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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

The operation of any jig saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning 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
safety glasses with side shields.

WARNING:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

28.

KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE
FROM OIL AND GREASE. 

Always use a clean

cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products or any
strong solvents to clean your tool.

29.

STAY ALERT. 

Watch what you are doing and

use common sense. Do not operate tool when
you are tired. Do not rush.

30.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. 

Before further

use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged must be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless indicated elsewhere in
this instruction manual.

31.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. 

Have switches

replaced by an authorized service center.

32.

INSPECT FOR 

and remove all nails 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 AND
SAW BLADE CLAMP.

35.

CUTTING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN
WALLS CAN CAUSE BLADE AND METAL
PARTS TO BECOME LIVE. 

Grasp only the

handle(s) provided on the tool and be sure that
hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, or any

mechanical hazards are not in blade path.

36.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
RYOBI REPLACEMENT PARTS.

37.

POLARIZED PLUGS. 

To reduce the risk of

electric shock, this equipment has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.

38.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 

Review them

frequently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan someone this
tool, loan them these instructions also.

WARNING:

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:

•  lead from lead-based paints,

•  crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
   masonry products, and

•  arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
   lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.

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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