Ridgid GEN5X R8642 Gear Assembly Replacement

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Ridgid GEN5X R8642 Gear Assembly Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

13

Zeitaufwand

1 Stunde

Einleitung

This guide is to help users replace the gear assembly for the Ridgid GEN5X R8642 saw. For this guide you will need: a spudger, a T20 Torx Screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver size J1, replacement gear assembly for Ridgid GEN5X R8642, and a good attitude.


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    • Remove the plastic tab holding the handle cover in place by prying upward with the spudger until the tab pops off.

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    • Remove the handle cover by pulling it towards the front of the saw.

    • The grip can sometimes become stuck and may require a decent amount of force to remove.

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    • Use a T20 Torx screwdriver to remove the nine M4 X 16mm screws from the plastic housing.

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    • Use a JIS #1 screwdriver to remove the two M4 x 25mm screws on both sides of the metal housing.

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    • Remove one half of the plastic housing using a spudger so that the internal system is exposed.

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    • Remove the one 16mm T20 screw that holds the grip support onto the saw.

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    • Remove the five T20 Torx screws from the gear assembly cover and pull the cover off.

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    • Carefully remove the motor making sure not to harm any of the wires that are attached. Place motor gently out of the way.

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    • Remove the orbital switch by pulling straight up on it.

    • Be careful to not lose the spring and pin that is inside of the switch.

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    • Remove the gear assembly by pulling it straight up.

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    • Pull the pin holding the metal guide housing in place.

    • Slide the metal guide housing back off the gear assembly.

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    • Remove the guide bushing by pulling up on it.

    • Then slide the pin out that holds the gear assembly and blade clamp assembly.

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    • Slide the blade clamp assembly off the gear assembly.

Abschluss

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Tinte & Feder

Josh Wagoner

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When reassembling with new gear, does gear needs to be greased?

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