RIDGID R885 manual OPERATOR’S Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

18 VOLT/24 VOLT MaxSelect

6-1/2 in. CIRCULAR SAW

R885

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NEW LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS MUST

BE CHARGED BEFORE FIRST USE

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD

SEPARATELY

Your circular 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 manual before using this product.

Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsWork Area Safety General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Personal SafetyBattery Tool USE and Care Specific Safety RulesService Causes and Operator Prevention of KickbackAdditional Safety Rules Safety Rules for Charger Important Safety InstructionsName DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Trigger 24V LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack Features18V NICKEL-CADMIUM Battery Pack Width CUT Scale Depth Adjustment LeverAssembly Removing the Blade Attaching the BladeBlade Spindle Lock Button HEX KEY Tighten LoosenCharge Level Indicator Charging the Battery PackOperation ApplicationsCharging a HOT Battery Pack Charge Level IndicatorCharging a Cool Battery Pack To ChargeVolts, 60 Hz, AC only LED Function of Ridgid 24V LITHIUM-ION ChargerIndicator Full Battery Average Charge Time Evaluate Indicator DefectiveLED Function of Ridgid NICKEL-CADMIUM Chargers RED LED Green LEDTo Remove Battery Pack To Install Battery PackSAW Blades Blade Guard SystemSee Figures 10 KickbackKickback Blade SET TOO Deep Incorrect Support Wrong In. MAXTo Adjust Blade Depth Depth of CUT AdjustmentSTARTING/STOPPING the SAW Indexable LeversSee Figures 17 Operating the SAWTo make the best possible cut Right WrongCross CUTTING/RIP Cutting Using AN Edge GuideSee Figures 19 TOP View of SAW Front of SAWBevel Cutting To Adjust Bevel SettingSee Figures 23 BevelBevel Stop To Adjust 0 Bevel StopPocket Cutting General Maintenance MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling BatteriesAccessories DAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredModel No R885 Serial No Customer Service Information