RIDGID JobMax R82234071 Manual Del Operador página 5

OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board, and hard board)
 Cutting thin sheet metal (metal cutting blade sold separately)
 Cutting plastics and laminates
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE JIG SAW HEAD
See Figure 2, page 8.
To install the jig saw head:
Remove the battery pack from the power base or
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disconnect the power base from the power supply.
Place the head on the power base and push until the

latches click into position. Pull on the head to make sure
it is securely installed before proceeding.
 Reinstall the battery pack or connect the power base to
the power supply.
To remove the jig saw head:
Remove the battery pack from the power base or

disconnect the power base from the power supply.
Depress the latches on the power base and pull the jig
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saw head away from the power base.
LOCK-OFF LEVER
See Figure 3, page 8.
The lock-off lever reduces the possibility of accidental
starting.
To lock the switch trigger, slide the lock-off lever to
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the left.
To unlock the switch trigger, slide the lock-off lever to
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the right.
NOTICE:
Lock-off lever should be in the LOCK (left) position
when saw is not in use or is being transported.
TURNING THE JIG SAW ON AND OFF
See Figure 3, page 8.
To turn the jig saw on: Slide lock-off lever to the right
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and press the switch trigger on the power base.
To turn the jig saw off: Release the switch trigger on
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the power base.
ANTI-SPLINTERING INSERT
See Figures 4 - 5, page 8.
The anti-splintering insert is especially useful when cutting
plywood to reduce splintering. It should only be used when
making straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for plunge
cutting.
To attach or remove the anti-splintering insert:
Remove the battery pack from the power base or
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disconnect the power base from the power supply.
Remove the jig saw head from the power base.
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Depress the tab on the no-mar plate and remove it from
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the base.
To attach: Slide the anti-splintering insert onto the base
with the notch facing the blade. The grooves on the anti-
splintering insert should engage the tabs on the base.
Replace the no-mar plate.
To remove: Grab the anti-splintering insert and slide it
away from the jig saw base. Replace the no-mar plate.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING BLADES
See Figure 6, page 8.
NOTE: The jig saw is designed to use T-shank and U-shank
blades only.
To install blades:
Remove the battery pack from the power base or
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disconnect the power base from the power supply.
If attached, remove the anti-splintering insert.
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 Lift the tool-free blade clamp until it stops.
Holding the tool-free blade clamp up, insert the saw
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blade as far as possible into the slot in the blade clamp
body and blade support roller.
Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is
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centered in the groove of the blade support roller and
blade clamp body.
Release the tool-free blade clamp lever. Make sure the
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blade is securely in place.
NOTE: Do not use the tool if the blade is not installed
correctly.
Reinstall the battery pack or connect the power base to

the power supply.
To remove blades:
Remove the battery pack from the power base or

disconnect the power base from the power supply.
 If attached, remove the anti-splintering insert.
Lift the tool-free blade clamp until it stops.
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Holding the tool-free blade clamp up, remove the saw
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blade.
WARNING:
The product can be used with one or two hands
as shown in figures 7 and 8. Plan your hand
placement so your fingers will not be anywhere a
sudden slip could cause them to slide or fall into
the cutting path.
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