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RIDGID R8433 Operator's Manual

18 volt jig saw orbital motion/variable speed
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Your jig 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
18 VOLT JIG SAW
ORBITAL MOTION/VARIABLE SPEED
R8433
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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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS  Introduction ..................................2  General Safety Rules ..............................3-4  Specific Safety Rules ...............................4  Safety Rules for Charger ..............................5  Symbols ..................................6-7  Features ..................................8-9  Assembly ..................................9  Operation ................................. 10-17  Maintenance ..................................18 ...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    Shorting MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, R8433 130254003 or 140276003 or or a fire. 130254007 140276004  Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp PERSONAL SAFETY and clean.

  • 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 of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

  • Page 5: Safety Rules For Charger

    SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER  Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, WARNING! etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal ...

  • Page 6: Symbols

    SYMBOLS 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 Frequency (cycles per second)

  • Page 7: Symbols

    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 8: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Stroke Length ............... 1 in. Switch ............Variable Speed Charger Input ........120 V, 60 Hz, AC only No Load Speed ........0-2,200 r/min. (RPM) SWITCH TRIGGER TRIGGER LOCK T-SHANK SAW BLADE CHIP SHIELD TOOL-FREE BLADE CLAMP ANTI-SPLINTERING INSERT TOOL-FREE SHOE ADJUSTMENT BLADE...

  • Page 9: Features

    FEATURES ORBITAL ADJUSTMENT KNOB KNOW YOUR JIG SAW The orbital adjustment knob allows you to select five orbital See Figure 1. settings to cut materials of varying thickness and density. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of RECESSED BLADE-SUPPORT ROLLER the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product has been shipped completely assembled. If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are heed this warning could result in serious personal included.
  • Page 11 OPERATION CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it until the light on front of charger changes from flashing green to continuous green. NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged.
  • Page 12 OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 3. BATTERY GREEN ACTION INDICATOR PACK Power Without battery pack ON Ready to charge battery pack. When battery pack reaches cooled Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing temperature, charger begins fast charge mode. When battery pack reaches warmed Evaluate Cold battery pack Flashing...
  • Page 13 OPERATION WARNING: SWITCH TRIGGER Battery tools are always in operating condition. TRIGGER LOCK BUTTON Therefore, the switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 4. To turn the saw ON, depress the trigger lock button and pull the switch trigger.
  • Page 14 OPERATION SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING See Figure 6. The anti-splintering insert is especially useful when cutting plywood. It should only be used when making straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting or plunge cutting. ANTI-SPLINTERING NOTE: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splintering INSERT when cutting plywood.
  • Page 15 OPERATION To remove blades:  Remove the battery pack.  Remove the chip shield and the anti-splintering insert if needed.  Lift the blade clamp until it stops.  Holding the blade clamp up, remove the saw blade.  Reinstall the battery pack. GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 9.
  • Page 16 OPERATION NOTE: Do not use the anti-splintering insert when mak- ing bevel cuts, scroll cuts, plunge cuts, and when cutting metal. SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 11. Scroll cuts can be made with the jig saw by guiding the direction of the cut with applied pressure on the handle as shown.
  • Page 17 OPERATION PLUNGE CUTTING See Figures 14 - 15. WARNING: To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or damage to the material being cut, always use extreme caution when making plunge cuts. We do not recommend plunge cutting on materials other PILOT HOLE than wood.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be WARNING: repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should To avoid serious personal injury, always remove be replaced at a RIDGID authorized service center. the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance. BATTERIES...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Customer Service Information

    R8433 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.

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