Assembly - RIDGID R844 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box.
n Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
n Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
18 Volt Reciprocating Saw
Charger
Battery Pack
Saw Blade (3)
Hex Key
Tool Bag
Operator's Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are missing do not operate this tool
until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to
do so could result in possible 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.
TO INSTALL SAW BLADE
See Figure 2.
n Lift the blade clamp lock/release lever located on the side
of the saw.
n Insert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar.
n Lock the blade clamp lever.
BLADE
9
BLADE
CLAMP
Fig. 2