RIDGID R8646 Manuel D'utilisation page 6

OPERATION
To remove:
 Lock the switch trigger by sliding the lock-off button into
the lock position.
 Depress the latches on both sides of the battery pack to
release and remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's
manual for your battery pack and charger.
SELECTING BLADES
Selecting the correct type of blade is important in order to
obtain the best performance from the saw. Select the blade
based on the application and on the material you wish to
cut. Selecting the right blade will give you a smoother, faster
cut and prolong the life of the blade.
Blades with fewer teeth, 10 teeth per inch (TPI) are typically
used for cutting wood, while blades with more teeth are
better for cutting metal or plastic. We recommend 14 TPI for
plastics and soft metals and 18 TPI for hard metals.
NOTE: The blade included with this saw is a wood cutting
blade.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BLADE
See Figure 3, page 9.
To install the blade:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Raise the blade clamp lever and hold to open.
 Insert the saw blade until it is fully seated.
NOTE: The blade can be installed with teeth facing either
up or down.
 Release the blade clamp lever to secure.
To remove the blade:
 Raise the blade clamp lever.
 Remove the blade from the saw.
TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF
See Figure 4, page 9.
 To turn the saw on: Slide lock-off button to the unlock
position, and press the switch trigger.
 To turn the saw 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.
VARIABLE SPEED
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
GENERAL CUTTING
See Figure 5, page 10.
WARNING:
Cutting into electrical wiring can cause the blade,
the blade clamp, and the saw bar assembly to
become electrically live. Do not touch metal parts
when cutting into a wall; grasp only the insulated
surfaces on the tool. Make sure hidden electrical
wiring, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are
not in the blade path when cutting into a wall.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece
until the motor reaches full speed, since this could
cause loss of control resulting in serious injury.
 Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a
vise or with clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
 Mark the line of cut clearly.
 Make sure the saw blade teeth are clean of any debris or
foreign material.
 Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.
 Slide the lock-off button to the unlocked position and
depress the switch trigger to start the cutting action.
 Allow the saw blade to reach full cutting speed.
 Set the shoe assembly against the workpiece.
NOTE: The shoe assembly of the reciprocating saw pivots
up and down in both directions.
 Move the blade into the workpiece.
NOTE: Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep
the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. Keep
pressure on the shoe, against the workpiece.
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