RIDGID R3121 manual General Cutting, Slots, Base Front Tabs Rear Tabs

OPERATION

NO-MAR BASE PLATE

See Figure 6.

Since the base of the jig saw is bare metal, to protect a deli- cate work surface, install the plastic no-mar base plate to cover the metal base by snapping the plate into the bottom of the base. The plate is made of plastic and has a smooth finish, making it easier to glide the tool along the work sur- face without marring it.

To remove, pull the plate from the grooves on the bottom of the jig saw base.

DUST COLLECTION VACUUM ATTACHMENT

See Figure 7.

For dustless operation, a dust collection vacuum attach- ment has been provided with the saw which attaches to the saw base.

To Install:

Unplug the saw.

Slide the dust collection vacuum attachment into the curved area at the rear of the base.

To Remove:

Unplug the saw.

Remove the dust collection vacuum attachment by pulling attachment from base.

NOTE: The dust collection vacuum attachment should not be used with the base in beveling position. See Bevel Cut- ting.

GENERAL CUTTING

See Figure 8.

Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align cutting edge of the blade with the line on the workpiece. Make sure the power cord is out of your way and not in the line of cut. Start your saw and move it forward on the work surface. Apply downward pressure to keep the saw steady and only enough forward pressure to keep the blade cut- ting.

		SLOTS
BASE
	FRONT TABS
REAR TABS	NO-MAR BASE PLATE	Fig. 6

DUST COLLECTION
VACUUM ATTACHMENT	Fig. 7

CAUTION:

Do not force the saw. Forcing the saw may overheat the motor and break saw blades. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform.

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Fig. 8