Ridgid R3202 - Manual

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...

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...

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...

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 ..........................................

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...