Features; Assembly; Operation - Ryobi P523 Operator's Manual

PRODUcT SPEcIFIcATIONS
Length of Stroke ........................................................... 1 in.
Strokes Per Minute ..................... 1,100-3,000 s/min. (SPM)
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of
a product that is not properly and completely assembled
or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1.Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible
serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
APPLIcATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Cutting wood surfaces, thin sheet metal, plastics, and
laminates

FEATURES

Cutting Angle ................................0° to 45° (Left and Right)
Orbital Motion ......................................................4 Settings

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended for use
with this product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.

OPERATION

SWITcH TRIGGER/LOck-ON BUTTON
See Figure 1, page 9.
The lock-on button is convenient when cutting for extended
periods of time. It is located on the handle above the switch
trigger.
 To turn the saw on: Depress the switch trigger.
 To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger.
 To lock on: Depress the switch trigger. Push in and hold
the lock-on button. Release the switch trigger.
 To release: Depress the switch trigger.
INSTALLING/REMOvING BATTERY PAck
See Figure 2, page 9.
To install:
 Place the battery pack on the tool.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured on the
tool before beginning operation.
To remove:
 Depress the latches on the sides of the battery pack.
 Remove the battery pack.
WARNING:
Battery products are always in operating condition.
Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting
that could cause serious personal injury.
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