Features - RIDGID R8442 Operator's Manual

FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Length of Stroke ...................................................-3/6 in.
Motor .................................................................. 8 Volt DC
SHOE
ASSEMBLY
SAW
BLADE
KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the product and in this operator's manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
Your saw is equipped with a "lock-off" button which reduces
the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is
located on the handle above the switch trigger.
BLADE CLAMP
LOCK / RELEASE
LEVER
7
Switch ..........................................................Variable Speed
Strokes Per Minute ..........................................0-,500/min.
LOCK-OFF
BUTTON
R84008 LITHIUM-ION
TOOLLESS BLADE CLAMP
Your saw has a blade clamp design that does not require
the use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or removing
the blade.
VARIABLE SPEED
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed
with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with
decreased trigger pressure.
SWITCH
TRIGGER
BATTERY PACK
Fig.