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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may 
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal 
injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA

Keep  your  work  area  clean  and  well  lit.  Cluttered 
benches and dark areas invite accidents.

Do  not  operate  power  tools  in  explosive  atmo-

spheres,  such  as  in  the  presence  of  flammable

liquids, gases, or dust.  Power tools create sparks which 

may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep  bystanders,  children,  and  visitors  away  while 

operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to 

lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

A  battery  operated  tool  with  integral  batteries  or  a 
separate battery pack must be recharged only with 
the specified charger for the battery. 
A charger that 
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk 
of fire when used with another battery.

Use  battery  operated  tool  only  with  specifically
designated battery pack. 
Use of any other batteries may 
create a risk of fire. 

Use battery only with charger listed.

 

MODEL 

BATTERY PACK 

CHARGER

   

R843

 

130254003, 130252004  140276001

   

 

 

140276002

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry 
the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp 
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. 
Damaged cords may create a fire.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay  alert,  watch  what  you  are  doing  and  use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not 

use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, 

alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while 

operating  power  tools  may  result  in  serious  personal 

injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. 

Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves 

away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long 

hair can be caught in moving parts.

Avoid  accidental  starting.  Be  sure  switch  is  in  the 

locked or off position before inserting battery pack. 

Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting 

the  battery  pack  into  a  tool  with  the  switch  on  invites 

accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning 

the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a 

rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance 

at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better 

control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. 

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing 

protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long 

hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn 

into air vents.

Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable 

footing on a solid surface enables better control of the 

tool in unexpected situations.

TOOL USE AND CARE

Use  clamps  or  other  practical  way  to  secure  and

support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding 

the work by hand or against your body is unstable and 

may lead to loss of control.

Do  not  force  tool.  Use  the  correct  tool  for  your

application. The correct tool will do the job better and 

safer at the rate for which it is designed.

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. 

A  tool  that  cannot  be  controlled  with  the  switch  is

dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch 

in the locked or off position before making any adjust-

ments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such 

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the 

tool accidentally.

Store  idle  tools  out  of  reach  of  children  and  other 

untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands 

of untrained users.

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from 

other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, 

screws, or other small metal objects that can make 

a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting 

the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, 

or a fire.

Maintain  tools  with  care.  Keep  cutting  tools  sharp 

and  clean.  Properly  maintained  tools  with  sharp

cutting  edges  are  less  likely  to  bind  and  are  easier  to 

control.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, 

breakage of parts, and any other condition that may 

affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool 

serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by 

poorly maintained tools.

Use only accessories that are recommended by the 

manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be 

suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used 

on another tool.

Keep  the  tool  and  its  handle  dry,  clean  and  free 

from  oil  and  grease.  Always  use  a  clean  cloth  when

cleaning.  Never  use  brake  fluids,  gasoline,  petroleum-

based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. 

Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control 

and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.

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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