RIDGID R3001, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION

TO INSTALL BLADE

See Figure 2.

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  Unplug the saw.

WARNING:

The tool should never be connected to a power 
supply  when  you  are  assembling  parts,  making 
adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or 
when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool 
will prevent accidental starting that could cause 
serious injury.

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  Lift  blade  clamp  lock/release  lever  located  on  side  of 

saw.

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  Insert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar.

  NOTE:

 Blade can be installed with teeth facing either up 

or down.

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  Lower blade clamp lever to lock position.

BASE ASSEMBLY

The base 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.

TO  CHANGE  POSITIONS  OF  THE  BASE 
ASSEMBLY

See Figures 3 - 4.

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Unplug the saw.

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  Remove  hex  key  from  the  hex  key  storage  in  the 

handle.

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  Loosen the screws in the gear frame with the hex key.

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  Reposition base assembly.

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  Retighten screws securely. 

Do not

 overtighten screws 

or use an aid with hex key.

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  Remove hex key and replace in storage.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

BLADE

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HEX KEY

BASE ASSEMBLY

BLADE CLAMP 

LEVER