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RIDGID R3121 - page 1
1 Y our jig saw has been engineered and manufactur ed to our high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When pr operly cared for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance. WARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , the user must read and understand the operator’ s manual befor e using this product ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 2
2 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules ......................................................................................................................................... ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 3
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all instructions. F a i l u re t o fo l l o w a l l instructions listed below may r esult in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury . The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below r efers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. SA VE THESE INSTRUC ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 4
4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES Hold power tools by insul ated grippi ng surf aces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the wor ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 5
5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpr eta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 6
6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: T o avoid serious personal injury , do not attempt to use ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 7
7 DOUBLE INSULA TION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cor d. All exposed metal parts ar e isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect- ing insulation. Double insulat ed tools do no t need to be grounded. WARNING: The doubl e insulat ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 8
8 FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Stroke Length................................................................1 in. Orbital Settings...................................................................5 No Load Speed ..........................................500-3,000/min. Input ................................ 120 V , 60 Hz, AC Only , 6.0 Amp Wei ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 9
9 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR JIG SAW See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. BEVELING BASE The base can be angled 45° left or right for a bevel cut. The base featur es positive stops at every 15° and is controlled by a locking lever . CHIP SHIELD A clear plastic chip shield ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 10
10 V ARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR See Figure 3. The saw has a variable speed control selector designed to allow operator control and adjustment of speed and power limits. The speed and power of the saw can be increased or decreased by rotating the variable speed control selector in the direction of the arr ows as shown in figure 3. NOTE: Hold the ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 11
11 B A Fig. 4 OPERA TION V ARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR Fig. 3 WARNING: T o avoid serious personal injury , do not use saw without chip shield properly in place. SPLINTER GUARD TO DECREASE TO INCREASE Fig. 5 CHIP SHIELD TO REMOVE TO INST ALL TO REMOVE Avoid running the saw at low speeds for extended periods of time. Running at low speeds under co ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 12
12 Fig. 7 NO-MAR BASE PLA TE See Figure 6. Since the base of the jig saw is bare metal, to protect a deli- cate work surface, install the plastic no-mar base plate to cover the metal base by snapping the plate into the bottom of the base. The plate is made of plastic and has a smooth finish, making it easier to glide the tool along the work sur - f ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 13
13 TO LOCK OPERA TION ORBIT AL ADJUSTMENT KNOB See Figure 9. The blade of the saw cuts in an orbital motion. This featur e is adjustable and provides faster , more efficient cutting. With orbital motion, the blade cuts through your work in the up- stroke but does not drag across your work in the downstroke. The “0” setting should be used when c ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 14
14 OPERA TION CAUTION: Excessive side pr essure to the blade could result in broken blades or damage to the material being cut. SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 12. Scroll cuts can be made with the saw by guiding the direc- tion of the cut with applied pressur e on the handle as shown in figure 12. Fig. 12 BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 13 - 14. Bevel cutting ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 15
15 PLUNGE CUTTING See Figure 15. WARNING: T o avoid loss of control, broken blades, or dam- age to the material being cut, always use extreme caution when making plunge cuts. It is not rec- ommended to plunge cut materials other than wood. Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece. Set the orbital adjustment knob to “0”. Tilt th ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 16
16 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazar d or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoi d u ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 17
17 W ARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war - ranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after . This product is manufactured by One W orld T echnologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be dir ected to One W orld T echnol ...
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RIDGID R3121 - page 18
18 983000-819 3-24-06 (REV :03) Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center . Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center near est you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www .ridgid.com. The model nu ...
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