Page 3 - WORk AREA SAFETY
3 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Read all safety warnings and 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 war...
Page 4 - GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS AND
4 DANGER: keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard can not protect you from the blade below the workpiece. Adj...
Page 5 - CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS; ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
5 CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris. Lower guard s...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS
6 SYMBOLS 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. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Ha...
Page 7 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 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 8 - EXTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL
8 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 9 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
9 UPPER BLADE GUARD 2 1 2 7 1 1 2 1 3 4 5 8 1 2 3 8 1 4 FEATURES Fig. 1 HANDLE FULL LENGTH KERF INDICATOR DUST CHUTE FRONT HANDLE ILLUMINATED PLUG PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter ......................................................7-1/4 in. Blade Arbor ..........................................
Page 11 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING BLADE; REMOVING BLADE
11 ASSEMBLY Fig. SPINDLE BLADE SCREw OUTER BLADE wASHER (“D” wASHER) BLADE Fig. 3 ATTACHING BLADE See Figures 2 - 3. Unplug the saw. Depress and hold spindle lock. Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with the 6 mm blade wrench, while keeping the spindle lock button depressed. R...
Page 12 - OPERATION; APPLICATIONS
1 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result i...
Page 13 - SAW BLADES
13 Fig. 7 Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never force a cut. Do not cut warped or wet lumber. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback should occur. WARNING: When using the saw, always stay alert and exerc...
Page 14 - STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW; ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
14 1 4 3 8 1 2 5 8 3 4 1 1 1 2 2 2 7 16 OPERATION STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 9. To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece. WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed c...
Page 15 - OPERATING THE SAW
15 OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 12 - 14. It is important to understand the correct method for operating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw. Lo...
Page 17 - POCkET CUTTING
17 WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment lever securely locked in place can result in serious injury. Bevel Cutting: Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown. Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed. ...
Page 18 - POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP; ADJUSTMENTS
18 WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP See Figures 21 - 22. The saw has a positive 0° bevel stop that has b...
Page 19 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
19 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 recommend using this...
Page 20 - NOTES
Page 21 - WARRANTY
1 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-ranty 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 22 - Customer Service Information:; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
987000-3165-7-08 (REV: 01) 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...