Removing/Installing Blades - RIDGID RS-570 Manual De Instrucciones

RS-570 Reciprocating Saw
around the material. Determine and clearly
mark the location of the cut. Determine the
correct equipment for the job. If working on
an existing piping system, make sure that
the system has been depressurized and
drained. Cutting into pressurized systems or
systems with fluids in them can cause spills,
electrical shock, explosion and serious in-
jury. Know the contents of the pipe and any
specific hazards associated with the con-
tents. See the Description and Specification
sections for tool information. Using incorrect
equipment for an application can cause in-
jury, damage the tool and make incomplete
connections.
3. Confirm all equipment has been inspected
and set up as directed in their instructions.

Removing/Installing Blades

Choosing the right blade will improve efficiency,
precision of cut, increase blade life and reduce
the risk of injury during operation. The saw can
use either single or double shank blades (Figure
5). Double shank blades are typically thicker (to
resist bending) and more durable than single
shank blades.
Centering
Pin Hole
Figure 5A – Single Shank Saw Blades
Centering
Pin Hole
Figure 5B – Double Shank Saw Blades
Select the blade depending on material to be
cut. Choose the blade length, so that the blade
when installed in the saw projects out of the ma-
terial at least by 1.4" (40 mm) (Figure 6).
8
Min. 40 mm
Figure 6 – Proper Blade Length
1. Make sure ON/OFF switch is released and
saw is unplugged.
2. Use the provided hex wrench to loosen the
screw and the blade clamp. See Figure 7 .
Clamp Screw
12,7 mm
20 mm
Figure 7 – Installing Blades
3. If needed, carefully remove the existing
blade. Blades can be hot after use and
have sharp edges – wear gloves to reduce
the risk of injury.
4. Position the new blade to engage the cen-
tering pin in the hole of the blade shank.
Make sure the centering pin is present and
is in good condition – do not operate with-
out a centering pin. The saw can accommo-
date both single shank and double shank
blades. The blade can be inserted with the
teeth facing either up or down for better ac-
cess.
Blade Clamp
Blade
Centering Pin
Piston
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