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Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; ELECTRICAL SAFETY; PERSONAL SAFETY

3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWORK AREA   Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invi...

Page 4 - SERVICE; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

4  Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting tool “live” and shock the operator.   Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual car...

Page 5 - SYMbOLS

5 SYMbOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No H...

Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

6 SYMbOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. 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, c...

Page 7 - EXTENSION CORdS; ELECTRICAL

7 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 t...

Page 8 - FEATURES; PROdUCT SPECIFICATIONS

8 FEATURES PROdUCT SPECIFICATIONS Input ................................. 10 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 1 AmpsSwitch .......................................................... Variable SpeedNo Load Speed .................................. 0-,800 r/min. (RPM) Fig. 1 ® BLADE CLAMP LOCK/RELEASE LEVER BASE (SHO...

Page 10 - OPERATION; APPLICATIONS; TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF; VARIAbLE SPEEd

10 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with the product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating product. Failure to do so could result in...

Page 11 - ORbITAL ACTION SELECTOR

11 OPERATION ORbITAL ACTION SELECTOR See Figure 4. Use the orbital action selector to select either a linear stroke or orbital cutting action. A linear stroke is best for making smooth cuts while orbital action is best for making a faster cut. NOTE: To prevent damage to the tool, always allow motor ...

Page 12 - GENERAL CUTTING

1 OPERATION WARNING: Cutting into electrical wiring in walls can cause metal surfaces of the saw to become electrically live. Do not touch metal parts when cutting into a wall; grasp only the insulated gripping surfaces provided on the tool. Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, and mecha...

Page 13 - PLUNGE CUTTING; METAL CUTTING

13 ® Fig. 8 Fig. 9 OPERATION PLUNGE CUTTING See Figure 8.  Mark the line of cut clearly.  Choose a convenient starting point inside the area to be cut out and place the tip of the blade over that point.  Rest front edge of base (shoe) assembly on work and hold firmly in position.  Pull switch tr...

Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE

14 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 safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, als...

Page 15 - WARRANTY

15 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased /1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications s...

Page 16 - Customer Service Information:; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.co...