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Your jig saw

has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards 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.

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

18 VOLT JIG SAW

ORBITAL MOTION/VARIABLE SPEED

R8433

18.0V

Summary of Contents for R8433

Page 1: ...y 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 f...

Page 2: ...NG 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 examples of thes...

Page 3: ...tter 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...

Page 4: ...al injury Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an elec trical outlet therefore they are always in operating condition Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when chan...

Page 5: ...rd could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure a That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b Tha...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ...BLADE ANTI SPLINTERING INSERT CHIP SHIELD SHOE TOOL FREE BLADE CLAMP TOOL FREE SHOE ADJUSTMENT LEVER TRIGGER LOCK BLADE GUARD PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Switch Variable Speed No Load Speed 0 2 200 r min R...

Page 9: ...t flying dust and chips NO MAR PLATE The no mar plate has a smooth finish and can be snapped on over the metal shoe of the jig saw This makes it easier to glide the tool along a delicate work surface...

Page 10: ...PACKING LIST 18V Jig Saw T Shank Saw Blades 2 Anti Splintering Insert Battery Pack Charger Operator s Manual ASSEMBLY WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the par...

Page 11: ...at normal room temperature For average charge times refer to the chart on the following page When the batteries become fully charged unplug the charger from the power supply and remove the battery pac...

Page 12: ...hing OFF When battery pack reaches warmed temperature charger begins fast charge mode Evaluate Deeply discharged Flashing OFF Charger pre charges battery until normal voltage is reached then begins fa...

Page 13: ...he trigger lock automatically resets when the switch trigger is released TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 5 Slide the battery pack into the tool Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pac...

Page 14: ...ve grasp and push in the sides of the chip shield as shown Pull out To reattach grasp and push in the sides of the chip shield as shown Slide it into the slots on each side of the front of the saw Rei...

Page 15: ...saw blades Broken saw blades must be replaced with new saw blades ORBITAL MOTION See Figure 9 The blade of the saw cuts in orbital motion This may be adjustedforfaster moreefficientcutting Withorbital...

Page 16: ...ps in 15 increments A protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are required Remove the battery pack from the tool Push the shoe adjustment forward to loosen the shoe Slide the shoe forward and to...

Page 17: ...at 0 and the orbital adjustment knob to 0 Drill a pilot hole though any point on the line of cut Using high speed start the saw and slowly lower the blade through the pilot hole into the workpiece unt...

Page 18: ...are doing The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble free life However like all batteries they will eventually wear out Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to rep...

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: ...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...