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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

RECIPROCATING SAW
VARIABLE SPEED
DOUBLE INSULATED

RJ162V

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Your reciprocating saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of opera-
tion, 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.

Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.

Summary of Contents for RJ162V

Page 1: ...engineered and manufactured to Ryobi s high standard for dependability ease of opera tion 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 Thank you for buying a Ryobi product ...

Page 2: ... years HOW TO GET SERVICE Just return the power tool properly packaged and postage prepaid to an Authorized Service Center You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by contacting a service representative at One World Technologies Inc P O Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 1207 by calling 1 800 525 2579 or by logging on to www ryobitools com When you request warranty service you must al...

Page 3: ... tool n Keep the tool and its handle dry clean and free from oil and grease Always use a clean cloth when clean ing Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any strong solvents to clean your tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions li...

Page 4: ...roperly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts 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 n Make sure your extension cord i...

Page 5: ...injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when operating this product Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seriou...

Page 6: ...tially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe ...

Page 7: ...before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal mot...

Page 8: ...ith all operating features and safety rules SWITCH TRIGGER The recriprocating saw has a conveniently located switch trigger VARIABLE SPEED DIAL The recriprocating saw has a variable speed dial designed to allow operator control of speed and power limits TOOLLESS BLADE CHANGE SYSTEM The toolless blade change system eliminates the need for tools when changing the blade GRIPZONE TM OVERMOLD TECHNOLOG...

Page 9: ...could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury OPERATION WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso ries not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification...

Page 10: ...ting the right blade will give you a smoother faster cut and prolong the life of the blade Blades with fewer teeth 10 teeth per inch TPI are typically used for cutting wood while blades with more teeth are better for cutting metal or plastic We recommend 14 TPI for plastics and soft metals and 18 TPI for hard metals INSTALLING BLADES See Figure 4 The toolless blade change system eliminates the nee...

Page 11: ...ient starting point inside the cutting area and place the tip of the blade over that point n Rest the front edge of the base assembly on the workpiece and hold it firmly in position during the cut n Depress the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to reach full cutting speed WARNING Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until the motor reaches full speed Failure to heed this warning c...

Page 12: ...ailure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commu tators etc Consequently wedonotrecommendedusingthis tool for extended work on these types of materials However if you do work with any of these materials it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount ...

Page 13: ...13 NOTES ...

Page 14: ...ou can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts always give the following information MODEL NUMBER SERIAL N...

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