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Your reciprocating saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of opera- tion, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period from the date of the original purchase. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI power ®...
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. n Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
SERVICE n Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current...
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
The recriprocating saw has a conveniently located switch trigger. VARIABLE SPEED DIAL The recriprocating saw has a variable speed dial designed to allow operator control of speed and power limits. FEATURES Input ...120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 6.5 A Net Weight...
Do not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance. PACKING LIST Reciprocating Saw Blades (2) Tool Bag Operator’s Manual WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less.
Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF See Figure 2. n To turn the saw on: Depress the switch trigger. n To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger. ADJUSTING THE SPEED See Figure 3.
Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until the motor reaches full speed. Failure to heed this warning can cause you to lose of control of the saw and result in serious injury. n Tilt the saw downward until the tip of the blade starts cutting the workpiece.
Always keep firm pressure on the base to hold it securely against the workpiece. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING:...
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below. • HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi ® 983000-628 5-23-07 (REV:04) OPERATOR’S MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW...
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