Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product R844 RIDGID
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1 Y our r eciprocating saw has been engineered and manufactur ed to our high standards for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
2 3 n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 n General Safety Rules .........................................
2 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! RE AD AN D UNDE RST AN D ALL IN STR UCT ION S. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may r esult in electri c shock , fir e and/or seriou s person al injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit.
4 5 SERVICE n Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. GENERAL SAFETY RULES n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
4 5 SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER WARNING! RE AD AN D UNDE RST AN D ALL IN STR UCT ION S. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may r esult in elect ric sh ock, fire and/or serio us pers onal injury .
6 7 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpr eta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer .
6 7 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings ar e intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. 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 .
8 9 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Length of Stroke .......................................................................................................................................................1-3/16 in. Strokes Per Minute ........
8 9 UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. n Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
10 11 OPERA TION Fig. 3 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict sever e injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools.
10 11 OPERA TION OPERA TION Ready to char ge battery pack When battery pack reach es coole d temperature, charger begins fast char ge mode W h e n b a t t e r y p a c k r e a c h e s warmed temperatur.
12 13 OPERA TION TO INST ALL BA TTER Y P ACK See Figure 5. n Place the battery pack in the saw aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in the saw's battery port. n Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured to saw before beginning operation.
12 13 ® OPERA TION GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 8. Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you. Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material. Be sure the material to be cut is held firmly . Small work pieces should be securely clamped in a vise or with clamps to the work bench or table.
14 15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: W h e n s e r v i c i n g u s e o n l y i d e n t i c a l R I D G I D replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazar d or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
14 15 W ARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war - ranty 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.
16 983000-589 5-05 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 18 VOL T RECIPROCA TING SA W V ARIABLE SPEED R844 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.
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