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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Reciprocating Saw
®
R3000
Variable Speed
This new saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. When properly cared for, the saw 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 before using this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................. 3-4 Specific Safety Rules.......................................................................................................................................................4 Symbols ............................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew- WARNING: elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and Read and understand all instructions. Failure gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew- to follow all instructions listed below, may result in elry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off be- fore plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES When servicing a tool, use only identical re- Service placement parts. Follow instructions in the Main- Tool service must be performed only by qualified tenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. create a risk of electric shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated grip
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SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your 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 n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load 0 Class II Construction Double-insulated construction .../min Per Minu
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SPECIFICATIONS Input .................................................................................................................. 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only, 9.0 amperes No load speed ............................................................................................................................................... 0-2800 /min. Stroke Length......................................................................................................................................1 1/8 i
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When unpacking the tool: If any parts are missing do not operate your tool Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box. until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are in- do so could result in possible serious personal cluded. injury. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard the packing material until you have care- WARNING: fu
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FEATURES Before using this tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However, do not let familiarity with the tool make you careless. Your new saw is equipped with the following features. See Figure 1. TOOLLESS BLADE CLAMP Your saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or removing the blade. Simply lift blade clamp lock / release lever, located on side of saw, insert blade between blade clamp and saw
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FEATURES INSULATED GRIPPING SURFACE SWITCH TRIGGER BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBLY INSULATED GRIPPING SURFACE SAW BLADE BLADE CLAMP LOCK / RELEASE LEVER ILLUMINATED PLUG Fig. 1 9 ®
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OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety googles or safety glasses dur- ing powertool operation or when blowing dust. If operatin is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WARNING: Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury. TO INSTALL BLADE Unplug the saw. WARNING: Fig. 2 The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making ad- justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the
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® ® OPERATION WARNING: Cutting into electrical wiring in walls can cause metal surfaces of the saw to become electrically live. Do not touch metal parts when cutting into a wall; grasp only the insulated gripping surfaces pro- vided on the tool. Make sure hidden electrical wir- ing, water pipes and mechanical hazards are not in the blade path when cutting into a wall. GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 5. Hold your saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you. Make sure saw blade is clear of any for
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® ® OPERATION METAL CUTTING See Figure 7. Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper may be cut with your saw. Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade. Do not force. We recommend cutting oil when cutting most soft metals and steel. Cutting oil will also keep blades cool, increase cutting action, and prolong blade life. Never use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could ignite fumes. Clamp the work firmly and cut close to the clamping point to eliminate a
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID® re- placement parts. Use of any other parts may cre- ate a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. General Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plas- tics are
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WARRANTY ® RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND 90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY This product is manufactured under license from Ridgid, Inc. WHAT IS NOT COVERED by One World Technologies, Inc. All warranty communications This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc. at (toll- and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers free) 1-866-539-1710. defects arising under normal usage a
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Reciprocating Saw ® R3000 Variable Speed Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgidwoodworking.com. The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Please record the serial number in the space p
