RIDGID R3203 Operator's Manual page 9

ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this tool until the parts are replaced. Use of this
product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
A 6-1/2 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity
of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to
allow outer blade washer to engage with the flat
on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact
with the blade guards, while thicker blades will
prevent blade screw from securing blade on
spindle. Either of these situations could result in a
serious accident.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,
always allow motor to come to a complete stop
before engaging spindle lock.
ATTACHING BLADE
See Figures 2 - 3, page 17.
 Unplug the saw.
 Depress and hold spindle lock.
 Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with
the provided hex key, while keeping the spindle lock
depressed.
 Remove outer blade washer ("D" washer).
WARNING:
If inner flange bushing has been removed, replace
it before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do
so will prevent blade from tightening properly and
could result in serious personal injury.
 Retract the lower blade guard into the upper blade guard
using the lower blade guard handle. Make sure the lower
guard spring works properly, allowing the guard to move
freely.
 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.
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of the
saw as shown.
 Fit the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto
the spindle.
 Replace "D" washer.
 Depress and hold spindle lock and replace blade
screw.
 Tighten blade screw securely by turning it clockwise with
the hex key.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the
"D" washer to engage with the flat on the spindle.
REMOVING BLADE
See Figures 2 - 3, page 17.
 Unplug the saw.
 Depress spindle lock.
 Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with
the provided hex key, while keeping the spindle lock
depressed.
 Remove outer blade washer ("D" washer).
 Lift lower blade guard.
 Remove blade.
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