RIDGID R855 Saw User Manual


 
10
FEATURES
ASSEMBLY
KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER
The bevel adjustment lever allows you to set the circular saw
for bevel cuts from 45° to 90°.
CHARGER
Your charger has a “key hole” hanging feature for convenient,
space saving storage. Screws should be installed so that
the center distance is 4-1/8 in.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVER
The depth adjustment lever adjusts the depth of cut from
0 in. to 2-1/8 in.
EDGE GUIDE
The edge guide is used when making long or wide rip cuts
with the saw.
50° ADJUSTMENT BUTTON
The 50° adjustment button provides more flexibility while cut-
ting by allowing an extra 5° to the bevel adjustment lever.
HEX KEY STORAGE
Conveniently stores your hex key for quick blade changes.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental
starting.
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
The spindle lock button allows you to secure the blade when
turning the blade screw.
WIDTH OF CUT SCALE
When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, the scale can
be used to measure up to 4 in. on the right side of the blade,
and up to 1 in. on the left side of the blade.
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
6-1/2 in. Circular Saw
Charger
Battery Pack
Saw Blade
Hex Key
Edge Guide
Tool Bag
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
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:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always remove the battery
pack from the tool when assembling parts.