Sawzall Safety trigger

[imported_Walter boyer]

The hold to engage button on the sawzall Model R844 (Reciprocating saw). Becomes a real challenge when trying to cut-in a recessed can above you : Trying to balance the saw with one hand and pressing the engage button with the other as the saw starts. I agree with the safety switch but couldn't it be a slide switch rather than a push to engage button. A product is only as safe as the person using it.

Concerned Walter H. Boyer

[rrmcbride]

I brought this up two months ago, and we all agree on it but Ridgid has yet to respond to this....I'm still planning on drilling a little hole in the knob and installing a pin to get it locked on...I think this will make the saw safer to use than the way they made it...

[imported_wbrooks]

This works for me. activate the switch with your index finger and pull the trigger with your middle finger

[rrmcbride]

Of course that's the way we all have to do it...But I for one would like to hold the handle with all my fingers,,,for some reason it seems like I can hold it 25% better if I can use 4 fingers rather than 3...I know 25% isn't much difference oh wait remember when 20% was a big deal not to long ago??

[imported_wbrooks]

yes but you can hold it with two hands instead of 1 so thats 4 more fingers and a thumb 125% gain :D

[rrmcbride]

Originally posted by wbrooks:
yes but you can hold it with two hands instead of 1 so thats 4 more fingers and a thumb 125% gain :D No I can't I got to hold on to the branch with the other hand...Just got done cutting up the Christmas tree.

[imported_wbrooks]

Damn, I knew I should have scrapped that artificial tree and got a real one!

[imported_low_tide123]

does anyone have a problem with the toolless blade change. i can never seem to get the blade to sit in the rest securely. it always seems a little lose. just wondering if this is a saftey problem :confused: