Ryobi P118B, Operator'S Manual

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6 – English
OPERATION
TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF
See Figure 1, page 8.
The lock-off button, located on the handle above the switch
trigger, reduces the possibility of accidental starting.
 
To turn the saw on:
Slide lock-off button to the unlocked
position, and press the switch trigger.

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To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger and return
the lock-off button to the locked position.
CAUTION:
The lock-off button should be in the locked position when
the saw is not in use or is being transported.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 8.
To install:

Lock the switch trigger by sliding the lock-off button into
the locked position.

Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.

Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured before
beginning operation.
To remove:

Lock the switch trigger by sliding the lock-off button into
the locked position.

Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack and
remove the battery pack from the tool.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s manual
for your battery pack and charger.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE SAW BLADE
See Figure 3, page 9.
To install the blade:
 Remove the battery pack.

Lift the blade clamp lever located on the side of the saw.
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Insert the saw blade into the blade clamp opening.

Release the blade clamp lever to lock the blade into place.
To remove the blade:

Remove the battery pack.

Lift the release lever to release the blade from the blade
clamp.
GENERAL CUTTING
See Figure 4, page 9.
WARNING:
Cutting into electrical wiring can cause the blade, the
blade clamp, and the saw bar assembly to become elec-
trically live. Do not touch metal parts when cutting into a
wall; grasp only the insulated surfaces on the tool. Make
sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, and mechanical
hazards are not in the blade path when cutting into a wall.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until
the motor reaches full speed, since this could cause loss
of control resulting in serious injury.

Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a
vise or with clamps.

Mark the line of cut clearly.

Make sure the saw blade teeth are clean of any debris or
foreign material.
 Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.

Slide the lock-off button to the unlocked position and
depress the switch trigger.
 Allow the saw blade to reach full cutting speed.
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Set the shoe assembly against the workpiece.
NOTE: The shoe assembly of the reciprocating saw pivots
up and down in both directions.

Move the blade into the workpiece.
NOTE: Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep
the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. Keep
pressure on the shoe, against the workpiece.