Ryobi RJC180 - Manual (Page 6)

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KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW
See Figure 1.
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 it 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, blade wrench (5 mm hex
key) 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.
BLADE WRENCH HOLDER
A blade wrench (5 mm hex key) is packed with your saw. A
convenient feature on your saw is the wrench holder. This is
a slot located on the bottom portion of the saw handle. It is
convenient for storing the wrench when it is not being used.
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:
Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient
to inflict severe injury.
FEATURES
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.
WARNING:
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.