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Your jig saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard 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.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ORBITAL JIG SAW
VARIABLE SPEED
DOUBLE INSULATED
R3121
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- Page 1 Your jig saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ... 2 General Safety Rules ...3-4 Specific Safety Rules ... 4 Symbols ...5-6 Electrical ... 7 Features ...8-9 Assembly ... 9 Operation ...10-15 Maintenance ... 16 Warranty ... 17 ... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. -
Page 5: 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 6: 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 the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. -
Page 7: Electrical
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect- ing insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. -
Page 8: Features
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Stroke Length...1 in. Orbital Settings...5 DUST COLLECTION VACUUM ATTACHMENT SPLINTER GUARD BLADE CHIP SHIELD No Load Speed ...500-3,000/min. Input ... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 6.0 Amp Weight ... 6.7 lbs. LOCK-ON BUTTON VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR RAPID CHANGE... -
Page 9: Assembly
DUST COLLECTION VACUUM ATTACHMENT A dust collection vacuum attachment is packed with your saw. Used in conjunction with the chip shield, it will yield the highest dust efficiency. This attachment is convenient when operating your saw for an extended period of time. -
Page 10: Operation
The saw has a variable speed control selector designed to allow operator control and adjustment of speed and power limits. The speed and power of the saw can be increased or decreased by rotating the variable speed control selector in the direction of the arrows as shown in figure 3. - Page 11 Running at low speeds under constant usage may cause the saw to become overheated. If this occurs, cool the saw by running it without a load and at full speed. The following guidelines may be used in determining correct...
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Page 12: General Cutting
NO-MAR BASE PLATE See Figure 6. Since the base of the jig saw is bare metal, to protect a deli- cate work surface, install the plastic no-mar base plate to cover the metal base by snapping the plate into the bottom of the base. - Page 13 Holding the rapid change blade clamp up, insert the saw blade as far as possible into the slot in the saw bar. Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered in the groove of the roller guide.
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Page 14: Bevel Cutting
OPERATION SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 12. Scroll cuts can be made with the saw by guiding the direc- tion of the cut with applied pressure on the handle as shown in figure 12. CAUTION: Excessive side pressure to the blade could result in broken blades or damage to the material being cut. -
Page 15: Operation
Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece. Set the orbital adjustment knob to “0”. Tilt the saw forward so that it rests on the front edge of the base and blade will not come in contact with the workpiece when the saw is turned on. -
Page 16: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. -
Page 17: 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 18: Customer Service Information
R3121 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.