Operation - RIDGID R3002 Operation Manual

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.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
product. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board, and hard wood)
 Cutting masonite and plastic
 Cutting drywall
 Cutting metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, alu-
minum, brass, and copper
SELECTING bLADES
Selecting the correct type of blade is important in order to
obtain the best performance from the saw. Select the blade
based on the application and on the material you wish to
cut. Selecting the right blade will give you a smoother, faster
cut and prolong the life of the blade.
Blades with fewer teeth, 10 teeth per inch (TPI) are typically
used for cutting wood, while blades with more teeth are
better for cutting metal or plastic. We recommend 14 TPI for
plastics and soft metals and 18 TPI for hard metals.
INSTALLING/REMOVING bLADE
See Figure 2, page 12.
 Unplug the saw.
 Rotate the blade clamp counterclockwise and hold to
open.
 Insert saw blade until it is fully seated.
NOTE: Blade can be installed with teeth facing either up
or down.
 Release the blade clamp to secure.
 To remove the blade, rotate the blade clamp counter-
clockwise.
CHANGING POSITIONS OF THE SHOE
ASSEMbLY
See Figure 3, page 12.
The shoe of the reciprocating saw pivots in both directions
for ease of use.
To change positions of the shoe assembly:
 Unplug the saw.
 Unlock the shoe release lever.
 Reposition the shoe assembly.
 Lock the shoe release lever.
TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF
See Figure 4, page 12.
 To turn the saw on: Depress the switch trigger.
 To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger.
VARIAbLE SPEED
See Figure 4, page 12.
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
ORbITAL ACTION SELECTOR
See Figure 5, page 12.
Use the orbital action selector to select either a linear stroke
( ) or orbital cutting (
for making smooth cuts while orbital action is best for mak-
ing a faster cut.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the tool, always allow motor
to come to a complete stop before using the orbital action
selector.
NOTE: Do not use the orbital action setting when using a
metal cutting blade.
WARNING:
Cutting into electrical wiring in walls can cause
metal surfaces of the saw to become electrically
live. Do not touch metal parts when cutting into
a wall; grasp only the insulated gripping surfaces
provided on the tool. Make sure hidden electrical
wiring, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are
not in the blade path when cutting into a wall.
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figure 6, page 12.
 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.
8 - English
) action. A linear stroke is best