RIDGID R3002 Operator's Manual page 11

OPERATION
TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF
See Figure 4.
 To turn the saw on: Depress the switch trigger.
 To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger.
VARIABLE SPEED
See Figure 4.
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
ORBITAL ACTION SELECTOR
See Figure 5.
Use the orbital action selector to select either a linear stroke
( ) or orbital cutting (
for making smooth cuts while orbital action is best for mak-
ing a faster cut.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the tool, always allow motor
to come to a complete stop before using the orbital action
selector.
NOTE: Do not use the orbital action setting when using a
metal cutting blade.
WARNING:
Cutting into electrical wiring in walls can cause
metal surfaces of the saw to become electrically
live. Do not touch metal parts when cutting into
a wall; grasp only the insulated gripping surfaces
provided on the tool. Make sure hidden electrical
wiring, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are
not in the blade path when cutting into a wall.
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figure 6.
 Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a
vise or with clamps.
 Mark the line of cut clearly.
 Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material
and that the power cord and extension cord are out of
the blade path.
 Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from
you.
 Depress the switch trigger to start the cutting action.
 Set the shoe assembly against the workpiece.
 Move the blade into the workpiece.
NOTE: Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep
the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. Keep
pressure on the base, against the workpiece.
) action. A linear stroke is best

varIaBle sPeeD
sWITCh TrIGGer
Fig. 4
orBITal aCTIoN
seleCTor
Fig. 5
Fig. 6