Ryobi RJ161V - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATION
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do
so could result in dust, shavings, or loose particles
being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF
See Figure 2.
Follow these directions to turn the saw on and off.
■ To turn the saw on: Depress the switch trigger.
■ To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger.
ADJUSTING THE SPEED
See Figure 3.
The variable speed feature allows the saw to operate at
speeds that can be increased by rotating the dial from
1 to 6. The dial is conveniently located on the handle,
allowing operator control of blade speed.
Follow these directions to adjust the speed.
■ To increase the speed: Turn the dial to a higher
setting.
■ To decrease the speed: Turn the dial to a lower
setting.
SELECTING BLADES
Selecting the correct type of blade is important in order
to obtain the best performance from your saw. Select the
blade based on the application and on the material you
wish to cut. Selecting 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
The toolless blade change system eliminates the need
for tools when changing the blade.
See Figure 4.
Follow these directions to install blades.
■ Unplug the saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
■ Lift the blade release lever.
■ Insert the blade fully, tooth side down.
■ Lower the blade release lever.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
6
1
TO DECREASE
SPEED
TO INCREASE
SPEED
LIFT TO
INSTALL
BLADE