RIDGID R884 manual To Install Battery Pack, To Remove Battery Pack, Switch Trigger, Base

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OPERATION

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK

See Figure 6.

Place the battery pack in the saw aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in the saw’s battery port.

Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured to saw before beginning operation.

CAUTION:

When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the grooves in the bottom of the saw and latches into place properly. Improper installation of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

TO

REMOVE

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TO INSTALL

RAISED RIB

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

See Figure 6.

Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and depress both sides to release the battery pack from the saw.

Remove the battery pack from the saw.

SWITCH TRIGGER

See Figure 7.

To turn the saw ON, slide lock off button to the UNLOCK position, and press the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger.

CAUTION:

Lock off button should be in the LOCK position when saw is not in use or is being transported.

BASE

See Figure 8.

The base of the reciprocating saw pivots in both directions for ease of use.

CHANGING POSITIONS OF THE SHOE ASSEMBLY

See Figure 8.

Remove the battery pack.

Unlock the shoe release lever. Reposition the shoe assembly. Lock the shoe release lever.

DEPRESS LATCHES TO

24V LITHIUM-ION

RELEASE BATTERY PACK

BATTERY PACK

 

18V NICKEL-CADMIUM

Fig. 6

BATTERY PACK

SWITCH TRIGGER

TOP VIEW

 

 

UNLOCK

LOCK

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Fig. 7

 

TO LOCK

 

 

TO UNLOCK

 

BASE (SHOE)

SHOE

 

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 8

 

RELEASE LEVER

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionElectrical Safety General Safety RulesWork Area Safety Personal SafetyService Specific Safety RulesBattery Tool USE and Care Important Safety Instructions Safety Rules for ChargerSymbols Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning Features Unpacking AssemblyOperation Packing List24v Charging a Cool Battery Pack Charge Level IndicatorCharging a HOT Battery Pack To ChargeLED Battery RED Green Action Indicator Pack LED Function of Ridgid 24V LITHIUM-ION ChargerLED Function of Ridgid NICKEL-CADMIUM Chargers Switch Trigger To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack Changing Positions of the Shoe AssemblyPlunge Cutting To Install SAW BladeGeneral Cutting Metal Cutting Battery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance BatteriesWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredPage Customer Service Information