RIDGID R8452 Operator'S Manual Download Page 8

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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 

servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

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.

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 Z87.1.

WARNING:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

DANGER:

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

WARNING:

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

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

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

SYMBOL

SIGNAL

MEANING

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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