RIDGID R3210 manual Assembly, Attaching Blade, See Figures 2 and 2a, Spring Washer

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Do not connect the tool to a power supply until all assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious injury.

WARNING:

7-1/4 in. (184 mm) blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Also, never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer flange washer to engage with the flat on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident.

ATTACHING BLADE

See Figures 2 and 2a.

nUnplug the saw.

CAUTION:

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

nDepress the spindle lock button.

nRemove the blade screw by turning it clockwise with the wrench, while keeping the lock button depressed.

nRemove the spring washer and outer flange washer.

nWipe a drop of oil onto the inner flange bushing and outer flange washer where they contact the blade.

WARNING:

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

nRetract the lower guard into the upper guard, making sure the lower guard spring works properly, allowing the guard to move freely.

nCheck to see that the saw teeth and arrow on the saw blade and the arrow on the lower guard are pointing in the same direction.

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

SPINDLE

OUTER

FLANGE

WASHER

INNER FLANGE

BUSHING BLADEBLADE

WASHERSPRING SCREW

Fig. 2

OUTER FLANGE

WASHER

CUPPED SIDE OF

OUTSIDE OF SPRING

SPRING WASHER

WASHER

 

Fig. 2a

 

 

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

NOTE: Be sure that the diamond key on the inner flange bushing aligns properly with the blade before tightening the blade screw.

nReplace outer flange washer.

nReplace spring washer.

nDepress the spindle lock and replace the blade screw.

n�Tighten the blade screw securely by turning it counter- clockwise with the wrench. Do not over tighten.

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

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Contents Operators Manual Double InsulationTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Electrical SafetyPersonal Safety Work AreaSpecific Safety Rules ServiceCauses and Operator Prevention of Kickback Additional Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning Electrical Double InsulationElectrical Connection Extension CordsFeatures Features Unpacking InstructionsPacking List Assembly Attaching BladeSee Figures 2 and 2a Spring WasherRemoving Blade See FigureSpindle Lock Button Wrench Blade Screw Operation ApplicationsSAW Blades Blade Guard SystemKickback See Figures 5, 6, 7,Adjusting Blade Depth Switch Trigger Elevation Bracket Depth Adjustment LeverSTARTING/STOPPING the SAW Operating the SAW See Figures 11, 12,Line CUT Cross Cutting Bevel CuttingPositive 0 Bevel Stop To Check Positive 0 Bevel StopTo Adjust Positive 0 Bevel Stop To Adjust Bevel SettingBevel Adjustment Lever See Figures 16To Bevel CUT Pocket CuttingNotch Notch Lower Blade Guard Maintenance GeneralLength of CUT Scale Brush Replacement LubricationDIP Stick OIL PlugWarranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the Limited Three Year Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered4 Worm Drive SAW Double Insulated