Ridgid Contact Information; Description - RIDGID RS-570 Bedienungsanleitung

and allow the blade to come to full speed.
Tool can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is
slow at beginning of cut and possibly kick-
back.
• Do not cut pipe unless fully drained and
depressurized. When cutting into an existing
system, the pipe must be drained and depres-
surized prior to cutting. Take proper precau-
tions for the pipe contents. This reduces the
risk of electrical shock, explosions and other
serious injury.
• Only use RIDGID Reciprocating Saw with
appropriate RIDGID or RIDGID approved
blades. Other uses or modifying the saw for
other applications may damage the saw,
damage the blade, workpiece and/or cause
personal injury.
• Always switch the machine off and wait
until the blade has come to a complete
stop before placing the machine down.
Reduces the risk of injury and tool damage.
• Read and understand these instructions
and the instructions and warnings for all
equipment and materials being used be-
fore operating this tool to reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
Some dust created by sawing and
WARNING
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 paint
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depend-
ing on how often you do this type of work. To re-
duce your exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well ventilated area, and use respiratory pro-
tection selected based on appropriate regula-
tions and standards.
RIDGID Contact
Information
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
product:
– Contact your local RIDGID
– Visit RIDGID.com to find your local
RIDGID contact point.
999-995-148.08_REV. B
®
® distributor.
RS-570 Reciprocating Saw
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service De part -
ment at RIDGID.eu@emerson.com or +32 11
598 600, rtctechservices@emer son.com, or
in the U.S. and Canada call (800) 519-3456.

Description

The RIDGID ® RS-570 Reciprocating Saw, when
used with the supplied support device, is de-
signed for cutting pipe. It may also be used for
cutting metal, wood and plastic profiles and light
construction materials.
Both single and double shank saw blades can
be used with the saw. The blade is attached to
the piston. When the ON/OFF switch is turned
on, the reciprocating motion is transferred to the
piston through the motor and gear box.
A support device is provided with the saw to im-
prove control and alignment of the blade to the
pipe.
Gear Housing
Front Handle
Ventilation Slots
Blade Clamp
Screw
Saw Mount
Access
Hole
Figure 1 – RIDGID ® RS-570 Reciprocating Saw
Warning Label
Speed Selector
Rear Handle
Two Step Momentary
ON/OFF Switch
Blade
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