Ryobi P521 Operator's Manual page 14

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.
ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL CUTTING)
See Figures 11 - 12.
Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° right
or left. Angles for cuts from 0° to 45° in 15° increments are
marked on a scale on both the left and right side of the base.
Notches on the rear of the base provide positive stops at
each of the above mentioned 15° increments. A protractor
is recommended when accurate cuts are required.
 Remove battery pack.
 Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen the base pivot
screws until the base can be moved.
 Slide base backward until base pivot screws can move
freely in slots in base.
 Align the mark, on the base, of the desired angle with the
edge of the motor housing.
 Once the desired angle is reached, slide base forward
until tab on motor housing aligns with the appropriate
notch on rear of base.
NOTE: When making a set-up for accurate cuts with
a protractor, or for angles other than the preset 15°
increments, the positive stop notches on the rear of the
base are not used.
 Tighten the base pivot screws securely.
 Return hex key to storage compartment.
 Replace battery pack.
NOTE: The wide slot in the base must be used when making
bevel cuts, scroll cuts, plunge cuts, and when cutting
metal.
OPERATION
BASE
14
HEX KEY
BASE PIVOT
SCREWS
30
45
SCALE
BASE
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12