Ryobi JS481L, Operator'S Manual

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6 — English
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Input .........................120 Volts, AC Only, 60 Hz, 4.8 Amps
No Load Speed ..........................................600-3,000/min.
Stroke Length ........................................................... 3/4 in.
Orbital Settings ................................................................. 4
Net Weight ...............................................................4.4 lbs.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.

Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.

Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Jig Saw
Wood Cutting Blade
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
tool until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is com-
plete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting
and possible serious personal injury.
INSTALLING BLADE
See Figure 1, page 11.
NOTE:
The jig saw is designed for T-shank blades only.
To install blade:

Unplug the saw.


Rotate the rapid change blade clamp so that the slot in
the blade clamp is aligned with the slot in the blade sup-
port roller.


Holding the blade clamp in place, insert the saw blade
as far as possible into the slot in the blade clamp body
and blade support roller.


Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered
in the slot of the blade support roller and blade clamp.


Release the blade clamp. Make sure the blade is securely
in place.
NOTE: Check that the blade is inserted fully and com-
pletely secured. Blade will lock into position when cor-
rectly installed.
Do not use the tool if the blade is not
installed correctly.
To remove blade:


Unplug the saw.

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Allow blade to cool.
  Rotate the rapid change blade clamp so that the slot in
the blade clamp is aligned with the slot in the blade sup-
port roller.

Remove the blade.