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SYMBOL 

SIGNAL 

      MEANING

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should 
be  performed  only  by  a  qualified  service  technician.  For 
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest 

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER

 for repair. When servic-

ing, use only identical replacement parts.

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result 
in severe eye damage. 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 standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked 
to comply with ANSI Z87..

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 imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will 
result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could 
result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may 
result in minor or moderate injury. 

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in 
property damage.

DANGER:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt 
to use this product until you read thoroughly and 
understand  completely  the  operator’s  manual. 
If  you  do  not  understand  the  warnings  and 
instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use 
this  product.  Call  RIDGID

®

  customer  service  for 

assistance.

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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