Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; ELECTRICAL SAFETY
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) ...
Page 4 - CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF; SERVICE
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 under neath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece. Ad...
Page 5 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 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 buildup of debris. Lower guard should be retracted manual...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL
6 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Sy...
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 - DOUBLE INSULATION; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; 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 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter ......................................................6-1/2 in.Blade Arbor .............................................................. 5/8 in.Cutting Depth at 90° ..............................................2-1/8 in. Cutting Depth at 45° ....
Page 11 - ASSEMBLY
11 WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. 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 ...
Page 13 - OPERATION; WARNING; APPLICATIONS
13 No more than 1/4 inch OPERATION WARNING : Do not allow familiarity with tools 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 t...
Page 16 - ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
16 OPERATION ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH See Figures 12 - 13. Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being cut. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough. Unplug the saw....
Page 17 - OPERATING THE SAW
17 Fig. 14 OPERATION Fig. 16 Fig. 15 OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 14 - 16. 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. Loss of control could cause an accident ...
Page 19 - BEVEL CUTTING; TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
19 BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 20 - 22. To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints. Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45 ° bevel cuts. Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guidel...
Page 20 - ADJUSTMENTS; POCKET CUTTING
20 Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Lift the saw from the workpiece. Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw. WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious injury. WARNING: Before perform...
Page 21 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE
21 To adjust positive 0 ° bevel stop: Unplug the saw. Pull bevel adjustment lever upward to release. Turn T8 setscrew with hex key (not provided) and adjust base until it is square with the saw blade. Securely lock the bevel adjustment lever. WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having th...
Page 22 - MAINTENANCE; ACCESSORIES
22 45 30 15 22 2 1 50 MAINTENANCE CHECKING/REPLACING EXTERNAL BRUSHES See Figure 25. NOTE: The saw is equipped with externally accessible brushes. Unplug the saw. WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. NOTE: Brush caps (2) are locat...
Page 23 - WARRANTY
23 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications ...
Page 24 - Customer Service Information:; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
987000-0599-28-06 (REV:00) 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...