RIDGID R3000 Cordless Saw User Manual


 
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OPERATION
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do
so could result in dust, shavings, or loose particles
being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless
actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result
in serious personal injury.
TO INSTALL BLADE
n Unplug the saw.
WARNING:
The tool should never be connected to a power
supply when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or
when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool
will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious injury.
n Lift blade clamp lock / release lever located on side of
saw. See Figure 2.
n Insert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar.
n Lock blade clamp lever.
BASE ASSEMBLY
The base assembly of your reciprocating saw pivots up and
down in both directions. The base is adjustable, allowing the
use of the blade teeth at different positions on the blade.
TO CHANGE POSITIONS OF THE BASE ASSEMBLY:
See Figure 4.
n Unplug the saw.
n Remove hex key from the hex key storage location in the
handle. See Figure 3.
n Loosen the screws in the gear frame with the hex key.
See Figure 4.
n Reposition base assembly.
n Retighten screws securely. Do not overtighten screws or
use an aid with hex key.
n Remove hex key and store it in hex key holder.
See Figure 3.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
BASE ASSEMBLY