RIDGID R3210-1 - Manual (Page 12)

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WARNING:
Do not connect the tool to a power supply until all
assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result
in accidental starting and possible serious injury.
WARNING:
7-1/4 in. (184 mm) blade is the maximum blade
capacity of the saw. Also, never use a blade that is
too thick to allow outer flange washer to engage with
the flat on the spindle. Larger blades will come in
contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades
will prevent blade screw from securing blade on
spindle. Either of these situations could result in a
serious accident.
ATTACHING BLADE
See Figures 2 and 2a.

Unplug the saw.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,
always allow motor to come to a complete stop
before engaging spindle lock.
 Depress the spindle lock button.
 Remove the blade screw by turning it clockwise with the
wrench, while keeping the lock button depressed.
 Remove the spring washer and outer flange washer.
 Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner flange bushing and outer
flange washer where they contact the blade.
WARNING:
If inner flange bushing has been removed, replace
it before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so
could cause an accident since blade will not tighten
properly.
 Retract the lower guard into the upper guard, making
sure the lower guard spring works properly, allowing the
guard to move freely.
 Check to see that the saw teeth and arrow on the saw
blade and the arrow on the lower guard are pointing in
the same direction.
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of the
saw as shown.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2a
ASSEMBLY
 Fit the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto
the spindle.
NOTE: Be sure that the diamond key on the inner flange
bushing aligns properly with the blade before tightening
the blade screw.
 Replace outer flange washer.
 Replace spring washer.
 Depress the spindle lock and replace the blade screw.
 �Tighten the blade screw securely by turning it counter-
clockwise with the wrench. Do not over tighten.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow
the outer flange washer to engage with the flat on the
spindle.
SPINDLE
BLADE
SCREW
OUTER
FLANGE
WASHER
BLADE
INNER FLANGE
BUSHING
SPRING
WASHER
OUTER FLANGE
WASHER
CUPPED SIDE OF
SPRING WASHER
OUTSIDE OF SPRING
WASHER