User manual RYOBI RJ150

[. . . ] OWNER'S OPERATING MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW RJ150V DOUBLE INSULATED SPECIFICATIONS: Length of stroke Strokes per minute Switch Rating Input Net weight 1 in. (25. 4mm) 0-2300 spm Adjustable variable speed 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC 6. 0 amps 6. 5 lbs. THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI RECIPROCATING SAW. Your new saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. [. . . ] When working outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use. The cord's jacket will be marked WA. CAUTION: Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools, etc. during cutting operation. WARNING: Check extension cords before each use. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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. 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. Page 4 OPERATION UNPACKING Your saw has been shipped completely assembled and ready for use. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate saw. An owner's operating manual and warranty registration are also included. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your saw has a precision built Ryobi electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). A voltage drop of more than 10 percent will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, doublecheck the power supply. KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. See Figure 1. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR LOCK-ON BUTTON FLAT HEAD SCREW (FOR FLUSH CUTTING) BASE ASSEMBLY TO ROTATE BASE ASSEMBLY DOWN ALLEN WRENCH HOLDER BLADE ALLEN WRENCH TO ROTATE BASE ASSEMBLY UP BLADE CLAMP BLADE CLAMP SCREW PIN TRIGGER SET SCREW (SECURES BASE ASSEMBLY) Fig. 1 ALLEN WRENCH HOLDER A convenient feature on your saw is an allen wrench holder. See Figure 1. Page 5 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. TO DECREASE SPEED VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR TO INCREASE SPEED LOCK-ON BUTTON SWITCH See Figure 2. 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper may be cut with your saw. Cutting oil will also keep blades cool, increase cutting action, and prolong blade life. Clamp the work firmly and cut close to the clamping point to eliminate any vibration of the work being cut. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp work in a vise if possible and cut close to the vise. [. . . ]