Operation - RIDGID R3030 Operator's 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 safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating products. 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.
WARNING:
This saw should not be used for pruning or with a
pruning blade. Failure to heed this warning could
cause loss of control and can result in possible
serious injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BLADE
See Figure 2, page 13.
 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.
TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF
See Figure 3, page 13.
 To turn the saw on: Depress the switch trigger.
 To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger.
VARIABLE SPEED
See Figure 3, page 13.
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed
with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with de-
creased trigger pressure.
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 Figures 4 - 5, page 13 - 14.
 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.
 Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from
you.
NOTE: The barrel-style grip of this saw is designed for
one-handed use only. Keep your other hand away from
the saw and the cutting area of the workpiece.
 Depress the switch trigger to start the cutting action.
 Set the shoe assembly against the workpiece.
 Move the blade into the workpiece.
NOTE: Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep
the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. Keep
pressure on the base, against the workpiece.
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