RIDGID R3000 - Manual (Page 8)

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FEATURES
Fig. 1
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BLADE CLAMP
LOCK / RELEASE LEVER
BASE (SHOE)
ASSEMBLY
SAW BLADE
ILLUMINATED PLUG
INSULATED GRIPPING
SURFACE
INSULATED GRIPPING
SURFACE
SWITCH
TRIGGER
Before using this tool, familiarize yourself with all operat-
ing features and safety requirements. However, do not let
familiarity with the tool make you careless.
Your new saw is equipped with the following features.
See Figure 1.
TOOLLESS BLADE CLAMP
Your saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the
use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or removing the
blade. Simply lift blade clamp lock / release lever, located on
side of saw, insert blade between blade clamp and saw bar
as far as possible, then release lever to lock position.
BLADE SELECTION
To obtain the best performance from your saw it is important
to select a specific blade for the particular application and
type of material you wish to cut. By doing this you will get
a smoother, faster cut and prolong blade life. Replacement
blades for this saw are available from your nearest RIDGID
dealer.
SWITCH
To turn your saw ON, pull switch trigger. Release switch
trigger to turn your saw OFF.
VARIABLE SPEED
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled
by the amount of switch trigger depression.
ILLUMINATED PLUG
This saw is equipped with a plug that illuminates when power
is supplied to the tool.