RIDGID R86447 Manuel D'installation page 8

OPERATION
TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF
See Figure 5, page 11.
 To turn the saw on: Depress the lock-off button. Pull the
switch trigger. You can depress the lock-off button from
either the left or right side.
 To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger.
VARIABLE SPEED
See Figure 5, page 11.
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figures 6 - 7, page 11.
 Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a vise
or with clamps.
 Mark the line of cut clearly.
 Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material.
 Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.
 Depress the switch trigger to start the cutting action.
 Set the shoe assembly against the workpiece.
 Move the blade into the workpiece.
NOTE: Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep
the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. Keep
pressure on the base, against the workpiece.
PLUNGE CUTTING WOOD OR WALL BOARD
See Figure 8, page 11.
 Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a
vise or with clamps.
 Mark the line of cut clearly.
 Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material.
 Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.
 Choose a convenient starting point inside the cutting area
and place the tip of the blade over that point.
 Rest the front edge of the shoe assembly on the workpiece
and hold it firmly in position during the cut.
 Depress the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
reach full cutting speed.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece
until the motor reaches full speed. Failure to heed this
warning can cause you to lose of control of the saw
and result in serious injury.
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 Tilt the saw downward until the tip of the blade starts cutting
 Allow the saw to penetrate the workpiece.
 Tilt the saw until the blade is perpendicular to the workpiece.
METAL CUTTING
See Figure 9, page 11.
You may cut metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods,
aluminum, brass, and copper with the saw.
Observe the following tips when metal cutting:
 Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade.
 Do not force the tool and use a slow speed setting.
 Use cutting oil when cutting soft metals and steel. Cutting
 Never use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could
 Clamp the workpiece firmly and cut close to the clamping
 Always keep firm pressure on the shoe assembly to hold
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the workpiece.
WARNING:
Blades longer than 6 in. can whip and should not be
used for plunge cutting. Failure to heed this warning
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Cutting into electrical wiring can cause the blade,
the blade clamp, and the saw bar assembly to
become electrically live. Do not touch metal parts
when cutting into a wall; grasp only the insulated
surfaces on the tool. Make sure hidden electrical
wiring, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are
not in the blade path when cutting into a wall.
oil also keeps the blades cool, increases cutting action,
and prolongs blade life.
ignite fumes.
point to eliminate any vibration of the work. When cutting
conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp the workpiece in a vise
if possible and cut close to the vise. To cut thin sheet
material, "sandwich" the material between hardboard or
plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and
material tearing.
it securely against the workpiece.