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WARNING:

If  any  parts  are  damaged  or  missing,  do  not 
operate  this  tool  until  the  parts  are  replaced. 
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious 
personal injury.

WARNING:

Do  not  attempt  to  modify  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 injury.

WARNING:

To  prevent  accidental  starting  that  could  cause 
serious personal injury, always remove the battery 
pack from the tool when assembling parts.

UNPACKING

This product has been shipped completely assembled.

  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the 

box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are 
included.

  Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or 

damage occurred during shipping.

  Do  not  discard  the  packing  material  until  you  have 

carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

  If  any  parts  are  damaged  or  missing,  please  call  

-866-539-70 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Reciprocating Saw
Saw Blades ()
Tool Bag
Operator’s Manual

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Do 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 with 
side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so 
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes 
resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do  not  use  any  attachments  or  accessories 
not  recommended  by  the  manufacturer  of  this 
tool. The use of attachments or accessories not 
recommended can result in serious personal injury.

OPERATION

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

 

Cutting  all  types  of  wood  products  (lumber,  plywood, 

paneling, composition board, and hard wood)

 

Cutting masonite and plastic

 

Cutting drywall

 

Cutting  metals  such  as  sheet  steel,  pipe,  steel  rods, 

aluminum, brass, and copper

This  product  will  accept  RIDGID  8  V  lithium-ion  battery 
packs and RIDGID 8 V nickel-cadmium battery packs. 
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s 
Manual  for  the  battery  packs  and  chargers  listed  in  the 
General Safety Rules.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of injury, charge only RIDGID 
lithium-ion batteries and RIDGID nickel-cadmium 
batteries  on  the  chargers  listed  in  the  General 
Safety Rules. Other types of batteries may burst, 
causing personal injury or damage.

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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