Ryobi RJ150V specifications Switch, LOCK-ON Button, Variable Speed, Blade Selection

OPERATION

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating your reciprocating saw. Failure to do so could result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

SWITCH

See Figure 2.

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

LOCK-ON BUTTON

See Figure 2.

Your 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 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.

To release the lock, depress the switch trigger and release it. DO NOT lock the trigger on heavy jobs where your saw may have to be stopped quickly.

WARNING:

When using your saw with the switch lock-on, keep your finger near the trigger and be prepared to disengage the "lock-on" feature at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury.

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 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 2.

Your reciprocating 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 2.

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

TO

DECREASE

SPEED

VARIABLE SPEED

CONTROL SELECTOR

TO

INCREASE

SPEED

LOCK-ON

BUTTON

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, then while holding the "lock-on" button pushed in release the switch trigger. Next, adjust the variable speed control selec- tor until the desired speed is reached.

NOTE: IF THE VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR IS FULLY TURNED IN THE COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION (ZERO SETTING) YOUR SAW MAY NOT RUN. ADJUST THE VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR TO MAKE SAW OPERATE.

IF YOU DESIRE NOT TO USE THE VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR, TURN IT IN THE FULL CLOCKWISE DIRECTION. THIS WILL ALLOW THE SPEED OF YOUR SAW TO BE FULLY CONTROLLED B Y T H E A M O U N T O F S W I T C H T R I G G E R DEPRESSION.

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

WARNING:

Your saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, when cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious 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.

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