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RIDGID R8442 manual

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  • Page 1

    1 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 18 VOL T RECIPROCA TING SA W V ARIABLE SPEED R8442 ® Y our recipr ocating saw has been engineer ed and manufactured to our high standards for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly cared for , it will give you years of rugged, tr ouble-free performance. WARNING: T o r educe the risk of injury [...]

  • Page 2

    2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use mor e pleasant and enjoyable. Safety , performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.  Introduction ...................................................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! RE AD AND U NDE RS T AND ALL INS TR UCT IO NS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may r esult in electri c shoc k, fire and/o r seri ous perso nal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA  Keep your work area clean and well lit. Clu t te red benches and dark areas invite accidents.  Do not ope[...]

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    4 SERVICE  T ool 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  When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or[...]

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    5 SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER WARNING! RE AD AND U NDE RS T AND ALL INS TR UCT IO NS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may r esult in electri c shoc k, fire and/o r seri ous perso nal injury .  Before using battery charger , r ead all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger , battery , and product us[...]

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    6 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool 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/EXPLANA TION V[...]

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    7 SYMBOLS SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING SERVICE Servicing requir es extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: T o avoid serious personal injury[...]

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    8 FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Length of Stroke ................................................... 1-3/16 in. Motor .................................................................. 18 V olt DC Switch .......................................................... V ariable Speed Strokes Per Minute ......................................... 0-2, 5[...]

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    9 WARNING: If any parts ar e damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this war ning could result in serious personal injury . WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or cr eate accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a[...]

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    10 OPERA TION Fig. 2 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you careless. Remember that a car eless 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. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes result[...]

  • Page 11

    11 LED INDICA TOR BA TTERY P ACK RED LED GREEN LED ACTION Power Without battery pack ON OFF Ready to char ge battery pack Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing OFF When battery pack reaches cooled temperature, charger begins fast char ge mode Evaluate Cold battery pack Flashing OFF When battery pack reaches warmed temperature, charger begins fast char[...]

  • Page 12

    12 OPERA TION TO INST ALL BA TTER Y P ACK See Figure 4.  Place the battery pack in the saw aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in the saw’ s battery port.  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. CAUTION: When placing battery pack i[...]

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    13 ® ® OPERA TION Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 8 ® CAUTION: Do not for ce the saw . Forcing the saw may overheat the motor and break saw blades. PLUNGE CUTTING See Figure 9. WARNING: T o avoid loss of control, broken blades, or dam- age to the material being cut, always use extreme caution when making plunge cuts. It is not rec- ommended to plunge cut ma[...]

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    14 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID 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. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. WARNING: T o avoid serious p[...]

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    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 pr oduct is manufactured by One W orld T echnologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be dir ected to One W orld T echno[...]

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    16 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center . Be sure to provide all r elevant 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[...]