RIDGID R8452 manual Operation

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OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools 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 or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling)

Cross cutting/Rip cutting

Bevel cutting

Pocket cutting

CAUTION:

If at any point during the charging process none of the LEDs are lit, remove the battery pack from the charger to avoid damaging the product. DO NOT insert another battery. Return the charger and battery to your nearest service center for service or replacement.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it until the light on front of 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 is normal for nickel-cadmium batteries.

TO CHARGE

Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided. Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage,

120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

Connect the charger to a power supply.

Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the raised ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the charger, then slide the battery pack onto the charger. See

Figure 4.

Fig. 4

The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.

For average charge times, refer to the chart on the following page.

When the batteries become fully charged, unplug the charger from the power supply and remove the battery pack.

CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK

When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot, the green LED will be off and the red LED will begin flashing.

When the battery pack cools down to approximately 104°F (40°C), the charger will automatically begin fast charge mode.

CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK

If the battery pack is below normal temperature range, the red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off. When the battery warms to a temperature of more than 41°F (5°C), the charger will automatically begin fast charge mode.

NOTE: Refer to CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK for normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest repair center for electrical check. For the location of your nearest repair center, please call 1-866-539-1710.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Electrical SafetyPersonal Safety Work AreaSpecific Safety Rules ServiceCauses and Operator Prevention of Kickback Additional Safety Rules Important Safety Instructions Safety Rules for ChargerSymbols Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning Features Assembly Attaching the Blade Removing the BladeInner Blade Washer Spindle Lock Button Spindle Lock Button Loosen HEX KEY TightenOperation Defective Indicator Charging Full Indicator LED Function of ChargerTo Install Battery Pack To Remove Battery PackSAW Blades Blade Guard SystemKickback WrongSee Figures 8 Kickback Blade SET TOO Deep Incorrect SupportDepth of CUT Adjustment To Adjust Blade DepthLOCK-OFF Button Switch Trigger Depth Adjustment Knob STARTING/STOPPING the SAWOperating the SAW Right WrongSee Figures 14 Using the Edge Guide Cross CUTTING/RIP CuttingSee Figures 16 TOP View of SAWTo Adjust Bevel Setting Bevel CuttingSee Figures 20 To Adjust Positive 0 Bevel StopTo Check Bevel StopPocket Cutting Maintenance General MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling BatteriesWarranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information