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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Orbital Jig Saw
®
R3120
Variable Speed
This new jig saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, the jig 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.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID 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 to gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew- 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 replace- Service ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance ■ Tool service must be performed only by qualified section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. a risk of electric shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ■ Hold tool by insulated gripping surfa
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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, 6.0 amperes No load speed ........................................................................................................................................ 1,000-3,000/min. Stroke Length................................................................................................................................................
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This tool has been shipped completely assembled except If any parts are missing do not operate your tool for the blade. until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to ■ Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the do so could result in possible serious personal box. injury. ■ Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. ■ Inspect the tool carefullshy to make sure no break- WARNING: age or damage occurred during shipping. The orbital ji
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FEATURES Before using the orbital jig saw, familiarize yourself with all Recessed Blade-Support Roller operating features and safety requirements. However, do Recessed blade-support roller ensures accurate cutting. not let familiarity with the tool make you careless. Five-position adjustable orbital saw-blade movement to ensure high cutting performance. Hard-wearing die-cast aluminum casing with good heat dissipation properties to WARNING: protect against overheating. Exercise caution when using
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ASSEMBLY 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. This saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest retail s
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OPERATION LOCK-ON BUTTON 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. WARNING: Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, or loose particles being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. SW
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OPERATION Splinter-Free Cutting See Figure 4. This saw has a splinter guard to permit splinter-free cut- ting. It is especially useful when cutting plywood. This feature should only be used when making straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting or plunge cutting. Note: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splinter- ing when cutting plywood. Variable Speed See Figure 5. The saw has a variable speed control selector designed to allow operator control and adjustment of speed and
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OPERATION Hex Key Storage Insert hex key into storage area when not in use. It is located on the right front of your saw as shown in figure 6. WARNING: Do not insert saw blade or hex key into air vents. They could come in contact with electrically live internal parts, and cause electrical shock result- ing in serious injury. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not use saw without chip shield properly in place. HEX KEY General Cutting See Figure 7. Fig. 6 Rest the front of the saw base
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OPERATION Orbital Motion See Figure 8. The blade of the saw cuts in orbital motion. This feature is adjustable and provides faster, more efficient cutting. With orbital motion the blade cuts through your work in the upstroke but does not drag across your work in the downstroke. The “0” setting should be used when fast cutting in soft material is desired. The higher settings (3,4) should be used when cutting materials with more resis- tance. Straight Cut See Figure 9. A straight cut can be made b
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OPERATION Angle Cutting (Bevel Cutting) See Figures 11 and 12. PIVOT SCREW Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° right or left. Angles for cuts from 0° to 45° in 15° increments are marked on a scale on both the left and right side of the base. Notches on the rear of the base provide positive stops at each of the above mentioned 15° increments. A protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are re- quired. For angle cutting, first remove the splinter guard. ■ Using the 1/8 in. hex k
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OPERATION Plunge Cutting See Figure 13, 14 and 15. WARNING: To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or dam- age to the material being cut, always use extreme caution when making plunge cuts. We do not recommend plunge cutting on materials other than wood. To Make A Plunge Cut ■ Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece. ■ Set the orbit adjustment to 0 (zero). ■ Tilt the saw forward so that it rests on the front edge of the base and blade will not come in contact with the workpiece when the
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OPERATION Dustless Feature See Figure 16. For dustless operation, a vacuum attachment has been provided with the saw. It attaches to the saw base. WARNING: The jig saw 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. To Install: ■ Unplug the saw. VACUUM ATTACHMENT ■ Slide the vacuum attachment into
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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 plastics are su
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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, WHAT IS NOT COVERED Inc. by One World Technologies, Inc. All warranty This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail communications should be directed to One World and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers Technologies, Inc. at (toll-free) 1-866-539-1710. defects arising under normal usage an
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL Orbital Jig Saw ® R3120 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 prov
