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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 

atmospheres, 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.

 

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  adjustments,  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.

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.

MODEL

BATTERY PACK 

(Li-ion)

CHARGER

 

R844

R84008 (3038300)

R84009 

(4076006)

BATTERY PACK (Ni-Cd)

3054003

3054007

3054003

3054007

4076003 

4076004

Summary of Contents for R8442

Page 1: ...bility 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 th...

Page 2: ...ated by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemi cals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are...

Page 3: ...ssories 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...

Page 4: ...l outlet therefore they 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 electri...

Page 5: ...er 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 necessary a full face shield when operating...

Page 6: ...marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product Indicates an i...

Page 7: ...as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules LOCK OFF BUTTON Your saw is equipped with a lock off butto...

Page 8: ...not allow familiarity with your tool 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 wit...

Page 9: ...th sides to release the battery pack from the saw Remove the battery pack from the saw Shoe ASSEMBLY The shoe assembly of the reciprocating saw pivots up and down in both directions The shoe is adjust...

Page 10: ...ge to the material being cut always use extreme caution when making plunge cuts It is not rec ommended to plunge cut materials other than wood Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece Tilt the sa...

Page 11: ...work firmly and saw close to the clamping point to eliminate any vibration of the work being cut When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron clamp work in a vise if possible and saw close to the vise To c...

Page 12: ...sal options WARNING Upon removal cover the battery pack s terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components Lithium ion and...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...rvice 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...

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