Assembly; Operation - RIDGID jobmax R8223407 Operator Maintenance

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
 Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing
or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly
and completely assembled could result in serious
personal injury.
 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Anti-splintering insert
JobMax Jig Saw Head
™
T-Shank Blade (wood)
Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe 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.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always remove the battery
pack from the product or disconnect it from the
power supply when assembling parts.
WARNING:
The product can be used with one or two hands
as shown in figures 7 and 8. Plan your hand
placement so your fingers will not be anywhere a
sudden slip could cause them to slide or fall into
the cutting path.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board, and hard board)
 Cutting thin sheet metal (metal cutting blade sold separately)
 Cutting plastics and laminates
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE JIG SAW HEAD
See Figure 2, page 10.
To install the jig saw head:
Remove the battery pack from the power base or

disconnect the power base from the power supply.
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