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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

 

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry 
the tool. 

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, 

or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. 
Damaged cords may create a fire.

 

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

   

R8433 

130254003 or 

140276003 or 

 

 

130254007 

140276004

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 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...

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