RIDGID R8832 Operator's Manual page 7

OPERATION
GENERAL CUTTING
See Figure 7, page 11.
Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align
cutting edge of the blade with the line on the workpiece.
Start the saw and move it forward on the work surface. Apply
downward pressure to keep the saw steady and only enough
forward pressure to keep the blade cutting.
NOTICE:
Do not force the saw. Forcing the saw may
overheat the motor and break saw blades. Use
clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform.
ORBITAL MOTION
See Figure 8, page 11.
The blade of the saw cuts in an orbital motion. This feature
is adjustable and provides faster, more efficient cutting. With
orbital motion the blade cuts through the work on the upstroke
but does not drag across the work on the downstroke. To
adjust the orbital motion, rotate the orbital adjustment knob
to the desired setting. Refer to the chart below to find the
right setting for your application.
NOTE: Setting the orbital position to a lower setting will
result in a smoother finish but slower cut. A higher setting
will result in a rougher finish but faster cut.
STRAIGHT CUTTING
See Figure 9, page 11.
A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood or
straightedge to the workpiece and guiding the edge of the
saw base against it. Make the cut from one direction only.
Don't cut halfway and complete the cut from the opposite end.
Orbital Material
Setting Type
Counter Top, Laminate
Board
0
Thin Sheet Metal
Plastics and PVC
1
Scrolling or Curving Cuts
in Wood
Plywood, Decking and
2
Hardwood
General Lumber and
3
Soft Wood
SCROLL CUTTING
See Figure 10, page 11.
Scroll cuts can be made with the jigsaw by guiding the
direction of the cut with applied pressure on the handle.
NOTE: Tighter tolerance scroll cutting may require the use
of a scroll cutting blade (not included).
ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL CUTTING)
See Figures 11 - 12, page 12.
With the tool-free base adjustment, you can make quick
changes to the bevel setting. The base can be angled 45˚
left or right for bevel cutting, with positive stops at 0˚ and 45˚
(left or right). A protractor is recommended when accurate
cuts are required.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Rotate the base adjustment lever forward to loosen the
 Slide the base forward. Rotate base left or right until the
 Slide the base back (toward the rear of the tool) until the
 Push the base adjustment lever firmly back into place.
 Reinstall the battery pack.
Suggested
Blade Type
Wood Cutting Blade
Metal Cutting Blade
Wood Cutting Blade
Scrolling Wood Blade
Wood Cutting Blade
Wood Cutting Blade
7 – English
WARNING:
Excessive side pressure to the blade could result in
broken blades or damage to the material being cut.
base.
bevel scale indicator is positioned at the desired bevel
angle. If the selected angle is 0˚ or 45˚, interface the tab
on the base support with the appropriate notch on the
base.
NOTE: When making a setup for accurate cuts with a
protractor, or for angles other than 0˚ or 45˚ (left or right), the
positive stop notches on the rear of the base are not used.
tab of the base support contacts the base or fits within
a notch on the base.
Make sure that the base is properly set before starting
the jigsaw.
TPI Speed
(Teeth per inch) Setting
1 0 - 1 2 ( D o w n Position 5 or
Stroke Blade) Line-Start
Positions 1-4 or
14-24
Line-Start
Positions 3-4 or
10-12
Line-Start
P o s i t i o n 5 o r
10-12
Line-Start
Positions 3-5 or
6-12
Line-Start
Positions 3-5 or
6-10
Line-Start
Orbital
Action
No Orbit
No Orbit
Minimal Orbit
Minimal Orbit
Medium Orbit
Maximum Orbit