RIDGID MS1290LZ1 - Manual (Page 19)

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ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING THE EXACTLINE ™ LASER GUIDE
See Figure 14.

Unplug the saw.
 Remove hex bolt, washer, and outer blade washer. Store
for future use.
 Make sure inner blade washer is in place before
positioning saw blade on the spindle of the saw.
NOTE: The laser guide replaces the outer blade washer.

Place the laser guide onto the spindle, aligning the double
“D” flats in the laser guide with the flats on the spindle.
 Position flat surface of laser guide against the blade.
Warning labels are visible when laser guide is mounted
properly.
 Depress spindle lock button and secure laser guide using
the flat head socket cap screw provided.
NOTE: The cap screw has left hand threads. Turn screw
counterclockwise to tighten.
 Using the blade wrench provided, tighten the cap screw
securely.
 Remove the blade wrench from the screw and store the
wrench the saw base for future use.
 Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
 Retighten screw securing blade bolt cover. Tighten screw
securely.
DANGER:
Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light
source.
ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE
See Figure 15.
The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the work
surface when the blade is spinning above 500 rpm. The
red laser line will appear as a broken line on the workpiece
when the blade assembly is in the uppermost position and
the motor switch is activated. This broken line will let you
see your mark and your laser guide line at the same time,
and will assist you in lining up your mark for more accurate
cutting of the workpiece.
Align the laser line and your mark with the blade at the
uppermost position. Once both lines are in alignment, do not
move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting.
As the blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece, the
broken line will become solid.
Make several practice cuts on different styles and thickness
of material.
Follow the directions below for using the laser guide.
Removing Your Mark:
Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the
work surface in order to remove the mark.
LOWER
BLADE
GUARD
BLADE
BLADE
BOLT COVER
FLATS
ON
SPINDLE
INNER BLADE
WASHER WITH
DOUBLE “D” FLATS
LASER
GUIDE
TO
LOOSEN
TO
TIGHTEN
Fig. 14
SCREW
®
BROKEN
RED LINE
Fig. 15
To Cut Your Mark:
Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work
surface in order to cut the mark.
To Leave Your Mark:
Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on
the work surface in order to leave the mark.
After you have become familiar with using the laser guide,
you will be able to remove, cut, or leave your mark on the
work surface. Practice will teach you the correct position for
aligning the laser line with your mark.
FLAT HEAD
SOCKET CAP
SCREW