ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

nCarefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box.

nMake sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

nInspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

nDo not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

nIf any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Jig Saw

Battery Pack

Charger

Hex Key

Anti-splintering insert

Saw blades (3)

Operator's Manual

WARNING:

If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

BLADE GUARD

BLADE CLAMP

LEVER

SAW BLADE

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts.

TO INSTALL BLADES

See Figures 2 - 3.

nRemove battery pack.

nFlip blade guard up and out of the way.

nPush the clamping lever on the rapid-change clamp until it stops.

nHolding the clamping lever open, insert the saw blade as far as possible into the slot in the saw bar.

nCheck to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered in the groove of the roller guide.

nRelease the clamping lever. Make sure the blade is securely in place.

nLower the blade guard and snap into place. Replace the splinter guard, if applicable.

nReplace battery pack.

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RIDGID R843 manual Assembly, Unpacking, Packing List, To Install Blades, Blade Guard Blade Clamp Lever SAW Blade