RIDGID R3210 User Manual

Your saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for

1011Fig. 1FEATURESPOWER CORDREAR HANDLELIGHTED PLUGFRONT HANDLESWITCH TRIGGERFULL LENGTHKERF INDICATOROVERSIZE LEVER(BEVEL ADJUSTMENT)OVERSIZE LEVER(D

1011SPINDLE LOCKUNPACKINGINSTRUCTIONS:When unpacking the tool:n Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box.n Make sure that al

1213WARNING: Do not connect the tool to a power supply until all assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possi

1213Fig. 3ASSEMBLYWRENCHBLADE SCREWSPINDLE LOCK BUTTONREMOVING BLADESee Figure 3.n Unplug the saw.CAUTION:To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle

1415OPERATIONWARNING:Do not allow familiarity with the tool to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to

1415OPERATIONFig. 5Fig. 6KICKBACKSee Figures 5, 6, 7, and 8.Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you. Blad

1617OPERATIONFig. 10STARTING/STOPPING THE SAWSee Figure 9.To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger. Always let the blade reach full speed, then gu

1617OPERATING THE SAWSee Figures 11, 12, and 13.It is important to understand the correct method for operat-ing the saw. Refer to the figures in this

1819Fig. 14OPERATIONCROSS CUTTINGSee Figure 14.When making a cross cut, align the line of cut with the full length kerf indicator on the base as shown

1819OPERATIONTO ADJUST POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOPSee Figures 16 and 17.n Unplug the saw.n Pull bevel adjustment lever upward to release.n Turn set screw w

23TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ...

2021OPERATIONTO BEVEL CUTSee Figure 18.WARNING:Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment lever securely locked in place can re

2021Fig. 20LENGTH OF CUTSCALEMAINTENANCE WARNING:When servicing use only identical RIDGID® replace-ment parts. Use of any other parts may creat

2223Fig. 21LUBRICATIONSee Figure 21.This tool has been properly lubricated and is ready to use. However, it is recommended that the gears be lubrica

2223WARRANTYThis product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc., under a trademark license from RIDGID, Inc. All war-ranty communications

24983000-4007-04OPERATOR'S MANUAL7-1/4 WORM DRIVE SAW DOUBLE INSULATEDR3210Customer Service Information:For parts or service, contact your neares

23GENERAL SAFETY RULESWARNING:Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric sho

45n DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your second hand on the auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are hol

45n Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing ex-cessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK

67Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols will allo

67SERVICEServicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest

89DOUBLE INSULATIONDouble insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire gro

89FEATURESBefore using this tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. This new saw is equipped with the following featu