RIDGID R883 Operator's Manual page 16

OPERATION
SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING
See Figure 9.
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.
NOTE: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splintering
when cutting plywood.
To attach and remove the anti-splintering insert:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Set the cutting angle at 0°.
 To attach, slide the insert back onto the tabs on the front
of the shoe. Make sure it snaps securely into place.
 To remove, grasp the anti-splintering insert and pull
straight out.
 Reinstall the battery pack.
CHIP SHIELD
See Figure 10.
A clear plastic chip shield on the front of the saw helps
protect against flying dust and chips.
To remove and reattach the chip shield:
 Remove the battery pack.
 To remove, grasp and push in the sides of the chip shield
as shown. Pull out.
 To reattach, grasp and push in the sides of the chip shield
as shown. Slide it into the slots on each side of the front
of the saw.
 Reinstall the battery pack.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BLADES
See Figure 11.
NOTE: The jig saw is designed to use T-shank blades
only.
To install 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, insert the saw blade as far
as possible into the slot in the saw bar. Some resistance
may be felt in doing this.
 Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered
in the groove of the blade-support roller.
 Release the blade clamp. Make sure the blade is securely
in place.
 Replace the chip shield and anti-splintering insert if
needed.
 Reinstall the battery pack.
ANTI-SPLINTERING
INSERT
TO
INSTALL
TO
REMOVE
TO
LOCK
TO
RELEASE
BLADE
CLAMP
SAW BLADE
16
Fig. 9
TO
REMOVE
CHIP
SHIELD
Fig.10
SAW BAR
GROOVE
BLADE-SUPPORT
ROLLER
Fig. 11