Features

KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW

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Before attempting to use your reciprocating saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.

WARNING:

Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new reciprocating saw. Pay close attention to all Safety Rules, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your reciprocating saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

Your reciprocating saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade. Inspect saw carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Authorized Service Center to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate saw. A blade and this operator's manual are also included.

WARNING:

If any parts are missing, do not operate your saw until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800- 525-2579 for assistance.

TOOLLESS BLADE CLAMP

Your saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or removing the blade. Simply lift blade clamp lock / release lever, located on side of saw, insert blade between blade clamp and saw bar as far as possible, then release lever to lock position.

LOCK-OFF BUTTON

Your saw is equipped with a "lock-off" button which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger. You must depress the lock-off button in order to pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is released. Note: You can depress the lock-off button from either the left or right side.

SWITCH

To turn your saw ON, depress the lock-off button and pull switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your saw OFF.

VARIABLE SPEED

This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.

APPLICATIONS

(Use only for the purposes listed below)

■Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling, composition board, and hard wood).

■Cutting masonite and plastic.

■Cutting drywall.

■Cutting metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper.

WARNING:

Donot allowfamiliaritywith yoursaw to makeyoucareless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

BLADE SELECTION

To obtain the best performance from your saw it is important to select a specific blade for the particular application and type of material you wish to cut. By doing this you will get a smoother faster cut and prolong blade life. Replacement blades for this saw are available from your nearest Ryobi dealer.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning 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 safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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