Operation – RIDGID R8442 User Manual
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OPERATION
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4.
Place the battery pack in the saw aligning raised rib on
battery pack with groove in the saw’s battery port.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured to saw
before beginning operation.
CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure
raised rib on battery pack aligns with the grooves
in the bottom of the saw and latches into place
properly. Improper installation of the battery pack
can cause damage to internal components.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and
depress both sides to release the battery pack from the
saw.
Remove the battery pack from the saw.
SHOE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 6.
The shoe assembly of the reciprocating saw pivots up and
down in both directions. The base is adjustable, allowing the
use of the blade teeth at different positions on the blade.
CHANGING POSITIONS OF THE BASE
ASSEMBLY
See Figure 6.
Remove the battery pack.
� Loosen the screws in the gear frame with the hex key.
� Reposition the base assembly.
� Retighten the button head screws securely.
Do not
overtighten screws or use an aid with the hex key.
� Remove the hex key.
TO INSTALL SAW BLADE
See Figure 7.
Remove the battery pack from the saw.
Lift the blade clamp lock/release lever located on the side
of the saw.
Insert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar.
Lock the blade clamp lever.
Fig. 4
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BATTERY PACK
RAISED RIB
Fig. 5
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DEPRESS LATCHES TO
RELEASE BATTERY PACK
Fig. 6
BASE ASSEMBLY
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Fig. 7
BLADE
BLADE
CLAMP
GENERAL CUTTING
See Figure 8.
Rest the front of the saw shoe on the workpiece and align
cutting edge of the blade with the line on the workpiece.
Start the saw and move it forward on the work surface. Apply
downward pressure to keep the saw steady and only enough
forward pressure to keep the blade cutting.
HEX KEY
SCREWS