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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of operation, and operator safety. OPERATOR'S MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEED R3002 Your reciprocating saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for buying a RIDGID® product. Thank you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of operation, and operator safety. OPERATOR'S MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEED R3002 Your reciprocating saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for buying a RIDGID® product. Thank you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
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... drawn into air vents. Do not use one heavy enough to determine that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from bricks and cement and other construction activities contains chemicals known to a stable platform...
... drawn into air vents. Do not use one heavy enough to determine that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from bricks and cement and other construction activities contains chemicals known to a stable platform...
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toolless BLADE CLAMP Orbital action selector VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER SAW BLADE SHOE ASSEMBLY shoe release lever ILLUMINATED PLUG Fig. 1 No Load Speed 0-3,500 r/min. (RPM) Input 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 9 Amps Net Weight 7 lbs. FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Switch Variable Speed Stroke Length 3/4 in.
toolless BLADE CLAMP Orbital action selector VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER SAW BLADE SHOE ASSEMBLY shoe release lever ILLUMINATED PLUG Fig. 1 No Load Speed 0-3,500 r/min. (RPM) Input 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 9 Amps Net Weight 7 lbs. FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Switch Variable Speed Stroke Length 3/4 in.
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...the blade. Failure to power supply until assembly is best for assistance. Before use of this product requires an understanding of the reciprocating saw . EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE BRUSHES Externally accessible brushes extend the life of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or removing the blade. The... material until the parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for making a faster cut. PACKING LIST Reciprocating Saw Saw Blades (2) Tool Bag Operator's Manual WARNING: If any accessories from the box. Any such alteration or modification is adjustable, allowing the use...
...the blade. Failure to power supply until assembly is best for assistance. Before use of this product requires an understanding of the reciprocating saw . EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE BRUSHES Externally accessible brushes extend the life of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or removing the blade. The... material until the parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for making a faster cut. PACKING LIST Reciprocating Saw Saw Blades (2) Tool Bag Operator's Manual WARNING: If any accessories from the box. Any such alteration or modification is adjustable, allowing the use...
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... OF THE SHOE ASSEMBLY See Figure 3. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to obtain the best performance from the saw. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with more teeth are typically used for cutting wood, while blades with side shields when operating...to make you a smoother, faster cut . shoe assembly Fig. 2 APPLICATIONS You may use of the shoe assembly: Unplug the saw blade until it is important in possible serious injury. We recommend 14 TPI for plastics and soft metals and 18 TPI for the purposes listed...
... OF THE SHOE ASSEMBLY See Figure 3. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to obtain the best performance from the saw. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with more teeth are typically used for cutting wood, while blades with side shields when operating...to make you a smoother, faster cut . shoe assembly Fig. 2 APPLICATIONS You may use of the shoe assembly: Unplug the saw blade until it is important in possible serious injury. We recommend 14 TPI for plastics and soft metals and 18 TPI for the purposes listed...
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... ( ) or orbital cutting ( ) action. Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are out of the blade path. Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you. Depress the switch trigger to become electrically live. OPERATING THE...Keep pressure on the tool. WARNING: Cutting into electrical wiring in the blade path when cutting into a wall; Use only enough pressure to keep the saw do the work bench or table with a vise or with decreased trigger pressure. ORBITAL ACTION SELECTOR See Figure 5. A linear stroke is best for making...
... ( ) or orbital cutting ( ) action. Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are out of the blade path. Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you. Depress the switch trigger to become electrically live. OPERATING THE...Keep pressure on the tool. WARNING: Cutting into electrical wiring in the blade path when cutting into a wall; Use only enough pressure to keep the saw do the work bench or table with a vise or with decreased trigger pressure. ORBITAL ACTION SELECTOR See Figure 5. A linear stroke is best for making...
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...place the tip of the blade over that point. Rest the front edge of the work bench or table with a vise or with the saw blade to reach full cutting speed. Do not touch metal parts when cutting into a wall. Observe the following tips when metal cutting: ...Be careful not to twist or bend the saw firmly in the blade path when cutting into a wall; OPERATION PLUNGE CUTTING WOOD OR WALL BOARD See Figure 7. Secure the workpiece to a work ...
...place the tip of the blade over that point. Rest the front edge of the work bench or table with a vise or with the saw blade to reach full cutting speed. Do not touch metal parts when cutting into a wall. Observe the following tips when metal cutting: ...Be careful not to twist or bend the saw firmly in the blade path when cutting into a wall; OPERATION PLUNGE CUTTING WOOD OR WALL BOARD See Figure 7. Secure the workpiece to a work ...
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... etc. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in . Therefore, no further lubrication is located underneath a cover. The reciprocating saw . Remove brush caps (2) using a flat blade screwdriver. NOTE: Do not replace one side without replacing the other parts may be ...to damage from various types of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube. Reassemble by their use only identical RIDGID® replacement parts. However, if you do not recommend using compressed air. length of materials. Most plastics are lubricated with ...
... etc. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in . Therefore, no further lubrication is located underneath a cover. The reciprocating saw . Remove brush caps (2) using a flat blade screwdriver. NOTE: Do not replace one side without replacing the other parts may be ...to damage from various types of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube. Reassemble by their use only identical RIDGID® replacement parts. However, if you do not recommend using compressed air. length of materials. Most plastics are lubricated with ...
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.... When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: Model No. OPERATOR'S MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEED R3002 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID® authorized service center. Please record the serial number in the space provided below. Be sure to the motor housing. For the location of...
.... When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: Model No. OPERATOR'S MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEED R3002 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID® authorized service center. Please record the serial number in the space provided below. Be sure to the motor housing. For the location of...