RIDGID R885 manual Assembly

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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW

See Figure 1.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER

The bevel adjustment lever allows you to set the circular saw for bevel cuts from 45° to 90°.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVER

The depth adjustment lever adjusts the depth of cut from 0 in. to 2-1/8 in.

50° ADJUSTMENT BUTTON

The 50° adjustment button provides more flexibility while cut- ting by allowing an extra 5° to the bevel adjustment lever.

HEX KEY STORAGE

Conveniently stores your hex key for quick blade changes.

LOCK-OFF BUTTON

The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental starting.

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

The spindle lock button allows you to secure the blade when turning the blade screw.

WIDTH OF CUT SCALE

When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, the scale can be used to measure up to 4 in. on the right side of the blade, and up to 1 in. on the left side of the blade.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

6-1/2 in. Circular Saw Saw Blade

Hex Key Operator’s Manual

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionElectrical Safety General Safety RulesWork Area Safety Personal SafetyService Specific Safety RulesBattery Tool USE and Care Causes and Operator Prevention of KickbackAdditional Safety Rules Important Safety Instructions Safety Rules for ChargerSymbols Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning 18V NICKEL-CADMIUM Battery Pack FeaturesTrigger 24V LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack Width CUT Scale Depth Adjustment LeverAssembly Blade Attaching the BladeRemoving the Blade Spindle Lock Button HEX KEY Tighten LoosenOperation Charging the Battery PackCharge Level Indicator ApplicationsCharging a Cool Battery Pack Charge Level IndicatorCharging a HOT Battery Pack To ChargeLED Function of Ridgid 24V LITHIUM-ION Charger Volts, 60 Hz, AC onlyLED Function of Ridgid NICKEL-CADMIUM Chargers Evaluate Indicator DefectiveIndicator Full Battery Average Charge Time RED LED Green LEDSAW Blades To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack Blade Guard SystemKickback Blade SET TOO Deep Incorrect Support Wrong KickbackSee Figures 10 In. MAXSTARTING/STOPPING the SAW Depth of CUT AdjustmentTo Adjust Blade Depth Indexable LeversTo make the best possible cut Operating the SAWSee Figures 17 Right WrongSee Figures 19 Using AN Edge GuideCross CUTTING/RIP Cutting TOP View of SAW Front of SAWSee Figures 23 To Adjust Bevel SettingBevel Cutting BevelBevel Stop To Adjust 0 Bevel StopPocket Cutting Battery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance BatteriesAccessories What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No R885 Serial No