RS-570 Reciprocating Saw
Table of Contents
Safety Symbols...............................................................................................................................2
General Safety Rules
Work Area ....................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety...........................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety............................................................................................................................3
Power Tool Use And Care ............................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................4
Reciprocating Saw Safety............................................................................................................4
RIDGID Contact Information..........................................................................................................5
Description......................................................................................................................................5
Specifications .................................................................................................................................6
Standard Equipment ....................................................................................................................6
Pre-Operation Inspection...............................................................................................................6
Removing/Installing Blades .........................................................................................................8
ON/OFF Control...........................................................................................................................9
Speed Adjustment .......................................................................................................................9
Sawing Operation ......................................................................................................................10
Free-Hand Cutting......................................................................................................................11
Plunge Cutting ...........................................................................................................................12
Storage ..........................................................................................................................................12
Maintenance Instructions ............................................................................................................13
Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................13
Lubrication .................................................................................................................................13
Motor Brushes ...........................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................13
Service And Repair ....................................................................................................................13
Optional Equipment .....................................................................................................................13
Disposal.........................................................................................................................................15
EC Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................Inside back Cover
Lifetime Warranty ...........................................................................................................Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English
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