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RIDGID R845 Operator's Manual

6-1/2 in. 18 volt circular saw
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Your circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, the saw 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.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
6-1/2 in. 18 VOLT

CIRCULAR SAW

R845
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  • Page 1: Circular Saw

    Your circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the saw 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

    Customer Service Information ...24 INTRODUCTION This 18 Volt Circular Saw has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    Use battery only with charger listed. MODEL BATTERY PACK R845 130254003 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

    Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is ac- cidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the...
  • Page 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions For Chargers

    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 7: 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 8: 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 9: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter...6-1/2 in. Blade Arbor ... 5/8 in. Cutting Depth at 0º...2-1/8 in. Cutting Depth at 45º...1-5/8 in. No Load Speed ... 2,500/min. Motor ... 18 Volt DC Charger Input ... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Charge Rate ...

  • Page 10: Assembly

    SPINDLE LOCK The spindle lock allows you to secure the blade when turn- ing the blade screw. NOTE: Do not run circular saw with the spindle lock en- gaged. EDGE GUIDE The edge guide helps the operator make long or wide rip cuts.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Blade

    Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly. n Fit the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto the spindle. NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of the saw.

  • Page 12: 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 13 OPERATION OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 5. INDICATOR Power Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Charging Full POWER INDICATOR EVALUATE INDICATOR CHARGING INDICATOR FULL INDICATOR BATTERY PACK Without battery pack Hot battery pack Flashing Cold battery pack Flashing Deeply discharged Flashing Thermistor shorted Flashing...

  • Page 14: Saw Blades

    Remove the battery pack from the saw. 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 Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never force a cut. n Do not cut warped or wet lumber. 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 See Figure 12. To start the saw: n Depress the lock-off button. n Depress the switch trigger. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece. WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause the saw to “kickback”...
  • Page 17 OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 14 - 15. 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 Use an edge guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw. n Remove the battery pack from the saw. n Place the edge guide through the holes in the saw base n Adjust the edge guide to the width needed. n Tighten the wing screw securely.

  • Page 19: Bevel Cutting

    BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 20 - 21. The angle of cut of the saw may be adjusted to any desired setting between zero and 50°. NOTE: When making cuts at 50°, the blade should be set at full depth of cut.
  • Page 20 OPERATION POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP See Figure 22. The saw has a positive 0° bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making 90° cuts. TO CHECK n Remove battery pack from saw.

  • Page 21: Pocket Cutting

    Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switch trig- ger to start the saw. Always let the blade reach full speed then slowly lower blade into the workpiece until base is flat against workpiece.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: Customer Service Information

    R845 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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