Assembly; Operation - RIDGID R8832 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or
damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and
completely assembled or with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
 Cutting all types of wood and wood products, thin sheet
metal, plastics, and laminates
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
attachments or accessories not recommended
for use with this product. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
When the tool is forced or overloaded, the Li-ion battery
pack will automatically shut off the tool. To reset the tool,
release the trigger and resume operation. If the tool still does
not resume operation, remove and reinsert the battery. Do
not force the tool.
HIGH TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
Li-ion battery packs are equipped with a high temperature
protection feature that automatically deactivates the tool
when it is overheated. To resume operation, allow the battery
to cool and then squeeze the trigger.
RECOMMENDED BATTERY PACKS
OCTANE tools are compatible with all RIDGID
™
battery packs, but tool performance is maximized with
HYPER OCTANE
™
If you experience frequent shutoffs due to overload
protection, try using a HYPER OCTANE
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 1, page 10.
To install:
 Align raised ribs on battery pack with the grooves inside
the saw.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery
pack snap in place and battery pack is secured before
beginning operation.
To remove:
 Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 2, page 10.
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
To turn the tool ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it
OFF, release the switch trigger and allow the blade to come
to a complete stop.
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battery packs.
battery pack.
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18 Volt
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