RIDGID R8452 Attaching the Blade, Removing the Blade, Inner Blade Washer Spindle Lock Button

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ASSEMBLY

ATTACHING THE BLADE

See Figure 2.

WARNING:

A 6-1/2 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guard, while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident.

Remove the battery pack from the saw.

Remove the hex key from the storage area.

Depress the spindle lock button and remove the blade screw and outer blade washer.

NOTE: Turn the blade screw clockwise to remove.

INNER

BLADE

WASHER

SPINDLE

LOCK

BUTTON

BLADE

OUTER

BLADE

 

SCREW

 

BLADE

 

 

 

WASHER

 

 

 

Fig. 2

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock.

Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer and outer blade washer where they contact the blade.

WARNING:

If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly.

Fit the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto the spindle.

NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of the saw.

Replace the outer blade washer.

Depress the spindle lock button, then replace the blade screw. Tighten the blade screw securely.

NOTE: Turn the blade screw counterclockwise to tighten.

Return hex key to storage area.

NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.

SPINDLE LOCK

BUTTON

TO

LOOSEN

HEX KEY

TO

TIGHTEN

Fig. 3

REMOVING THE BLADE

See Figure 3.

Remove the battery pack from saw.

Remove the hex key from the storage area.

Position the saw as shown, depress the spindle lock button, and remove the blade screw.

NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.

Remove the outer blade washer.

Remove the blade.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsWork Area General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Personal SafetyCauses and Operator Prevention of Kickback Specific Safety RulesService Additional Safety Rules Safety Rules for Charger Important Safety InstructionsName DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Features Assembly Spindle Lock Button Loosen HEX KEY Tighten Attaching the BladeRemoving the Blade Inner Blade Washer Spindle Lock ButtonOperation LED Function of Charger Defective Indicator Charging Full IndicatorBlade Guard System To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack SAW BladesKickback Blade SET TOO Deep Incorrect Support KickbackWrong See Figures 8STARTING/STOPPING the SAW Depth of CUT AdjustmentTo Adjust Blade Depth LOCK-OFF Button Switch Trigger Depth Adjustment KnobSee Figures 14 Operating the SAWRight Wrong TOP View of SAW Using the Edge GuideCross CUTTING/RIP Cutting See Figures 16See Figures 20 To Adjust Bevel SettingBevel Cutting Bevel Stop To AdjustPositive 0 Bevel Stop To CheckPocket Cutting Batteries MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Battery Pack Removal and Preparation for RecyclingHOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyCustomer Service Information