RIDGID R3202 User Manual

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

10FEATURESKNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAWSee Figure 1.The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this oper

11ASSEMBLYFig. 2SPINDLEBLADE SCREwOUTER BLADE wASHER(“D” wASHER)BLADEFig. 3ATTACHING BLADESee Figures 2 - 3. Unplug the saw.Depress and hold spind

12OPERATIONWARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflic

13Fig. 7Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never force a cut.Do not cut warped or wet lumber.Hold the saw firmly with both hand

141438125834111222716OPERATIONSTARTING/STOPPING THE SAWSee Figure 9.To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger. Always let the blade reach full spee

15OPERATING THE SAWSee Figures 12 - 14.It is important to understand the correct method for operating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to

1656056RIP CUTTINGSee Figures 15 - 16.Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw. To rip cut using optional edge guide: Sl

17WARNING:Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment lever securely locked in place can result in serious injury. Bevel Cutting

18WARNING:Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to he

19Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature

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21WARRANTYProof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-ranty service. Limited to RIDGID® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1

987000-3165-27-08 (REV: 01)Customer Service Information:For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provid

3GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSWARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instru

4DANGER:Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands

5CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly

6SYMBOLSSome of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols w

7SYMBOLSThe following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. Indicates an imminently hazar

8DOUBLE INSULATIONDouble insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire gro

9UPPERBLADE GUARD212711213458123814FEATURESFig. 1HANDLEFULL LENGTH KERF INDICATORDUST CHUTEFRONT HANDLEILLUMINATED PLUGPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSBlade Dia