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Your jig saw

has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator

safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-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 FUTURE REFERENCE

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ORBITAL JIG SAW
VARIABLE SPEED

DOUBLE INSULATED

R3121

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Page 1: ...ly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble 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 FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR S MANUAL ORBITAL JIG SAW VARIABLE SPEED DOUBLE INSULATED R3121 A B ...

Page 2: ... Operation 10 15 Maintenance 16 Warranty 17 Customer Service Information 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ...idents Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away ...

Page 4: ...gnment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock fire or serious injury Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure ...

Page 5: ... injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when operating this product Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seri ous personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious...

Page 6: ...beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the l...

Page 7: ...eck the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed c...

Page 8: ...Input 120 V 60 Hz AC Only 6 0 Amp Weight 6 7 lbs Fig 1 DUST COLLECTION VACUUM ATTACHMENT VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR LOCK ON BUTTON SWITCH TRIGGER SPLINTER GUARD RAPID CHANGE BLADE CLAMP SAW BLADE ORBITAL ADJUSTMENT KNOB RECESSED BLADE SUPPORT ROLLER BASE NO MAR BASE PLATE CHIP SHIELD LIGHTED PLUG ...

Page 9: ...he recessed blade support roller ensures accurate cutting with a five position adjustable orbital saw blade movement which ensures high cutting performance The aluminum casing has excellent heat dissipation properties to protect against overheating SPLINTER GUARD The splinter guard allows for splinter free wood cutting It is especially useful with plywood VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR The variab...

Page 10: ...injury Also do not lock the trigger on jobs where the saw may need to be stopped suddenly WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes...

Page 11: ...per may also re quire high speeds SPLINTER GUARD See Figure 4 This saw has a splinter guard to permit splinter free cutting It is especially useful when cutting plywood This feature should only be used when making straight cuts or circle cuts It is not for bevel cutting or plunge cutting To install Unplug the saw Align splinter guard tabs into slots on base Snap into place To remove Unplug the saw...

Page 12: ...the rear of the base To Remove Unplug the saw Remove the dust collection vacuum attachment by pulling attachment from base NOTE The dust collection vacuum attachment should not be used with the base in beveling position See Bevel Cut ting Fig 6 OPERATION GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 8 Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align cutting edge of the blade with the line on the workpiece M...

Page 13: ...the saw bar Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered in the groove of the roller guide Release the rapid change blade clamp Make sure the blade is securely in place Replace the chip shield and splinter guard if needed REMOVING JIG SAW BLADES See Figure 10 Unplug the saw Remove the chip shield and the splinter guard if needed Lift the rapid change blade clamp until it stops Holding ...

Page 14: ... of the base Lines are also drawn from the middle section to the back of the base for accurate alignment An arrow under the motor assembly provides an indicator at each of the 15 increments A protractor is recommended for making accurate cuts Unlock the base by moving the base locking lever forward and sliding the base forward from the locking pin Select the desired angle on the base Once the desi...

Page 15: ...reful not to twist or bend the blades Do not force If the blade chatters or vibrates excessively use a finer tooth metal cut ting blade If blade heats excessively use lower speed If blade teeth become filled or clogged when cutting soft met als such as aluminum use a coarser tooth blade or lower speed Werecommenduseofoilwhencuttingmetalstokeep blades cool increase cutting action and prolong blade ...

Page 16: ...ts penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Electric tools used on fiberglass material wallboard spack ling compounds or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes com mutators etc Co...

Page 17: ... 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 part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you One World Technologies Inc P O Box 35 Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY ...

Page 18: ...ion 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 record the serial number in the space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No Serial No R3121 OPERATOR S MANUAL ORBITAL JIG SAW VARIABLE SPEED DOUBLE I...

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