RIDGID MS1290LZ Saw User Manual


 
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Lubrication
Ball Bearings
All the motor bearings in this tool are lubri-
cated with a sufficient amount of high
grade lubricant for the life of the unit,
therefore, no further lubrication is
required.
Infrequent Lubrication as Required
1. Apply automotive type oil directly on
slide tubes. It will be picked up and dis-
persed by built in felt wicks.
2.Apply a light oil or a pressurized light
spray oil to the arm pivot shaft.
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 cover plate as shown.
Motor Belt Tension
The motor belt tension was properly
adjusted at the factory. However, to check
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 light pressure the belt
should deflect approximately 1/4".
3. To adjust the tension:
a. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen
(but do not remove) the six motor
mount screws.
b. To increase the belt tension turn the
adjusting socket head set screw
clockwise. To decrease the tension
turn the adjusting set screw counter-
clockwise.
NOTE: Excessive belt tension will
cause the motor to fail prematurely.
c. Securely tighten the six motor mount
screws.
4. Replace the belt cover.
Roller
Spacer
Cover
Torsion
Spring
(Inside)
Arm
Pivot Shaft
Plate