RIDGID R883 manual SPLINTER-FREE Cutting, INSTALLING/REMOVING Blades

OPERATION

SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING

See Figure 9.

The anti-splintering insert is especially useful when cutting plywood. It 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 splintering when cutting plywood.

To attach and remove the anti-splintering insert:

Remove the battery pack.

Set the cutting angle at 0°.

To attach, slide the insert back onto the tabs on the front of the shoe. Make sure it snaps securely into place.

To remove, grasp the anti-splintering insert and pull straight out.

Reinstall the battery pack.

CHIP SHIELD

See Figure 10.

A clear plastic chip shield on the front of the saw helps protect against flying dust and chips.

To remove and reattach the chip shield:

Remove the battery pack.

To remove, grasp and push in the sides of the chip shield as shown. Pull out.

To reattach, grasp and push in the sides of the chip shield as shown. Slide it into the slots on each side of the front of the saw.

Reinstall the battery pack.

INSTALLING/REMOVING BLADES

See Figure 11.

NOTE: The jig saw is designed to use T-shank blades only.

To install blades:

Remove the battery pack.

Remove the chip shield and the anti-splintering insert if needed.

Lift the blade clamp until it stops.

� Holding the blade clamp up, insert the saw blade as far as possible into the slot in the saw bar. Some resistance may be felt in doing this.

� Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered in the groove of the blade-support roller.

� Release the blade clamp. Make sure the blade is securely in place.

Replace the chip shield and anti-splintering insert if needed.

Reinstall the battery pack.

ANTI-SPLINTERING INSERT

Fig. 9

TO

INSTALL

TO

REMOVE

TO

REMOVE

CHIP

SHIELD

Fig.10

SAW BAR

TO

LOCK

TO RELEASE

BLADE

CLAMP

SAW BLADE	GROOVE
	BLADE-SUPPORT
	ROLLER
	Fig. 11

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