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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. WARNING: To reduce the risk of operation, and operator safety. OPERATOR'S MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEED R3002 Your reciprocating saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for buying a RIDGID® product. Thank you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. WARNING: To reduce the risk of operation, and operator safety. OPERATOR'S MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEED R3002 Your reciprocating saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for buying a RIDGID® product. Thank you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...2 General Safety Rules...3-4 Specific Safety Rules...4 Symbols...5-6 Electrical...7 Features...8-9 Assembly...9 Operation...10-12 Maintenance...13 Warranty...15 Customer Service Information...16 INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making it easy to maintain and operate.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...2 General Safety Rules...3-4 Specific Safety Rules...4 Symbols...5-6 Electrical...7 Features...8-9 Assembly...9 Operation...10-12 Maintenance...13 Warranty...15 Customer Service Information...16 INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making it easy to maintain and operate.
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... and/or the battery pack from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Save These Instructions Work Area SAFETY Keep work to lose control. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in . Never use common sense when operating a power tool. Use of parts, and any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Ensure the switch is maintained. Keep your body is an increased risk of electric shock if...
... and/or the battery pack from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Save These Instructions Work Area SAFETY Keep work to lose control. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in . Never use common sense when operating a power tool. Use of parts, and any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Ensure the switch is maintained. Keep your body is an increased risk of electric shock if...
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... to follow Maintenance instructions may contact hidden wiring or its operation. WARNING: Some dust created by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may create a risk of unauthorized parts or failure to these instructions. Follow instructions in doubt, use only identical replacement parts. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of this rule will draw. Your risk from chemically-treated lumber. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold power tool by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and...
... to follow Maintenance instructions may contact hidden wiring or its operation. WARNING: Some dust created by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may create a risk of unauthorized parts or failure to these instructions. Follow instructions in doubt, use only identical replacement parts. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of this rule will draw. Your risk from chemically-treated lumber. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold power tool by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and...
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... V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current no load Class II Tool Double-insulated construction .../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to operate the product better and safer. Always wear safety goggles or safety...
... V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current no load Class II Tool Double-insulated construction .../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to operate the product better and safer. Always wear safety goggles or safety...
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...are intended to explain the levels of any power tool can result in severe eye damage. If you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for assistance. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially ...operation of risk associated with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. Always use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with ANSI Z87.1. Call RIDGID® customer service for use eye protection which can result in the operator's manual, do not use only identical replacement parts...
...are intended to explain the levels of any power tool can result in severe eye damage. If you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for assistance. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially ...operation of risk associated with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. Always use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with ANSI Z87.1. Call RIDGID® customer service for use eye protection which can result in the operator's manual, do not use only identical replacement parts...
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... not need for repair. EXTENSION CORDS When using any extension cord, inspect it will draw. Observe all normal safety precautions to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by a qualified service technician. ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need to be grounded. All exposed metal parts are working with a power tool. An undersized cord will...
... not need for repair. EXTENSION CORDS When using any extension cord, inspect it will draw. Observe all normal safety precautions to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by a qualified service technician. ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need to be grounded. All exposed metal parts are working with a power tool. An undersized cord will...
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toolless BLADE CLAMP Orbital action selector VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER SAW BLADE SHOE ASSEMBLY shoe release lever ILLUMINATED PLUG Fig. 1 No Load Speed 0-3,500 r/min. (RPM) Input 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 9 Amps Net Weight 7 lbs. FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Switch Variable Speed Stroke Length 3/4 in.
toolless BLADE CLAMP Orbital action selector VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER SAW BLADE SHOE ASSEMBLY shoe release lever ILLUMINATED PLUG Fig. 1 No Load Speed 0-3,500 r/min. (RPM) Input 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 9 Amps Net Weight 7 lbs. FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Switch Variable Speed Stroke Length 3/4 in.
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... create accessories not recommended for making a faster cut. VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH trigger The variable speed switch delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with this product until assembly is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to comply could result in serious personal injury. Make sure that all operating features and safety rules. PACKING LIST Reciprocating Saw Saw Blades (2) Tool Bag Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are...
... create accessories not recommended for making a faster cut. VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH trigger The variable speed switch delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with this product until assembly is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to comply could result in serious personal injury. Make sure that all operating features and safety rules. PACKING LIST Reciprocating Saw Saw Blades (2) Tool Bag Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are...
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... cut . shoe release lever Fig. 3 CHANGING POSITIONS OF THE SHOE ASSEMBLY See Figure 3. The use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of a second is sufficient to open. Insert saw blade until it is important in both directions for ease of the reciprocating saw . � Unlock the shoe release lever. Reposition the shoe assembly. Lock the shoe release lever. 10 blade blade clamp...
... cut . shoe release lever Fig. 3 CHANGING POSITIONS OF THE SHOE ASSEMBLY See Figure 3. The use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of a second is sufficient to open. Insert saw blade until it is important in both directions for ease of the reciprocating saw . � Unlock the shoe release lever. Reposition the shoe assembly. Lock the shoe release lever. 10 blade blade clamp...
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..., and mechanical hazards are out of the blade path. Hold the saw off: Release the switch trigger. Use only enough pressure to select either a linear stroke ( ) or orbital cutting ( ) action. The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with clamps. Mark the line of cut . WARNING: Cutting into electrical wiring in the blade path when cutting into a wall. grasp only the insulated gripping...
..., and mechanical hazards are out of the blade path. Hold the saw off: Release the switch trigger. Use only enough pressure to select either a linear stroke ( ) or orbital cutting ( ) action. The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with clamps. Mark the line of cut . WARNING: Cutting into electrical wiring in the blade path when cutting into a wall. grasp only the insulated gripping...
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... the power cord and extension cord are not in . Cutting oil also keeps the blades cool, increases cutting action, and prolongs blade life. Never use a slow speed setting. Use cutting oil when cutting soft metals and steel. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp the workpiece in serious personal injury. Do not touch metal parts when cutting into electrical wiring can resut in a vise if possible and cut thin sheet material...
... the power cord and extension cord are not in . Cutting oil also keeps the blades cool, increases cutting action, and prolongs blade life. Never use a slow speed setting. Use cutting oil when cutting soft metals and steel. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp the workpiece in serious personal injury. Do not touch metal parts when cutting into electrical wiring can resut in a vise if possible and cut thin sheet material...
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..., gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in . Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may be damaged by reversing the steps listed above. Tighten all brush caps securely. Electric tools used on the left side of materials. brush cap Brush assembly Fig. 9 BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 9. To remove the cover, remove the torx screw located on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster...
..., gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in . Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may be damaged by reversing the steps listed above. Tighten all brush caps securely. Electric tools used on the left side of materials. brush cap Brush assembly Fig. 9 BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 9. To remove the cover, remove the torx screw located on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster...
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... RIDGID® Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool. Consumable accessories provided with the tool such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches, cords, gears and even cordless batteries in to an authorized service center for other RIDGID® products may not apply to three years from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or repair by One World Technologies, Inc. MAKE NO WARRANTIES...
... RIDGID® Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool. Consumable accessories provided with the tool such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches, cords, gears and even cordless batteries in to an authorized service center for other RIDGID® products may not apply to three years from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or repair by One World Technologies, Inc. MAKE NO WARRANTIES...
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... below. The model number of the authorized service center nearest you call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. R3002 Serial No. 987000-307 6-17-08 (REV:00) 16 When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: Model No. Be sure to the motor housing. For the location of this product is found on a plate attached to...
... below. The model number of the authorized service center nearest you call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. R3002 Serial No. 987000-307 6-17-08 (REV:00) 16 When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: Model No. Be sure to the motor housing. For the location of this product is found on a plate attached to...