Ryobi JSO48 specifications LOCK-ON Button, Variable Speed, Lock on Button, Switch Trigger

OPERATION

SWITCH

See Figure 2.

To turn your saw ON, depress the switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your saw OFF.

LOCK-ON BUTTON

See Figure 2.

Your saw is equipped with a lock-onfeature, which is convenient when continuous cutting for extended periods of time is required. To lock-on, depress the switch trigger, push in and hold the lock-on button located on the side of the handle, then release switch trigger. Release lock-on button and your saw will continue running.

LOCK ON BUTTON

To release the lock, depress the switch trigger and release it.

If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and your saw becomes disconnected from power supply, disengage the lock-on feature immediately.

WARNING:

Before connecting your saw to power supply source, always check to be sure it is not in lock-on position (depress and release switch trigger). Failure to do so could result in accidental starting of your saw resulting in possible serious injury. Also, do not lock the trigger on jobs where your saw may need to be stopped suddenly.

VARIABLE SPEED

See Figure 3.

Your saw has a variable speed control selector designed to allow operator control and adjustment of speed and power limits. The speed and power of your saw can be increased or decreased by rotating the variable speed control selector in the direction of the arrows shown in figure 3.

NOTE: Hold your saw in normal operating position and turn the variable speed control selector counterclockwise to increase speed and power. Turn clockwise to decrease speed and power.

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SWITCH

TRIGGER

Fig. 2

If you desire to lock the switch on at a given speed, depress the switch trigger, push in and hold the lock-on button, and release the switch trigger. Next, adjust the variable speed control selector until the desired speed is reached.

NOTE: If the variable speed control selector is fully turned in the clockwise direction (zero setting) your saw may not run.

NOTE: If you desire not to use the variable speed control selector, turn it in the full counterclockwise direction. This will allow the speed of your saw to be controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.

Avoid running your saw at low speeds for extended periods of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may cause your saw to become overheated. If this occurs, cool your saw by running it without a load and at full speed.

TO DECREASE	TO INCREASE
SPEED	SPEED
	VARIABLE SPEED
	CONTROL SELECTOR
	Fig. 3

The following guidelines may be used in determining correct speed for various applications:

LOW speed is ideal when minimum speed and power is required, for example, starting cuts.

MEDIUM speed is suitable for cutting hard metals, plastics, and laminates.

HIGH speed produces best results when maximum power is required, for example, cutting wood. Soft metals such as aluminum, brass, and copper also require high speeds.

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