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.
Product Specifications ... 1 Table of Contents and Introduction ... 2 Rules for Safe Operation ... 3 General Safety Rules ... 4-5 Symbols and Electrical ... 6 Unpacking and Features ... 7 Operation ... 8-10 Maintenance ... 11 Parts Ordering / Service ... 12 Your reciprocating saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable.
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. 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.
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
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Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool. Service Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current No Load Speed Class II Construction...
UNPACKING Your saw has been shipped completely assembled, except for the blade, and is ready for use. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.
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. TO INSTALL BLADES See Figure 3.
Align the hole in the shank of the blade and blade clamp with the pin in the saw bar, then seat both on the pin in the saw bar. Tighten blade clamp screw securely. Do not overtighten screw or use an aid with hex key. Remove hex key and store it in the hex key holder.
WARNING: Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts can 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.
Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.
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