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Your 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. WORM DRIVE SAW
DOUBLE INSULATION
R3210-1
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Page 1: Double Insulation
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... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................2 General Safety Rules ..............................3-4 Specific Safety Rules ..............................4-5 Symbols ..................................6-7 Electrical ................................... 8 Features ..................................9-11 Unpacking ..................................11 Assembly ...................................12-13 Operation ...................................14-21 Adjustments ................................... 21 ... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before WARNING: plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites acci- Read and understand all instructions. Failure to dents. -
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 re- of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to fol- pair personnel. - Page 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing ex- heavy enough to carry the current your product will cessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK.
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Page 6: Symbols
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz... -
Page 7: Symbols
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 8: Electrical
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is desig- Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power nated with “WA” on the cord’s jacket. tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or ex- grounded power cord. -
Page 9: Features
FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter ............................7-1/4 in. (184 mm) Blade Arbor ..........................Diamond (Bolt-LH Combo) Cutting Depth at 90° ..........................2-3/8 in. (60.3 mm) Cutting Depth at 45° ..........................1-3/4 in. (44.5 mm) Cutting Depth at 51.5° ..........................1-9/16 in. (39.7 mm) Input ..........................120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 Amps No Load Speed ............................ - Page 10 FEATURES REAR HANDLE SWITCH TRIGGER FRONT HANDLE POWER CORD OVERSIZE LEVER (DEPTH ADJUSTMENT) OVERSIZE LEVER (BEVEL ADJUSTMENT) ALUMINUM BASE LENGTH OF CUT SCALE FULL LENGTH KERF INDICATOR DIPSTICK LIGHTED PLUG Fig. 1...
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Page 11: Unpacking
FEATURES SKYHOOK™ SAW HANGER SPINDLE LOCK 51.5° BEVEL BUTTON DIPSTICK AND WRENCH STORAGE Fig. 1a UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS: PACKING LIST When unpacking the tool: 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) Worm Drive Saw 24-Tooth Carbide Tipped Blade Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are in- Hex Wrench cluded. -
Page 12: Assembly
ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not connect the tool to a power supply until all assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result SPINDLE in accidental starting and possible serious injury. OUTER FLANGE WASHER WARNING: 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. - Page 13 ASSEMBLY REMOVING BLADE See Figure 3. 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. Depress spindle lock button. Remove blade screw by turning it clockwise with the hex SPINDLE wrench.
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Page 14: Operation
OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with the tool to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. APPLICATIONS You may use this saw for the following purposes: Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling) NOTE: The use of abrasive cut-off wheels is not recom- mended for this saw. - Page 15 OPERATION KICKBACK See Figures 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. See Figure 5. DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls.
- Page 16 OPERATION STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW SWITCH See Figure 9. TRIGGER To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece. WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause the saw to “kickback”...
- Page 17 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.
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Page 18: Cross Cutting
OPERATION CROSS CUTTING See Figure 14. When making a cross cut, align the line of cut with the full length kerf indicator on the base. 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. - Page 19 OPERATION TO ADJUST 0° BEVEL STOP See Figures 16 and 17. BEVEL ADJUSTMENT Unplug the saw. LEVER Pull bevel adjustment lever upward to release. Turn set screw with hex wrench and adjust base until it is square with the saw blade. ...
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Page 20: Pocket Cutting
OPERATION TO BEVEL CUT See Figure 18. WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment lever securely locked in place can result in serious injury. Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown. Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. ... -
Page 21: Adjustments
OPERATION LENGTH OF CUT LENGTH OF CUT SCALE SCALE See Figure 20. The saw is equipped with a length of cut scale on its base. It is parallel with the saw blade and you can use it to measure the distance the blade cuts into the material. NOTE: Six inches is the maximum length of cut that you can measure. -
Page 22: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack- 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 23: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION See Figure 22. This tool has been properly lubricated and is ready to use. It is recommended that the gears be lubricated only with Mobil SHC 636 Oil. After extended use, check the oil level, using the dipstick provided. - Page 24 NOTES...
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Page 25: Warranty
RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other than an directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held ®... -
Page 26: Customer Service Information
R3210-1 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.