RIDGID R3020 manual

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. WARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , the user must read and understand the operator’ s manual before using this [...]

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. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.   Do not oper ate pow [...]

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.   Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual ca ref ul ly . Lea rn its ap p[...]

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 . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLAN[...]

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 . Indi[...]

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 . D o u b l e i n s u l a t e d t o o l s d o n o t n e e d t o b e grounde[...]

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. (RPM) Fig. 1 ® BLADE CLAMP LOCK/RELEASE LEVER BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBL Y SA W BLADE ILLUMINA TED PLU[...]

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. BLADE CLAMP [...]

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. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes r[...]

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. NOTE: T o prevent damage to the tool, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before using the orb[...]

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. Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are not in the blade path when cut[...]

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.  Pull switch trigger to start the cutting a[...]

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. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoi d [...]

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. All warranty communications should be dir ect ed to One W[...]

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 .ridgid.com. The model number of this tool is found on a [...]