Features; Assembly; Operation - RIDGID R86241 Operator's Manual

FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Speed ........................................................................................................................... 10,000 - 20,000 oscillations per min.
Oscillation .............................................................................................................................................................3.2 degrees

ASSEMBLY

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 or with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

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 remove battery pack from the tool when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal 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:
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.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Straight cutting in wood, plastic, and thin metals
 Flush cutting in wood and drywall
 Sanding in corners and other hard-to-reach areas
 Scraping paint, varnish, and adhesive backed coverings
from surfaces.
HIGH TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
If the motor becomes overheated, the LED will flash and the
motor will automatically cut off. If this happens, slide the on/
off switch to the OFF ( O ) position and let the motor cool.
NOTE: The tool will not operate until the motor cools.
INSTALLING BELT HOOK (NOT INCLUDED)
See Figure 1, page 9.
The belt hook may be installed on either side of the housing.
 Align hole in belt hook with hole in tool's base.
 Install screw to secure belt hook in place.
 To uninstall, remove screw and then belt hook.
ON/OFF SWITCH
See Figure 2, page 9.
 To turn the multi-tool on: Slide the on/off switch to the
ON ( I ) position.
 To turn the multi-tool off: Slide the on/off switch to the
OFF ( O ) position.
NOTE: The LED light will turn on when the on/off switch
is in the ON ( I ) position and off when the switch is in the
OFF ( O ) position.
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