Selecting Blades; Installing And Removing Blades - RIDGID JOBMAX R8223412 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
To remove the reciprocating saw head:
 Remove the battery pack from the power handle or
disconnect the power handle from the power supply.
 Depress the latches on the power handle and pull the
reciprocating saw head away from the power handle.

SELECTING BLADES

Selecting the correct type of blade is important in order to
obtain the best performance from the saw. Select the blade
based on the application and on the material you wish to
cut. Selecting the right blade will give you a smoother, faster
cut and prolong the life of the blade.
Blades with fewer teeth, 10 teeth per inch (TPI) are typically
used for cutting wood, while blades with more teeth are
better for cutting metal or plastic. We recommend 14 TPI for
plastics and soft metals and 18 TPI for hard metals.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING BLADES

See Figure 3, page 10.
 Remove the battery pack from the power handle or
disconnect the power handle from the power supply.
 Rotate the tool-free blade clamp counterclockwise and
hold to open.
Insert saw blade until it is fully seated.
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NOTE: Blade can be installed with teeth facing either
up or down.
 Release the tool-free blade clamp to secure.
 To remove the blade, rotate the tool-free blade clamp
counter clockwise and pull the blade away from the saw.
LOCK-OFF LEVER
See Figure 4, page 10.
The saw is equipped with a lock-off lever which reduces the
possibility of accidental starting.
To lock the switch trigger, slide the lock-off lever to the

left.
To unlock the switch trigger, slide the lock-off lever to
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the right.
TURNING THE RECIPROCATING SAW ON/OFF
See Figure 4, page 10.
To turn the reciprocating saw on: Slide lock-off lever

to the right, and press the switch trigger on the power
handle.
To turn the reciprocating saw off: Release the switch

trigger.
CAUTION:
Lock-off lever should be in the LOCK position
when saw is not in use or is being transported.
OPERATING THE RECIPROCATING SAW
See Figures 5 and 6, page 10.
Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a

vise or with clamps.
Mark the line of cut clearly.
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Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material.
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Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.
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NOTE: The saw is designed for one-handed use only.
Keep your other hand away from the saw and the cutting
area of the workpiece.
 Depress the switch trigger to start the cutting action.
Set the shoe assembly against the workpiece.
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Move the blade into the workpiece.
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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 7, page 10.
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 control of the
saw and result in serious injury.
Tilt the saw downward until the tip of the blade starts

cutting the workpiece.
 Allow the saw to penetrate the workpiece.
 Tilt the saw until the blade is perpendicular to 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.
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