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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
18 VOLT/24 VOLT
™
MaxSelect JIG SAW
ORBITAL MOTION/VARIABLE SPEED
R883
NEW LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS MUST
BE CHARGED BEFORE FIRST USE
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD
SEPARATELY
Your jig 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 m
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................2 General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 Specific Safety Rules .....................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the WARNING! off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools Read all instructions. Failure to follow all that have the switch on invites accidents. instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers the
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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 battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. accordance with these instructions and in the manner 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 o
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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 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may plastic. 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 elect
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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 Tool Double-insula
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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. (W
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Switch .........................................................Variable Speed Stroke Length ............................................................... 1 in. Charger Input ................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only No Load Speed 18V Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack .....0-2,000 r/min. (RPM) 24V Lithium-Ion Battery Pack .............0-2,500 r/min. (RPM) SWITCH TRIGGER TRIGGER LOCK T-SHANK SAW BLADE TOOL-FREE BLADE CLAMP CHIP SHIELD TOOL-FREE SHOE
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FEATURES ORBITAL ADJUSTMENT KNOB KNOW YOUR JIG SAW The orbital adjustment knob allows you to select five orbital See Figure 1. settings to cut materials of varying thickness and density. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as RECESSED BLADE-SUPPORT ROLLER well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before The recessed blade-support roller ensures accurate cutting. use of this product, familiarize y
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OPERATION THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE WARNING: FOR RIDGID 24V LITHIUM-ION BATTERY Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you PACKS AND THE 24V RIDGID LITHIUM-ION careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a CHARGER. second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK NOTE: New 24 Volt lithium-ion battery packs will not WARNING: work without first being charged. Before first time use, Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with charge the battery pack
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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 4. 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, Evalu
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OPERATION THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR RIDGID NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY PACKS AND CHARGERS. Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge the pack until the light on the front of the charger changes from flashing green to continuous green. NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged. This
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OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID NICKEL-CADMIUM CHARGERS See Figure 6. 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 O
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18 . 0v OPERATION WARNING: SWITCH TRIGGER Battery tools are always in operating condition. TRIGGER LOCK BUTTON Therefore, the switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 7. To turn the saw ON, depress the trigger lock button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to turn the saw OFF. NOTE: The trigger lock button can be depressed from either side. The trigger lock automatically resets when the switch trigger
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OPERATION SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING See Figure 9. The anti-splintering insert is especially useful when cutting plywood. It should only be used when making straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting or plunge cutting. ANTI-SPLINTERING NOTE: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splintering INSERT when cutting plywood. To attach and remove the anti-splintering insert: Remove the battery pack. Set the cutting angle at 0°. To attach, slide the insert back onto the tabs on th
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OPERATION To remove blades: Remove the battery pack. Remove the chip shield and the anti-splintering insert if needed. Lift the blade clamp until it stops. � Holding the blade clamp up, remove the saw blade. Reinstall the battery pack. GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 12. Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align cutting edge of the blade with the line on your workpiece. Start the saw and move it forward on the work surface. Apply downward pressure to keep the saw steady
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OPERATION NOTE: Do not use the anti-splintering insert when mak- ing bevel cuts, scroll cuts, plunge cuts, and when cutting metal. SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 14. Scroll cuts can be made with the jig saw by guiding the direction of the cut with applied pressure on the handle as shown. WARNING: Excessive side pressure to the blade could result in broken blades or damage to the material being cut. ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL CUTTING) See Figures 15 - 16. With the tool-free shoe adjustment, you can mak
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OPERATION PLUNGE CUTTING See Figures 17 - 18. WARNING: To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or damage to the material being cut, always use extreme caution when making plunge cuts. We do not recommend plunge cutting on materials other PILOT HOLE than wood. Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece. � Set the cutting angle at 0° and the orbital adjustment knob to 0. Fig. 17 � Drill a pilot hole though any point on the line of cut. � Using high speed, start the saw and slowly l
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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 safety
