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RIDGID R844 - page 1
1 Y our r eciprocating saw has been engineered and manufactur ed to our high standards for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , the user must read and understand the operator’ s manual before using th ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 2
2 3 n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 n General Safety Rules ............................................................................................................................................ ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 3
2 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! RE AD AN D UNDE RST AN D ALL IN STR UCT ION S. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may r esult in electri c shock , fir e and/or seriou s person al injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. n Do not operate ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 4
4 5 SERVICE n Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. GENERAL SAFETY RULES n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or fai ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 5
4 5 SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER WARNING! RE AD AN D UNDE RST AN D ALL IN STR UCT ION S. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may r esult in elect ric sh ock, fire and/or serio us pers onal injury . n Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, battery, and product using b ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 6
6 7 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpr eta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TIO ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 7
6 7 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings ar e intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazar dous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . Indi ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 8
8 9 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Length of Stroke .......................................................................................................................................................1-3/16 in. Strokes Per Minute ........................................................................................................... ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 9
8 9 UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. 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- full ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 10
10 11 OPERA TION Fig. 3 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict sever e injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failur e to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes res ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 11
10 11 OPERA TION OPERA TION Ready to char ge battery pack When battery pack reach es coole d temperature, charger begins fast char ge mode W h e n b a t t e r y p a c k r e a c h e s warmed temperature, charger begins fast char ge mode Char ger pre-char ges battery until normal voltage is reached, then begins fast char ge mode If red LED con tinues ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 12
12 13 OPERA TION TO INST ALL BA TTER Y P ACK See Figure 5. n Place the battery pack in the saw aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in the saw's battery port. n Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured to saw before beginning operation. CAUTION: When placing battery pack ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 13
12 13 ® OPERA TION GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 8. Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you. Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material. Be sure the material to be cut is held firmly . Small work pieces should be securely clamped in a vise or with clamps to the work bench or table. Mark the line of cut clearly . Depr e ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 14
14 15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: W h e n s e r v i c i n g u s e o n l y i d e n t i c a l R I D G I D replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazar d or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust ma ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 15
14 15 W ARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war - ranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after . This product is manufactured by One W orld T echnologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be dir ected to One W orl d T ec ...
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RIDGID R844 - page 16
16 983000-589 5-05 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 18 VOL T RECIPROCA TING SA W V ARIABLE SPEED R844 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 ...
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