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FEATURES

ASSEMBLY

KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW

See Figure 1.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of 
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as 
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before 
use  of  this  product,  familiarize  yourself  with  all  operating 
features and safety rules.

BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER

The bevel adjustment lever allows you to set the circular saw 
for bevel cuts from 45° to 90°.

CHARGER

Your charger has a “key hole” hanging feature for convenient, 
space saving storage. Screws should be installed so that 
the center distance is 4-1/8 in.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVER 

The depth adjustment lever adjusts the depth of cut from 
0 in. to 2-1/8 in.

EDGE GUIDE

The edge guide is used when making long or wide rip cuts 
with the saw.

50° ADJUSTMENT BUTTON

The 50° adjustment button provides more flexibility while cut-
ting by allowing an extra 5° to the bevel adjustment lever.

HEX KEY STORAGE 

Conveniently stores your hex key for quick blade changes.

LOCK-OFF BUTTON

The  lock-off  button  reduces  the  possibility  of  accidental 
starting.

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

The spindle lock button 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 blade, 
and up to 1 in. on the left side of the blade.

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

  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 care-

fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

  If  any  parts  are  damaged  or  missing,  please  call  

1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

6-1/2 in. Circular Saw
Charger
Battery Pack
Saw Blade
Hex Key
Edge Guide
Tool Bag
Operator’s Manual

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.

Summary of Contents for R855

Page 1: ...u 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 product Thank you for buying a RIDGID product...

Page 2: ...NG Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of thes...

Page 3: ...onal injuries Avoid accidental starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch...

Page 4: ...rkpiece Lessthanafulltoothofthebladeteethshould be visible below the workpiece Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg Secure the workpiece to a stable platform It is important to...

Page 5: ...ize the risk of blade pinching and kickback Large panels tend to sag under their own weight Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel Do...

Page 6: ...ord 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 Th...

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: ...pth at 0 2 1 8 in Cutting Depth at 45 1 5 8 in Motor 24 Volt DC Charger Input 120 V 60 Hz AC only Speed 3 900 r min RPM BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER LOCK OFF BUTTON SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVE...

Page 10: ...ure 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 blade and up to 1 in on t...

Page 11: ...the blade WARNING 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 ins...

Page 12: ...y APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below Cutting all types of wood products lumber plywood paneling Cross cutting Rip cutting Bevel cutting Pocket cutting NOTE Theuseofabrasi...

Page 13: ...rature range the red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off When the battery pack cools down to approximately 150 F 65 C the charger will automatically begin fast charge mode NOTE Refer...

Page 14: ...Deeply Discharged ON OFF Charger pre charges battery until normal voltage is reached then begins fast charge mode May take longer than 1 hour to fully charge Full Maintenance charging OFF ON Fast cha...

Page 15: ...pitch remover hot water or kerosene to remove these accumulations DO NOT USE GASOLINE BLADE GUARD SYSTEM See Figure 8 The lower blade guard attached to your cordless circular saw is there for your pro...

Page 16: ...follow 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 cutt...

Page 17: ...from the workpiece while the blade is moving DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT See Figure 14 Always keep correct blade depth setting The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1 4 in below t...

Page 18: ...safer always maintain proper control of the saw Loss of control could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury To make the best possible cut Hold the saw firmly with both hands Avoid pl...

Page 19: ...achieve a straight rip cut NOTE Do not bind the blade in the cut USING THE EDGE GUIDE See Figure 20 Use an edge guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw Remove the battery pack from the s...

Page 20: ...with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause saw to kickback toward you resulting in serious injury After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a comp...

Page 21: ...t bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury Adjust the bevel setting to zer...

Page 22: ...using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil gr...

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: ...ocation 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 Ple...

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