RIDGID R3200 manual Assembly, Attaching Blade, See Figures 2 and 2a

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making ad- justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause 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 blade 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.

SPINDLE

OUTER

FLANGE

WASHER

(“D” WASHER)

INNER

FLANGE

BUSHINGSPRING BLADE

BLADE WASHER SCREW

Fig. 2

OUTER WASHER

(“D” WASHER)

ATTACHING BLADE

See Figures 2 and 2a.

Follow these directions to attach the blade.

■Unplug 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.

■Depress spindle lock button.

■Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with the wrench.

■Remove outer washer (“D” washer) and spring washer.

■Wipe a drop of oil onto inner flange bushing and outer washer ("D" washer) where they contact 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.

CUPPED SIDE OF	OUTSIDE OF SPRING
SPRING WASHER	WASHER

Fig. 2a

■Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.

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

■Replace “D” washer.

■Depress spindle lock and replace blade screw.

■Tighten blade screw securely by turning it clockwise with the wrench.

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

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