RIDGID R3120 manual Splinter-Free Cutting, Variable Speed Control Selector

OPERATION

Splinter-Free Cutting

See Figure 4.

This saw has a splinter guard to permit splinter-free cut- ting. It is especially useful when cutting plywood. This feature should only be used when making straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting or plunge cutting.

Note: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splinter- ing when cutting plywood.

Variable Speed

See Figure 5.

The saw has a variable speed control selector designed to allow operator control and adjustment of speed and power limits. The speed and power of your saw can be increased or decreased by rotating the variable speed control selec- tor in the direction of the arrows shown in figure 5.

Note: Hold the saw in normal operating position and turn the variable speed control selector to the higher numbers to increase speed and power. Turn to the lower numbers to decrease speed and power.

If you desire to lock the switch on at a given speed, depress the switch trigger, push in and hold the lock-on button, and release the switch trigger. Next, adjust the variable speed control selector until the desired speed is reached.

Note: If you desire not to use the variable speed control selector, turn it to Setting 6. This will allow the speed of the saw to be controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.

Avoid running your saw at low speeds for extended periods of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may cause your saw to become overheated. If this occurs, cool your saw by running it without a load and at full speed.

The following guidelines may be used in determining correct speed for various applications:

LOW speed (Settings 1 and 2) is ideal when minimum speed and power is required, for example, starting cuts.

MEDIUM speed (Settings 3 and 4) is suitable for cutting hard metals, plastics, and laminates.

HIGH speed (Settings 5 and 6) produces best results when maximum power is required, for example, cutting wood. Soft metals such as aluminum, brass, and copper may also require high speeds.

VARIABLE SPEED

CONTROL SELECTOR

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