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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, 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.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
7-1/4 IN. CIRCULAR SAW
DOUBLE INSULATED
R3200
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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. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................2 General Safety Rules ..............................3-4 Specific Safety Rules ..............................4-5 Symbols .................................... 6 Specifications ................................... 7 Electrical ................................... 7 Unpacking ..................................8 Applications ..................................8 Features ..................................8-9 ... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites WARNING: accidents. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the follow all instructions listed below, may result in tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotat- electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Service When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to personnel. -
Page 5: Specific Safety Rules
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK. -
Page 6: Symbols
SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz... -
Page 7: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter ............................7-1/4 in. (184 mm) Blade Arbor ..............................5/8 in. (16 mm) Cutting Depth at 90° ............................. 2-1/4 in. (57 mm) Cutting Depth at 45° ............................. 1-3/4 in. (45 mm) Cutting Depth at 51.5° ..........................1-5/8 in. (41 mm) Input .......................... -
Page 8: Unpacking
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When unpacking the circular saw: If any parts are missing do not operate the tool until Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so box. could result in possible serious personal injury. ... -
Page 9: Features
FEATURES SWITCH HANDLE FULL LENGTH KERF INDICATOR POWER CORD DUST CHUTE FRONT HANDLE RIP GUIDE SPINDLE LOCK LIGHTED PLUG Fig. 1... -
Page 10: Assembly
ASSEMBLY SPINDLE WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a power OUTER FLANGE WASHER supply when you are assembling parts, making (“D” WASHER) adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. -
Page 11: Assembly
ASSEMBLY REMOVING BLADE SPINDLE LOCK See Figure 3. BUTTON Follow these directions to remove the blade. Unplug the saw. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock. ... -
Page 12: Operation
OPERATION 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. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available. - Page 13 OPERATION KICKBACK See Figure 5, 6, 7, and 8. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood. DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls.
- Page 14 OPERATION WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
- Page 15 OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 11, 12, and 13. 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 16 OPERATION CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING See Figure 14. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with the full length kerf indicator on the base as shown in the figure. Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut.
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Page 17: Bevel Cutting
OPERATION BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 17 and 18. To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints. Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on ° the base when making 45 bevel cuts. Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material. - Page 18 OPERATION POCKET CUTTING See Figure 19. WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury. Follow these directions to pocket cut. ...
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Page 19: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. -
Page 20: Maintenance
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack- WARNING: ling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear When servicing use only identical RIDGID¨ replace- and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips ment parts. Use of any other parts may create a and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, com- hazard or cause product damage. -
Page 21: Warranty
RIDGID branded hand held ® directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand and stationary power tools. Consumable accessories pro- Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll vided with the tool such as, but not limited to, blades, bits free) 1-866-539-1710. -
Page 22: Customer Service Information
R3200 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.