Features - Ryobi RJC181 Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use your reciprocating saw, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.
WARNING:
Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before
using your new reciprocating saw. Pay close attention to
all Safety Rules, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your
reciprocating saw properly and only for what it is intended,
you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Your reciprocating saw has been shipped completely
assembled except for the blade. Inspect saw carefully to
make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during
shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your
nearest Authorized Service Center to obtain replacement
parts before attempting to operate saw. A blade and this
operator's manual are also included.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate your saw until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in
possible serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-
525-2579 for assistance.
TOOLLESS BLADE CLAMP
Your saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the
use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or removing the
blade. Simply lift blade clamp lock / release lever, located on
side of saw, insert blade between blade clamp and saw bar
as far as possible, then release lever to lock position.
BLADE SELECTION
To obtain the best performance from your saw it is important to select a specific blade for the particular application and type
of material you wish to cut. By doing this you will get a smoother faster cut and prolong blade life. Replacement blades for this
saw are available from your nearest Ryobi dealer.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

FEATURES

LOCK-OFF BUTTON
Your saw is equipped with a "lock-off" button which reduces
the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is
located on the handle above the switch trigger. You must
depress the lock-off button in order to pull the switch trigger.
The lock resets each time the trigger is released. Note: You
can depress the lock-off button from either the left or right
side.
SWITCH
To turn your saw ON, depress the lock-off button and pull
switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your saw OFF.
VARIABLE SPEED
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by
the amount of switch trigger depression.
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purposes listed below)
■ Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board, and hard wood).
■ Cutting masonite and plastic.
■ Cutting drywall.
■ Cutting metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods,
aluminum, brass, and copper.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient
to inflict severe injury.
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