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RIDGID R3210 Operator's Manual

7-1/4 in. worm drive saw double insulation
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Your 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
7-1/4 in. WORM DRIVE SAW
DOUBLE INSULATION
R3210

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  • Page 1 Your 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ... 2 n General Safety Rules ...3-4 n Specific Safety Rules...4-5 n Symbols...6-7 n Electrical ... 8 n Features...9-11 n Unpacking ... 11 n Assembly ...12-13 n Operation...14-21 n Maintenance ...21-22 n Warranty ... 23 n Customer Service Information...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

  • Page 5: Additional Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing ex- cessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK. n Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade ad- justment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK.

  • 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: Save These Instructions

    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: 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 9: Features

    The saw has a conveniently-located ON/OFF switch trigger. LENGTH OF CUT SCALE The saw is equipped with a length of cut scale on its base. The operator can use it to measure the distance the blade cuts into the material.
  • Page 10 FEATURES REAR HANDLE SWITCH TRIGGER FRONT HANDLE POWER CORD OVERSIZE LEVER (DEPTH ADJUSTMENT) OVERSIZE LEVER (BEVEL ADJUSTMENT) ALUMINUM BASE LENGTH OF CUT SCALE FULL LENGTH KERF INDICATOR DIPSTICK LIGHTED PLUG Fig. 1...

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866- 539-1710 for assistance. SPINDLE LOCK PACKING LIST 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) Worm Drive Saw 24-Tooth Carbide Tipped Blade Hex Wrench Dipstick Operator’s Manual WARNING: If any parts are missing do not operate the tool un- til the missing parts are replaced.

  • Page 12: Assembly

    Check to see that the saw teeth and arrow on the saw blade and the arrow on the lower guard are pointing in the same direction.
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLY REMOVING BLADE See Figure 3. n Unplug the saw. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock. n Depress spindle lock button. n Remove blade screw by turning it clockwise with the hex wrench.

  • Page 14: Operation

    SAW BLADES The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of kickback.
  • Page 15 8. n Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never force a cut. n Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback should occur.
  • Page 16 To stop the saw: Release the switch trigger. After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from the work- piece while the blade is moving. ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH See Figure 10.
  • Page 17 OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 11, 12, and 13. It is important to understand the correct method for operat- ing the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw.

  • Page 18: Cross Cutting

    NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guide. BEVEL CUTTING The base of the saw may be adjusted for bevel cuts up to 51.5°. WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a power...
  • Page 19 Pull the bevel adjustment lever upward until the motor housing moves freely. n Raise the motor housing end of the saw until you reach the desired angle setting on the bevel scale (0-45°). Note: Pull the adjustment lever all the way up to set the angle at 51.5°.

  • Page 20: Pocket Cutting

    Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown. n Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. n Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed. n Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    LENGTH OF CUT SCALE See Figure 20. The saw is equipped with a length of cut scale on its base. It is parallel with the saw blade and you can use it to measure the distance the blade cuts into the material.

  • Page 22: Brush Replacement

    Place the base of the saw on a horizontal surface. n Remove the oil plug using a 6mm hex wrench. n Tip the saw up and let oil drain out into an appropriate oil container. n Replace the oil using a small funnel (less than 1/4 in.

  • Page 23: Warranty

    THREE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in this RIDGID tool for the three year period from the date of purchase. This warranty is specific to this tool. Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary.

  • Page 24: Customer Service Information

    R3210 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.

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