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Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when 
performing an operation where the cutting tool may  
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.

 Contact with a 

“live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” 
and shock the operator.

Use  clamps  or  other  practical  way  to  secure  and 

support the workpiece to a stable platform. 

Holding 

the work by hand or against your body is unstable and 
may lead to loss of control.

Know  your  power  tool.  Read  operator’s  manual 
carefully.  Learn  its  applications  and  limitations,  as 
well as the specific potential hazards related to this 
tool. 

Following  this  rule  will  reduce  the  risk  of  electric 

shock, fire, or serious injury.

Always  wear  safety  glasses.  Everyday  eyeglasses 
have  only  impact-resistant  lenses;  they  are  NOT 
safety glasses.

 Following this rule will reduce the risk 

of serious personal injury.

Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the 
operation is dusty. 

Following this rule will reduce the 

risk of serious personal injury.

Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during 
extended periods of operation.

 Following this rule will 

reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have 
repaired at your nearest authorized service center. 
Constantly stay aware of cord location.

 Following this 

rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

Check  damaged  parts.  Before  further  use  of  the 
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should 
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate 
properly and perform its intended function. Check for 
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, 
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions 
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that 
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced 
by an authorized service center. 

Following this rule will 

reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury.

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. 
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one 
heavy enough to carry the current your product will 
draw.  A  wire  gauge  size  (A.W.G.)  of  at  least  14  is 
recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in 
length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. 
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller 
the gauge number, the heavier the cord. 

An undersized 

cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of 
power and overheating.

Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before 
using this tool. 

Following this rule will reduce the risk of 

serious personal injury.

Save these instructions. 

Refer to them frequently and 

use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you 
loan  someone  this  tool,  loan  them  these  instructions 
also.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals 
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure 
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust 
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. 

SERVICE

Tool service must be performed only by qualified re-
pair personnel. 

Service or maintenance performed by 

unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement 
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section 
of this manual.

 Use of unauthorized parts or failure to

follow  Maintenance  Instructions  may  create  a  risk  of 
shock or injury.

Summary of Contents for R3001

Page 1: ...ty When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a RIDGID product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR S MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEED R3001 ...

Page 2: ...Assembly 9 n Operation 9 12 n Maintenance 12 13 n Warranty 15 n Customer Service Information 16 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ...r finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents n Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury n Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations...

Page 4: ...ice center Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock fire or serious injury n Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw A wire gauge size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended If in doubt...

Page 5: ...njury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seriou...

Page 6: ...the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical replacement parts WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product The o...

Page 7: ...eck the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed c...

Page 8: ...e 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 EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE BRUSHES Externally accessible brushes extend the life of the machine ILLUMINATED PLUG This saw is equipped with a plug that illuminates when power is supplied to the tool This allows the operator to easily identify live tools...

Page 9: ...l you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool n If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 866 539 1710 for assistance PACKING LIST Reciprocating Saw Saw Blades 2 Hex Key 5 mm Tool Bag Operator s Manual ASSEMBLY OPERATION WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury...

Page 10: ...ith teeth facing either up or down n 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 n Unplug the saw n Remove hex key from the hex key storage in the handle n ...

Page 11: ...keep the saw cutting Let the blade and saw do the work Use of excessive pressure that causes bending or twisting of the blade may result in broken blades WARNING Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the saw blade may contact hidden wiring or its own card Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator PLUNGE CUTT...

Page 12: ...r tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penet...

Page 13: ...dle n Remove brush caps 2 using a screwdriver n Remove brush assemblies 2 n Check for wear Replace both brush assemblies when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining NOTE Do not replace one side without replacing the other n Reassemble using new brush assemblies Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube n Reassemble by reversin...

Page 14: ...14 NOTES ...

Page 15: ... www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will re pair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you One World Technologies Inc P O Box 35 Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY ...

Page 16: ...d service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No Serial No R3001 983000 603 3 24 06 REV 01 OPERATOR S MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW R3001 VARIABLE ...

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