RIDGID R844 Cordless Saw User Manual


 
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OPERATION
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
n Place the battery pack in the saw aligning raised rib on
battery pack with groove in the saw's battery port.
n Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured to saw
before beginning operation.
CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure
raised rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom
of the drill and latches into place properly. Improper
installation of the battery pack can cause damage
to internal components.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 6.
n Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and
depress both sides to release the battery pack from the
saw.
n Remove the battery pack from the saw.
BASE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 7.
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.
CHANGING POSITIONS OF THE BASE
ASSEMBLY
n Remove the battery pack.
n Loosen the screws in the gear frame with the hex key.
n Reposition the base assembly.
n Retighten the button head screws securely. Do not over-
tighten screws or use an aid with the hex key.
n Remove the hex key and replace it in the storage area.
Fig. 5
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BATTERY PACK
RAISED RIB
Fig. 6
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DEPRESS LATCHES TO
RELEASE BATTERY PACK
Fig. 7
BASE ASSEMBLY
SCREW(S)
HEX
KEY