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WARNING:  

When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.

GENERAL

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petro-
leum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in
contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals
that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.

Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure, as the
fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to
bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we
do not recommended that this tool be used for extended
work on these types of materials. If, however, you do
work with any of these materials, it is extremely important
that you clean the tool frequently by blowing it with an air
jet.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields during power tool operation or when
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust
mask.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the
unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no
further lubrication is required.

OPERATION

Fig. 7

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METAL CUTTING

See Figure 7.

You may cut metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods,
aluminum, brass, and copper with your saw.

Observe the following tips when metal cutting.

Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade.

Do not

 force the tool.

Use cutting oil when cutting soft metals and steel.
Cutting oil also keeps the blades cool, increases
cutting action, and prolongs blade life.

Never 

use gasoline since normal sparking of motor

could ignite fumes.

Clamp the workpiece firmly and cut close to the
clamping point to eliminate any vibration of the work.
When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp the
workpiece in a vise if possible and cut close to the
vise. To cut thin sheet material, “sandwich” the ma-
terial between hardboard or plywood and clamp the
layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing.

Always keep firm pressure on the base to hold it
securely against the workpiece.

Summary of Contents for RJ161V

Page 1: ... safety Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual Thank you for buying a Ryobi reciprocating saw OPERATOR S MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW RJ161V VARIABLE SPEED DOUBLE INSULATED SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 6 ...

Page 2: ...ses 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 Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 Your reciprocating saw has many features for making the use of this tool more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority i...

Page 3: ...lothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair cloth ing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in mov ing parts or drawn into air vents Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is off before plugging in Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches befo...

Page 4: ...uce the risk of elec tric shock or fire Make sure your extension cord is in good condi tion When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw A wire gage size A W G of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gag...

Page 5: ...deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal inj...

Page 6: ... the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 525 2579 for assistance Length of Stroke 1 3 16 in 3 cm Strokes per Minute variable 2 500 max Input 120 volts 60 Hz AC only 6 5 amps Net Weight 7 lbs 3 2 kg PACKING LIST Reciprocating Saw Blades 2 Operator s Manual WARNING If any parts are missing do n...

Page 7: ...ic motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply SWITCH Therecriprocatingsawhasaconvenientlylocatedtrigger switch VARIABLE SPE...

Page 8: ...ial to a lower setting SELECTING BLADES Selecting the correct type of blade is important in order to obtain the best performance from your saw Select the blade based on the application and on the material you wish to cut Selecting the right blade will give you a smoother faster cut and prolong the life of the blade Blades with fewer teeth 10 teeth per inch TPI are typically used for cutting wood w...

Page 9: ...ut clearly Choose a convenient starting point inside the cut ting area and place the tip of the blade over that point Rest the front edge of the base assembly on the workpiece and hold it firmly in position during the cut Depress the trigger switch and allow the saw blade to reach full cutting speed WARNING Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until the motor reaches full speed Failure...

Page 10: ...ys wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required OPERATION Fig 7 6 METAL CUTTING See...

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Page 12: ...LLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER RJ161V EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An under sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in over heating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the mini mum wire size required...

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