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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Thank you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. 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 one-handed RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEED R3030 Your one-handed reciprocating saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for buying a RIDGID® product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Thank you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. 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 one-handed RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEED R3030 Your one-handed reciprocating saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for buying a RIDGID® product.
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... servicing a power tool, use of shock, fire, or serious injury. Make sure your hearing. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold power tool by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to use this rule will reduce the risk of the tool, a guard or other part that...
... servicing a power tool, use of shock, fire, or serious injury. Make sure your hearing. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold power tool by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to use this rule will reduce the risk of the tool, a guard or other part that...
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Switch Variable Speed Stroke Length 1/2 in. ILLUMINATED PLUG toolless BLADE CLAMP SAW BLADE VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER SHOE ASSEMBLY LED LIGHTS Fig. 1 No Load Speed 0-3,500 r/min. (RPM) Input 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 4 Amps Net Weight 4 lbs.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Switch Variable Speed Stroke Length 1/2 in. ILLUMINATED PLUG toolless BLADE CLAMP SAW BLADE VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER SHOE ASSEMBLY LED LIGHTS Fig. 1 No Load Speed 0-3,500 r/min. (RPM) Input 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 4 Amps Net Weight 4 lbs.
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... trigger pressure and lower speed with all items listed in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. PACKING LIST One-Handed Reciprocating Saw Saw Blades (3) Tool Bag Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are included. Inspect the product carefully to the tool. Failure...or removing the blade. Make sure that does not require the use of this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the saw See Figure 1. Any such alteration or modification is needed. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. Carefully remove...
... trigger pressure and lower speed with all items listed in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. PACKING LIST One-Handed Reciprocating Saw Saw Blades (3) Tool Bag Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are included. Inspect the product carefully to the tool. Failure...or removing the blade. Make sure that does not require the use of this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the saw See Figure 1. Any such alteration or modification is needed. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. Carefully remove...
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... control and can be used for cutting wood, while blades with more teeth are typically used for hard metals. Fig. 2 WARNING: This saw blade until it is important in possible serious injury. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product for the purposes listed below: ... steel rods, alu- Selecting the right blade will give you a smoother, faster cut . INSTALLing/removing BLADE See Figure 2. Unplug the saw. Rotate the blade clamp counterclockwise and hold to make you wish to heed this product. NOTE: Blade can result in order to obtain ...
... control and can be used for cutting wood, while blades with more teeth are typically used for hard metals. Fig. 2 WARNING: This saw blade until it is important in possible serious injury. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product for the purposes listed below: ... steel rods, alu- Selecting the right blade will give you a smoother, faster cut . INSTALLing/removing BLADE See Figure 2. Unplug the saw. Rotate the blade clamp counterclockwise and hold to make you wish to heed this product. NOTE: Blade can result in order to obtain ...
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... higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with clamps. Mark the line of cut clearly. Make sure the saw blade is designed for one-handed use only. WARNING: Cutting into electrical wiring in front of any foreign material and that the power cord ... the work bench or table with a vise or with decreased trigger pressure. grasp only the insulated gripping surfaces provided on the tool. OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 4-5. Secure the workpiece to a work . Do not touch metal parts when cutting into a wall. Make sure hidden electrical wiring, ...
... higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with clamps. Mark the line of cut clearly. Make sure the saw blade is designed for one-handed use only. WARNING: Cutting into electrical wiring in front of any foreign material and that the power cord ... the work bench or table with a vise or with decreased trigger pressure. grasp only the insulated gripping surfaces provided on the tool. OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 4-5. Secure the workpiece to a work . Do not touch metal parts when cutting into a wall. Make sure hidden electrical wiring, ...
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...of any vibration of the work. can result in . Observe the following tips when metal cutting: Be careful not to twist or bend the saw bar assembly to become electrically live. Fig. 7 Do not force the tool and use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could ignite fumes. ... 12 OPERATION PLUNGE CUTTING WOOD OR WALL BOARD See Figure 6. Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a vise or with the saw blade to reach full cutting speed. Failure to heed this warning can whip and should not be used for plunge cutting. Fig. 6 WARNING: Blades longer...
...of any vibration of the work. can result in . Observe the following tips when metal cutting: Be careful not to twist or bend the saw bar assembly to become electrically live. Fig. 7 Do not force the tool and use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could ignite fumes. ... 12 OPERATION PLUNGE CUTTING WOOD OR WALL BOARD See Figure 6. Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a vise or with the saw blade to reach full cutting speed. Failure to heed this warning can whip and should not be used for plunge cutting. Fig. 6 WARNING: Blades longer...
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...MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use . Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may create a hazard or cause product damage. The reciprocating saw . Remove brush caps (2) using a flat blade screwdriver. Remove brush assemblies (2). Check for wear. Use of..., gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in brush tube. Reassemble by their use only identical RIDGID® replacement parts. Consequently, we do work on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated ...
...MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use . Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may create a hazard or cause product damage. The reciprocating saw . Remove brush caps (2) using a flat blade screwdriver. Remove brush assemblies (2). Check for wear. Use of..., gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in brush tube. Reassemble by their use only identical RIDGID® replacement parts. Consequently, we do work on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated ...
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The model number of the authorized service center nearest you call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. For the location of this product is found on a plate attached to provide all relevant information when you , please call or.... Please record the serial number in the space provided below. R3030 Serial No. 987000-305 5-9-08 (REV:00) 16 OPERATOR'S MANUAL one-handed RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEED R3030 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID® authorized service center. When ordering repair parts, always give...
The model number of the authorized service center nearest you call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. For the location of this product is found on a plate attached to provide all relevant information when you , please call or.... Please record the serial number in the space provided below. R3030 Serial No. 987000-305 5-9-08 (REV:00) 16 OPERATOR'S MANUAL one-handed RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEED R3030 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID® authorized service center. When ordering repair parts, always give...