RIDGID R843 - Manual (Page 10)

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UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
n
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box.
n Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
n Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Jig Saw
Battery Pack
Charger
Hex Key
Anti-splintering insert
Saw blades (3)
Operator's Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are missing do not operate this tool
until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to
do so could result in possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always remove the battery
pack from the tool when assembling parts.
TO INSTALL BLADES
See Figures 2 - 3.
n
Remove battery pack.
n Flip blade guard up and out of the way.
n Push the clamping lever on the rapid-change clamp until
it stops.
n Holding the clamping lever open, insert the saw blade as
far as possible into the slot in the saw bar.
Fig. 3
BLADE CLAMP
LEVER
ASSEMBLY
SAW BLADE
Fig. 2
BLADE GUARD
n Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered
in the groove of the roller guide.
n Release the clamping lever. Make sure the blade is
securely in place.
n Lower the blade guard and snap into place. Replace the
splinter guard, if applicable.
n Replace battery pack.