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This new jig saw

has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and

operator safety. When properly cared for, the jig saw 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 product.

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Orbital Jig Saw
R3120
Variable Speed

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Page 1: ...n properly cared for the jig saw 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 product Thank you for buying a RIDGID product OPERATOR S MANUAL Orbital Jig Saw R3120 Variable Speed SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...ompletely understand the operator s manual Pay close attention to the safety rules including Dangers Warnings and Cautions If you use your product properly and only as intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved WARNING The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being t...

Page 3: ...y Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jew elry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is off be fore plugging in Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on in vites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turn ing the tool on A wrench or a ke...

Page 4: ...ectric shock or fire Make sure your extension cord is in good condi tion When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your prod uct will draw A wire gage size A W G of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavi...

Page 5: ...urpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation ...

Page 6: ...antial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage r...

Page 7: ...T Variable Speed Orbital Jig Saw Bi metal blades 3 Vacuum adaptor Anti splintering insert Hex Key Case Operator s Manual APPLICATIONS You may use the orbital jig saw for the purposes listed below Sawing non ferrous metal sheet steel wood plastic and similar materials WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate your tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in poss...

Page 8: ... Five position adjustable orbital saw blade movement to ensure high cutting performance Hard wearing die cast aluminum casing with good heat dissipation properties to protect against overheating Chip Shield A clear plastic chip shield has be provided on the front of your saw for protection against flying dust and chips It is designed to fit the front opening of your saw For your protection donotus...

Page 9: ...achment andthisownersmanual are also included WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental start ing causing possible serious injury To Install Jig Saw Blades See Figure 2 Unplug your saw Remove the chip shield and the splinter guard by sliding it forward Push the clamping lever on the rapid cha...

Page 10: ...rn the saw OFF Lock On Button See Figure 3 The saw is equipped with a lock on feature which is convenient when continuous cutting for extended periods of time is required To lock on depress the switch trigger push in and hold the lock on button located on the side of the handle then release switch trigger Release lock on button and your saw will continue running Toreleasethelock depresstheswitchtr...

Page 11: ... at a given speed depress the switch trigger push in and hold the lock on button and release the switch trigger Next adjust the variable speed control selector until the desired speed is reached Note If you desire not to use the variable speed control selector turn it to Setting 6 This will allow the speed of the saw to be controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression Avoid running your sa...

Page 12: ...t use saw without chip shield properly in place General Cutting See Figure 7 Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align cutting edge of the blade with the line on your workpiece Make sure the power cord is out of your way and not in the line of cut Start your saw and move it forward on the work surface Apply downward pressure to keep the saw steady and only enough forward pressure t...

Page 13: ...oke but does not drag across your work in the downstroke The 0 setting should be used when fast cutting in soft material is desired The higher settings 3 4 should be used when cutting materials with more resis tance Straight Cut See Figure 9 A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood or straightedge to the workpiece and guiding the edge of the saw against it Make the cut from one direc...

Page 14: ...ase pivot screw can move freely in slots in base See Figure 11 Note Clamp plate should always be in full rear position as shown in figure 11 Align the mark on the base of the desired angle with the edge of the motor housing Once the desired angle is reached slide base back until tab on motor housing aligns with the appropriate notch on rear of base See Figure 12 Note When making a set up for accur...

Page 15: ...with the saw Be careful not totwistorbendtheblades Donotforce Ifthebladechatters orvibratesexcessively useafiner toothmetal cuttingblade If blade heats excessively use lower speed If blade teeth become filled or clogged when cutting soft metals such as aluminum use a coarser tooth blade or lower speed We recommend use of oil when cutting metals to keep blades cool increase cutting action and prolo...

Page 16: ...en you are assembling parts making adjustments cleaning performing maintenance or when the tool is not in use Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury To Install Unplug the saw Slide the vacuum attachment into the curved area at the rear of the base To Remove Unplug the saw Remove the vacuum attachment by pulling attach ment from base VACUUM ATTACHMEN...

Page 17: ... contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic Electrictoolsusedonfiberglassmaterial wallboard spack ling compounds or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chipsandgrindingsarehighlyabrasivetobearings brushes commutators etc Consequently we do not recommended using this tool for extended work on ...

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Page 19: ...ed service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any defective part at our option at no charge to you WARRANTY WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction failure or defect resulting from misuse abuse negl...

Page 20: ...when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgidwoodworking com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No Serial No R3120 983000 278...

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