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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JIG SAW / JSO48

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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI JIG SAW.

Your new jig 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.

  CAUTION: 

Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new jig saw.

Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your jig saw properly and only for
what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Length Of Stroke

19 mm (3/4 in.)

Strokes Per Minute

0 - 3000 spm

Rating

120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, 4.0 amperes

Switch

Variable speed

Orbital Motion

Blade / Hex Key Storage

Net Weight

1.5 kg (3.4 lbs.)

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Summary of Contents for JSO48

Page 1: ...ormance CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operator s manual before using your new jig saw Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your jig saw pro...

Page 2: ...warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warnin...

Page 3: ...e blade 27 INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI CALLY and replace if damaged READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read owner s manual carefully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the...

Page 4: ...ails from lum ber before trimming 33 DRUGS ALCOHOL MEDICATION Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication 34 KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS FROM BETWEEN THE MOTOR HOUSING...

Page 5: ...is tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and overheating If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply Fig 1 WARNING...

Page 6: ...figure 3 NOTE Hold your saw in normal operating position and turn the variable speed control selector counterclockwise to increase speed and power Turn clockwise to decrease speed and power If you de...

Page 7: ...rts making adjustments installing or removing blades or when not in use Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury TO INSTALL BLADES See Figure 5 Unplug yo...

Page 8: ...be neces sary to flatten the tooth set in the area to be inserted into the blade clamp when using broken blades ORBITAL MOTION See Figure 6 The blade of your saw cuts in orbital motion This feature is...

Page 9: ...e not used Tighten the base pivot screws securely Return hex key to storage compartment NOTE The wide slot in the base must be used when making bevel cuts scroll cuts plunge cuts and when cutting meta...

Page 10: ...g angle at 0 for splinter free cut ting To set cutting angle at 0 align the 0 mark on the scale with the edge of the motor housing NOTE When setting angle at 0 for splinter free cutting the positive s...

Page 11: ...Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury LUBRICA...

Page 12: ...rating on tool data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 16 16 14 12 10 CAUTION Keep the extension cord clea...

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