RIDGID R855 - Manual (Page 15)

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24v
XLi
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TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 7.

Place the battery pack in the saw. Align the raised rib
inside the saw with the groove on the battery pack.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and the battery pack is secured in the saw
before beginning operation.
CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure
raised rib on battery pack aligns with the groove
inside the tool and latches into place properly.
Improper installation of the battery pack can cause
damage to internal components.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 7.

Locate latches on the side of the battery pack and depress
to release the battery pack from the saw.
 Remove the battery pack from the saw.
SAW BLADES
The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not
kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will
place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of
kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades
are always available.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the saw
down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to
remove these accumulations.
DO NOT USE GASOLINE.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
See Figure 8.
The lower blade guard attached to your cordless circular
saw is there for your protection and safety. It should never
be altered for any reason. If it becomes damaged or begins
to return slow or sluggish, do not operate the saw until the
damage has been repaired or replaced. Always leave guard
in operating position when using saw.
DANGER:
When sawing through workpiece, lower blade
guard does not cover blade on the underside of
workpiece. Since blade is exposed on underside
of workpiece, keep hands and fingers away from
cutting area. Any part of your body coming in
contact with moving blade will result in serious
injury.
Fig. 7
DEPRESS LATCHES TO
RELEASE BATTERY PACK
TO
REMOVE
TO
INSTALL
RAISED RIB
CAUTION:
Never use saw when guard is not operating
correctly. Check the guard for correct operation
before each use. The guard is operating correctly
when it moves freely and readily returns to the
closed position. If you drop the saw, check the
lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all
depth settings before reuse.
Fig. 8
BLADE EXPOSED ON
UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE
LOWER BLADE GUARD
IS IN UP POSITION
WHEN MAKING A CUT
OPERATION