Maintenance Instructions; Cleaning; Lubrication; Motor Brushes - RIDGID RS-570 Manual De Instrucciones

Maintenance
Instructions
WARNING
Make sure that the ON/OFF switch is re-
leased, and the reciprocating saw is un-
plugged before performing any mainten -
ance or making any adjustments.
Maintain tool according to these proce-
dures to reduce the risk of injury from elec-
trical shock and other causes.

Cleaning

1. Wipe the tool clean daily with a clean, dry
cloth.
2. If needed, clean the ventilation slots care-
fully using a dry brush. Do not permit for-
eign objects to enter the interior of tool.
3. Clean blades and apply a light oil to prevent
corrosion, wipe off any excess oil.

Lubrication

The reciprocating saw is lubricated for life from
the factory and generally will not require lubrica-
tion.

Motor Brushes

This reciprocating saw is equipped with auto-
stop brushes. When the carbon brushes are
worn out, the tool will no longer operate. Have
tool serviced.

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM
Excessive vibration.
Cut binds, stalls motor
or kicks back when cut-
ting.
999-995-148.09_REV. B
POSSIBLE REASON
Blade is bent.
Blade not secure in blade holder.
Dull blade with improper tooth set.
Tip of blade strikes workpiece or inside
of pipe.
RS-570 Reciprocating Saw

Service and Repair

WARNING
Improper service or repair can make the
machine unsafe to operate.
The Maintenance Instructions will take care of
most of the service needs of this machine.
Any issues not addressed by that section
should only be handled by a RIDGID Inde-
pendent Service Center. Use only RIDGID
service parts.
For information on your nearest RIDGID Inde-
pendent Service Center or any service or re-
pair questions, see Contact Information sec -
tion in this manual.

Optional Equipment

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, only
use equipment specifically designed
and recommended for use with the
RIDGID Reciprocating Saw, such as
listed below.
Catalog
Description
No.
45297 6" 550 Chain Vice
SOLUTION
Discard blade and use different blade..
Properly install blade..
Discard blade and use a different blade.
Do not strike tip of blade while cutting and
make sure that blade is long enough to cut
through a pipe.
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