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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI RECIPROCATING SAW. Your new saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. DOUBLE INSULATION Your Ryobi power tool is double insulated. This means you are separated from the tool's electrical system by two complete sets of electrical insulation. This extra layer of insulation is intended to protect the user from electrical shock due to a break in the wiring insulation.
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL - Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limita- tions as well as the specific potential hazards re- lated to this tool. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY GROUNDED SURFACES. For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL RYOBI REPLACEMENT PARTS. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate saw. An operator's manual and warranty registration are also included.
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. Page 6...
TO INSTALL BLADES See Figure 3. UNPLUG YOUR SAW. WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. Remove the 5/32 in. allen wrench provided with this saw from allen wrench holder. NOTE: Allen wrench holder is located in bottom portion of saw handle.
TO INSTALL FLUSH CUTTING BLADES See Figures 6 and 7. Flush cutting blades should be used when making close or flush cuts to walls. Plug your reciprocating saw into power supply source. Depress and release the switch trigger of your saw in quick, short starts and stops until blade clamp is in its full rear position.
OPERATION FLUSH CUTTING See Figure 10. Your saw has been designed with a flush cutting feature which permits cutting close to floors or walls. To fit your cutting requirements, cuts may be made in either direction by reversing the position of the blade in the blade clamp. See page 8 for instructions on installing Flush Cutting Blade.
WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
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Improper repair of a double insulated tool can result in damages to the double insulation system possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution. Any repairs requiring disassembly of your tool requires safety testing and should only be performed by a Ryobi Factory Service Center or other Qualified Service Organization.
RYOBI RECIPROCATING SAW – MODEL NUMBER RJ150V-01 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RECIPROCATING SAW or when ordering repair parts. Part Number...
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Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Factory Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please refer to the insert or call 1-800-525-2579 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada for your nearest Factory or Authorized Service Center.
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