Ryobi JS451L - Manual (Page 10)

10 — English
INSTALLING bLADE
See Figure 2.
NOTE: The jig saw is designed to use both T-shank and
U-shank blades.
 Unplug the saw.
 Lift the clamping lever on the rapid-change blade clamp
until it stops.
 Holding the clamping lever up, insert the saw blade (with
blade teeth facing out) as far as possible into the slot in
the saw bar.
 Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered
in the groove of the roller guide.
 Release the clamping lever. Make sure the blade is
securely in place.
INSTALLING VACUUM ATTACHMENT
See Figure 3.
For dustless operation, a vacuum attachment has been
provided with the saw which attaches to the saw base.
To install:

Unplug the saw.
 Slide the vacuum attachment into the curved area at the
rear of the saw base until it is seated securely.
 Attach 1-1/4 in. vacuum hose to vacuum attachment.
 Connect vacuum hose to vacuum.
To remove:

Unplug the saw.
 Remove the vacuum attachment by pulling attachment
from base.
ASSEMbLy
sAW blAdE
Fig. 
ClAMpiNg
lEVEr
VACUUM ATTACHMENT
Fig. 3
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:

Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board and hard board)
 Cutting thin sheet metal (metal cutting blade not
included)
 Cutting plastics and laminates
STARTING / STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 4.
To turn the saw ON, depress the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to turn the saw OFF.
T = U =