Ridgid R883 - Manual

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. V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes T...

7 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: To avoi...

8 FEATURES Fig. 1 SWITCH TRIGGER RECESSED BLADE-SUPPORT ROLLER ORBITAL ADJUSTMENT KNOB T-SHANK SAW BLADE ANTI-SPLINTERING INSERT CHIP SHIELD SHOE TOOL-FREE BLADE CLAMP NO-MAR PLATE TOOL-FREE SHOE ADJUSTMENT LEVER TRIGGER LOCK BLADE GUARD PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Switch ...................................

10 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools 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 tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thr...

11 OPERATION TO CHARGE A fully discharged battery pack with a temperature between 32°F (0°C) and 150°F (65°C) will charge in about an hour.  Charge the 24 Volt lithium-ion battery pack only with the charger provided. �  Connect the charger to a power supply. NOTE: If needed , the charger can opera...

12 LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID 24V LITHIUM-ION CHARGER See Figure 4. OPERATION LED INDICATOR BATTERY PACK RED LED GREEN LED ACTION Charging Fast charging ON OFF Charges in 1 hour. Charging Deeply Discharged ON OFF Charger pre-charges battery until normal voltage is reached, then begins fast charge mode. ...

13 Fig. 6 POWER INDICATOR EVALUATE INDICATOR CHARGING INDICATOR FULL INDICATOR DEFECTIVE INDICATOR GREEN LED RED LED Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge the pack until the light on the front of the charger chang...

14 LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID NICKEL-CADMIUM CHARGERS See Figure 6. LED INDICATOR BATTERY PACK RED LED GREEN LED ACTION Power Without battery pack ON OFF Ready to charge battery pack. Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing OFF When battery pack reaches cooled temperature, charger begins fast charge mode. Ev...

15 18 .0v OPERATION WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, the switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 7. To turn the saw ON , depress the trigger lock button and pull the switch trigger. Release the ...

16 SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING See Figure 9. The anti-splintering insert is especially useful when cutting plywood. It should only be used when making straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting or plunge cutting. NOTE: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splintering when cutting plywo...

17 OPERATION To remove blades:  Remove the battery pack.  Remove the chip shield and the anti-splintering insert if needed.  Lift the blade clamp until it stops. �  Holding the blade clamp up, remove the saw blade.  Reinstall the battery pack. GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 12. Rest the front of th...

18 OPERATION NOTE: Do not use the anti-splintering insert when mak- ing bevel cuts, scroll cuts, plunge cuts, and when cutting metal. SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 14. Scroll cuts can be made with the jig saw by guiding the direction of the cut with applied pressure on the handle as shown. WARNING: Exce...

19 OPERATION PLUNGE CUTTING See Figures 17 - 18. WARNING: To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or damage to the material being cut, always use extreme caution when making plunge cuts. We do not recommend plunge cutting on materials other than wood.  Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece...

20 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...

21 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-ranty 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...

22 983000-99210-26-06 (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 v...