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RIDGID R843 Operator's Manual

18 volt jig saw orbital / variable speed
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Your cordless jig 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 JIG SAW
ORBITAL / VARIABLE SPEED
R843
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  • Page 1 Your cordless jig 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 n Safety Rules for Charger ...5 n Symbols... 6-7 n Features... 8-9 n Assembly ...10 n Operation ... 11-16 n Maintenance ...17 n Warranty ...19 n Customer Service Information...20 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    Use battery only with charger listed. MODEL BATTERY PACK R843 130254003, 130252004 n Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE n 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 n 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. n 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: 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: Features

    Stroke Length ... 1 in. (25.4 mm) Charger Input ... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Charge Rate ... 30 minutes SWITCH TRIGGER HEX KEY STORAGE TRIGGER LOCK BATTERY PACK CHIP GUARD BLADE GUARD BASE SAW BLADE ORBITAL ADJUSTMENT KNOB ANTI-SPLINTERING INSERT Fig. 1...

  • Page 9: Trigger Lock

    A clear plastic chip shield has been provided on the front of your saw for protection against flying dust and chips. It is designed to fit the front opening of your saw. For your protection, do not use saw without chip shield properly in place.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    BLADE GUARD BLADE CLAMP LEVER SAW BLADE n Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered in the groove of the roller guide. n Release the clamping lever. Make sure the blade is securely in place.

  • Page 11: Operation

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARG- ING A HOT BATTERY PACK When using the saw continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 20 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot, the green LED will be off and the red LED will begin flashing.
  • Page 12 OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 5. INDICATOR Power Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Charging Full POWER INDICATOR EVALUATE INDICATOR BATTERY PACK Without battery pack Hot battery pack Flashing Cold battery pack Flashing Deeply discharged Flashing Thermistor shorted Flashing or open Fast charging Slow charging GREEN...
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 6. n Place battery pack in the saw. Align raised rib on battery pack with the groove inside the saw. n Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack snap in place and battery pack is secured in the saw before beginning operation.

  • Page 14: General Cutting

    GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 8. Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align cutting edge of the blade with the line on your workpiece. Start the saw and move it forward on the work surface. Ap- ply downward pressure to keep the saw steady and only enough forward pressure to keep the blade cutting.
  • Page 15 OPERATION ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL CUTTING) See Figures 10 - 11. Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° right or left. Angles for cuts from 0° to 45° in 15° increments are marked on a scale on both the left and right side of the base. Notches on the rear of the base provide positive stops at each of the above mentioned 15°...

  • Page 16: Plunge Cutting

    Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece. n Set the cutting angle at 0°. n 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 17: 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. KEEPING THE CHARGER VENTS CLEAN The fan in this charger will perform more efficiently if the air vents and ports are kept clean and dust-free.
  • Page 18 NOTES...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Customer Service Information

    R843 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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