Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES
3 WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec-tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ■ Do no...
Page 4 - Service; Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback
4 Service ■ Tool service must be performed only by qualifiedrepair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenancesection...
Page 5 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; Additional Safety Rules; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ■ Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causingexcessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK. ■ Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers mustbe tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cut...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS
6 SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the ool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency ...
Page 7 - SPECIFICATIONS; DOUBLE INSULATION; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; EXTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL
7 SPECIFICATIONS DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools,which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire groundedpower cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from theinternal metal motor components with protecting insulation.Double insulated tools do...
Page 9 - FEATURES
9 Fig. 1 FEATURES POWER CORD RIP GUIDE HANDLE FULL LENGTH KERF INDICATOR DUST CHUTE SPINDLE LOCK SWITCH FRONT HANDLE LIGHTED PLUG
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING BLADE
10 ASSEMBLY Fig. 2 SPINDLE BLADE SCREW OUTER FLANGE WASHER (“D” WASHER) BLADE INNER FLANGE BUSHING WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a powersupply when you are assembling parts, making ad-justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, orwhen the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the toolw...
Page 11 - REMOVING BLADE
11 ASSEMBLY REMOVING BLADE See Figure 3. Follow these directions to remove the blade. ■ Unplug the saw. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,always allow motor to come to a complete stopbefore engaging spindle lock. ■ Depress spindle lock button. ■ Remove blade screw by turning ...
Page 12 - OPERATION; SAW BLADES; BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
12 OPERATION SAW BLADES The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are notkept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade willplace a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger ofkickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp bladesare always available. Gum and wood pitch...
Page 13 - KICKBACK
13 OPERATION KICKBACK See Figure 5, 6, 7, and 8. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw isdriven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by anyaction which pinches the blade in the wood. DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or sawstalls. Kickback could cause you to...
Page 14 - STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW; ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
14 OPERATION WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a powersupply when you are assembling parts, making ad-justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, orwhen the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the toolwill prevent accidental starting that could causeserious injury. STARTING/STOPPING THE ...
Page 15 - OPERATING THE SAW
15 OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 11, 12, and 13. It is important to understand the correct method for operatingthe saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn thecorrect and incorrect ways for handling the saw. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintainproper control of the saw...
Page 16 - CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
16 OPERATION CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING See Figure 14. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut withthe full length kerf indicator on the base as shown in thefigure. Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrapmaterial along a guideline to determine how much, if any...
Page 19 - ADJUSTMENTS
19 0 15 22 1/2 1/2 30 45 51 WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a powersupply when you are assembling parts, making ad-justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, orwhen the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the toolwill prevent accidental starting that could causeserious injury. POSITIV...
Page 20 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL
20 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID® replace-ment parts. Use of any other parts may create ahazard or cause product damage. WARNING: The saw should never be connected to a power sup-ply when you are assembling parts, making adjust-ments, cleaning, performing maintenance,...
Page 21 - WARRANTY
21 This product is manufactured under license from Ridgid, Inc.by One World Technologies, Inc. All warranty communicationsshould be directed to One World Technologies, Inc. at (toll-free) 1-866-539-1710. 90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you...
Page 22 - Customer Service Information:; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
22 ® Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information whenyou call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online atwww.ridgid...