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RIDGID R8442 Operator's Manual

RIDGID R8442 Operator's Manual

18 volt reciprocating saw variable speed
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Your reciprocating saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
18 VOLT RECIPROCATING SAW
VARIABLE SPEED
R8442
ACCEPTS ALL RIDGID 18 V BATTERY PACKS


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  • Page 1 VARIABLE SPEED R8442 ACCEPTS ALL RIDGID 18 V BATTERY PACKS Your reciprocating saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS  Introduction..................................  General Safety Rules ..............................3-4  Specific Safety Rules ...............................4  Symbols ..................................5-6  Features ...................................7  Assembly ..................................8  Operation ................................... 8-  Maintenance ..................................  Warranty ..................................3  Customer Service Information ......................... Back page INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance WARNING! at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may  Use safety equipment.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE  When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section  Tool service must be performed only by qualified of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...

  • Page 6: Symbols

    AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- If you do not understand the warnings and ing, use only identical replacement parts. instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID customer service for ® assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Switch ............Variable Speed Length of Stroke ...........-3/6 in. Strokes Per Minute ..........0-,500/min. Motor ..............8 Volt DC LOCK-OFF BUTTON SWITCH TRIGGER SHOE ASSEMBLY BLADE R84008 LITHIUM-ION BLADE CLAMP BATTERY PACK LOCK / RELEASE LEVER Fig.  KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW TOOLLESS BLADE CLAMP See Figure 1.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes This product will accept RIDGID 8 V lithium-ion battery resulting in possible serious injury. packs and RIDGID 8 V nickel-cadmium battery packs.
  • Page 9 OPERATION NOTE: The RIDGID 8 V nickel-cadmium battery pack is shown in the following illustrations. TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 2.  Place the battery pack in the saw aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in the saw’s battery port.

  • Page 10: General Cutting

    OPERATION GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 6. Rest the front of the saw shoe on the workpiece and align cutting edge of the blade with the line on the workpiece. Start the saw and move it forward on the work surface. Apply downward pressure to keep the saw steady and only enough forward pressure to keep the blade cutting.

  • Page 11: Metal Cutting

    OPERATION METAL CUTTING See Figure 8 Many kinds of metals can be cut with the saw. Be careful not to twist or bend the blades. Do not force. If the blade chatters or vibrates excessively, use a finer-tooth metal- cutting blade. If blade heats excessively, use lower speed. If blade teeth become filled or clogged when cutting soft met- als, such as aluminum, use a coarser-tooth blade or lower speed.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be WARNING: repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should To avoid serious personal injury, always remove be replaced at a RIDGID authorized service center. the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance. BATTERIES...
  • Page 13 RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand ® and stationary power tools. Consumable accessories pro- Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll vided with the tool such as, but not limited to, blades, bits free) -866-539-70.

  • Page 14: Customer Service Information

    R8442 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call -866-539-70 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com.

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