RIDGID 648846056166 Operator's Manual page 9

OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Sawing non-ferrous metal, sheet steel, wood, plastic, and
similar materials.
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 2, page 13.
WARNING:
Before connecting your jig saw to a power supply,
always turn the jig saw off. Failure to do so could
result in accidental starting resulting in serious
personal injury.
 To turn the jig saw ON, push the slide switch to the LEFT
or ON (I) position.
NOTE: The saw has a soft start feature. The jig saw will start
at a slow speed and gradually get up to full speed.
 To turn the jig saw OFF, push the slide switch to the RIGHT
OFF (O) position.
NOTE: Slide switch can be turned off with opposite hand,
while maintaining grip with your primary hand.
LED LIGHT
See Figure 2, page 13.
The LED light illuminates when the slide switch is in the
ON (I) position to give you a clear view of the cut line on
your work surface.
ORBITAL FUNCTION WITH ON/OFF SWITCH
See Figure 3, page 13.
This feature can be turned on and off. Orbital function pro-
vides faster, more efficient cutting. With orbital function, the
blade cuts through your work in the upstroke but does not
drag across your work in the downstroke.
 Unplug the saw.
 Push switch end with orbital symbol (
orbital function.
 Push switch with non-orbital symbol (
orbital function off.
BLOWER/VACUUM MODE
See Figures 4 - 5, pages 13 - 14.
For dustless operation, the saw can be operated in either
blower mode to clear dust from cutting area or vacuum
mode to collect dust.
To operate in dust blower mode:
 Unplug the saw.
 Push blower/vacuum switch DOWN for blower mode.
Dust will be blown from line of cut.
To operate in vacuum mode:
 Unplug the saw.
 Push blower/vacuum switch UP to vacuum position.
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 Attach a 1 1/4 in. diameter vacuum adapter inside the
 Plug in saw.
 Turn on vacuum.
 Begin cutting.
INSTALLING JIG SAW BLADES
See Figure 6, page 14.
 Unplug the saw.
 Lift the rapid change blade clamp lever until it stops.
 Holding the rapid change blade clamp lever up, insert
 Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered
 Release the rapid change blade clamp lever. Make sure
REMOVING JIG SAW BLADES
See Figure 6, page 14.
 Unplug the saw.
 Allow blade to cool.
 Lift the rapid change blade clamp until it stops.
 Holding the rapid change blade clamp up, remove the
NOTE: The jig saw is designed to use T-shank and U-shank
blades.
NOTE: If blade becomes jammed, a light tap on the end of
the blade with a block of wood while holding the blade clamp
lever up, will release the blade.
GENERAL CUTTING
See Figure 7, page 14.
Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align
cutting edge of the blade with the line on the workpiece.
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Make sure the power cord is out of your way and not in the
line of cut. Start your saw and move it forward on the work
surface. Apply downward pressure to keep the saw steady
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and only enough forward pressure to keep the blade cutting.
STRAIGHT CUTTING
See Figure 8, page 14.
A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood or
straight edge to the workpiece and guiding the edge of the
saw against it. Make the cut from one direction only. Don't
cut halfway and complete the cut from the opposite end.
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vacuum port at rear of saw.
the saw blade as far as possible into the slot in the blade
clamp body and roller blade support.
in the groove of the blade clamp body and roller blade
support.
the blade is securely in place.
saw blade.
CAUTION:
Do not force the saw
overheat the motor and break saw blades. Use
clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform.
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