Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electri- cal shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. 5228 Double Insulated Variable Speed, Dual Action Reciprocating Saw Table of Contents General Safety Information Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................2 Electrical Safety...................................................................

When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS . Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................2 . General Safe

Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are not in the blade path when cutting into a wall. GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 5. Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you. Make sure saw blade is clear of any foreign material. Be sure material to be cut is held firmly. Small workpieces should be securely clamped in a vise or with clamps to the work bench or table. n Mark the line of cut clearly. n Pull variable speed switch to start the cutting action. n P

Note: Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the equipment. 5 SPECIFICATIONS Input .................................................................................................................. 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only, 9.0 amperes No load speed ............................................................................................................................................... 0-2800 /min. Stroke Length.....................................

NOTE: When the battery pack contains less than 10% charge, the 1/4 charge level indicator will flash. EVALUATE INDICATOR CHARGING INDICATOR FULL INDICATOR DEFECTIVE INDICATOR GREEN LED RED LED 1/4 CAPACITY FULL CAPACITY CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR BUTTON CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR 1/2 CAPACITY 3/4 CAPACITY Charging Fast charging ON OFF Charges in 1 hour 13 OPERATION 24vXLi ? ® SWITCH TRIGGER ® BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBLY SHOE RELEASE LEVER TO LOCK TO UNLOCK ® 24vXLi ? TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 5. . Pla

The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding that fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of a room are at angles that, when added together, equal exactly 90°. Most crown molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits flat against the ceiling) of 52° and a bottom rear angle (the section that fits flat against the wall) of 38° . LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER TABLE See Figure 29. To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for a 90° inside or outside corner, lay the m

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. . Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. . Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. . Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your ha

.. Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury. .. Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. .. Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is

For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign o