RIDGID R3100 Operator's Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
COMPACT JIG SAW
SCIE SAUTEUSE COMPACTE
SIERRA DE VAIVÉN COMPACTA
R3100
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Your jig saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID® product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Cette scie sauteuse a été conçue et fabriquée conformément
à nos strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi
et sécurité d’utilisation. Correctement entretenue, elle
vous donnera des années de fonctionnement robuste et
sans problème.
AVERTISSEMENT :
Pour réduire les risques de blessures, l’utilisateur doit
lire et veiller à bien comprendre le manuel d’utilisation
avant d’employer ce produit.
Merci d’avoir acheté un produit RIDGID®.
Su sierra de vaivén ha sido diseñada y fabricada de conformidad
con nuestras estrictas normas para brindar fiabilidad, facilidad
de uso y seguridad para el operador. Con el debido cuidado,
le brindará muchos años de sólido y eficiente funcionamiento.
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leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de
usar este producto.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction / Introducción
General Power Tool Safety Warnings and Instructions .................................................................................................3-4
Avertissements généraux et instructions générales de sécurité en ce qui a trait aux outils électriques
Instrucciones y advertencias de seguridad generales para el uso de herramientas eléctricas
Jig Saw Safety Warnings and Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 4
Avertissements et instructions de sécurité en ce qui a trait à la scie sauteuse
Instrucciones y advertencias de seguridad para el uso de la sierra vavién
Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Symboles / Símbolos
Electrical ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Caractéristiques électriques / Aspectos eléctricos
Features ............................................................................................................................................................................7
Caractéristiques / Características
Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Assemblage / Armado
Operation .....................................................................................................................................................................8-10
Utilisation / Funcionamiento
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Entretien / Mantenimiento
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Accessoires / Accesorios
Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................................12
Garantie / Garantía
Figure numbers (illustrations). ...................................................................................................................................13-15
Figure numéros (illustrations) / Figura numeras (ilustraciones)
Parts Ordering and Service ...............................................................................................................................Back Page
Commande de pièces et réparation / Pedidos de piezas y servicio ......................................................... Page arrière / Pág. posterior
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN
This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
Ce produit offre de nombreuses fonctions destinées à rendre son utilisation plus plaisante et satisfaisante. Lors de la
conception de ce produit, l’accent a été mis sur la sécurité, les performances et la fiabilité, afin d’en faire un outil facile à
utiliser et à entretenir.
Este producto ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el diseño de este producto
se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordless)
power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases,
or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-
sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit-
able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is un-
avoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inatten-
tion while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to
a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-
lery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application. The correct power tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in ac-
cordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
SERVICE
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
JIG SAW SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when
performing an operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting
accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-
fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious injury.
Always wear eye protection marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protectors during
extended periods of operation. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have
repaired at your nearest authorized service center.
Constantly stay aware of cord location. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorized service center. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury.
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is
recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less
in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating.
Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
using this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions
also.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive 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.
Your 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.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this
product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
SYMBOL NAME
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Eye Protection
No Hands Symbol
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
n
o
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Tool Double-insulated construction
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious
personal injury.
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ELECTRICAL
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire
grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated
from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
WARNING:
The double insulated system is intended to protect
the user from shock resulting from a break in the
tool’s internal wiring. Observe all normal safety
precautions to avoid electrical shock.
NOTE: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be
performed only by a qualified service technician. For service,
we suggest you return the tool to your nearest authorized
service center for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
This tool has a precision-built electric motor. It should be
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, AC only
(normal household current), 60 Hz. Do not operate this tool
on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause
a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the tool does
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the
power supply.
EXTENSION CORDS
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from
a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has
the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in
overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine
the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only
round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories
(UL) should be used.
When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension
cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is
designated with “W-A” or “W” on the cord’s jacket.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
**Ampere rating (on tool data plate)
0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
50' 16 16 16 14 14 12
100' 16 16 14 12 10 —
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on
lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are
working with a power tool. Failure to do so can
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If
damaged replace immediately. Never use tool with
a damaged cord since touching the damaged area
could cause electrical shock resulting in serious
injury.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Stroke Length...........................................................0.59 in.
No Load Speed ............................................... 3,000 (SPM)
Input ..................................120 V, AC Only, 60 Hz, 3.0 Amp
Weight ..................................................................... 4.4 lbs.
KNOW YOUR JIG SAW
See Figure 1, page 13.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
BEVELING BASE
The base can be angled 45° left or right for a bevel cut.
BLOWER/VACUUM SWITCH
The jig saw is equipped with a convenient switch for managing dust while cutting. First setting blows air to clean
line-of-sight while cutting. Second setting turns off air to the
line-of-sight air vent to allow the dust to be vacuumed up
through the rear dust port.
LED LIGHT
The LED light, located above the blade clamp, illuminates
when the switch is turned on. This provides extra light in the
cutting area for increased visibility.
LIGHTED PLUG
NO-MAR BASE PLATE
A no-mar base plate has been included with the jig saw. The
plate protects delicate surfaces from being scratched by the
metal jig saw base.
ORBITAL FUNCTION WITH ON/OFF SWITCH
The orbital function on/off switch allows user control of the
orbital movement of the saw blade.
OVERMOLD GRIP AREA
The grip area is overmold for improved grip and comfort.
RAPID CHANGE BLADE CLAMP
The rapid change blade clamp allows for changing saw
blades without the need for separate tools.
RECESSED BLADE SUPPORT ROLLER
The recessed blade support roller ensures accurate cutting
during orbital and non-orbital cutting.
SLIDE SWITCH
The slide switch features a soft start to prolong motor life and
gives the operator more control when starting the jig saw.
The lighted plug helps to easily identify live tools.
VACUUM PORT
1-1/4 in. vacuum port conveniently fits a standard hose size
for a cleaner work area.
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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing
or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly
and completely assembled could result in serious
personal injury.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Jig Saw
T-Shank Blades (1 - wood, 1 - metal)
Cord Wrap
Hex Key
Tool Bag
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
tool. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid possible serious injury, keep hands and
fingers away from the area between the gear
housing and saw blade clamp.
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OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Sawing non-ferrous metal, sheet steel, wood, plastic, and
similar materials.
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 2, page 13.
WARNING:
Before connecting your jig saw to a power supply,
always turn the jig saw off. Failure to do so could
result in accidental starting resulting in serious
personal injury.
To turn the jig saw ON, push the slide switch to the LEFT
or ON (I) position.
NOTE: The saw has a soft start feature. The jig saw will start
at a slow speed and gradually get up to full speed.
To turn the jig saw OFF, push the slide switch to the left
or right OFF (O) position.
NOTE: Slide switch can be turned off with opposite hand,
while maintaining grip with your primary hand.
LED LIGHT
See Figure 2, page 13.
The LED light illuminates when the slide switch is in the
ON (I) position to give you a clear view of the cut line on
your work surface.
ORBITAL FUNCTION WITH ON/OFF SWITCH
See Figure 3, page 13.
This feature can be turned on and off. Orbital function provides faster, more efficient cutting. With orbital function, the
blade cuts through your work in the upstroke but does not
drag across your work in the downstroke.
Unplug the saw.
Push switch end with orbital symbol ( ) left to turn on
orbital function.
Push switch with non-orbital symbol ( ) right to turn
orbital function off.
Attach a 1 1/4 in. diameter vacuum adapter inside the
vacuum port at rear of saw.
Plug in saw.
Turn on vacuum.
Begin cutting.
INSTALLING JIG SAW BLADES
See Figure 6, page 14.
Unplug the saw.
Lift the rapid change blade clamp lever until it stops.
Holding the rapid change blade clamp lever up, insert
the saw blade as far as possible into the slot in the blade
clamp body and roller blade support.
Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered
in the groove of the blade clamp body and roller blade
support.
Release the rapid change blade clamp lever. Make sure
the blade is securely in place.
REMOVING JIG SAW BLADES
See Figure 6, page 14.
Unplug the saw.
Allow blade to cool.
Lift the rapid change blade clamp until it stops.
Holding the rapid change blade clamp up, remove the
saw blade.
NOTE: The jig saw is designed to use T-shank and U-shank
blades.
NOTE: If blade becomes jammed, a light tap on the end of
the blade with a block of wood while holding the blade clamp
lever up, will release the blade.
GENERAL CUTTING
See Figure 7, page 14.
Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align
cutting edge of the blade with the line on the workpiece.
Make sure the power cord is out of your way and not in the
line of cut. Start your saw and move it forward on the work
surface. Apply downward pressure to keep the saw steady
and only enough forward pressure to keep the blade cutting.
BLOWER/VACUUM MODE
See Figures 4 - 5, pages 13 - 14.
For dustless operation, the saw can be operated in either
blower mode to clear dust from cutting area or vacuum
mode to collect dust.
To operate in dust blower mode:
Unplug the saw.
Push blower/vacuum switch DOWN for blower mode.
Dust will be blown from line of cut.
To operate in vacuum mode:
Unplug the saw.
Push blower/vacuum switch UP to vacuum position.
CAUTION:
Do not force the saw. Forcing the saw may
overheat the motor and break saw blades. Use
clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform.
STRAIGHT CUTTING
See Figure 8, page 14.
A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood or
straight edge to the workpiece and guiding the edge of the
saw against it. Make the cut from one direction only. Don’t
cut halfway and complete the cut from the opposite end.
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OPERATION
SCROLL CUTTING
See Figure 9, page 14.
Scroll cuts can be made with the saw by guiding the direction of the cut with applied pressure on the saw as shown.
NOTE: Works best with blades designed specifically for
scroll cutting.
CAUTION:
Excessive side pressure to the blade could result
in broken blades or damage to the material being
cut.
BEVEL CUTTING
See Figures 10 - 11 page 14.
Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° right
or left. Angles for cuts from 0° to 45° in 15° increments are
marked on a scale under the motor assembly. An arrow
under the motor assembly provides an indicator at each
of the 15° increments. A protractor is recommended for
making accurate cuts.
Unplug the saw.
Unlock the base by inserting the hex key into base ad-
justment screw located on bottom of saw and turning
counter-clockwise to loosen.
Rotate base to desired angle.
Once the desired angle is reached, tighten by inserting
the hex key into base adjustment screw and turning
clockwise.
PLUNGE CUTTING
See Figure 12, page 15.
WARNING:
To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or
damage to the material being cut, always use
extreme caution when making plunge cuts. It is
not recommended to plunge cut materials other
than wood.
Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece.
Tilt the saw forward so that it rests on the front edge
of the base and blade will not come in contact with the
workpiece when the saw is turned on.
Make sure the blade is inside the area to be cut.
Start the saw and slowly lower the blade into the
workpiece until the blade cuts through the wood.
Continue lowering the blade into the workpiece until the
base rests flat on the work surface, then move the saw
forward to complete the opening.
Use only the 7 teeth per inch blade for this type of cut.
METAL CUTTING
See Figure 13, page 15.
NOTE: Orbital mode should be OFF for metal cutting.
Many kinds of metals can be cut with the saw. Be careful not
to twist or bend the blades. Do not force. If the blade chatters
or vibrates excessively, use a finer-tooth metal-cutting blade.
If blade heats excessively, use lower speed. If blade teeth
become filled or clogged when cutting soft metals, such as
aluminum, use a coarser-tooth blade or lower speed. We
recommend use of oil when cutting metals to keep blades
cool, increase cutting action, and prolong blade life. Clamp
the work firmly and saw close to the clamping point to eliminate any vibration of the work being cut.
When cutting conduit, pipe, or angle iron, clamp work in a
vise if possible and saw close to the vise. To cut thin sheet
materials, “sandwich” the material between hardboard or
plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing. By doing this, the material will be cut smoothly.
Lay out your pattern or line of cut on top of the “sandwich.”
NOTE: When cutting metal, keep exposed portion of saw
blade clean and free of metal chips by wiping frequently
with an oily cloth. Use extreme caution in disposing of oily
cloth after completion of job to prevent potential fire hazard.
OPTIONAL ANTI-SPLINTERING INSERT (NOT
INCLUDED)
See Figure 14, page 15.
An anti-splintering insert (not included) is especially useful
when cutting plywood. It should only be used when making straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting
or plunge cutting.
NOTE: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splintering
when cutting plywood.
To attach and remove the anti-splintering insert:
Unplug the saw.
Set the cutting angle at 0°.
To attach, slide the insert back onto the tabs on the front
of the shoe. Make sure it snaps securely into place.
To remove, grasp the anti-splintering insert and pull
straight out.
Plug in saw.
OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE (NOT INCLUDED)
See Figure 15, page 15.
An optional edge guide is available for use with the saw. It
can be used for making cross cuts and rip cuts.
Unplug the saw.
Insert the arm through the two slots in the base of the
saw as shown.
Adjust edge guide to the desired width and lock in place
with the edge guide wing screw.
Plug in saw.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical RIDGID
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may
result in serious personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear
and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips
and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes,
commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended
using this tool for extended work on these types of materials.
However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
CHECKING/REPLACING EXTERNAL
BRUSHES
See Figure 16, page 15.
NOTE: The saw is equipped with externally accessible
brushes.
Unplug the saw.
NOTE: Brush caps are located on each side of the motor
housing.
Remove brush caps using a screwdriver.
Remove brush assemblies.
Check for wear. Replace both brush assemblies when
either has less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining.
NOTE: Do not replace one side without replacing the
other.
Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure
curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that
brush moves freely in brush tube.
Reassemble by reversing the steps listed above.
Tighten all brush caps securely. Do not over tighten.
ACCESSORIES
Look for these accessories where you purchased this product:
Edge Guide ...................................................................................................................................................... 631097001
Anti-Splintering Insert ...................................................................................................................................... 521976001
WARNING:
Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments
or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: FIGURES (ILLUSTRATIONS) START ON PAGE 13 AFTER
FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
11 - English
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