RIDGID jobmax R8223407, Operator Maintenance

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7 - English
OPERATION
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Place the head on the power base and push until the
latches click into position. Pull on the head to make sure
it is securely installed before proceeding.
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Reinstall the battery pack or connect the power base to
the power supply.
To remove the jig saw head:

Remove the battery pack from the power base or
disconnect the power base from the power supply.
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Depress the latches on the power base and pull the jig
saw head away from the power base.
TURNING THE JIG SAW ON AND OFF
See Figure 3, page 10.
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To turn the jig saw on:
Slide bi-directional lock-off lever
to the right or to the left, and press the switch trigger on
the power base.
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To turn the jig saw off: Release the switch trigger on
the power base.
NOTICE:
Bi-directional lock-off lever should be in the LOCK
(center) position when saw is not in use or is being
transported.
ANTI-SPLINTERING INSERT
See Figures 4 - 5, page 10.
The anti-splintering insert is especially useful when cutting
plywood to reduce splintering. It should only be used when
making straight cuts or circle cuts.
It is not for plunge
cutting.
To attach or remove the anti-splintering insert:

Remove the battery pack from the power base or
disconnect the power base from the power supply.
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Remove the jig saw head from the power base.
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Depress the tab on the no-mar plate and remove it from
the base.
To attach:
Slide the anti-splintering insert onto the base
with the notch facing the blade. The grooves on the anti-
splintering insert should engage the tabs on the base.
Replace the no-mar plate.
To remove: Grab the anti-splintering insert and slide it
away from the jig saw base. Replace the no-mar plate.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING BLADES
See Figure 6, page 10.
NOTE: The jig saw is designed to use T-shank and U-shank
blades only.
To install blades:

Remove the battery pack from the power base or
disconnect the power base from the power supply.

If attached, remove the anti-splintering insert.
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Lift the tool-free blade clamp until it stops.
 Holding the tool-free blade clamp up, insert the saw
blade as far as possible into the slot in the blade clamp
body and roller guide.

Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is
centered in the groove of the roller guide and blade
clamp body.
 Release the tool-free blade clamp lever. Make sure the
blade is securely in place.
NOTE: Do not use the tool if the blade is not installed
correctly.
 Reinstall the battery pack or connect the power base to
the power supply.
To remove blades:

Remove the battery pack from the power base or
disconnect the power base from the power supply.

If attached, remove the anti-splintering insert.
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Lift the tool-free blade clamp until it stops.

Holding the tool-free blade clamp up, remove the saw
blade.
GENERAL CUTTING
See Figure 7, page 11.
Rest the front of the jig saw base on the workpiece and align
cutting edge of the blade with the line on your workpiece.
Start the power base and move it forward on the work
surface. Apply downward pressure to keep the jig saw
steady and only enough forward pressure to keep the blade
cutting. Do not force the tool. Forcing the tool may overheat
the motor and break saw blades. Broken and dull (or worn)
saw blades must be replaced with new saw blades.
STRAIGHT CUTTING
See Figure 8, page 11.
A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood or
straightedge to the workpiece and guiding the edge of the
jig saw against it. Make the cut from one direction only; don’t
cut halfway and complete the cut from the opposite end.
SCROLL CUTTING
See Figure 9, page 11.
NOTE:
Do not use the anti-splintering insert when making
scroll cuts, plunge cuts, and when cutting metal.
Scroll cuts can be made with the jig saw by guiding the direction
of the cut with applied pressure on the handle as shown.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always remove the battery
pack from the product or disconnect it from the
power supply when assembling parts.