Problem with guard adjustment on compound sliding miter saw

[mtaero]

The protection guard on the model MS1290LZA miter saw will not move up out of the way when making a cut. The guard hits the material being cut or the throat plate on the deck of the saw. All the components seem to be ok. Nothing is broken or bent. The guard moves freely by hand. Any ideas what the problem may be? Is there an adjsutment I have over looked?

Thanks,

Darrel

[mustang09]

I am having the same issue with my 12 " sliding compound mitre saw and I have taken it apart several times now . I am wondering if this was a problem for ridgid and hense the reason for inverting the slides on the newer models . I am at this point wanting to remove it but I really don't want to do that : re safty ??????? has anyone said how to fix the problem assd of yet . I would like to hear from you if so tks

[RidgidMANJames]

My saw did the same thing!! I ordered the black arm piece if possibly mine was bent. If it doesn't fix it, it's going on craigslist and I'm going with the Bosch 12" slider.

I used to be a big fan of Ridgid but every tool I've owned from them has had some sort of problem, My 12" miter is the last tool I have made by Ridgid and I used to have alot. I mostly have Bosch now and have had zero problems.