RIDGID R845 manual To Install Battery Pack, To Remove Battery Pack, SAW Blades, Blade Guard System

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OPERATION

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK

See Figure 6.

nPlace the battery pack in the saw. Align the raised rib inside the saw with the groove on the battery pack.

nMake 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 on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the drill and latches into place properly. Improper installation of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

See Figure 6.

nLocate latches on the side of the battery pack and depress to release the battery pack from the saw.

nRemove the battery pack from the saw.

SAW BLADES

The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available.

Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these accumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.

BLADE GUARD SYSTEM

See Figure 7.

RAISED RIB

TO INSTALL BATTERY

PACK

TO REMOVE BATTERY

PACK

DEPRESS LATCHES TO

 

RELEASE BATTERY PACK

Fig. 6

 

 

LOWER BLADE GUARD

 

IS IN UP POSITION

 

WHEN MAKING A CUT

 

The lower blade guard attached to your cordless circular saw is there for your protection and safety. It should never be altered for any reason. If it becomes damaged or begins to return slow or sluggish, do not operate the saw until the damage has been repaired or replaced. Always leave guard in operating position when using saw.

DANGER:

When sawing through workpiece, lower blade guard does not cover blade on the underside of workpiece. Since blade is exposed on underside

BLADE EXPOSED ON

UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE

CAUTION:

Fig. 7

of workpiece, keep hands and fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your body coming in contact with moving blade will result in serious injury.

Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly. Check the guard for correct operation before each use. The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position. If you drop the saw, check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionPersonal Safety General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Work AreaCauses and Operator Prevention of Kickback Specific Safety RulesService Additional Safety Rules Safety Rules for Charger Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning Base Assembly Charger FeaturesProduct Specifications HEX KEY StorageAssembly Spindle Lock Button Inner Blade Washer Attaching the BladeRemoving the Blade Spindle Lock ButtonOperation Power Indicator Evaluate Indicator Charging Full LED Function of ChargerSAW Blades To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack Blade Guard SystemSee Figures 8 KickbackWrong Kickback Blade SET TOO Deep Incorrect SupportLOCK-OFF Button Switch Trigger Depth Adjustment Knob Depth of CUT AdjustmentTo Adjust Blade Depth STARTING/STOPPING the SAWSee Figures 14 Operating the SAWRight Wrong See Figures 16 Using the Edge GuideCross CUTTING/RIP Cutting Bevel Cutting To Adjust Bevel SettingWidth of CUT Scale See Figures 20Positive 0 Bevel Stop To AdjustSquare Adjustment Screw HEX NUT Blade Bevel Knob To CheckPocket Cutting Battery Pack Removal Preparation for Recycling MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance BatteriesWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information