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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per-
forming  an  operation  where  the  cutting  tool  may  
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. 

Contact with a 

“live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting 
tool “live” and shock the operator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-
fully.  Learn  its  applications  and  limitations,  as  well 
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. 

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, 
fire, or serious injury.

Always  wear  safety  glasses.  Everyday  eyeglasses 
have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety 
glasses. 

Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious 

personal injury.

Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the 
operation is dusty. 

Following this rule will reduce the 

risk of serious personal injury.

Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during 
extended periods of operation. 

Following this rule will 

reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have 
repaired at your nearest Authorized Service Center. 
Constantly stay aware of cord location. 

Following this 

rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

Check  damaged  parts.  Before  further  use  of  the 
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should 
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate 
properly and perform its intended function. Check for 
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, 

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

SERVICE

Tool service must be performed only by qualified re-
pair personnel. 

Service or maintenance performed by 

unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement 
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section 
of this manual. 

Use of unauthorized parts or failure to fol-

low Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock 
or injury.

breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions 
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that 
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced 
by an authorized service center. 

Following this rule will 

reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury.

Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the cord 
or yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep 
cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. 

Following 

this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. 
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one 
heavy enough to carry the current your product will 
draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recom-
mended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. 
A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in 
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage 
number, the heavier the cord. 

An undersized cord will 

cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and 
overheating.

Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before 
using this tool. 

Following this rule will reduce the risk of 

serious personal injury.

Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool while 
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medi-
cation. 

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric 

shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

Save these instructions. 

Refer to them frequently and 

use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you 
loan  someone  this  tool,  loan  them  these  instructions 
also.

WARNING: 

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals 
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to 
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks 
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

 

Summary of Contents for Jig Saw

Page 1: ...n 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 Th...

Page 2: ...Assembly 10 n Operation 11 16 n Adjustments 17 n Maintenance 18 n Parts Ordering Service 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Sa...

Page 3: ...finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites ac cidents n Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotatin...

Page 4: ...ng and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center Following this rule will reduce...

Page 5: ...jury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this...

Page 6: ...inning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard s...

Page 7: ...an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the curr...

Page 8: ...ight 5 8 lbs 2 63 kg FEATURES Fig 1 VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR WOOD CUTTING SAW BLADE ORBITAL ADJUSTMENT KNOB LOCK ON BUTTON VACUUM ATTACHMENT TRIGGER SWITCH LED LIGHT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BASE...

Page 9: ...ick and easy BLADE SUPPORT ROLLER Theblade supportrollerisrecessedtoensureaccuratecutting It has a hard wearing die cast aluminum casing with good heat dissipation properties to protect against overhe...

Page 10: ...il assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury TO INSTALL JIG SAW BLADES See Figure 2 n Unplug your saw n Lift the clamping lever on...

Page 11: ...Figure 4 The saw is equipped with a lock on feature which is convenient when continuous cutting for extended periods of time is required To lock on depress the trigger switch push in and hold the loc...

Page 12: ...stics and laminates HIGH speed produces best results when maximum power is required for example cutting wood Soft metals such as alu minum brass and copper may also require high speeds WARNING Do not...

Page 13: ...straight cuts as shown in figure 8 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 on...

Page 14: ...e back to move the blade support roller out of the way of the saw blade as shown in figure 10 n Retighten the base locking lever n Unlock the scrolling mechanism of your saw by sliding the scrolling k...

Page 15: ...bly provides an indicator at each of the above mentioned 15 increments A protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are required n Unlock the base by moving the base locking lever for ward n Align t...

Page 16: ...ent knob to 0 Many kinds of metals can be cut with the saw Be careful not to twist or bend the blades Do not force If the blade chatters or vibrates excessively use a finer tooth metal cutting blade I...

Page 17: ...ng nut See figure 17 n Loosen the locking screw It is not necessary to remove the screw from the base See figure 18 n Release the base locking lever by pulling it forward n Tighten the adjusting nut 1...

Page 18: ...penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Electrictoolsusedonfiberglassmaterial wallboard spack...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES...

Page 20: ...u call or visit Please call 1 800 525 2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODE...

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