Ryobi CDI-1801M, Owner'S Operating Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the batter y; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
SERVICE
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Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor 18 V
Switch Variable Speed
No Load Speed 0-2100 min -1
Maximum Cutting
Thickness (wood)
40 mm
Blade Stroke 25.4 mm
Shank capacity 6.35 mm
Battery Pack (Not included) BPP-1817M/BPP-1815M
Charger (Not included) BC-1815-S / BC-1800
NOTE: This tool is only designed to work with T shank
blades, other types of saw blades are not guaranteed to
work properly.
DESCRIPTION
KNOW YOUR ORBITAL JIGSAW.
1. LOCK-OFF BUTTON
2. TRIGGER SWITCH
3. ORBITAL ADJUSTMENT KNOB
4. SAW BLADE
5. BASE
6. BLADE GUARD
7. BLADE STORAGE AREA
8. HEX KEY
9. BLADE CLAMP
10. BLADE CLAMP LOCK
11. TO DECREASE ORBITAL SPEED
12. TO INCREASE ORBITAL SPEED
13. BASE PIVOT SCREWS
14. SCALE
15. EDGE GUIDE SCREW
16. EDGE GUIDE
17. LATCH
18. DEPRESS LATCH TO RELEASE BATTERY PACK
19. BATTERY PACK (NOT INCLUDED)
FEATURES
Before attempting to use your Orbital jigsaw familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.
WARNING
Carefully read through this entire owner’s manual
before using your new tool. Pay close attention to
the Rules For Safe Operation, Warnings and
Cautions. If you use your orbital jigsaw properly and
only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of
safe, reliable service.
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
Ensure that the battery pack is correct for the tool.
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.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
Your saw is equipped with a “lock-off” button which reduces the
possibility of accidental starting. The lockoff 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.
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