RIDGID R3120 manual Features, Recessed Blade-Support Roller, Chip Shield, Switch Vacuum Attachment

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FEATURES

Before using the orbital jig saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However, do not let familiarity with the tool make you careless.

WARNING:

Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury.

Your new orbital saw is equipped with the following features.

See Figure 1.

Recessed Blade-Support Roller

Recessed blade-support roller ensures accurate cutting. Five-position adjustable orbital saw-blade movement to ensure high cutting performance. Hard-wearing die-cast aluminum casing with good heat dissipation properties to protect against overheating.

Chip Shield

A clear plastic chip shield has be provided on the front of your saw for protection against flying dust and chips. It is designed to fit the front opening of your saw. For your protection, do not use saw without chip shield properly in place.

Switch

Vacuum Attachment

 

The orbital jig saw has a conveniently-located trigger switch.

Lock-On Button

The lock-on button allows continuous operation.

VACUUM ATTACHMENT

SPLINTER

GUARD

SAW BLADE

CHIP SHIELD

A vacuum attachment is packed with your saw. Used in conjunction with the chip shield, it will yield the highest dust efficiency. This attachment is convenient when operating your saw for an extended period of time.

LOCK-ON BUTTON

SWITCH

VARIABLE SPEED

CONTROL SELECTOR

ORBITAL ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

Fig. 1

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Contents Operators Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Electrical SafetyPersonal Safety Work AreaAdditional Safety Rules Specific Safety RulesService Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSpecifications ElectricalUnpacking ApplicationsFeatures Switch Vacuum AttachmentRecessed Blade-Support Roller Chip ShieldAssembly To Install Jig Saw BladesLOCK-ON Button Switch OperationVariable Speed Control Selector Splinter-Free CuttingVariable Speed HEX KEY To Increase Orbital Setting Hex Key StorageGeneral Cutting Do Not Force The SawTo Increase Orbital Setting To Decrease Orbital MotionStraight Cut Scroll CuttingHEX KEY Angle Cutting Bevel CuttingPivot Screw Metal Cutting Plunge CuttingTo Make a Plunge Cut Dustless Feature Vacuum AttachmentLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Page Warranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyCustomer Service Information