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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ONE-HANdEd
RECIPROCATING SAW
VARIABLE SPEEd
R3030
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- Page 1 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. ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.................................. General Safety Rules ..............................3-4 Specific Safety Rules ................................ 4 Symbols ..................................5-6 Electrical ................................... 7 Features ..................................8-9 Assembly ..................................9 Operation ...................................0- Maintenance ................................... 3 Warranty ..................................5 Customer Service Information ............................ -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning WARNING! the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions injury. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES When servicing a power tool, use only identical parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Main- create a risk of shock or injury. tenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,... -
Page 5: Symbols
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME dESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz... -
Page 6: Symbols
AUTHORIZEd SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- If you do not understand the warnings and ing, use only identical replacement parts. instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID customer service for ® assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. -
Page 7: Electrical
ELECTRICAL dOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORdS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has grounded power cord. -
Page 8: Features
FEATURES PROdUCT SPECIFICATIONS Switch ............Variable Speed Input ........0 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 4 Amps Stroke Length ............/ in. Net Weight ..............4 lbs. No Load Speed .........0-3,500 r/min. (RPM) ILLUMINATED PLUG TooLLESS BLADE CLAMP VARIABLE SPEED SAW BLADE SWITCH TRIGGER SHoE ASSEMBLY... -
Page 9: Assembly
FEATURES kNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW LEd LIGHTS See Figure 1. The saw has built-in LED worklights that illuminate when The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the switch trigger is depressed. This feature is convenient the information on the product and in this operator’s manual when working in close or tight areas where additional light as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. -
Page 10: Operation
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. BLADE CLAMP WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating products. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your BLADE eyes resulting in possible serious injury. - Page 11 OPERATION TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF See Figure 3. To turn the saw on: Depress the switch trigger. To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger. VARIABLE SPEEd See Figure 3. The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure.
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Page 12: Metal Cutting
OPERATION PLUNGE CUTTING WOOd OR WALL BOARd 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. -
Page 13: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE BRUSH CAP WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID BRUSH ® replacement parts. Use of any other parts may ASSEMBLY create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. - Page 14 NOTES...
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Page 15: Warranty
Inc. are not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or normal wear items such as brushes, chucks, motors, switch- consequential damages. Some states do not allow es, cords, gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or ®... -
Page 16: Customer Service Information
RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEEd R3030 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 -866-539-70 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com.