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VARIABLE SPEED

See Figure 5.

The 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 5.

NOTE:

 Hold the saw in normal operating position and turn 

the variable speed control selector to the positive symbol to 

increase speed and power. Turn to the negative symbol to 

decrease speed and power.
If you desire to lock the switch on at a given speed, depress 
the trigger switch, push in and hold the lock-on button, and 

release the trigger switch. Next, adjust the variable speed 

control selector until the desired speed is reached.
Avoid running your saw at low speeds for extended periods 

of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may 

cause your saw to become overheated. If this occurs, cool 

your saw by running it without a load and at full speed.
The following guidelines may be used in determining correct 

speed for various applications:

LOW

  speed  is  ideal  when  minimum  speed  and  power  is 

required, for example, starting cuts.

MEDIUM

 speed is suitable for cutting hard metals, plastics, 

and laminates.

HIGH

 speed produces best results when maximum power is 

required, for example, cutting wood. Soft metals such as alu-

minum, brass, and copper may also require high speeds.

WARNING:

Do not insert saw blade into air vents. They could come 

in contact with electrically live internal parts, and cause 

electrical shock resulting in serious injury.

GENERAL CUTTING

Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align 

cutting edge of the blade with the line on your workpiece. Make 

sure the power cord is out of your way and not in the line of 

cut. Start your saw and move it forward on the work surface. 

Apply downward pressure to keep the saw steady and only 

enough forward pressure to keep the blade cutting.

DO NOT FORCE THE SAW

Applying too much forward pressure your saw may overheat 

the motor and break saw blades.

ORBITAL MOTION

See Figure 6.

The blade of the saw cuts in an orbital motion. This feature 

is adjustable and provides faster, more efficient cutting. With 

orbital motion the blade cuts through your work in the up-

stroke but does not drag across your work in the downstroke. 

The higher settings should be used when fast cutting in soft 

material is desired. The lower settings should be used when 

cutting materials with more resistance. The “0” setting shuts 

off the orbital motion.

VARIABLE SPEED 

CONTROL SELECTOR

OPERATION

Fig. 6

TO INCREASE 

ORBITAL SETTING

TO DECREASE 

ORBITAL SETTING

Fig. 5

Summary of Contents for Jig Saw

Page 1: ...n properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Th...

Page 2: ...Assembly 10 n Operation 11 16 n Adjustments 17 n Maintenance 18 n Parts Ordering Service 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Sa...

Page 3: ...finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites ac cidents n Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotatin...

Page 4: ...ng and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center Following this rule will reduce...

Page 5: ...jury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this...

Page 6: ...inning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard s...

Page 7: ...an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the curr...

Page 8: ...ight 5 8 lbs 2 63 kg FEATURES Fig 1 VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR WOOD CUTTING SAW BLADE ORBITAL ADJUSTMENT KNOB LOCK ON BUTTON VACUUM ATTACHMENT TRIGGER SWITCH LED LIGHT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BASE...

Page 9: ...ick and easy BLADE SUPPORT ROLLER Theblade supportrollerisrecessedtoensureaccuratecutting It has a hard wearing die cast aluminum casing with good heat dissipation properties to protect against overhe...

Page 10: ...il assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury TO INSTALL JIG SAW BLADES See Figure 2 n Unplug your saw n Lift the clamping lever on...

Page 11: ...Figure 4 The saw is equipped with a lock on feature which is convenient when continuous cutting for extended periods of time is required To lock on depress the trigger switch push in and hold the loc...

Page 12: ...stics and laminates HIGH speed produces best results when maximum power is required for example cutting wood Soft metals such as alu minum brass and copper may also require high speeds WARNING Do not...

Page 13: ...straight cuts as shown in figure 8 A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood or straightedge to the workpiece and guiding the edge of the saw against it Make the cut from one direction on...

Page 14: ...e back to move the blade support roller out of the way of the saw blade as shown in figure 10 n Retighten the base locking lever n Unlock the scrolling mechanism of your saw by sliding the scrolling k...

Page 15: ...bly provides an indicator at each of the above mentioned 15 increments A protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are required n Unlock the base by moving the base locking lever for ward n Align t...

Page 16: ...ent knob to 0 Many kinds of metals can be cut with the saw Be careful not to twist or bend the blades Do not force If the blade chatters or vibrates excessively use a finer tooth metal cutting blade I...

Page 17: ...ng nut See figure 17 n Loosen the locking screw It is not necessary to remove the screw from the base See figure 18 n Release the base locking lever by pulling it forward n Tighten the adjusting nut 1...

Page 18: ...penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Electrictoolsusedonfiberglassmaterial wallboard spack...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES...

Page 20: ...u call or visit Please call 1 800 525 2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODE...

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