RIDGID R8646 Manual Del Operador página 5

FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Stroke Length ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-1/8 in.
No Load Speed ......................................................................................................................................... 0-3,000/min (SPM)
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely as-
sembled or if any parts appear to be missing or
damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and
completely assembled or with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this prod-
uct. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board, and hard wood)
 Cutting masonite and plastic
 Cutting drywall
 Cutting metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, alu-
minum, brass, and copper
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Lock the switch when not in use or carrying at
your side, when installing or removing the battery
pack, and when installing or removing the blade.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figures 1 - 2,
To install:
 Lock the switch trigger by sliding the lock-off button into
the lock position.
 Place the battery pack into the saw. Align the raised ribs
on the battery pack with the grooves inside the saw.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the
tool before beginning operation.
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