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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW.
Your new cordless reciprocating 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.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new cordless reciprocating
saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your cordless reciprocating saw
properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
18 VOLT CORDLESS
RECIPROCATING SAW
MODEL NO. RJC181
SPECIFICATIONS:
7/8 in. (22 mm)
0-3,000 SPM
18 Volt DC
Variable Speed With Brake
120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC
1 Hour
6.16 lbs. (2.8 kg.)
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Page 1: Reciprocating Saw
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW. Your new cordless reciprocating 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. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Use battery only with charger listed. MODEL BATTERY PACK RJC181 1322401, 1323303 130224007, or 130256001 ■ Use battery operated tool only with specified desig- nated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may cre- ate a risk of fire. -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
Tool Use and Care ■ Use clamps or other practical way to secure and sup- port the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. ■... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions For Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER WARNING: Never use a battery that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped battery immediately. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. ■... -
Page 5: Symbols
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 NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current No Load Speed... -
Page 6: Features
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. -
Page 7: Features
FEATURES DEPRESS HERE TO PULL SWITCH TRIGGER LOCK-OFF BUTTON LOCK-OFF BUTTON BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBLY SAW BLADE SWITCH TRIGGER BLADE CLAMP LOCK / RELEASE LEVER BATTERY PACK Fig. 1 Page 7... -
Page 8: Assembly
WARNING: Always remove battery pack from your saw when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or removing blades, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. TO REMOVE / ATTACH BATTERY PACK See Figure 2. -
Page 9: Charging Battery Pack
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 4. LED WILL BE LIGHTED TO INDICATE STATUS OF CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK: ■ Red LED lighted = Fast Charging Mode ■ Green LED lighted = Fully Charged Battery Pack ■ Yellow and Green LED Lighted = Control Charge or Possible Faulty Battery. -
Page 10: General Cutting
GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 6. Hold your saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you. Make sure saw blade is clear of any foreign material. Be sure material to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces should be securely clamped in a vise or with clamps to the work bench or table. -
Page 11: Maintenance
WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. -
Page 12: Parts Ordering / Service
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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