RIDGID R885 Attaching the Blade, Removing the Blade, Spindle Lock Button HEX KEY Tighten Loosen

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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 counterclockwise to remove.

INNER

SPINDLE

LOCK

BLADE

BUTTON

WASHER

 

 

0

5

5

 

 

 

0

BLADE

BLADE

 

OUTER

 

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 clockwise 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

 

0

5

5

 

0

HEX KEY

TO

TIGHTEN

TO

LOOSEN

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 counterclockwise to remove.

Remove the outer blade washer.

Remove the blade.

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OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsPersonal Safety General Safety RulesWork Area Safety Electrical SafetyCauses and Operator Prevention of Kickback Specific Safety RulesBattery Tool USE and Care ServiceAdditional Safety Rules Safety Rules for Charger Important Safety InstructionsName DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Width CUT Scale Depth Adjustment Lever FeaturesTrigger 24V LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack 18V NICKEL-CADMIUM Battery PackAssembly Spindle Lock Button HEX KEY Tighten Loosen Attaching the BladeRemoving the Blade BladeApplications Charging the Battery PackCharge Level Indicator OperationTo Charge Charge Level IndicatorCharging a HOT Battery Pack Charging a Cool Battery PackVolts, 60 Hz, AC only LED Function of Ridgid 24V LITHIUM-ION ChargerRED LED Green LED Evaluate Indicator DefectiveIndicator Full Battery Average Charge Time LED Function of Ridgid NICKEL-CADMIUM ChargersBlade Guard System To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack SAW BladesIn. MAX KickbackSee Figures 10 Kickback Blade SET TOO Deep Incorrect Support WrongIndexable Levers Depth of CUT AdjustmentTo Adjust Blade Depth STARTING/STOPPING the SAWRight Wrong Operating the SAWSee Figures 17 To make the best possible cutTOP View of SAW Front of SAW Using AN Edge GuideCross CUTTING/RIP Cutting See Figures 19Bevel To Adjust Bevel SettingBevel Cutting See Figures 23Pocket Cutting To Adjust 0 Bevel StopBevel Stop Batteries MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Battery Pack Removal and Preparation for RecyclingAccessories HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyModel No R885 Serial No Customer Service Information
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