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The Ridgid r883 is a cordless jigsaw that is rated for the 24 volt battery. It can also handle the 18 volt battery making it versatile. This is a great feature if you have the 18 volt battery tools now. It is a little heavy at 8.4 lbs. The weight does make it easier to control when cutting on flat surfaces. The lithium ion battery that fits the jigsaw is longer lasting. It holds a charge longer and the life of the battery is a lot longer then the non lithium ion battery.

The Ridgid r883 jigsaw does not have a dust blower. The base does move back for flush cuts. Moving the base back also makes it easy to keep the dust out of your way. This is a tool free simple adjustment. Adjusting the angle of the base is a tool free adjustment too. This makes it quick and easy to change the angle in bevel cuts. Blade changing in this jigsaw was made easy as well. No screwdrvers or allen wrenches it is a tool free fix as well. No fighting that hot blade out of the saw means no more burnt fingers. The roller guide system holds the blade firm and straight making guiding your cut a breeze.

The jigsaw cuts a little slower at 2200 strokes per minute but with the 24 volt battery it has plenty of power for all your cutting needs. Being cordless makes this tool handy to use anywhere. It has a lifetime warranty. The Ridgid r883 jigsaw is a good value for a saw if you have the Ridgid line of tools.

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