Ryobi P521 Operator's Manual

Ryobi P521 Operator's Manual

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Your jig saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, 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.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
18 VOLT JIG SAW
P522
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SOLD SEPARATELY

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 VOLT JIG SAW P522 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY Your jig saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ®...
  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate WARNING! conditions will reduce personal injuries.  Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools serious injury.
  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES  Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the accordance with these instructions and in the manner battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. intended for the particular type of power tool, taking ...
  • Page 5: Safety Rules For Charger

    SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER  An extension cord should not be used unless WARNING! absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. cord must be used, make sure: Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in a.
  • Page 6: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this 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 DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
  • Page 7: Symbols

    If you do not understand ing, use only identical replacement parts. the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. 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 8: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Length of Stroke ............3/4 in. Orbital Motion ............4 Settings Strokes Per Minute ......0-2,100 r/min. (RPM) Charger Input ......120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only Switch ............Variable Speed Charger Voltage ............18 Volt Cutting Angle ....... 0° to 45° (Left and Right) Charge Rate .............
  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product has been shipped completely assembled.  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are tool until the parts are replaced.
  • Page 10 OPERATION CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool LED on charger will come on.
  • Page 11 OPERATION TO INSERT BATTERY PACK DEPRESS LATCHES TO See Figure 3. RELEASE BATTERY PACK  Lock the switch trigger by releasing it all the way.  Place the battery pack on the tool.  Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured on the tool before beginning operation.
  • Page 12: Blade Selection

    OPERATION WARNING: This tool is designed to work with T-shank blades. Use with non-T-shank blades may result in blades coming loose from tool, resulting in personal injury or property damage. BLADE SELECTION To obtain the best performance from the saw, it is important to select a specific blade for the particular application and type of material you wish to cut.
  • Page 13 OPERATION SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING HEX KEY See Figure 8. The base of the jig saw has a narrow slot to permit splinter- free cutting. It is especially useful when cutting plywood. This feature should only be used when making straight cuts or circle cuts.
  • Page 14 OPERATION SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 10. Scroll cuts can be made with the jig saw by guiding the direction of the cut with applied pressure on the handle as shown. WARNING: Excessive side pressure to the blade could result in broken blades or damage to the material being cut.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    OPERATION PLUNGE CUTTING See Figure 13. 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. ...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE BATTERIES BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cadmium FOR RECYCLING rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging To preserve natural resources, please will depend on the type of work you are doing. re c y c l e o r di s pos e of ba tte r i e s The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide properly.
  • Page 17 NOTES...
  • Page 18: Parts Ordering / Service

    When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: P522 • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com...

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