OPERATION

DETACHABLE CORD

See figures 9 - 10.

The detachable cord can be easily stored or replaced quickly if damaged.

To detach:

Push cord lock button forward and hold.

Twist cord fully counterclockwise and pull away from the saw.

To reattach:

Align notch in the saw cord receptacle with the ridge in the cord head.

Insert cord head into cord receptacle and twist fully clockwise.

NOTE: You will hear a click when the cord is securely attached to the saw.

STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW

See Figure 11.

To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger.

Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece.

WARNING:

The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause the saw to “kickback” toward you, resulting in serious injury.

To stop the saw: Release the switch trigger.

After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving.

DETACHABLE

CORD

CORD LOCK

BUTTON

Fig. 9

TO REATTACH

TO DETACH

Fig. 10

SWITCH

TRIGGER

Fig. 11

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RIDGID R3203-1 manual STARTING/STOPPING the SAW, See figures 9, To detach, To reattach