Ryobi PCL525 Operator's Manual page 8

Orbital Material
Setting Type
Counter Top, Laminate
Board
0
Thin Sheet Metal
Plastics and PVC
1
Scrolling or Curving Cuts
in Wood
Plywood, Decking and
2
Hardwood
General Lumber and
3
Soft Wood
ORBITAL MOTION
See Figure 6, page 12.
The blade of the saw cuts in an orbital motion. This feature
is adjustable and provides faster, more efficient cutting. With
orbital motion the blade cuts through the work on the upstroke
but does not drag across the work on the downstroke. To
adjust the orbital motion, rotate the orbital adjustment knob
to the desired setting. Refer to the chart to find the right
setting for your application.
NOTE: Setting the orbital position to a lower setting will
result in a smoother finish but slower cut. A higher setting
will result in a rougher finish but faster cut.
OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE
(NOT INCLUDED)
See Figure 7, page 12.
An optional edge guide may be purchased separately. It can
be used for making crosscuts and rip cuts.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Insert the edge guide through the two slots in the base
of the saw.
 Adjust to the desired width and lock in place with the
edge guide screw.
 Reinstall the battery pack.
SCROLL CUTTING
See Figure 8, page 12.
Scroll cuts can be made with the jig saw by guiding the direc-
tion of the cut with applied pressure on the handle as shown.
NOTE: Using blades specifically designed for scroll cutting will
reduce stress on the saw and produce better cutting results.
OPERATION
Suggested
Blade Type
Wood Cutting Blade
Metal Cutting Blade
Wood Cutting Blade
Scrolling Wood Blade
Wood Cutting Blade
Wood Cutting Blade
PLUNGE CUTTING
See Figure 9, page 13.
To make plunge cuts using pilot holes:
 Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece.
 Drill a pilot hole inside the area marked by the line of cut.
 Slowly lower the blade through the pilot hole in the
 Do not move the base forward until the blade is entirely
 Move the saw forward to complete the opening.
8 - English
TPI Speed
(Teeth per inch) Setting
1 0 - 1 2 ( D o w n
Max Speed
Stroke Blade)
Slow - Medium
14-24
Speed
10-12 Medium Speed
10-12 Max Speed
Medium - Max
6-12
Speed
Medium - Max
6-10
Speed
WARNING:
Excessive side pressure to the blade could result in
broken blades or damage to the material being cut.
Broken blades could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or damage to
the material being cut, always use extreme caution when
making plunge cuts. We do not recommend plunge
cutting on materials other than wood.
The pilot hole should be large enough to slide the blade
through the material.
workpiece until the base contacts the workpiece. Fully
squeeze the switch trigger to start the saw.
through the workpiece and the base is in complete con-
tact with the workpiece.
Orbital
Action
No Orbit
No Orbit
Minimal Orbit
Minimal Orbit
Medium Orbit
Maximum Orbit