Dual Motion; Start/Stop Switch; Gripping Saw Properly - RIDGID 5228 Operator's Manual

5228 Double Insulated Variable Speed, Dual Action Reciprocating Saw
Always Disconnect Saw From Power
WARNING
Source Before Installing or Removing Blades.
To open the blade clamp:
Rotate and hold the blade release collar, counter clock-
wise (as viewed from the front of the saw). Insert the
blade into the clamp until it bottoms. Allow the release
collar to rotate clockwise to secure the blade in place.
To remove a blade:
Rotate collar counter clockwise and hold it in the open
position. Carefully remove the blade from the clamp.
NOTE! If the blade clamp collar resists rotation to remove
a blade, work the blade up and down while ro-
tating the clamp (in a counterclockwise direction).
If the blade breaks leaving nothing to grasp (to
pull it from the clamp), it may be necessary to
use another blade as a tool to aid in removing
the broken piece. While holding the release
collar in the open position, use the tip of another
blade to hook the broken piece and pull lit from
the clamp. (A thin, fine-toothed, metal-cutting
blade works best.)
Periodically clean the blade clamp with dry
compressed air. DO NOT lubricate the blade
clamp. Lubricant can attract contamination.
Wear safety glasses while using com-
CAUTION
pressed air.

Dual Motion

The dual motion feature of the RIDGID Reciprocating
Saw provides cutting efficiency for both wood and metal.
When selector lever (Figure 1) is in the metal position
pointing up, the blade moves in a straight reciprocating
motion. When the lever is in the wood position pointing
toward front of saw, the blade moves in an orbital mo-
tion. (Figure 2)
Figure 1 – Saw motion when lever points up
UP
Ridge Tool Company
TO FRONT
OF SAW
Figure 2 – Saw motion when lever points to left
Figure 3 – Trigger Switch

Start/Stop Switch

The saw is operated by use of the trigger switch B
(Figure 3) in front of the handle. To start saw, depress
switch. To stop saw, RELEASE switch. Switch cannot
be locked into the ON position.

Gripping Saw Properly

For safe operation, the saw must be held as shown
(Figure 4). The plastic front housing cover must be
properly installed and not damaged. Always grip saw
firmly with two hands to prevent accidental slipping.
If the blade cuts into live wiring within a
WARNING
wall, the blade and pivoting guide shoe may be made
electrically live.
Figure 4 – Proper way to hold Reciprocating Saw
SWITCH
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