RIDGID R8831 Manuel D'utilisation page 6

OPERATION
SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING
See Figure 4, page 9.
The anti-splintering insert is especially useful when cutting
plywood. It should only be used when making straight cuts
or circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting or plunge cutting.
NOTE: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splintering
when cutting plywood.
To attach and remove the anti-splintering insert:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Set the cutting angle at 0°.
 To attach, slide the insert back onto the tabs on the front
of the shoe. Make sure it snaps securely into place.
 To remove, grasp the anti-splintering insert and pull
straight out.
 Reinstall the battery pack.
CHIP SHIELD
See Figure 5, page 10.
A clear plastic chip shield on the front of the saw helps protect
against flying dust and chips.
To remove and reattach the chip shield:
 Remove the battery pack.
 To remove, grasp and push in the sides of the chip shield
as shown. Pull out.
 To reattach, grasp and push in the sides of the chip shield
as shown. Slide it into the slots on each side of the front
of the saw.
 Reinstall the battery pack.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BLADES
See Figure 6, page 10.
The tool-free blade clamp does not require the use of a blade
wrench when installing or removing the blade.
NOTE: The jig saw is designed to use T-shank blades only.
To install blades:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove the chip shield and the anti-splintering insert if
needed.
 Pull the blade clamp out until it stops.
 Holding the blade clamp out, insert the saw blade as far
as possible into the slot in the saw bar. Some resistance
may be felt in doing this.
 Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered
in the groove of the blade-support roller.
 Release the blade clamp. Make sure the blade is securely
in place.
 Replace the chip shield and anti-splintering insert if
needed.
 Reinstall the battery pack.
To remove blades:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove the chip shield and the anti-splintering insert if
needed.
 Pull the blade clamp out until it stops.
 Holding the blade clamp out, remove the saw blade.
 Reinstall the battery pack.
GENERAL CUTTING
See Figure 7, page 10.
The no-mar plate has a smooth finish and can be snapped
on over the metal shoe of the jig saw. This makes it easier to
glide the tool along a delicate work surface without marring it.
The recessed blade-support roller ensures accurate cutting.
Its hard-wearing die-cast aluminum casing helps protect
against overheating.
The wire blade guard helps protect the operator from
accidental contact with the saw blade.
Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align
cutting edge of the blade with the line on your workpiece.
Start the saw and move it forward on the work surface.
Apply downward pressure to keep the saw steady and only
enough forward pressure to keep the blade cutting. Do not
force the saw. Forcing the saw may overheat the motor and
break saw blades. Broken saw blades must be replaced with
new saw blades.
ORBITAL MOTION
See Figure 7, page 10.
The blade of the saw cuts in orbital motion. This may be
adjusted for faster, more efficient cutting. With orbital motion,
the blade cuts through your work in the upstroke but does
not drag across your work in the downstroke.
The orbital adjustment knob allows you to select five orbital
settings to cut materials of varying thickness and density.
The higher settings should be used when fast cutting in soft
material is desired. The lower settings should be used for
slower cutting in materials with more resistance.
STRAIGHT CUTTING
See Figure 8, page 10.
A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood or
straightedge to the workpiece and guiding the edge of the
saw against it. Make the cut from one direction only; don't
cut halfway and complete the cut from the opposite end.
NOTE: Do not use the anti-splintering insert when making
bevel cuts, scroll cuts, plunge cuts, and when cutting metal.
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