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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
18 VOLT RECIPROCATING SAW
VARIABLE SPEED
R8442
Your reciprocating 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 before using this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................2 General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 Specific Safety Rules .....................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance WARNING! at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing injury. protection must be used for appropriate conditions
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement SERVICE parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section Tool service must be performed only by qualified of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Never use a battery that has been dropped or
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy WARNING! plastic. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. An extension cord should not be used unless Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If injury. extension cord must be used, make sure: a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion 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 No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doub
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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 DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may CAUTION: result in minor or moderate inj
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Strokes Per Minute .........................................0-2, 500/min. Length of Stroke ...................................................1-3/16 in. Charger Input ................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Motor ..................................................................18 Volt DC Charge Rate ...................................................... 30 minutes Switch ..........................................................Variable Speed LO
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW TOOLLESS BLADE CLAMP See Figure 1. Your saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or removing Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself the blade. with all operating features and safety rules. VARIABLE SPEED CHARGER The charger has a key-hole hanging feature for convenient, The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed space-saving storage. Screws should be installed
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OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments o
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OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 3. 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 nor- Evaluate Deeply discharged Flashing OFF mal voltage is reac
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OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. Place the battery pack in the saw aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in the saw’s battery port. Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured to saw before beginning operation. CAUTION: RAISED RIB When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the grooves Fig. 4 BATTERY PACK in the bottom of the saw and latches into place properly.
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® ® OPERATION CAUTION: Do not force the saw. Forcing the saw may overheat the motor and break saw blades. PLUNGE CUTTING See Figure 9. WARNING: To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or dam- age to the material being cut, always use extreme caution when making plunge cuts. It is not rec- ommended to plunge cut materials other than wood. Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece. Fig. 8 Tilt the saw forward so that it rests on the front edge of the shoe and blade will not come in
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most When servicing use only identical RIDGID plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of replacement parts. Use of any other parts may commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use create a hazard or cause product damage. clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, Always wear safety goggles or safet
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WARRANTY ® RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war- WHAT IS NOT COVERED ranty service. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail ® and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers de- Limited to RIDGID hand held and stationary power tools fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured malfunction, failure or d
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 VOLT RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEED R8442 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.ridgid.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
