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OPERATION

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK

See Figure 6.

  Place  the  battery  pack  in  the  saw.  Align  the  raised  rib 

inside the saw with the groove on the battery pack. 

  Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack 

snap in place and the battery pack is secured in the saw 
before beginning operation.

CAUTION:

When  placing  battery  pack  in  the  tool,  be  sure 
raised rib on battery pack aligns with the groove 
inside  the  tool  and  latches  into  place  properly. 
Improper installation of the battery pack can cause 
damage to internal components.

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

See Figure 6.

  Locate latches on the side of the battery pack and depress 

to release the battery pack from the saw. 

  Remove the battery pack from the saw.

SAW BLADES

The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not 
kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will 
place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of 
kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades 
are always available.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the saw 
down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to 
remove these accumulations.

 

DO NOT USE GASOLINE.

BLADE GUARD SYSTEM

See Figure 7.

The  lower  blade  guard  attached  to  your  cordless  circular 
saw is there for your protection and safety. It should never 
be altered for any reason. If it becomes damaged or begins 
to return slow or sluggish, do not operate the saw until the 
damage has been repaired or replaced. Always leave guard 
in operating position when using saw.

DANGER:

When  sawing  through  workpiece,  lower  blade 
guard does not cover blade on the underside of 
workpiece. Since blade is exposed on underside 
of workpiece, keep hands and fingers away from 
cutting  area.  Any  part  of  your  body  coming  in 
contact  with  moving  blade  will  result  in  serious 
injury. 

®

Fig. 6

DEPRESS LATCHES TO

RELEASE BATTERY PACK

TO REMOVE BATTERY 

PACK

®

TO INSTALL BATTERY 

PACK

RAISED RIB

CAUTION:

Never  use  saw  when  guard  is  not  operating 
correctly.  Check  the  guard  for  correct  operation 
before each use. The guard is operating correctly 
when  it  moves  freely  and  readily  returns  to  the 
closed  position.  If  you  drop  the  saw,  check  the 
lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all 
depth settings before reuse.

Fig. 7

BLADE EXPOSED ON

UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE

LOWER BLADE GUARD

IS IN UP POSITION

WHEN MAKING A CUT

Summary of Contents for R8452

Page 1: ...y 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 produ...

Page 2: ...G Some dust created 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 thes...

Page 3: ...nable 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 co...

Page 4: ...is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure blade binding or loss of con trol Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per forming an operation where the cutting tool may...

Page 5: ...heck for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly re...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ...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 9: ...at 0 2 1 8 in Cutting Depth at 45 1 5 8 in No Load Speed 2 500 min Motor 18 Volt DC Charger Input 120 V 60 Hz AC only SWITCH TRIGGER BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB LOCK OFF BUTTON SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON HEX KEY D...

Page 10: ...le lock allows you to secure the blade when turning the blade screw WIDTH OF CUT SCALE When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts the scale can be used to measure up to 4 in on the right side of the...

Page 11: ...RNING If inner blade washer has been removed replace it before placing blade on spindle Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly Fit the saw blade inside the lowe...

Page 12: ...e sure the power supply is normal household voltage 120 volts 60 Hz AC only Connect the charger to a power supply Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the raised ribs on the battery pack...

Page 13: ...ashing OFF When battery pack reaches warmed temperature charger begins fast charge mode Evaluate Deeply discharged Flashing OFF Charger pre charges battery until nor mal voltage is reached then begins...

Page 14: ...remover hot water or kerosene to remove these accumulations DO NOT USE GASOLINE BLADE GUARD SYSTEM See Figure 7 The lower blade guard attached to your cordless circular saw is there for your protectio...

Page 15: ...low these safety prac tices Keep the blade at the correct depth setting The depth setting should not exceed 1 4 in below the material being cut Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting...

Page 16: ...towards you resulting in serious injury To stop the saw release the switch trigger After you release the switch trigger allow the blade to come to a complete stop Do not remove the saw from the workpi...

Page 17: ...e an accident resulting in possible serious injury To make the best possible cut Hold the saw firmly with both hands Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making a cut Support the workpiece s...

Page 18: ...traight rip cut NOTE Do not bind the blade in the cut USING THE EDGE GUIDE See Figure 18 Use an edge guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw Remove the battery pack from the saw Place the...

Page 19: ...guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the board to be cut When making a bevel cut hold the saw firmly with both hands Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece Depr...

Page 20: ...ch Using a carpenter s square check the squareness of the saw blade to the base of the saw TO ADJUST Remove the battery pack from the saw Loosen the bevel adjustment knob Loosen the hex nut securing t...

Page 21: ...njury While holding the lower blade guard by the handle firmly rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece Depres...

Page 22: ...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 re...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...he location 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...

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