Ryobi P521 Operator's Manual page 14

STRAIGHT CUTTING
See Figure 7.
A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood or
straightedge to the workpiece and guiding the edge of the
saw against it. Make the cut from one direction only; don't
cut halfway and complete the cut from the opposite end.
SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING
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. It is not for bevel cutting or plunge cutting.
NOTE: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splintering
when cutting plywood.
POSITIONING THE BASE IN THE SPLINTER-
FREE CUTTING POSITION
 Remove battery pack
 Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen base pivot
screws and slide base forward.
 Always set the cutting angle at 0° for splinter-free cutting.
To set cutting angle at 0°, align the 0° mark on the scale
with the edge of the motor housing.
NOTE: When setting angle at 0° for splinter-free cutting,
the positive stop notches on the rear of the base are not
used.
 Tighten base pivot screws securely.
 Remove hex key and return it to the storage area.
 Replace battery pack.
OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 9.
An optional edge guide is available for use with the saw. It
can be used for making crosscuts and rip cuts.
 Remove battery pack.
 Insert the arm through the two slots in the base of the
saw as shown.
 Adjust edge guide to the desired width and lock in place
with the edge guide screw.
 Replace battery pack.
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.
OPERATION
HEX KEY
STORAGE AREA
BASE
14
HEX KEY
BASE PIVOT SCREW
Fig. 8
EDGE GUIDE
SCREW
BASE
Fig. 9
Fig. 10