. Readjust if necessary.

NOTE: When unlocked the bevel
mechanism should freely pivot. A
grating sound indicates the bevel
mechanism needs to be loosened
slightly.

Bevel Lock

Lever

Bevel Index

Pin

Bevel Pivot Movem ent / A dj ustment

Check that the mi ter saw bevels ea sily by
unlocking the bevel lock lever and tilting
the blade. NOTE: At least one thread of
the pivot bolt shou ld stick o ut past th e hex
lock nut.

If the movement is tight or there is loose­ness in the pivot, do the following adjust­ment procedure:

a. Unlock the bevel lock lever.
b. Turn the hex lock nut with 3/4" or

19mm socket.

Recheck the bevel movement and read­just if necessary.

Locking

Jam Nuts

Hex

Nut Lock

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Mounting The Miter Saw

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected saw
movement:
a. Before moving the saw, unplug

electri c cord . L ock the miter
and bevel knobs and lock the
power head in the lower posi­tion.

b. To reduce the risk of back

injur y, hold the tool clos e to
your body when lifting. Bend
your knees so you can lift with
your legs, not your back. Lift
by using the hand-hold areas
at each side of the bottom of
the base, by the carrying han­dle, or the handles on the front
of base.

c. Never carry the miter saw by

the power cord or the trigger

Place the saw in the desired location
either on a work bench or other recom­mended leg set. The base of the saw has
eight holes to mount the mit er saw. Four
smaller holes for screws are labeled A.
Four holes for bolts are labeled B (see
illustration) . If t he saw is to be used in o ne
location, permanent ly fas ten it to the work
bench or leg set.

NOTE: When mounted on a large flat sur­face, the miter saw table is 4-1/2” high.
Three stacked 2 x 4’ s can be used as a
work support extension.

Portable Applications

To mount the saw to a 3/4” piece of ply­wood, use 4, 1/4" bolt holes or
holes. The mounting board can then be
clamped down to prevent it from tipping.
Plywood mount also helps protect saw from
damage during the rough handling associ­ated with portable miter saw usage.

the 4 screw

grip of the plastic handle. Car­rying the tool by the power
cord could cause damage to
the insulation or the wire con­nections resulting in electric
shock or fire.

d. Place the saw so other people

cannot stand behind it. Thrown
debris coul d i nj ure people in
its path.

e. Plac e the saw on a firm, level

surface where there is plenty
of room for handling and prop­erly supporting the workpiece.

f. Support the saw so the table is

level and the saw does not
rock.

g.Bolt or clamp the saw to its

support.

Work Bench Applications

Mount as specifi ed in portable appli ca­tions. Check f or workpiece clearances to
left and right of saw.

B

A

B

A

B

A

A

B

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Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations

Before Each Use
Inspect your saw.

Disconnect The Miter Saw. To

reduce the risk of injury from acciden­tal starting, unplug the saw, before
changing the setup, changing the
blade or adjusting anything.

Compare the direction of rotation
arrow on the guard to the direction
arrow on the blade. The blade teeth
should always point downward at the
front of the saw.

Tighten the arbor screw.
Tighten the cover plate stop screw.
Check Damaged Parts. Check for:

• Proper alignment of moving parts,

• Damaged electric cords,

• Binding of moving parts,

• Broken parts,

• Stable mounting

• Function of arm return spring and
lower guard: Push the arm all the
way down, then let it rise up until it

stops by itself. Check the lower
guard to see if it closed fully. If it did
not, follow the instructions in the
“Troubleshooting” section.

• Smooth, solid movement of sliding
assembly.

• Other conditions that may affect the
way the miter saw works.

If any part of this miter saw if missing,
bent, or broken in any way, or any
electrical parts don’t work, turn the
saw off and unplug it. Replace dam­aged, missing, or failed parts before
using the saw again.

Keep Guards In Place, in work in g
order, and in proper adjustment.

Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the
miter saw clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating. DON’T put lubricants on
the blade while it’s spinning.

Remove Adjusting Keys And
Wrenches from tool before turning it

on.

T o Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces

• Use Only Recommended Accesso­ries. (See “Accessory” section
within.) Consult this Owner’s man­ual for recommended accessories.
Follow the instructions that come
with the accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to persons.

• Choose the right 12-inch diameter
blade for the saw and material you
plan to cut.

• Make sure the blade is sharp,
undamaged and properly aligned.
With the saw unplugged, push the
power head all the way down. Hand
spin the blade and check for clear­ance. Tilt the power-head to 45
degree bevel and repeat the check.

If the blade hits anything, make the
adjustments shown in the Maintain­ing “Alignment (Adjustments)” sec­tion.

• Make sure the blade, arbor collars
and laser system are clean.

• Make sure the arbor collars' and
laser discs’ recessed side s are fac­ing the blade.

• Using 1/4” hex end of combination
wrench (supplied) or 1/2-inch box
end wrench, make sure the left hand
thread arbor screw is firmly tight­ened counterclockwise.

• Make sure all clamps and locks are
tight and there is no excessive play
in any parts.

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Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations (con’t.)

• Keep work area clean. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
Floor must not be slippery.

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears

Know your miter saw. Read and

understand the owner’s manual and
labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
application and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards peculiar
to this tool.

To reduce the risk of injury from acci­dental contact with moving parts,
don’t do layout, assembly, or setup
work on the miter saw while any parts
are moving.

Reduce the Risk of Accidental
Starting. Make sure switch is “OFF”

before plugging miter saw into a
power outlet.

Dress Fo r Safety

The operation of any power miter saw
can throw foreign objects into the
eyes. This can result in permanent
eye damage. Wear safety goggles
(not glasses) that comply with ANSI
Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99)
shown on package. Everyday eye­glasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are not safety glasses.
Safety goggles are available at many
local retail stores. Glasses or goggles
not in compliance with ANSI or CSA
could seriously hurt you when they
break.

To reduce the risk of burns or other
fire damage, never use the miter saw
near flammable liquids, vapors or
gases.

Plan your work.
Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool

or attachment to do a job it was not
designed to do. Use a different tool
for any workpiece that can’t be held in
a solidly braced, fixed position.

CAUTION: Because of the slid­ing action of this saw, this
machine is not designed for cut­ting metals. Use this miter saw
to cut only w ood , and wood like
products. Other materials may
shatter, bind on the blade, start
fires or create other dangers.

• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
necktie s or je w elr y ( rin gs , w ris t
watches) They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.

• Wear nonslip footwear.

• Tie back long hair.

• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce
the risk of possible hearing damage,
wear ear plugs or muffs when using
miter saw for hours at a time.

• For dusty operations, wear a dust
mask along with safety goggles.

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Preparing to Make the Cut

Inspect Your Workpiece. Make sur e

there are no nails or foreign objects in
the part of the workpiece to be cut.

Plan your work to avoid thrown
pieces caused when the workpiece
binds on the blade and is torn from
your hands.

Plan how you will make the cut.

Always:

• Make sure the blade is not spinning.

• Raise the blade.

• Slide the saw out above the front
edge of the workpiece before start­ing saw, and

• Push the sawblade down on top of
the wood and back toward the rear
of the saw to make th e cut.

DANGER: NEVER pull the saw
toward yo u during a cut. The
blade can suddenly climb up on
top of t he workpiece and forc e
itself toward you.

Plan the way you will hold the work­piece from start to finish.

• Avoid awkward operations and hand
positions where a sudden slip could
cause fingers or hand to move into
the blade.

• Don’t Overreach. Keep good footing
and balance.

• Keep your face and body to one
side of sawblade, out of line with a
poss ible th r o wba c k.

• Cut only one workpiece at a time.

Never cut Freehand:

• Brace your workpiece solidly
against the fence and table top so it
will not rock or twist during the cut.

• Make sure there’s no debris
between the workpiece and its sup­ports.

• Make sure no gaps between the
workpiece, fence and table will let
the workpiece shift after it is cut in
two.

• Cut only one workpiece at a time.

• Keep the cut off piece free to move
sideways after it's cut off. Otherwise,
it could get wedged against the
blade and could be thrown violently.

• Clear everything except the work­piece and related support devises
off the table before turning the miter
saw on.

• Secure Work. Use clamps or a vise
to help hold the work when it’s prac­tical.

Use extra caution with large, very
small or awkward workpieces:

• Use extra supports (tables, saw
horses, blocks, etc.) for any work­pieces large enough to tip when not
held down to the table top.

• Never use another person as a sub­stitute for a table extension, or as
additional support for a workpiece
that is longer or wider than the basic
miter saw table or to help feed, sup­port or pull the workpiece.

• Do not u se thi s s a w to cut p i eces
too small to let you easily hold the
work while you keep the thumb side
of your index (pointer) finger against
the outside edge of the fence.

• When cutting irregularly shaped
workpieces, plan your work so it will
not slip and pinch the blade and be
torn from your hands. A piece of
molding, for example, must lie flat or
be held by a fixture or jig that will not
let it twist, roc k or s lip w h il e be in g
cut.

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Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations (con’t.)

• Properly support round material
such as dowel rods. They have a
tendency to roll while being cut,

Whenever Saw Is Running

causing the blade to "bite." To avoid
this, always use a fixture designed
to properly hold your workpiece.

WARNING: Do n't al low famil iarity
(gained f rom f requent use of
your miter saw) cause a careless
mistake. A careless fraction of a
second is enough to cause a
severe injury.

Before starting your cut, observe the
miter saw while it runs. If it makes an
unfamiliar noise or vibrates exces­sively , stop immediately. Tu rn the saw
off. Unplug the saw. Do not restart
until finding and correcting the prob­lem.

Keep Children Away. Keep all visi­tors a safe distance from the miter
saw. Make sure bystanders are clear
of the miter saw and workpiece.

Never confine the piece being cut
off. Never hold it, clamp it, touch it, or

use length stops against it while the
blade is spinning. It must be free to
move sideways on its own. If con­fined, it could get wedged against the
blade and thrown violently.

Let the blade reach full speed
before cutting. This will hel p reduce

the risk of a thrown workpiece.
Don’t Forc e Tool. It will do the job

better and safer at its designed rate.
Feed the saw into the workpiece only
fast enough to let the blade cut with­out bogging down or binding.

Before freeing jammed material:

• Turn miter saw “OFF” by releasing
trigger switch.

• Wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Unplug the miter saw.

After finishing a cut:

• Keep holding the power head down.

• Release the switch, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before moving
your hands or raising power head.

• If blade doesn’t stop within 6 sec­onds, unplug the saw and follow the
instructions in the Trouble Shooting
section for fixing the blade brake
before using the saw again.

Before Leaving The Saw:

Never Leave Tool Running Unat­tended.Turn power off. Wait for all

moving parts to stop.
Make workshop child-p roof. Install

a padlock through the hole provided

in the trigger to prevent unauthorized
usage. Lock the shop. Disconnect
master switches. Store tool away
from children and others not qualified
to use the tool.

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Basic Saw Operations

Making Common Slide Compound
Cuts

There are two types of cuts that can be
made with the slide compound miter saw;

1.Slide Cutting
a. The slide lock knob is left loose, the

cutting head is pulled towards the
operator, the sawblade is lowered into
the workpiece and then pushed to the
rear of the saw to complete the cut.

b. Used for cutting wide pieces.

2.Chop Cutting
a. The slide lock knob is tightened and

the saw handle is pushed down to
cut through the workpiece.

b. This type of cut is used mainly for

narrow pieces.

Slide Cutting

Plan your work to avoid the spinning
blade and keep the workpiece from
binding on the blade and flying out of
your hands.

DANGER: Never pull the saw
toward yo u during a cut. The
blade can suddenly climb up on
top of t he workpiece and forc e
itself toward you.

DANGER: Never lower the saw
completely in front of the work­piece and then cut only on the
forward push. The upward mov­ing re ar porti on of the blade
could twist the workpiece from
your grasp.

Workpieces up to 13-1/2” wide and 3-1/2”
thick can be cut following the directions
below:

1. Put wood against fence and secure
with clamp as appropriate.

2.Lo osen the slide lock knob.

3.Gr asp the saw handle and pull the car-

riage until the arbor (center of saw­blade) is over the fr ont edge of the
workpiece.

4.Swit ch on the saw and allow t o come to

full speed.

WARNING: For your co nv enient
use, your saw has a blade brake.
The brake is not a safety device.
Never rely on it to replace proper
use of the guard on your saw. If
the blade does not stop within 6
seconds, unplug the saw and fol­low the instructions in the T r ou ­ble Shooting section for fixing
the brake before using saw
again.

WARNING: Do not try to cut
short pieces. You cannot prop­erly support the workpiece and
keep your hold down hand the
required distance from the blade.

5.Push the saw handle all the way down
and cut through the leading edge of the
workpiece.

6.Gently push the saw handle towards
the fence completing the cut.

7.Push power head to full rear position
after each cut.

8.Turn motor off and allow blade to come
to a complete stop before moving hands.

Push Down

Slide Back

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Chop Cutting

1. Slide the cutti ng head to the rear as far
as it will go.

2.Lock slide lock knob.

3.Position workpiece on table and against
fence and secure with clamp as appro­priate.

4.Turn on saw and lower blade into work­piece.

5.After cut is complete turn off saw, allow
blade to stop rotating before allowing
cutting head to rise up.

Body and Hand Position

• Never place hands near cutting area.

Place hand at least 4" from path of
blade.

• Hold workpiece fir mly t o the fence to

prevent movement toward the blade.

• When holding the workpiece to the left

side of the blade, always use your left
hand. Use your right hand to hold the
workpiece to the right side of the blade.

• Before making a cut, make a “dry run”

with the power off so you can see the

path of the blade.

• Keep hands in position unt il trigger has
been released and the blade has com­pletely stopped.

WARNING: Do not try to cut short
pieces, you cannot properly sup­port the workp iece and
your hold down hand the
required distance from the blade.

keep

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Miter Cut

When a miter cut is required, mo ve the
saw to the desired angle. Move wi th t he
handle to the miter angle to make the cut.

There are settings on the miter scale for
angles (degrees) and crown molding.

NOTE: Remember to unlock the miter

5°

Miter Scale

lock lever before changing the miter
angle.

Miter Scale Usage

Vernier Miter Scale Operation:

The Vernier mite r scale can quickly and
accurately help the user to adjust the saw
to any 1/4° increment as illustrated below.

5-1/4°

Indicator over

5° scale mark

Vernier

Miter Indicator

1/2° Indicator l ine

over 7° scale mark

5-1/2°

Bevel Cut

When a bevel cut is required tilt the blade
to desired bevel angle. Stand to the left
side of the handle to make the cut .

Sliding Fe nce

When beveling the blade to the l eft or
right fence may have to be repositioned.
Loosen the fence locking knob and slide
the fence to the left or right as needed.
Adjust the f ence as close t o the g uard and
link as possible to pr ovide maximum sup­port for the workpiece . Securely tighten

1/4° Indicator line

over 6° scale mark

5-3/4°

3/4° Indicator line

over 8° scale mark

knob and make a dry run with the saw of f
to check for clearance between the fence
and guard. On c ert ain extreme c ompound
cuts it may be necessary to remove a slid­ing fence to avoid interference. After com­pleting bevel cut(s) remember to repl ace
and/or sli de the f ence back.

Vernier Bevel Scale Operation:

The Vernier bevel scal e can quickly and
accurately help the user to adjust the saw
to any 1/2° increment as illustrated.

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Compound Cut

When a compound cut is required, select
the desired bevel and miter positions.

Cutting C om pound Miters on
Picture Frames and Boxes

A compound miter is a cut requiring both
a miter setting and bevel setting. A com­pound miter i s used for making frames or
boxes that have sloping sides and are
wide at one end and narrow at the oppo­site end. Compound miter s are “tricky” to
make because the miter s etti ng and bevel
setting are direct ly related to each other.
Every time the miter sett ing is changed
the bevel setting mu st al so be adjusted;
likewise every adjustment to bevel
requires a corresponding adjustment to
miter . Beca use it may t ak e several trie s to
obtain the desired angle, it is advisable to
make test cuts on a scrap piece of m ate­rial.

Cutting Bowed Material

Before cutting a workpi ece, check to
make sure it is not bowed. If it is bowed
the workpiece must be pos itioned and cut
as illustrated. Do not position workpiece
incorrectly or try to cut the workpi ece with-

out the support of the fence. This will
cause pinchi ng of the workpiece on the
blade. The workpiece could suddenly
jump or mov e and your hand could hit the
blade.

Compound Cut Box

Hold wo rkpiece tight
against fence so
there is no gap

Correct

Incorrect

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Workpiece Clamp Usage

WARNING: Avoid thrown
workpieces. A void binding the
work agai n st the blade:

- Always hold or clamp your
work do wn to the saw.

- Do not hold or c la m p t he wo rk ­piece on both sides of the
blade. The blade can throw a
cut off piece if you confine the
workpiece on both sides of the
blade.

- Read and follow the instruc­tions in the remainder of your
saw’s owners man ual.

- This accessory was designed
to make your miter saw opera­tions more convenient. Read
and understand these instruc­tions completely before use.

NOTE: The clamp can be used only in a

vertical position.

1. Place material to be cut on table of
miter saw. Secure workpiece to the
fence and table by turning knob to
tighten clamp. Do not overtighten the
clamp. It should just lightly hold the
wood against the fence and table.

2.Perform a dry run with the saw
unplugged. Af ter you believe that the
saw is complet ely s et up, pull the power
head down as if you were making an
actual cut. Check for interference s and
for potentiall y dangerous situations.
Adjust the set up so that a safe opera­tion can be complete d.

3. Complete the cut as instructed in the

remainder of you miter saw owners
manual.

- Always perform dry runs. Make
sure the saw is unplugged.
Completely set up your saw.
Pull the blade and power head
through the full range of motion
to check for interference. The
clamp c an be used in a left or
right configuration. Make sure
that your blade, saw guard or
motor does not interfere with
the clamp. Correct any interfer­ence be fore use.

- Always tighten the clamp so
that the workpiece is secured
between the clamp and fence,
support or base. No visible gap
should be present between saw
and wood .

Workpiece

to be cut off

IMPORTANT: To help perform the safest

and most precise miter saw cut, make th e
cut and then release the power switch.
Hold the power head down and keep your
hands in place until the blade stops rotat­ing. Then raise the power head and
remove workpiece from work table.

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Workpiece Support

Long pieces need extra supports. The
supports shoul d be placed along the
workpiece so the wor kpiece does not sag
and your hand holding the workpi ece is
positioned 4” or mor e fro m the blade p at h.
The support should let the workpiece lay

flat on the base and work table during the
cutting operation.

NOTE: When mount ed on a large flat sur­face, the miter saw t able is 4-1/2” high.
Three stacked 2 x 4’s can be used as a
work support ext ension.

Auxiliary Fence

Certain unusual cuts may benefit from a
fence face extensi on due to the size and
position of the workpiece. Holes are pro­vided in the fence to attach an auxiliary
fence. Get a straight piece of wood typi­cally 1/2 inch t hick by 4 -1/4 i nches hig h by
23 inches long. To attach auxil iary fence,
place the piece of wood on the mite r saw
fence. Mark the hole locations from the
backside of the miter saw fe nce. Drill
.200”-.250” holes, then countersi nk the
holes on front of wood to receive #10 flat
head screws. Attach the auxiliary fence
securely and make a full depth cut. This
will create the blade sl ot. Check for inter­ference between the auxiliary fence and
lower blade guard. Correct any interfer-

ence before proceeding. The auxiliary
fence is used with t he saw in the 0° bevel
position. If a bevel cut is desired, the aux­iliary fen c e will hav e to be re m o v ed.

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Rough C utt i ng A D ado

By using the depth adjustment cam it is
possible to rough cut a dado as shown.
On the outsi de of the depth adjustment
cam are a series of marks. Use these
marks as a refer ence to help s et the bl ade
to the correct cutting depth.

After the two outside cuts have been com­pleted the inside material (represented
by slanted lines) is removed with a chisel.

To set the depth stop:

1. Position depth adjustment cam so it
engages locking col lar.

2. Loosen lock knob.

3. Position depth stop cam so the power-

head stops at the desired depth.

4.Cut the two outside grooves.

5.Use a wood chisel to remove the mate-

rial between the outside grooves.

6.To override depth setting pull depth

stop cam outward and rot ate so flat is
up.

NOTE: It is not neces sar y to l oosen dept h
adjustment knob.

NOTE: Because of the sawblades cutting
arc material at the beg inning or end of the
cut(s) may have to be removed with a
chisel.

Cut These Grooves

Use a Chisel to
Cutout the Middle

With Saw

Workpiece

Depth

Adjustment

Cam

Depth

Adjustment

Knob

Cutting Base Moldings

Base moldings and many other moldings
can be cut on a miter saw. The set up of
the saw depends on your molding and
your application as shown. Always make
sure moldings rest firmly against fence
and table.

F
e
n
c
e

Miter Saw Table

(Miter at 45° (Miter at 0°,

Cutting Base Molding

Bevel at 0°) Bevel at 45°)

F
e
n
c
e

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Miter Saw Table

Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Cutting Crown Moldings

Your compound miter saw does an excel­lent job of cutting crown molding. How­ever, in order to fit properly, crown
molding must be cut with extreme accu­racy.

Two Methods of Cutting Crown Molding

Crown molding may either be cut (1) flat
on the miter saw table or (2) ang led to the
table and fenc e. (See sq uare below) Most
standard (U.S.) crown m olding has a top
rear angle (angle that fits next to the ceil­ing) of 52° and a bottom rear an gle (angle
that fits against wall) of 38°. Your miter
saw has special mi ter s etti ngs at 31.6° lef t
and right and a bevel setti ng at 33.9° to
use when cutting crown molding flat on
the miter saw table. These settings are
identified with a “CM” mark.

Remember: Even though all of these
angles are standard, rooms are very
rarely constructed so the corners are
exactly 90°. You will need to “fine tune”
these settings and make necessary
adjustments to the cutting angle s.

F
e
n
c
e

Miter Saw Table

1.Wor kpiece Lyin g

See Chart for Bevel

and Miter Settings

Cutting Crown Molding Flat on the
Miter Saw Table

The advantage of cutting crown molding
flat on the table is that it is easier to
secure the molding at the correct cutti ng
position. Also larger pieces of crown
molding may be cut lay ing flat on the mite r
saw table.

1. Set the bevel and miter angles using
the chart belo w. Tighten the miter lo ck
knob and the bevel loc k knob.

2. Once again using the chart below cor-

rectly positions the molding.

3. Lower the head assembly, activate the

switch and make the cut. W ait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
allowing the he ad as sembly t o ret urn to
the “UP” position and/or removing t he
workpiece.

4. ALWAYS PRETEST COMPOUND

SETTINGS ON SCRAP MATERIAL TO
CONFIRM CORRECT ANGLES.

Flat

F
e
n
c

38°

e

52°

Mit er Saw Table

2.Workp iec e Standing
Up-Side Down

(Saw at 0° Bevel/

45°Miter)

A
B

C

D

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Cutting Crown Molding Angled to the
Table and Fence

The advantage of cutt ing crown molding
in this position is that no bevel setting is
required. Small changes in the miter
angle can be made without affecting the
bevel angle. When using this method the
saw can be quickly and easi ly adjusted for
corners that are not 90° (square).

Making a crown molding support jig:
A crown molding support jig needs to be

constructed to help hol d the molding in
place during this cutting operation.

1.Ge t a s tr aig ht pi e ce o f wood t ypi c al ly 1/ 2
inch thick by 23-1/2 inches long (28
inches long if using the table extension)
and approximately 5 inches wide. The
actual width of this piece will depend on
overall width of the crown molding and
what the top and bottom angles are.

2.Dril l holes and temporarily m ount this
piece similar to building an Auxiliar y
Fence. However, do not cut the blade
slot at this time.

3.Pos it ion a piece of crown molding that
you are going to cut so the bott om part
(part whi ch is installed against the wall )
is against the wood fence. Make sure
the angles on the cro wn molding are
held firmly against the wood fence and
table of the miter saw. Mark the height
on the fence.

4.Remove the wood fence and cut to this
width.

5. Use small nail s an d glue t o att ach a top

piece (typic all y 1/2 inch thick by 1-1/ 2
inches wide by 23 inches long. Ma ke
sure the nails ar e no t locat ed bel ow the
sawblade.

6. Securely reattach the completed jig to

the miter saw fence and make a full
depth, 45° left and right miter cut.

Fence

Wood Fence

Mark height of
fence here

Molding

Up-side Down

Table

Top

Piece

Crown

Molding

Support Jig

Using the crown molding support jig:

1.Pos ition the molding s o the bottom (p art
which is installed against the wall) is
against the wood fence.

2.Use the chart to select the proper miter
angle. Tighten the miter lock knob.

3.Activate switch. Lower head, make the
cut. Wait until the blade comes to a
complete stop bef ore allowin g the head
assembly to return to the “UP” position
and/or removing the workpiece.

4. ALWAYS PRETEST COMPOUND

SETTINGS ON SCRAP MATERIAL TO
CONFIRM CORRECT ANGLE.

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Compound Miter Saw
Miter and Bevel Angle Settings
Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38

degrees

Ceiling

Wall

Wall Angle

(deg.)

Bevel
Angle
(deg.)

60 43.0 46.8
61 42.8 46.3
62 42.5 45.7
63 42.2 45.1
64 41.9 44.6
65 41.7 44.0
66 41.4 43.5
67 41.1 42.9
68 40.8 42.4
69 40.5 41.9
70 40.2 41.3
71 39.9 40.8
72 39.6 40.3
73 39.3 39.2
74 39.0 39.2
75 38.7 38.7
76 38.4 38.2
77 38.1 37.7
78 37.8 37.2
79 37.4 36.8
80 37.1 36.3
81 36.8 35.8
82 36.5 35.3
83 36.2 34.8
84 35.8 34.4
85 35.5 33.9
86 35.2 33.4
87 34.9 33.0
88 34.5 32.5
89 34.2 32.1
90 33.9 31.6
91 33.5 31.2
92 33.2 30.7
93 32.8 30.3
94 32.5 29.9
95 32.2 29.4
96 31.8 29.0
97 31.5 28.6
98 31.1 28.2
99 30.8 27.7
100 30.4 27.3

Miter
Angle
(deg.)

Wall Angle

(deg.)

Bevel
Angle
(deg.)

101 30.1 26.9
102 29.7 26.5
103 29.4 26.1
104 29.0 25.7
105 28.7 25.3
106 28.3 24.9
107 28.0 24.5
108 27.6 24.1
109 27.2 23.7
110 26.9 23.3
111 26.5 22.9
112 26.1 22.6
113 25.8 22.2
114 25.4 21.8
115 25.0 21.4
116 24.7 21.0
117 24.3 20.7
118 23.9 20.3
119 23.6 19.9
120 23.2 19.6
121 22.8 19.2
122 22.5 18.8
123 22.1 18.5
124 21.7 18.1
125 21.3 17.8
126 21.0 17.4
127 20.6 17.1
128 20.2 16.7
129 19.8 16.4
130 19.5 16.0
131 19.1 15.7
132 18.7 15.3
133 18.3 15.0
134 17.9 14.6
135 17.6 14.3
136 17.2 14.0
137 16.8 13.6
138 16.4 13.3
139 16.0 13.0
140 15.6 12.8

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Miter
Angle
(deg.)

Wall Angle

(deg.)

Bevel
Angle
(deg.)

141 15.3 12.3
142 14.9 12.0
143 14.5 11.6
144 14.1 11.3
145 13.7 11.0
146 13.3 10.7
147 12.9 10.3
148 12.5 10.0
149 12.2 9.7
150 11.8 9.4
151 11.4 9.0
152 11.0 8.7
153 10.8 8.4
154 10.2 8.1
155 9.8 7.8
156 9.4 7.5
157 9.0 7.1
158 8.6 6.8
159 8.3 6.5
160 7.9 6.2
161 7.5 5.9
162 7.1 5.6
163 6.7 5.3
164 6.3 4.9
165 5.9 4.6
166 5.5 4.3
167 5.1 4.0
168 4.7 3.7
169 4.3 3.4
170 3.9 3.1
171 3.5 2.8
172 3.2 2.5
173 2.8 2.2
174 2.4 1.8
175 2.0 1.5
176 1.6 1.21
177 1.2 0.9
178 0.8 0.6
179 0.4 0.3
180 0.0 0.0

Miter
Angle
(deg.)

Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45

degrees

Ceiling

Wall

Wall Angle

(deg.)

Bevel
Angle
(deg.)

60 37.8 50.8
61 37.5 50.2
62 37.3 49.6
63 37.1 49.1
64 36.8 48.5
65 36.6 48.0
66 36.4 47.4
67 36.1 46.9
68 35.9 46.4
69 35.6 45.8
70 35.4 45.3
71 35.1 44.8
72 34.9 44.2
73 34.6 43.7
74 34.4 43.2
75 34.1 42.7
76 33.9 42.1
77 33.6 41.6
78 33.3 41.1
79 33.1 40.6
80 32.8 40.1
81 32.5 39.6
82 32.3 39.1
83 32.0 38.6
84 31.7 38.1
85 31.4 37.7
86 31.1 37.2
87 30.9 36.7
88 30.6 36.2
89 30.3 35.7
90 30.0 35.3
91 29.7 34.8
92 29.4 34.3
93 29.1 33.9
94 28.8 33.4
95 28.5 32.9
96 28.2 32.5
97 27.9 32.0
98 27.6 31.6
99 27.3 31.1
100 27.0 30.7

Miter
Angle
(deg.)

Wall Angle

(deg.)

Bevel
Angle
(deg.)

101 26.7 30.2
102 26.4 29.8
103 26.1 29.4
104 25.8 28.9
105 25.5 28.5
106 25.2 28.1
107 24.9 27.6
108 24.6 27.2
109 24.2 26.8
110 23.9 26.3
111 23.6 25.9
112 23.3 25.5
113 23.0 25.1
114 22.7 24.7
115 22.3 24.3
116 22.0 23.8
117 21.7 23.4
118 21.4 23.0
119 21.0 22.6
120 20.7 22.2
121 20.4 21.8
122 20.0 21.4
123 19.7 21.0
124 19.4 20.6
125 19.1 20.2
126 18.7 19.8
127 18.4 19.4
128 18.1 19.0
129 17.7 18.6
130 17.4 18.2
131 17.1 17.9
132 16.7 17.5
133 16.4 17.1
134 16.0 16.7
135 15.7 16.3
136 15.4 15.9
137 15.0 15.6
138 14.7 15.2
139 14.3 14.8
140 14.0 14.4

Miter
Angle
(deg.)

Wall Angle

(deg.)

Bevel
Angle
(deg.)

141 13.7 14.1
142 13.3 13.7
143 13.0 13.3
144 12.6 12.9
145 12.3 12.6
146 11.9 12.2
147 11.6 11.8
148 11.2 11.5
149 10.9 11.1
150 10.5 10.7
151 10.2 10.4
152 9.8 10.0
153 9.5 9.6
154 9.2 9.3
155 8.8 8.9
156 8.5 8.5
157 8.1 8.2
158 7.8 7.8
159 7.4 7.5
160 7.1 7.1
161 6.7 6.7
162 6.4 6.4
163 6.0 6.0
164 5.6 5.7
165 5.3 5.3
166 4.9 5.0
167 4.6 4.6
168 4.2 4.3
169 3.9 3.9
170 3.5 3.5
171 3.2 3.2
172 2.8 2.8
173 2.5 2.5
174 2.1 2.1
175 1.8 1.8
176 1.4 1.4
177 1.1 1.1
178 0.7 0.7
179 0.4 0.4
180 0.0 0.0

Miter
Angle
(deg.)

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Laser System

Mounting the Laser System

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting,
unplug the saw whenever you
are removing or installing the
blade.

NOTE: See “Installing or Removing

Blade” section of thi s manual for more
information.

1.Unp lug the saw from the outlet.

2.Rotate the lower plastic guard by hand.
Loosen, but do not remove, the cover
plate stop screw using the Phillips end
of combinatio n wrench.

3.Lif t the lowe r guard up and tilt the lower
guard assembly back so the arbor
screw is exposed.

4.Find the arbor lock between th e upper
guard and the miter saw handl e. Fit 1/4 "
hex end of combination tool in arbor
screw or use 1/2" box end wrench.

5.Press the arbor lock and hold it firmly
while turning t he wrench cloc kwise. The
arbor lock will eng age after some turn­ing of the wrench.

NOTE: The arbor screw has a left hand
thread. This helps prevent unwanted

loosening of the arbor screw during nor­mal operation.

Coverplate

Stop

Screw

Arbor

Screw

Blade

n

e

s

o

o

L

Arbor Lock

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6.Remov e the arbo r screw, arbor washer ,
and outer blade collar.

NOTE: The Exactline™ Laser System
will replace the outer blade collar.
Retain the outer blade collar, arbor
screw and blade washer to operate the
saw when the laser system is not
mounted.

7.Place the laser system onto the saw
arbor , aligni ng the double “D ” flats in t he
laser system with the flats on the arbor.
Press the arbor lock and turn the com­bination wrench counterclockwise to
secure the blade. Tighten arbor screw
using moderate force, but do not over­tighten.

8.Lo wer th e lower blade guard until the
slot in cover plate rests all the way
down on the cover plate stop screw.
Tighten the screw with the Phillips end
of the combination wrench.

DANGER: Never use the saw
without guard cover plate
securely in place. It keeps the
arbor screw from falling out if it
accidentally loosens, and pre­vents the spinning blade from
coming off the machine.

9.Be sure the arbor lock is released so
the blade turns freely .

NOTE: The arbor lock can be damaged
by improper use. If t he arbor lock will not
hold, lower the blade down on to a scrap
piece of wood positioned against the
fence. This will serve as an alternate lock­ing means.

Blade Washer

*Outer Blade

Collar

Inner Blade

Collar

(Hollow Side

Toward Blade)

*Arbor screw

(Left Hand Threa d

Supplied with

Miter Saw)

Arbor screw

(Left Hand Thread

Supplied with

Laser system)

Sawblade

Exactline™
Laser System

Blade

Inner Blade

Collar

Spindle

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*Keep these items for use if

laser system is rem oved

Laser System (continued)

Operation

DANGER: Laser radiation. Avoid
direct eye exposure.

When the saw is “ON” and the blade is in
its highest position, the laser system will
show up on your workpiece as a red col­ored broken l ine. This red broken line will
assist you in l ining up the cut mark on the
workpiece with t he blade for accurate
cuts.

1.Position your wor kpiece on the saw.
Make sure the blade i s at its highest
position.

2.Turn the saw “ON” and a broken red
line will appear on your workpiece.

3.Align this red line with the cut-off mark
on the workpiece.

4.Lo wer th e sawblade and make the cut.
As the blade gets closer to the work­piece the broken red li ne wil l become
solid. Do not move the workpiece.

5.Turn the saw “OFF” and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop
before raising.

Practice cut s will let you become familiar
with correctly lining the laser mark up with
the cut-of f mark and blade.

Broken

Red Line

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Changing Batteries

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting,
unplug the saw whenever you
are removing or installing the
blade.

1. Remove the Exactline™ Laser System
from the saw.

2. Remove the two Phillips screws on the
back side of the las er system and take
off the back cover.

3. Remove the three batteries with a non­conductive devi ce (toothpick).

4. Use a soft paintbrush to gently and
carefully clean all sawdust from the
laser system.

5. Insert the new batteries. Replacement
batteries must have a rating of 1.5 volt
and 100 mah (milliampere hour) mini ­mum. Number 76 series or equi valent.

DANGER:

• Laser radiation when open
and interlock defeated.

• Do not attempt to acti vate the
laser.

• Avoid direct eye contact.

• The laser is activated by
means of a centrifugal switch
only while the saw motor is
running and the laser system
is mounted on the saw.

6.Rep lace the back cover and secure
with two Phillips screws.

Laser Guide

Cover

Laser Guide

Support

Screws

Aperature

Key

Key Slot

Batteries

Negative (-)

Aperature

41

Maintenance and Lubrication

Maintenance

DANGER: Never put lubricants
on the blade while it is spinning.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, unplug the
power cord before working on
the saw.

WARNING: For yo ur safety, this
saw is double insulated. To
avoid e lectrical s hock, f ire or
injury, use only parts identical to
those ide nti fied i n the parts lis t.
Reassemble exactly as original
assemb ly to avoid electrical
shock.

Replacing Carbon Brushes

The carbon brushes furnished will last
approximately 50 hours of running tim e or
10,000 on/off cycles. Replace both carbon
brushes when either has less than 1/4"
length of carbon remaining. To inspect or
replace brushes, first unplug the saw. Then
remov e the bl ac k p las t ic ca p o n th e s ide of
the motor (caution, this cap is spring
loaded by the brush assembly). Then pull
out th e b rus h . Re pe at f or t h e ot h er s id e. To
reassemble reverse the procedure. The
ears on the metal end of the brush assem­bly go in the same hole the carbon part fits
into. Tighten the cap snugly but do not
overtighten.

NOTE: To reinst all t he same brush es, fir st
make sure the br ushes go ba ck in t he way
they came out. Otherwise a break-in
period will occur that will reduce motor
performance and increase brush wear.

Lower Blade Guard

Do not use the saw without the lower
guard. The lower blade guard is attached
to the saw for your protection. Should the
lower guard become damaged, do not
use the saw until damaged guard has
been replac ed. Develop a regular check
to make sure the lower guard i s working
properly. Clean the lower guard of any
dust or build up with a damp cl oth.

CAUTION: Do not use solvents
on the guard. They could make
the plastic "cloudy" and brittle.

W ARNING: Wh en cleanin g lower
guard unplug the saw from the out­let to avo i d u n expected start-up.

Periodically, sawdust will accumulate
under the work tabl e and base. Thi s coul d
cause difficulty in the movem ent of the
work table when setting up a miter cut.
Frequently blow out or vacuum up the
sawdust.

WARNING: If blowing sawdust,
wear proper eye protection to
keep debris from blowing into
eyes.

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Lubrication

Ball Bearings

All the motor bearings in thi s tool are lubr i­cated with a suffic ient amount of high
grade lubricant for the l if e of the unit,
therefore, no furt her lubrication is
required.

Infrequent Lubrication as Required

1. Apply automotive type oil directly on

slide tubes . It will be picked up a nd dis­persed by built in fel t wicks.

2.App ly a light oil or a pressurized light
spra y o i l t o the arm pivot sh af t .

3. Apply a light oil or a pressurized light

spray oil to the torsion spring as
shown.

4. Apply a light oil or a pressurized light

spray oil to the lower guard spacer,
roller and cove r pl ate as shown.

Motor Belt Tension

The motor belt tension was properly
adjusted at th e factory. However , to che ck
the belt tension:

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove

the five screws holding the belt cover
and remove the cover.

2. To check the belt tension squeeze the

belt. Using ligh t pressure the belt
should deflec t approximately 1/4".

3. To adjust the tensi on:

a. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen

(but do not remove) t he six motor
mount screws.

b. To increase the belt tension turn the

adjusting soc ket head set screw
clockwise. To decrease the tension
turn the adjusting set screw counter­clockwise.

Cover

Spacer

Roller

Plate

Torsion

Spring

(Inside)

Arm

Pivot Shaft

NOTE: Excessive belt tension will

cause the motor to fail prematurely.

c. Securely tighten the six mot or mount

screws.

4. Replace the belt cover.

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Accessories

Recommended Accessories

Item SKU No.

Miter Saw Utility Vehicle ..............AC9940

Do not use any accessory unless you
have received and read complete instruc­tions for its use.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unsafe accessories,
use only accessories recom­mended.

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 fa il ure 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 car­bide tipped blade warnings and
safety instructions can result in
serious injury.

Carbide is a very hard but brittle materi al.
Take care when mounting, using and stor­ing carbide blades to prevent accidental
damage. Slight shocks, such as striking a
tip during handli ng, can s erious ly d amage

Prohibited Accessories

WARNING: The use of any cut­ting tool except 12" saw blades
which meet the requirement
under recommended acce sso­ries is prohibite d. Do not use
accessories such as shape cut­ters 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. Fore ign objects in the work­place, such as wir e or nai ls, can also
cause ti ps to cr a ck or br eak off.

Before using a car bide tipped blade,
always examine the blade and tips for
damage. Look for bent teeth, a bent
blade, cracks, broken, missin g or loose
carbide tips. Do not use a carbide tipped
blade if damage is found or suspected.

Do not use a carbide tipped blade witho ut
all appropr iat e guards in place.

Mount blade securely in proper rotation
direction.

Never rotate a carbide tipped blade faster
than its maximum recommended speed.

44

Trou bles ho oti n g Guid e

General

Problem Probable Cause Suggested Corrective Action

Blade hi ts table.
Angle of cut not acc u-

rate.
Can’t move miter

adjustment

Power head wobbles.

Power he ad won’t ful ly
rise or blade guard
won’t fully close

Blade bi nds, jams ,
burns wood.
Rough cuts

1. Misalignment 1. Get authorized Service.

1. Misalignment 1. See “Alignment” section.

1. Sawdust under
table

1. Vacuum or blow out dus t.
Wear Eye Protection.

1. Loose pivot points 1. See Bevel Pivot Adjust ment in

“Alignment” section.

1. Lubrication needed

2. Part failure

3. Pivot spring or

1. See “Lubrication” section.

2. Get authorized Service.

3. Get authorized Service.
guard spring not
replaced proper ly
after ser v ic e

4. Inspect/clean stops.

4. Sawdust sticking to
stops

1. Improper operation

1. See “Basic Saw Operation”
section.

2. Dull blade

3. Improper blade

2. Replace or sharpen blade.

3. Replace with 12” diameter
blade designed for the mate-

4. Bent blade - check
flatness across

rial being cut.

4. Replace blade.

expansion sl ots on
blade

Tool vibrates or
shakes

Power head hard to
pull/push down

1. Sawblade not round

2. Sawblade damaged

3. Sawblade loose

4. Other

1. Replace blade.

2. Replace blade.

3. Tighten arbor screw.

4. Get authorized Service.

1. Lube needed 1. See - “Lubrication” section.

45

Troubl es ho otin g G uid e (cont i nu ed )

Motor

Problem Probable Cause Suggested Corrective Action

Brake does not st op
blade within 6 sec­onds.

Motor does not
start.

Brush sparking
when switch
released.

Wiring Diagram

Connector

1. Brushes not seated
or lightly sticking.

2. Motor brake winding
overheated from
use of prohi bited
accessory or rapid
on/off cycling.

3. Arbor screw loose.

4. Other

1. Fuse.

2. Brushes worn.

3. Other.

1. Normal automatic
brake working pro p­erly.

White Field

Lead

White

1. Inspect/clean/replace
brushes. See “Maintenance”
section.

2. Use only recommended
blades/accessor ies.
Let motor cool down.

3. Retighten

4. Get authorized service. See
“Troubleshooting of brake”
section.

1. Check fuse, or circuit breaker.

2. See “Maintenance” section.

3. Get authorized service.

1. None

Red

Red Brush

Lead

Brush

Armature

Cord w/Plug

Gray Brake

Trouble Shooting of Brake by
Qualified Service Person Only

1. Check commutation at no lo ad. If there
is a heavy sparki ng which follows the
curvature of the commutator: replace
the armature.

2.To continue trouble shooting, now

unplug the power cor d.

3.Install service brushes, especially if

delayed come-in of brake has been
noticed before failure.

Lead

Black

4.Check brake circuit for continuity:
remove brush caps and brushes. Use
ohmmeter to check continuity from
brass brush holder to brush holder. If
open, locate exact place using ohmme­ter. As indicated by test, tighten con­nection or replace fi eld assembly or
replace switch.

5. After repair , check direction of blade

rotation vs. guar d arrow.

46

N.C.

N.O. Switch

White Brush

Lead

Brush

Notes

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82

36

Model No. MS1290LZ 0

Figure 1

69

68

7

84

5

76

6

67

66

1

72

74

75

76

76

3

10

11

9

25

28

29

81

80

79

26

27

27

17

22

21

20

18

19

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13

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24

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e

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61

62

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L

71

42

70

32

30

33

31

45

53

44

60

48

49

45

44

34

35

73

74

71

41

40

39

44

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46

38

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Model No. MS1290LZ 0

Figure 1

Always order by part number - not by key number

Key

Part No. Description

No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43

830122
830008
830007
830009
828117
819179
818656
830022
823344
830131
830111
828040
830023
830024
830025
830164
830037
813312
823494
828122-1
803709-1
828059
828060
828061
830039
830123
828122
828063
830123-1
830035
830124
816755-3
816725
830264
830125
830148
830026
830033
821063
813303-7
820236-7
830034
830002

Base/Table Asm (See Fig. 2)
Scale, Bevel

Pivot Asm (See Fig. 5)
* Screw, M6 x 1.0 x 12
* Washer,12.2 x 22 x 2
* Wash er, Spring 12.7 x 22 x 0.3 3

Nut, Lock

Arm Guard Asm (See Fig. 8)

Shaft, Arm Pivot
‡Spring, Torsion

Spacer, Spring

Screw, Set Lock M6 x 10

Pin, Up Stop

Motor Asm (See Fig. 10)
* Screw M6 x 16

Screw, Set Lock M8 x 25

Handle, Lower

Screw, Pan Hd M4 x 10

• Switch
* Screw, Pan Hd Ty E M4 x 10

• Connector, Wire

Actuator, Switch

Button, Lock

Spring, Torsion

Handle, Upper

Screw, Sems M5 x 32

Screw, Wash Hd Plastite M4-14

Handle, Carry

Screw, Sems M5 x 75

Cover, Cord
* Screw, Pan Hd M5 x 35
* Screw, Pan Cr M5 x 0.8-12

Clamp, Cord

Sleeve, Cord

Clip, Cord

Strain Relief

Pulley, Motor

Pulley, Pinion
* Washer 8 x 23 x 2
* Lockwasher, M8
* Nut, Hex Lock M8 x 1.25 x 6.5

Belt, Poly, Vee

Fence, Lower

Key

Part No. Description

No.

44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62

63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74

75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84

830129
821063-6
830005
830006
820244-6
830004
830040
821873
809372-3
827498
821878
821875
821063-1
820238-5
817449-1
830524
830526
880062000
830522

830000
816720
823351
830016
830124-2
830017
830124-3
830036
830124-2
829994
829995
830130-1

829989
816755-10
830079
830077
SP6505
SP6505S
SP6505F
830076
830078
830015

Screw, Soc Cap M8 x 1.25 x 20

* Washer 8 x 16 x 1.2

Fence, Right Sliding
Fence, Left Sliding

* Screw, Pan Hd M6 x 20

Knob, Fence Lock
Guard Asm, Lower (See Fig. 9)
Screw, Shoulder 10-32 x 1/2

* Screw, Pan Hd 10-32 x 1/2

Sleeve, Rubber
Screw, Shoulder, 10-32 x 7/8

Screw, Shoulder, M6 x 22
* Washer 8 x 16 x 0.5
* Washer 6.5 x 13 x 0.8
* Nut, Hex Lock M6 x 1.0

Collar, Blade (Outer)

Collar, Blade (Inner)

Exactline™ Laser System

Screw Blade

(Used w/Key 61 Only)
Blade
Washer, Blade
Screw, Blade(Use W/Key 59 Only)
Wrap, Cord Front

* Screw, Pan Hd M5 x 15

Wrap, Cord Rear

* Screw, Pan Hd M5 x 20

Cover, Belt

* Screw, Pan Hd M5 x 15

Indicator, Bevel
Indicator, Miter
Screw, Sems Pn Cr L+F

Wash M4 x 8

Insert, Table

* Screw, Pan Cr M5 x 8

Clamp Asm
Bag Dust Asm
Owners, Manual
Owners, Manual, Spanish
Owners, Manual, French
Frame, Dust Bag
Elbow, Dust
Knob, Slide Lock

* St andard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally.

‡ CAUTION: See mechanical assembly caution on page 56.

• WARNING: See electrical warning on page 58.

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5

Model No. MS1290LZ 0

Figure 2 - Base/Tab le Assembl y

1

2
3

6

Always order by part number - Not by key number

Key

Part No. Description

No.

818656

1

830137

2

830138

3

829981

4

830136

5

822072

6

* St andard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally.

* Nut, Hex Lock M12 x 1.75
* Washer, M12 x 20 x 1.5
* Washer, M12 x 25 x 1.5

Table Asm (See Fig. 3)
Base Asm (See Fig. 4)

* Screw Hx Hd M12 x 1.75-40

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Model No. MS1290LZ 0

Figure 3 - Table Assembly

16

3

2

1

22

21

19

18

17

18

20

13

12

11

10

14

15

9

8

8

8

8

9

Always order by part number - Not by key number

4

5

6

7

8

Key

Part No. Descri ption

No.

1
2

3
4
5
6
7

8

9
10
11

830280
829984-1

829992
829990
829991

—

827449-1

820244-2
829982
830044
829983

Ta bl e A s m

(Includes Key No. 6)
Ring, Retaining
Lever, Bevel Index
Pin, Bevel Index
Spring
Shaft, Pivot
Screw, Set Lock

M8 x 1.25 x 10 Nylock

* Screw, Pan Cr M6 x 1.0 x 10

Skirt, Table
Pin, Miter Index
Spring

Key

Part No. Description

No.

830141

12

829985

13

827449

14

829988

15

829986

16

829983

17

829984

18

830046

19

830140

20

830045

21

829987

22

* St andard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally.

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Pin, Roll R6
Pin, Miter Lock
Screw, Set Lock

M8 x 1.25 x 16 Ny loc k
Lever, Miter Lock
Plate, Mi ter Lock
Spring
Ring, Retaining
Wheel, Miter Index
Pin, Roll 3 x 25.2
Link, Miter Inde x
Screw, Shoulder M6 x 8 x 91

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Model No. MS1290LZ 0

Figure 4 - Base Assembly

2

1

2

3

4

6

5

6

6

7

6

Always order by part number - Not by key number

Key

Part No. Description

No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

829997
830166
829999
823492
823335
829998
829996

Shim, Table

* Screw, Flat M5 x 0.8 x 10

Scale, Miter
Wrench Hex “L” .25 x 120m m
Grommet, Wrench
Foot, Rubber
Base

* St andard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally.

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4

1

3

Model No. MS1290LZ 0

Figure 5 - Pivot Assembly

6

10

9

6

8

5

10

4

5

7

12

9

8

6

2

2

6

11

9

10

13

10

Always order by part number - Not by key number

Key

Part No. Descri pt io n

No.

1

2

3
4
5
6
7

830262

830146

830147
830145
830053
830048
830038

Pivot Asm Only (Other

Items Li st ed on C h art Not
Included)

Screw, Set Lock

M8 x 1.25 x 6 Ny l oc k
Guard, Cord
Screw, Shoulder M5
Washer, Rubber
Glide Tube

•Cord w/Plug

Key

Part No. Descri ption

No.

8

830146-1

9

830144-1

10

824026-7

11

830144

12

830264-1

13

—

* St andard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally.

• WARNING: See electrical warning on page 54.

53

Screw, Set Lock

M8 x 1.25 x 14 Nylock

Screw, Set Lock

M8 x 1.25 x 20

* Nut, Hex M8 x 1.25

Screw, Set Lock

M8 x 1.25 x 25
Sleeve, Cord
Tube Pivot Asm

(See Fig. 6)

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Model No. MS1290LZ 0

Figure 6 - Tube Pivot Assembly

1

2

3

4

5

Always order by part number - Not by key number

Key

Part No. Description

No.

1
2
3
4
5
6

—
830018
830019
830149
830020
830021

Pivot Asm. (See Fig. 5)
Bearing, Flange Down Stop
Eccentric, Plate

* Washer, 0.63 x 25 x 1/32

Spring
Knob, Down Stop

* St andard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally.

6

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Model No. MS1290LZ 0

Figure 7 - Pivot Sub Assembly

8

7

6

5

1

2

3

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

Key

Part No. Descri ption

No.

1
2
3
4

5
6
7
8

—
830151
830010
830011

821063-7
820236-7
830012
830013

Pivot Asm. (See Fig. 5)
Screw, Shoulder M6
Clamp, Bevel
Screw, Shoulder

M8 x 1.25 x 58.5
* Washer, 8 x 16 x 1.2
* Nut, Hex M8 x 1.25

Plunger, Bevel Lock
Lever, Beve l Loc k

* St andard hardware item - May be purchased locally.

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9

Model No. MS1290LZ 0

Figure 8 - Arm Guard Assembly ‡

11

12

8

7

13

1

2

3

5

4

14

6

Always order by part number - Not by key number

Key

Part No. Descri pt io n

No.

1
2
3
4
5
6

7

830225
823360
816755-6
830029
830030
830155

830031-2

Arm Guard Asm
Bumper, Lower Guard
Screw, Pan Cr M5 x 16
Pin, Arbor Lock

•Spring
Screw, Set Lock M4 x 5

Nylock

Arbor Asm

Key

Part No. Descri ption

No.

8

9
10
11
12
13
14

830032
830154-1
830154
821875-1
821862
820238-2
830027

Retainer Bearing
Screw, Sems M5 x 12
Screw, Sems M5 x 25

* Screw M6 x 1.0-14

Bearing

* Washer M6 x 12 x 1.6

Key 4 x 4 x 20

* St andard hardware item - May be purchased locally.

‡ CAUTION: See Mechanical Assembly Caution below.

• WARNI NG: Uncon trolled sp ring rel ease or misinst all atio n of these p art s
may create a Hazard unl ess rep air i s done by a quali fied se rvice techn ician.

CAUTION: Mechanical Assembly, to qualified service technician.

1. Wear approved eye protection when working with coil springs
including spring, arbor lock 830030.

2. Incorrec t re-assembly of torsion spring 830111 can cause an unsafe
condition because cutting head fails to rise fully to stop, or because
spring fails through over-stress.

3. Improper reassembly of mechanisms controlling movement of
lower guard 83 0059 can cause an unsafe condition becaus e guard
fails to operate freely as cutting head is moved up and down.

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10

9

Model No. MS1290LZ 0

Figure 9 - Lower Guard Assembly ‡

12

13

8

7

6

•

1

2

3

4

5

Always order by part number - Not by key number

Key

Part No. Descri pt io n

No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

830530
816677
830529
820238-8
817449-1
826879
820732-2

•Guard, Lower

•Spring, Guard

Pivot, Lower Gua rd
Washer 1/4 x 16

* Nut, Hex Lock M6 x 1.0

Retainer, Guard

* Washer 5.5 x 16 x 0.8

Key

Part No. Descri ption

No.

8

9
10
11
12
13

820725-01
830041
820732-1
820724
828142
827409

Spacer
Link, Actuator

* Washer 7.5 x 16 x 0.6

Screw, Shoulder M5

* Screw, Flat C r M6 x 13

Bearing, Retainer

* St andard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally.

‡ CAUTION: See mechanical assembly caution on page 52.

• WARNING: See warning on page 56.

57

Repair Parts

Parts List For RIDGID 12" Compound Miter Saw

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

5

Model No. MS12900

Figure 10 - Motor Assembly

2

•

3

1

4

2

3

6

Always order by part number - Not by key number

Key

Part No. Description

No.

1
2
3
4
5
6

830253
816768
830250
828064
828122-1
830027

Motor (Includes Key Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5)
Brush
Cover, Brush
Cover, Rear Motor
Screw, Wash Hd Cr M4-10
Key 4 x 4 x 20

• WARNING: Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this
unit may create a hazard unless repair is done by a qualified service
technician.

6

WARNING: For your safety, this miter saw is specially insulated. To
reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire or injury, use only parts identi­cal to those identified in the parts list. Reassemble exactly as origi­nally assembled.

58

Notes

59

RIDGID® HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL

LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND

90 DAY SA TISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY

This product is ma nufactured under license from Ridgid, Inc. by One W or ld
Technologies, Inc.. All warrant y communications should be direc ted to One
World Technologies, Inc. at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.

90-Day Satisfaction GuaranteePolicy

During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatisfied
with the performance of this Ridgid® 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 three yea r war ra nty period.

What i s cove red under the Lim ited Three Year Warranty

This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in this
RIDGID® to ol for the three year p er iod from the date of pu r ch as e. This war­ranty is specific to this tool. Warranties for other RIDGID® products may
vary.

How to obtain service

To obtain service for this RIDGID® t ool you m us t return it, freight prepaid, to
an authorized RIDGID® service center for 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 logging on to the RIDGID®
website at www.ridgid.com. When requesting warranty ser­vice, you must present the proof of purchase documentation, which
includes a date of purchase. The authorized service center will repair any
faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace any defective part, at our
optioon at no char ge to you.

What is not covered

This warranty applies on ly to the original purchaser at retail and may not be
transferred. This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage
and does not c ov er any malfunction, failure or defect resulting from m is us e,
abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other than authorized
RIDGID® service center for hand held and stationary power tools. One
World Technoligies, Inc. makes no warranties, representations or promises
as to the quality or performance of its power tools other than those specifi­cally s ta ted in t h is war r an ty.

Additi onal Li mitations

To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties, 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. is 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 other ri ghts which vary from state to state.

Catalog No. MS1290LZ
Model No. MS1290LZ0Serial No. ________

The model and serial numbers may be found on
a plate attached to the saw at the rear of the
miter saw base. You should record both model
and serial number in a safe place for fu ture use.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

CALL 1-866-539-1710

www.ridgid.c om

© 2004 RIDGID,INC.

Part No. SP6505 Form No. SP6505 Printed in Taiwan 2/04

Please have your Model Number and Ser ial
Number on hand when calling.