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Your reciprocating saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
18 VOLT RECIPROCATING SAW
VARIABLE SPEED
R8442
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- Page 1 When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...2 General Safety Rules ... 3-4 Specific Safety Rules ...4 Safety Rules for Charger ...5 Symbols ... 6-7 Features ... 8-9 Assembly ...9 Operation ... 10-13 Maintenance ...14 ... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire. Use battery only with charger listed. MODEL BATTERY PACK R8442 130254003 130254007 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. -
Page 5: Safety Rules For Charger
SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage. -
Page 6: Symbols
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current... -
Page 7: Symbols
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: 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. -
Page 8: Features
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Length of Stroke ...1-3/16 in. Motor ... 18 Volt DC Switch ...Variable Speed SHOE ASSEMBLY BLADE CHARGER Strokes Per Minute ...0-2, 500/min. Charger Input ... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Charge Rate ... 30 minutes LOCK-OFF BUTTON BLADE CLAMP LOCK / RELEASE... -
Page 9: Assembly
FEATURES KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. CHARGER The 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. -
Page 10: Operation
OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your tool 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 thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. - Page 11 OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 3. INDICATOR Power Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Defective • If defective, try to repeat the conditions a second time by removing and reinstalling the battery pack. If the LED status repeats a second time, try charging a different battery. •...
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Page 12: General Cutting
OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. Place the battery pack in the saw aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in the saw’s battery port. 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. -
Page 13: Operation
OPERATION CAUTION: Do not force the saw Forcing the saw may overheat the motor and break saw blades. PLUNGE CUTTING See Figure 9. WARNING: To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or dam- age to the material being cut, always use extreme caution when making plunge cuts. -
Page 14: Maintenance
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at a RIDGID authorized service center. BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING... -
Page 15: Warranty
2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710. -
Page 16: Customer Service Information
R8442 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 visit us online at www.ridgid.com.