Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product R3020 RIDGID
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Y our recipr ocating saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance.
2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules .............
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit.
4 Hold tool by insulated gripping sur faces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting tool “live” and shock the operator.
5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter - pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the pr oduct better and safer .
6 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings ar e intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this pr oduct. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazar dous situation , which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury .
7 DOUBLE INSULA TION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cor d. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the inter nal metal motor components with protecting i n s u l a t i o n .
8 FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Input ................................. 120 V , 60 Hz, AC Only , 12 Amps Switch .......................................................... Variable Speed No Load Speed .................................. 0-2,800 r/min.
9 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR RECIPROCA TING SAW See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requir es an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’ s manual as wel l as a knowl ed ge of the proj ec t you are atte mpt in g. Befo r e use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
10 OPERA TION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with the product to make you car e less . Remem ber tha t a car ele ss fract ion of a second is sufficient to inflict sever e injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating pr oduct.
11 OPERA TION ORBIT AL ACTION SELECTOR See Figure 4. Use the orbital action selector to select either a linear stroke or orbital cutting action. A linear stroke is best for making smooth cuts while orbital action is best for making a faster cut.
12 OPERA TION 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.
13 ® Fig. 8 Fig. 9 OPERA TION PLUNGE CUTTING See Figure 8. Mark the line of cut clearly. Choose a convenient starting point inside the area to be cut out and place the tip of the blade over that point. Rest front edge of base (shoe) assembly on work and hold firmly in position.
14 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazar d or cause pr oduct damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
15 W ARRANTY Pro of of pu rch a se mu s t be pre se n te d wh en req u es t in g warranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after . This product is manufactured by One W orld T echnologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc.
Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center . Be sure to pr ovide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www .
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