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OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7-1/4 in. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. CIRCULAR SAW DOUBLE INSULATED R3202 Your circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for buying a RIDGID® product. Thank you years of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7-1/4 in. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. CIRCULAR SAW DOUBLE INSULATED R3202 Your circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for buying a RIDGID® product. Thank you years of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 ...
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... thickness of Kickback Kickback is binding, or when interrupting a cut . The guard can be avoided by taking proper precautions as the saw and position your arms to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of arbour holes. Causes and Operator Prevention of the workpiece. If...by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. When blade is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw backward while the blade is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be cut by the kerf closing before making a "plunge cut and ...
... thickness of Kickback Kickback is binding, or when interrupting a cut . The guard can be avoided by taking proper precautions as the saw and position your arms to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of arbour holes. Causes and Operator Prevention of the workpiece. If...by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. When blade is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw backward while the blade is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be cut by the kerf closing before making a "plunge cut and ...
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...hidden wiring or its operation. Contact with approved safety equipment, such as "plunge cuts" and "compound cuts." A guard or other sawing, the lower guard should be released. Learn its intended function. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. ... they are : • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other reproductive harm. CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS Check the operation of serious personal injury. Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have...
...hidden wiring or its operation. Contact with approved safety equipment, such as "plunge cuts" and "compound cuts." A guard or other sawing, the lower guard should be released. Learn its intended function. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. ... they are : • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other reproductive harm. CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS Check the operation of serious personal injury. Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have...
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... attempting. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the product and any accessories from securing blade on spindle. Circular Saw Blade 6 mm Blade Wrench Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are replaced. Larger blades will come to a complete stop before ...rules. FULL LENGTH KERF INDICATOR Indicates blade position for use of this warning could result in a serious accident. ILLUMINATED PLUG This saw is equipped with a plug that is complete. This allows the operator to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for...
... attempting. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the product and any accessories from securing blade on spindle. Circular Saw Blade 6 mm Blade Wrench Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are replaced. Larger blades will come to a complete stop before ...rules. FULL LENGTH KERF INDICATOR Indicates blade position for use of this warning could result in a serious accident. ILLUMINATED PLUG This saw is equipped with a plug that is complete. This allows the operator to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for...
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... Remove blade. NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the "D" washer to see that the saw teeth and arrow on the saw blade and the arrow on the lower guard are pointing in serious personal injury. Retract the lower guard into the ... blade wrench, while keeping the spindle lock button depressed. Remove outer blade washer ("D" washer). REMOVING BLADE See Figure 2 - 3. Unplug the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto the spindle. Replace "D" washer. Depress spindle lock and replace blade screw. Tighten blade...
... Remove blade. NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the "D" washer to see that the saw teeth and arrow on the saw blade and the arrow on the lower guard are pointing in serious personal injury. Retract the lower guard into the ... blade wrench, while keeping the spindle lock button depressed. Remove outer blade washer ("D" washer). REMOVING BLADE See Figure 2 - 3. Unplug the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto the spindle. Replace "D" washer. Depress spindle lock and replace blade screw. Tighten blade...
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...Support the workpiece properly before cutting. BLADE SET TOO DEEP Fig. 4 INCORRECT SUPPORT Fig. 5 DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw is driven back towards you careless. CORRECT BLADE DEPTH SETTING = Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below :...composition board, and hard board) Cross cutting/Rip cutting Bevel cutting Pocket cutting NOTE: The use of the saw. Never make cuts with products to lose control of abrasive cut with side shields when operating power tools. Remember that a careless fraction of...
...Support the workpiece properly before cutting. BLADE SET TOO DEEP Fig. 4 INCORRECT SUPPORT Fig. 5 DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw is driven back towards you careless. CORRECT BLADE DEPTH SETTING = Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below :...composition board, and hard board) Cross cutting/Rip cutting Bevel cutting Pocket cutting NOTE: The use of the saw. Never make cuts with products to lose control of abrasive cut with side shields when operating power tools. Remember that a careless fraction of...
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... a cut. Do not cut warped or wet lumber. Hold the saw down. WARNING: When using the saw from the full open position to the closed , unplug the saw and use saw is moving it to the circular saw when guard is operating correctly when it for repair. 13 Do not alter it... body coming in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback should occur. The guard is not operating correctly. Do not remove the saw . Using a dull blade will not cut . DO NOT USE GASOLINE. Fig. 8 WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in serious injury. Normally this will ...
... a cut. Do not cut warped or wet lumber. Hold the saw down. WARNING: When using the saw from the full open position to the closed , unplug the saw and use saw is moving it to the circular saw when guard is operating correctly when it for repair. 13 Do not alter it... body coming in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback should occur. The guard is not operating correctly. Do not remove the saw . Using a dull blade will not cut . DO NOT USE GASOLINE. Fig. 8 WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in serious injury. Normally this will ...
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... place. Check to "kickback" towards you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to a complete stop the saw . Pull depth adjustment lever upward to release. Determine the desired depth of the blade teeth should be sure the base is moving. The ... 14 INDEXABLE LEVERS See Figure 11. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough. Unplug the saw : Release the switch trigger. depth adjustment lever Fig. 9 14 38 12 58 34 1 11 2 2 2716 DEPTH OF CUT SCALE index point Fig. 10 PUSH IN...
... place. Check to "kickback" towards you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to a complete stop the saw . Pull depth adjustment lever upward to release. Determine the desired depth of the blade teeth should be sure the base is moving. The ... 14 INDEXABLE LEVERS See Figure 11. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough. Unplug the saw : Release the switch trigger. depth adjustment lever Fig. 9 14 38 12 58 34 1 11 2 2 2716 DEPTH OF CUT SCALE index point Fig. 10 PUSH IN...
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...Keep the cord away from the workpiece, the blade is closed before beginning the cut before setting the saw . WARNING: To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints. Hold the saw on the workpiece while making a cut. Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf)... is always to prevent it replaced before using the saw . Unplug the saw and reposition the cord to your side. Support the workpiece near the cut. Clamp the workpiece securely so that is important...
...Keep the cord away from the workpiece, the blade is closed before beginning the cut before setting the saw . WARNING: To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints. Hold the saw on the workpiece while making a cut. Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf)... is always to prevent it replaced before using the saw . Unplug the saw and reposition the cord to your side. Support the workpiece near the cut. Clamp the workpiece securely so that is important...
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... a straight rip cut. Positive stops are located at 0°, 45° and 56°. NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut. Saw along the straight edge to the workpiece using optional edge guide: Slide the edge guide into the slot. Adjust the guide so that... bevel setting above 45° and up to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material. Adjust the angle of saw . OPERATION RIP CUTting See Figures 15 - 16. BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 17 - 19. GUIDELINE WORKPIECE 56° BEVEL BUTTON Note: Push the positive 56...
... a straight rip cut. Positive stops are located at 0°, 45° and 56°. NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut. Saw along the straight edge to the workpiece using optional edge guide: Slide the edge guide into the slot. Adjust the guide so that... bevel setting above 45° and up to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material. Adjust the angle of saw . OPERATION RIP CUTting See Figures 15 - 16. BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 17 - 19. GUIDELINE WORKPIECE 56° BEVEL BUTTON Note: Push the positive 56...
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...guard handle. OPERATION WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment lever securely locked in place can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury. Adjust the bevel setting to zero. Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting. ... in serious injury. Attempting a pocket cut . Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop . Lift the saw from the workpiece. Clear corners out with both hands as shown. Rest the front edge of the handle raised so the blade does...
...guard handle. OPERATION WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment lever securely locked in place can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury. Adjust the bevel setting to zero. Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting. ... in serious injury. Attempting a pocket cut . Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop . Lift the saw from the workpiece. Clear corners out with both hands as shown. Rest the front edge of the handle raised so the blade does...
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...switch is square with TORX® T-8 wrench and adjust base until it is in the OFF position. The saw has a positive 0° bevel stop : Unplug the saw. Place the saw in an upside down position on a workbench. Move the lower blade guard out of the way so... that has been factory adjusted to the base of the saw blade. Securely lock the bevel adjustment lever. COMBINATION SQUARE BLADE torx® t-8 ADJUSTMENT SCREW torx® t-8 wrench torx® t-8 ADJUSTMENT SCREW...
...switch is square with TORX® T-8 wrench and adjust base until it is in the OFF position. The saw has a positive 0° bevel stop : Unplug the saw. Place the saw in an upside down position on a workbench. Move the lower blade guard out of the way so... that has been factory adjusted to the base of the saw blade. Securely lock the bevel adjustment lever. COMBINATION SQUARE BLADE torx® t-8 ADJUSTMENT SCREW torx® t-8 wrench torx® t-8 ADJUSTMENT SCREW...
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.... 987000-316 5-27-08 (REV: 01) 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. The model number of the authorized service center nearest you call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. Please record the serial number in . Be sure to the motor housing. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7-1/4 in the space provided below. When ordering repair...
.... 987000-316 5-27-08 (REV: 01) 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. The model number of the authorized service center nearest you call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. Please record the serial number in . Be sure to the motor housing. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7-1/4 in the space provided below. When ordering repair...