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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
™
18 VOLT/24 VOLT MaxSelect
6-1/2 in. CIRCULAR SAW
R885
NEW LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS MUST
BE CHARGED BEFORE FIRST USE
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD
SEPARATELY
Your circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual bef
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................2 General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 Specific Safety Rules .................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. WARNING! Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate Read all instructions. Failure to follow all conditions will reduce personal injuries. instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers off-p
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the accordance with these instructions and in the manner battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. intended for the particular type of power tool, taking Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from into account the working conditions and the work the battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally to be performed. Use of the power tool for op
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES � When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT motionless in the material until the blade comes to a safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury. complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from � Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the the work or pull t
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, WARNING! etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. plastic. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal An extension cord should not be used unless injury. absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and elec
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION 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 Type or a characteristic of current n o No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Construction Doubl
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in CAUTION minor or moderate injury. (Wi
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FEATURES 24V LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter .......................................................6-1/2 in. No Load Speed .....................................3,900 r/min. (RPM) Blade Arbor ............................................................... 5/8 in. Motor ..................................................................24 Volt DC Cutting Depth at 0º .................................................2-1/8 in. 18V NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY PACK Cutting Dep
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW 50° ADJUSTMENT BUTTON See Figure 1. The 50° adjustment button provides more flexibility while cut- The safe use of this product requires an understanding of ting by allowing an extra 5° to the bevel adjustment lever. the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as HEX KEY STORAGE well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before Conveniently stores your hex key for quick blade changes. use of this product, familiarize yourself with all
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE BLADE See Figure 2. SPINDLE INNER LOCK BLADE BUTTON WASHER WARNING: A 6-1/2 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guard, while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident. Remove the battery pack from the saw
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OPERATION THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR RIDGID WARNING: 24V LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS AND THE 24V Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you RIDGID LITHIUM-ION CHARGER. careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. NOTE: New 24 Volt lithium-ion battery packs will not work without first being charged. Before first time use, charge the battery pack to activate it. WARNING: It is not necessary to drain the ba
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OPERATION FULL 3/4 TO CHARGE CAPACITY CAPACITY A fully discharged battery pack with a temperature between 32°F (0°C) and 150°F (65°C) will charge in about an hour. Charge the 24 Volt lithium-ion battery pack only with the 1/2 charger provided. CAPACITY � Connect the charger to a power supply. 24 v X L i NOTE: If needed, the charger can operate with most generators and inverters rated at 300 Watts or higher. Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the ? raised ribs on the
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OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID 24V LITHIUM-ION CHARGER See Figure 6. LED BATTERY RED GREEN ACTION INDICATOR PACK LED LED Charging Fast charging ON OFF Charges in 1 hour Charger pre-charges battery until normal voltage Deeply Charging ON OFF is reached, then begins fast charge mode. May Discharged take longer than 1 hour to fully charge. Maintenance Fast charging is complete Full OFF ON charging Charger maintains charge mode Hot battery When battery pack reaches cooled temperature, Evaluat
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OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID NICKEL-CADMIUM CHARGERS See Figure 7. LED BATTERY RED GREEN ACTION INDICATOR PACK LED LED Power Without battery pack ON OFF Ready to charge battery pack When battery pack reaches cooled Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing OFF temperature, charger begins fast charge mode. When battery pack reaches warmed Evaluate Cold battery pack Flashing OFF temperature, charger begins fast charge mode. Charger pre-charges battery until Evaluate Deeply discharged Flashing OF
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? 2 4 v X L i OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK 24V LITHIUM-ION See Figure 8. TO BATTERY PACK INSTALL Place the battery pack in the saw. Align the raised rib TO inside the saw with the groove on the battery pack. REMOVE Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and the battery pack is secured in the saw before beginning operation. CAUTION: When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure RAISED RIB raised rib on battery pack aligns with the groove inside the
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OPERATION KICKBACK - BLADE SET TOO DEEP KICKBACK See Figures 10 - 13. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood. WARNING: To avoid kickback, release switch trigger immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback Fig. 10 could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss INCORRECT SUPPORT of control can lead to serious injury. To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous prac
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OPERATION LOCK-OFF LOCK-OFF BUTTON BUTTON See Figure 14 The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger. The lock-off button must be depressed before you pull the switch trigger. NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the left or right side. STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 14 To start the saw: Depress the lock-off button. Depress the switch trigger. SWITCH Always let the blade
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OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 17 - 18. It is important to understand the correct method for oper- ating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. DANGER: When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade guard closes. Make sure the lower blade guard is closed before setting the saw down. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper
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OPERATION TOP VIEW OF SAW CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING See Figures 19 - 20. FRONT OF SAW When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the saw base. Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate cut. NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guide. Secure the workpiece
