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...; Introduction...2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings and Instructions 3-4 Circular Saw Safety Warnings and Instructions...4-5 Symbols...6-7 Electrical...8 Features...9-10 Assembly...10-11 Operation...12-17 Adjustments...18 Maintenance...19 Accessories...19 Warranty...21 Customer Service Information...Back page INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making it easy to maintain and operate. Safety, performance, and dependability have...
...; Introduction...2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings and Instructions 3-4 Circular Saw Safety Warnings and Instructions...4-5 Symbols...6-7 Electrical...8 Features...9-10 Assembly...10-11 Operation...12-17 Adjustments...18 Maintenance...19 Accessories...19 Warranty...21 Customer Service Information...Back page INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making it easy to maintain and operate. Safety, performance, and dependability have...
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... power tool. Any power tool that have the power tool repaired before turning the power tool on the switch or energising power tools that cannot be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Read all warnings and instructions for appropriate conditions will increase the risk of electric shock. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use...
... power tool. Any power tool that have the power tool repaired before turning the power tool on the switch or energising power tools that cannot be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Read all warnings and instructions for appropriate conditions will increase the risk of electric shock. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use...
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..., release the trigger and hold piece being cut objects that the safety of the power tool "live" and shock the operator. When ripping always use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. Kickback is accidentally dropped, lower guard may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Large panels tend to eliminate the cause of blade binding. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in...
..., release the trigger and hold piece being cut objects that the safety of the power tool "live" and shock the operator. When ripping always use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. Kickback is accidentally dropped, lower guard may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Large panels tend to eliminate the cause of blade binding. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in...
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... jewellery. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of debris. Lower guard should operate automatically. Always observe that is recommended for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of work. Following this tool. CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS Check the operation of operation. Raise lower guard by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may use on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will...
... jewellery. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of debris. Lower guard should operate automatically. Always observe that is recommended for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of work. Following this tool. CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS Check the operation of operation. Raise lower guard by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may use on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will...
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..., user must read and understand operator's manual before using this product. Failure to rain or use in serious personal injury. Please study them and learn their meaning. Eye Protection Safety Alert No Hands Symbol Always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with any hot surface. SYMBOLS Some of current Rotational speed, at no .../min Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current No Load Speed Class II Tool...
..., user must read and understand operator's manual before using this product. Failure to rain or use in serious personal injury. Please study them and learn their meaning. Eye Protection Safety Alert No Hands Symbol Always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with any hot surface. SYMBOLS Some of current Rotational speed, at no .../min Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current No Load Speed Class II Tool...
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..., when needed, a full face shield. When servicing, use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with ANSI Z87.1. For service we suggest you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator's manual, do not attempt to use only identical replacement parts. If...
..., when needed, a full face shield. When servicing, use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with ANSI Z87.1. For service we suggest you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator's manual, do not attempt to use only identical replacement parts. If...
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... tool data plate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.) 25' 16 16 16 16 14 14 50' 16 16 16 14 14 12 100' 16 16 14 12 10 - **Used on direct current (DC). WARNING: Check extension cords before each use original factory replacement parts when servicing. For service, we suggest you are isolated from a power source, be used. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool has a precision-built electric motor...
... tool data plate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.) 25' 16 16 16 16 14 14 50' 16 16 16 14 14 12 100' 16 16 14 12 10 - **Used on direct current (DC). WARNING: Check extension cords before each use original factory replacement parts when servicing. For service, we suggest you are isolated from a power source, be used. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool has a precision-built electric motor...
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...AC only, 60 Hz, 15 Amps No Load Speed 5,800 r/min. (RPM) Net Weight 10 lbs. SPINDLE LOCK DUST CHUTE front handle HANDLE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT lever BLADE DEPTH OF CUT SCALE 1 4 3 8 1 2 5 8 3 4 1 11 2 2 271 FULL LENGTH KERF INDICATOR UPPER BLADE GUARD BEVEL ADJUSTMENT lever positive 56° stop button ILLUMINATED PLUG blade 6 mm blade wrench wrench STORAGe LOWER BLADE GUARD Fig. 1 Blade Arbor 5/8 in . Cutting Depth at 45 1-3/4 in. Cutting Depth at 0 2-3/8 in . SWITCH TRIGGER Cutting Depth at 51.5 1-5/8 in . FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter 7-1/4 in .
...AC only, 60 Hz, 15 Amps No Load Speed 5,800 r/min. (RPM) Net Weight 10 lbs. SPINDLE LOCK DUST CHUTE front handle HANDLE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT lever BLADE DEPTH OF CUT SCALE 1 4 3 8 1 2 5 8 3 4 1 11 2 2 271 FULL LENGTH KERF INDICATOR UPPER BLADE GUARD BEVEL ADJUSTMENT lever positive 56° stop button ILLUMINATED PLUG blade 6 mm blade wrench wrench STORAGe LOWER BLADE GUARD Fig. 1 Blade Arbor 5/8 in . Cutting Depth at 45 1-3/4 in. Cutting Depth at 0 2-3/8 in . SWITCH TRIGGER Cutting Depth at 51.5 1-5/8 in . FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter 7-1/4 in .
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... blade when turning the blade screw. blade wrench STORAGE Blade wrench storage is complete. Make sure that illuminates when power is located on saw to comply could result in different positions and at different angles. Circular Saw Blade 6 mm Blade Wrench Operator's Manual WARNING: If any accessories from the operator, a dust chute is supplied to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock. 10 Failure to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for more accurate cutting...
... blade when turning the blade screw. blade wrench STORAGE Blade wrench storage is complete. Make sure that illuminates when power is located on saw to comply could result in different positions and at different angles. Circular Saw Blade 6 mm Blade Wrench Operator's Manual WARNING: If any accessories from the operator, a dust chute is supplied to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock. 10 Failure to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for more accurate cutting...
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... lower guard spring works properly, allowing the guard to move freely. Check to engage with the 6 mm blade wrench. SPINDLE LOCK INNER FLANGE BUSHING BLADE SPINDLE OUTER BLADE WASHER BLADE SCREW ("D" WASHER) Fig. 2 SPINDLE LOCK TO TIGHTEN 6 mm BLADE TO WRENCH LOOSEN Fig. 3 11 REMOVING BLADE See Figure 2 - 3. Unplug the saw. Depress and hold spindle lock. Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with the provided 6 mm blade wrench, while keeping the spindle lock depressed. Remove outer blade washer ("D" washer). ...
... lower guard spring works properly, allowing the guard to move freely. Check to engage with the 6 mm blade wrench. SPINDLE LOCK INNER FLANGE BUSHING BLADE SPINDLE OUTER BLADE WASHER BLADE SCREW ("D" WASHER) Fig. 2 SPINDLE LOCK TO TIGHTEN 6 mm BLADE TO WRENCH LOOSEN Fig. 3 11 REMOVING BLADE See Figure 2 - 3. Unplug the saw. Depress and hold spindle lock. Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with the provided 6 mm blade wrench, while keeping the spindle lock depressed. Remove outer blade washer ("D" washer). ...
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..., and hard board) Cross cutting/Rip cutting Bevel cutting Pocket cutting NOTE: The use a straight edge guide when rip cutting. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw . KICKBACK - Blade stalling is not recommended for this product for knots or nails before beginning a cut. 12 BLADE SET TOO DEEP Fig. 4 INCORRECT SUPPORT Fig. 5 DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw into your eyes resulting in possible...
..., and hard board) Cross cutting/Rip cutting Bevel cutting Pocket cutting NOTE: The use a straight edge guide when rip cutting. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw . KICKBACK - Blade stalling is not recommended for this product for knots or nails before beginning a cut. 12 BLADE SET TOO DEEP Fig. 4 INCORRECT SUPPORT Fig. 5 DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw into your eyes resulting in possible...
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... sluggish closing lower guard, do not operate the saw and use . WARNING: When using the saw is moving it moves freely, and instantly returns to remove these accumulations. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on the saw from the workpiece while the blade is there for repair. 13 BLADE GUARD SYSTEM See Figure 8. Any part of kickback. If at all depth settings before each use gum and pitch...
... sluggish closing lower guard, do not operate the saw and use . WARNING: When using the saw is moving it moves freely, and instantly returns to remove these accumulations. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on the saw from the workpiece while the blade is there for repair. 13 BLADE GUARD SYSTEM See Figure 8. Any part of kickback. If at all depth settings before each use gum and pitch...
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... the blade is clamped securely. OPERATION STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 9. To start the saw : Release the switch trigger. INDEXABLE LEVERS See Figure 11. SWITCH Trigger WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the desired depth on the scale. Push down to lock into the workpiece. After you resulting in and down on the saw to "kickback" towards you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to release. ...
... the blade is clamped securely. OPERATION STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 9. To start the saw : Release the switch trigger. INDEXABLE LEVERS See Figure 11. SWITCH Trigger WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the desired depth on the scale. Push down to lock into the workpiece. After you resulting in and down on the saw to "kickback" towards you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to release. ...
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... a cut before setting the saw . If the cord has been damaged, have it replaced before using the saw . Make sure the lower blade guard is always to understand the correct method for handling the saw until the lower blade guard closes. To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw down . Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut , release the switch trigger immediately...
... a cut before setting the saw . If the cord has been damaged, have it replaced before using the saw . Make sure the lower blade guard is always to understand the correct method for handling the saw until the lower blade guard closes. To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw down . Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut , release the switch trigger immediately...
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... the edge of saw . edge guide To rip cut to the workpiece using optional edge guide: Slide the edge guide into the slot. Adjust the guide so that the "0" on bevel scale. OPERATION RIP CUTting See Figures 15 - 16. NOTE: Do not bind the blade in place. 16 BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER 56 lock screw C-CLAMP Fig. 15 STRAIGHT EDGE C-CLAMP Fig. 16 56 0 Fig. 17 Positive stops are located at 0°, 45° and 56°. Adjusting Bevel Setting...
... the edge of saw . edge guide To rip cut to the workpiece using optional edge guide: Slide the edge guide into the slot. Adjust the guide so that the "0" on bevel scale. OPERATION RIP CUTting See Figures 15 - 16. NOTE: Do not bind the blade in place. 16 BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER 56 lock screw C-CLAMP Fig. 15 STRAIGHT EDGE C-CLAMP Fig. 16 56 0 Fig. 17 Positive stops are located at 0°, 45° and 56°. Adjusting Bevel Setting...
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... the rear of the base on the workpiece and back toward you. Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop . Lift the saw . 56° ADJUSTMENT BUTTON BEVEL SCALE 56 56 0 BEVEL BLADE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE NOTCH LEVER GUIDELINE LOWER BLADE GUARD LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE 17 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Bevel Cutting: Hold the saw firmly with a hand saw or sabre saw from the workpiece. ...
... the rear of the base on the workpiece and back toward you. Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop . Lift the saw . 56° ADJUSTMENT BUTTON BEVEL SCALE 56 56 0 BEVEL BLADE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE NOTCH LEVER GUIDELINE LOWER BLADE GUARD LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE 17 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Bevel Cutting: Hold the saw firmly with a hand saw or sabre saw from the workpiece. ...
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...; BEVEL STOP torx® t-8 ADJUSTMENT SCREW Fig. 22 18 Failure to release. Turn TORX® T-8 adjustment screw with TORX® T-8 wrench and adjust base until it is square with the saw in serious personal injury. WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment lever securely locked in place can occur during shipping. ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is...
...; BEVEL STOP torx® t-8 ADJUSTMENT SCREW Fig. 22 18 Failure to release. Turn TORX® T-8 adjustment screw with TORX® T-8 wrench and adjust base until it is square with the saw in serious personal injury. WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment lever securely locked in place can occur during shipping. ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is...
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using compressed air. Electric tools used on these materials, it is necessary, this has to be damaged by their use any of these types of materials. Chemicals can result in serious personal injury. 19 The use only identical RIDGID® replacement parts. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with plastic parts. If operation is required. Consequently, we do work on fiberglass material, wallboard...
GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using compressed air. Electric tools used on these materials, it is necessary, this has to be damaged by their use any of these types of materials. Chemicals can result in serious personal injury. 19 The use only identical RIDGID® replacement parts. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with plastic parts. If operation is required. Consequently, we do work on fiberglass material, wallboard...
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... law are not responsible for other RIDGID® products may return the tool to the dealer from which vary from RIDGID, Inc. Some states do not allow limitations on RIDGID® Hand Held and Stationary Power Tools covers all original equipment packaged with the tool such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches, cords, gears and even cordless batteries in to an authorized service center for three years following...
... law are not responsible for other RIDGID® products may return the tool to the dealer from which vary from RIDGID, Inc. Some states do not allow limitations on RIDGID® Hand Held and Stationary Power Tools covers all original equipment packaged with the tool such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches, cords, gears and even cordless batteries in to an authorized service center for three years following...
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CIRCULAR SAW DOUBLE INSULATED R3202 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. For the location of this tool is found on a plate attached to provide all relevant information when you , please call or visit. Please record the serial number in . Be sure to the motor housing. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: Model No. R3202 Serial No. 987000-316...
CIRCULAR SAW DOUBLE INSULATED R3202 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. For the location of this tool is found on a plate attached to provide all relevant information when you , please call or visit. Please record the serial number in . Be sure to the motor housing. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: Model No. R3202 Serial No. 987000-316...