Ryobi RJ165V - Manual (Page 8)

8 - English
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal 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 wood)
 Cutting masonite and plastic
 Cutting drywall
 Cutting metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, alu-
minum, brass, and copper
SELECTING BLADES
Selecting the correct type of blade is important in order to
obtain the best performance from the 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
See Figure 2, page 10
The toolless blade change system eliminates the need for
tools when changing the blade.

Unplug the saw.
 Lift the blade release lever.
 Insert saw blade until it is fully seated.
NOTE: blade can be installed with teeth facing either up
or down.
 Lower the blade release lever.
TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF
See Figure 3, page 10.

To turn the saw on: Depress the switch trigger.
 To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger.
ADjUSTING THE SPEED
See Figure 4, page 10.
The variable speed feature allows the saw to operate at
speeds that can be increased by rotating the dial from
1 (slow) to 6 (fast). The dial is conveniently located on the
handle, allowing operator control of blade speed.

To increase the speed: Turn the variable speed dial to
a higher number setting.
 To decrease the speed: Turn the variable speed dial to
a lower number setting.
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figure 5, page 10.

Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a
vise or with clamps.
 Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material
and that the power cord and extension cord are out of
the blade path.
 Mark the line of cut clearly.
 Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from
you.
 Depress the switch trigger to start the cutting action.
 Set the shoe assembly against the workpiece.
 Move the blade into the workpiece.
NOTE: Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep
the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. Keep
pressure on the shoe, against the workpiece.
PLUNGE CUTTING WOOD OR WALL BOARD
See Figure 6, page 10.

Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a
vise or with clamps.
 Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material
and that the power cord and extension cord are out of
the blade path.
 Mark the line of cut clearly.
 Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from
you.
 Choose a convenient starting point inside the cutting area
and place the tip of the blade over that point.
 Rest the front edge of the shoe assembly on the
workpiece and hold it firmly in position during the cut.
 Depress the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
reach full cutting speed.