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Manual RIDGID R3200

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  • RIDGID R3200 - page 1

    1 ® OPERA T OR’S MANUAL 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) Circular Saw R3200 Double Insulated This new circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability , ease of operation and operator safety . When properly cared for , the saw will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. W ARNING To reduce the risk of injury ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 2

    2 ■ Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ General Safety Rules ........................................................................................................... ............................. ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 3

    3 W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W ork Area ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ■ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 4

    4 Service ■ T ool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury . GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized part ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 5

    5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ■ Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK. ■ Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK. ■ ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 6

    6 SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the ool better and safer . SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION VV olts V oltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) WW att Power min Minutes T ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 7

    7 SPECIFICA TIONS DOUBLE INSULA TION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. W ARNING: The doub ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 8

    8 FEA TURES Before using the saw , familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However , do not let famil- iarity with the tool make you careless. W ARNING: Exercise caution when using the circular saw . Care- less actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury . Y our new circular saw ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 9

    9 Fig. 1 FEA TURES POWER CORD RIP GUIDE HANDLE FULL LENGTH KERF INDICATOR DUST CHUTE SPINDLE LOCK SWITCH FRONT HANDLE LIGHTED PLUG ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 10

    10 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 2 SPINDLE BLADE SCREW OUTER FLANGE WASHER (“D” WASHER) BLADE INNER FLANGE BUSHING WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making ad- justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that coul ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 11

    11 ASSEMBL Y REMOVING BLADE See Figure 3. Follow these directions to remove the blade. ■ 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 spindle lock button. ■ Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with the wrench. ■ ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 12

    12 OPERA TION 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. R ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 13

    13 OPERA TION KICKBACK See Figure 5, 6, 7, and 8. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood. DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss of control can ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 14

    14 OPERA TION WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making ad- justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 9. To start the saw : Depress ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 15

    15 OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 11, 12, and 13. It is important to understand the correct method for operating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of control could cause an accident resul ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 16

    16 OPERA TION CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING See Figure 14. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with the full length kerf indicator on the base as shown in the figure. Since blade thicknesses vary , always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any , you must offset the guideline to produce a ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 17

    17 BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 17 and 18. To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints. ■ Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45 ° bevel cuts. ■ Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material. ■ Adjust the ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 18

    18 POCKET CUTTING See Figure 19. WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possi- bly causing serious injury. Follow these directions to pocket cut. ■ Adjust the bevel setting to zero. ■ Set the blade to the correct blade depth s ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 19

    19 0 15 22 1 /2 1 /2 30 45 51 WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making ad- justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. POSITIVE 0 ° BEVEL STOP See Figure 21. The saw ha ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 20

    20 MAINTENANCE W ARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID® replace- ment parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. W ARNING: The saw should never be connected to a power sup- ply when you are assembling parts, making adjust- ments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnect ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 21

    21 This product is manufactured under license from Ridgid, Inc. by One World Technologies, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc. at (toll- free) 1-866-539-1710. 90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this ...

  • RIDGID R3200 - page 22

    22 ® Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center . Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www .ridgidwoodworking.com. The model number of this too ...

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