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OPERATION

Fig. 22

BASE 

ASSEMBLY

WIDTH OF  

CUT SCALE

BEVEL 

ADJUSTMENT LEVER

BEVEL CUTTING

See Figures 23 - 24.

The angle of cut of the saw may be adjusted to any desired 
setting between zero and 50°. 

NOTE: 

When making cuts at 50°, the blade should be set 

at full depth of cut. 
When making 45° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the saw base 
to help you line up the blade with the line of cut.
Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the 
saw base when making 45° bevel cuts. 
Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require 
different settings, always make a trial cut in scrap material 
along a guideline to determine how much you should offset 
the guideline on the board to be cut.
When  making  a  bevel  cut,  hold  the  saw  firmly  with  both 
hands. 
Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. Depress 
the lock-off button and squeeze the switch trigger to start 
the saw. 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 saw to 
“kickback” toward you resulting in serious injury.

After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow 
the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has 
stopped, lift the saw from the workpiece.

TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING

See Figure 24.

  Remove the battery pack from the saw.

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Pull the bevel adjustment lever upward until the motor 
housing moves freely.

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Raise the motor housing end of the saw until you reach 
the desired angle setting on the bevel scale (0-45°).

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To set the bevel angle at 46°-50° press the adjustment 
button while raising the motor housing. 

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Press downward on the bevel adjustment lever until the 
motor housing is securely locked in place.

BLADE 

GUIDE NOTCH

BEVEL

SCALE

BEVEL 

ADJUSTMENT 

LEVER

GUIDELINE

Fig. 24

LOWER 

BLADE GUARD

BEVEL 

SCALE

50° 

ADJUSTMENT 

BUTTON

45° BLADE 

GUIDE NOTCH

WIDTH OF CUT SCALE

See Figure 22.

A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of the 
saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, the scale 
can be used to measure up to five inches to the left side of 
the blade. It can be used to measure up to one inch to the 
right side of the blade.

50° 

ADJUSTMENT 

BUTTON

Fig. 23

Summary of Contents for MaxSelect R885

Page 1: ...ble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a RIDGID product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR F...

Page 2: ...erate WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examp...

Page 3: ...ate conditions will reduce personal injuries Avoid accidental starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in po...

Page 4: ...rkpiece Lessthanafulltoothofthebladeteethshould be visible below the workpiece Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg Secure the workpiece to a stable platform It is important to...

Page 5: ...ize the risk of blade pinching and kickback Large panels tend to sag under their own weight Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel Do...

Page 6: ...sure a That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c That wire size...

Page 7: ...or s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and as...

Page 8: ...Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or...

Page 9: ...in Charger Input 120 V 60 Hz AC only BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER LOCK OFF BUTTON SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVER HEX KEY STORAGE WIDTH OF CUT SCALE SWITCH TRIGGER 50 ADJUSTMENT BUTTON 24V LITHIU...

Page 10: ...rip cuts the scale can be used to measure up to 4 in on the right side of the blade and up to 1 in on the left side of the blade UNPACKING This product requires assembly Carefully remove the tool and...

Page 11: ...the blade WARNING If inner blade washer has been removed replace it before placing blade on spindle Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly Fit the saw blade ins...

Page 12: ...er ventilation NOTE Charge only RIDGID lithium ion batteries on the RIDGID lithium ion charger and RIDGID nickel cadmium batteries on RIDGID nickel cadmium chargers These batteries and chargers are no...

Page 13: ...T BATTERY PACK If the battery pack is above normal temperature range the red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off When the battery pack cools down to approximately 150 F 65 C the char...

Page 14: ...the power supply is normal household voltage 120 volts 60 Hz AC only Connect the charger to a power supply Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the raised ribs on the battery pack with t...

Page 15: ...until normal voltage is reached then begins fast charge mode Defective Defective Flashing Flashing Battery pack or charger is defective If defective try to repeat the conditions a second time by remov...

Page 16: ...osene to remove these accumulations DO NOT USE GASOLINE BLADE GUARD SYSTEM See Figure 9 The lower blade guard attached to your cordless circular saw is there for your protection and safety It should n...

Page 17: ...k follow these safety prac tices Keep the blade at the correct depth setting The depth setting should not exceed 1 4 in below the material being cut Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cut...

Page 18: ...from the workpiece while the blade is moving DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT See Figure 15 Always keep correct blade depth setting The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1 4 in below t...

Page 19: ...safer always maintain proper control of the saw Loss of control could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury To make the best possible cut Hold the saw firmly with both hands Avoid pl...

Page 20: ...ve a straight rip cut NOTE Do not bind the blade in the cut USING AN EDGE GUIDE See Figure 21 Use an edge guide not included when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw Remove the battery pack from...

Page 21: ...oming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause saw to kickback toward you resulting in serious injury After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade...

Page 22: ...pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury Adjust the bevel setting to zero set the blade to the correct blade depth setting and swing th...

Page 23: ...osal options WARNING Upon removal cover the battery pack s terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components Lithium ion and...

Page 24: ...ccessories available for use with this tool are listed above Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recomm...

Page 25: ...www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will re pair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any par...

Page 26: ...tion of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please...

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