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WARRANTY

Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-
ranty service. 
Limited to RIDGID

®

 hand held and stationary power tools 

purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured 
by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed 
from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be 
directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand 
Held  and  Stationary  Power  Tool  Technical  Service  at  (toll 
free) 1-866-539-1710. 

90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY 

During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are 
dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID

®

 Hand Held 

and Stationary Power Tool for any reason you may return 
the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full 
refund or exchange. To receive a replacement tool you must 
present proof of purchase and return all original equipment 
packaged with the original product. The replacement tool 
will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of 
the 3 YEAR service warranty period. 

WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR 
LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY 

This warranty on RIDGID

®

 Hand Held and Stationary Power 

Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and nor-
mal wear items such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches, 
cords, gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID

® 

tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool. 
Warranties for other RIDGID

®

 products may vary. 

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

To obtain service for this RIDGID

®

 tool you must return it; 

freight prepaid, or take it in to an authorized service center 
for RIDGID

®

 branded hand held and stationary power tools. 

You may obtain the location of the authorized service center 
nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by log-
ging on to the RIDGID

®

 website at 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 

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail 
and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers de-
fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any 
malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse, 
neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other than an 
authorized service center for RIDGID

®

 branded hand held 

and stationary power tools. Consumable accessories pro-
vided with the tool such as, but not limited to, blades, bits 
and sand paper are not covered.  

RIDGID, INC. AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 
MAKE  NO  WARRANTIES,  REPRESENTATIONS  OR 
PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE 
OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFI-
CALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY. 

ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS

To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied war-
ranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any 
implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability 
or fitness for a particular purpose, that cannot be disclaimed 
under state law are limited to three years from the date of 
purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. and RIDGID, Inc. 
are not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or conse-
quential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on 
how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the 
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This 
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also 
have other rights which vary from state to state. 

Summary of Contents for R843

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...sembly 10 n Operation 11 16 n Maintenance 17 n Warranty 19 n Customer Service Information 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable S...

Page 3: ...r control of the tool in unexpected situations n Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions...

Page 4: ...ey are always in operating condition Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serio...

Page 5: ...ug 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 is large enough for AC...

Page 6: ...jury 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 a full face shield when operating this...

Page 7: ...e product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic ing use only identical replacement parts WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until yo...

Page 8: ...STORAGE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor 18 Volt DC Switch Variable Speed No Load Speed 0 2200 min Stroke Length 1 in 25 4 mm Charger Input 120 V 60 Hz AC only Charge Rate 30 minutes TRIGGER LOCK ORBITAL...

Page 9: ...Y STORAGE The jig saw has onboard hex key storage for adjusting the bevel angle of the base RECESSED BLADE SUPPORT ROLLER Recessed blade support roller ensures accurate cutting Five position adjustabl...

Page 10: ...this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal inj...

Page 11: ...the power supply is normal house voltage 120 volts 60 Hz AC only n Connect the charger to a power supply n Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the raised ribs on the battery pack with t...

Page 12: ...g 5 LED INDICATOR BATTERY PACK RED LED GREEN LED ACTION Power Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Charging Full Without battery pack Hot battery pack Cold battery pack Deeply discharged Thermistor sho...

Page 13: ...y pack in the tool be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the saw and latches into place properly Improper installation of the battery pack can cause damage to internal component...

Page 14: ...e blade of the saw cuts in orbital motion This feature is adjustable and provides faster more efficient cutting With orbital motion the blade cuts through your work in the up strokebutdoesnotdragacros...

Page 15: ...forward until base pivot screws can move freely in slots in base n Align the mark on the base of the desired angle with the edge of the motor housing n Once the desired angle is reached slide base bac...

Page 16: ...into the workpiece until the blade cuts through the wood n Continue lowering the blade into the workpiece until the base rests flat on the work surface then move the saw forward to complete the openin...

Page 17: ...whisk away dust or debris When cleaning do not allow metal to come into contact with any of the vents or ports of the charger or battery pack BATTERIES The battery pack for this tool is equipped with...

Page 18: ...18 NOTES...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...location 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 Pl...

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