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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 

Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may 
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal 
injury.

  

Before using battery charger,

 read all instructions and 

cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, 
battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of 
the products and possible injury or damage.

CAUTION: 

To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to 
the  charger  and  battery,  charge  only  lithium-ion 
rechargeable batteries as specifically designated 
on  your  charger.  Other  types  of  batteries  may 
burst, causing personal injury or damage.

  

Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp 

conditions. 

Water entering charger will increase the risk 

of electric shock.

  

Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the 

battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of 

fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 

Following this 

rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious 
personal injury.

 

  

Do not abuse cord or charger. 

Never use the cord to 

carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather than 
the plug when disconnecting from receptacle. Damage 
to the cord or charger could occur and create an electric 
shock hazard. Replace damaged cords immediately.

  

Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped 

on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp edges 

or moving parts or otherwise subjected to damage or 

stress.

 This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which 

could cause injury, and damage to the cord, which could 
result in electric shock.

  

Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent damage 

to housing or internal parts.

  

Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, 

etc.  come  in  contact  with  plastic  parts. 

They  con-

tain  chemicals  that  can  damage,  weaken,  or  destroy 
plastic.

  

An  extension  cord  should  not  be  used  unless  

absolutely  necessary. 

Use  of  improper  extension 

cord 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.  That extension cord is properly wired and in  

 

   good electrical condition; and

  c.  That wire size is large enough for AC ampere  

 

   rating of charger as specified below:

 

 

     Cord Length (Feet)  

25' 

50' 

100'

       Cord Size (AWG)   

16 

16 

16

 

     

NOTE:

 AWG = American Wire Gauge

  

Do  not  operate  charger  with  a  damaged  cord  or 

plug, 

which could cause shorting and electric shock. If 

damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized 
serviceman.

  

Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, 

been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. 

Take 

it  to  an  authorized  serviceman  for  electrical  check  to 
determine if the charger is in good working order. 

  

Do not disassemble charger. 

Take it to an authorized 

serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect 
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

  

Unplug  charger  from  outlet  before  attempting 

any  maintenance  or  cleaning  to  reduce  the  risk  of  

electric shock.

  

Disconnect  charger  from  the  power  supply  when 

not in use. 

This will reduce the risk of electric shock or 

damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the 
opening. It also will help prevent damage to the charger 
during a power surge.

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Risk of electric shock. 

Do not touch uninsulated portion 

of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.

  

Save these instructions. 

Refer to them frequently and 

use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you 
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also 
to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger 

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.

2.

 

Before using battery charger,

 read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery, and product 

using battery.

3.

 

CAUTION:

 

To reduce the risk of injury, charge only lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may 

burst, causing personal injury or damage.

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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