Ryobi P511, Operator'S Manual

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7 – English
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor ..................................................................18 Volt DC
Switch ..........................................................Variable Speed
Length of Stroke ........................................................ 7/8 in.
No Load Speed ......................................0-3,100/min. SPM
KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW
See Figure 1, page 11.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the product and in this operator’s manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all oper-
ating features and safety rules.
BLADE CLAMP LOCK/RELEASE LEVER
The blade clamp lock/release lever is located on the side
of your saw. Opening the lever releases the blade clamp,
allowing you to remove an old blade and insert a new blade
without the need for separate tools.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button which reduces the
possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located
on the handle above the switch trigger. You can depress the
lock-off button from either the left or right side.
VARIABLE SPEED
This tool has a variable speed switch trigger that delivers
higher speed with increased trigger pressure.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
 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 it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of
a product that is not properly and completely 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
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Reciprocating Saw
Blades (2)
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product 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:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
product when assembling parts.