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OPERATION

OPERATING THE SAW

See Figure 5.

Follow these directions to operate the saw.

Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with
a vise or with clamps.

Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign
material and that the power cord and extension cord
are out of the blade path.

Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from
you.

Mark the line of cut clearly.

Depress the trigger switch to start the cutting action.

Set the base assembly against the workpiece.

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 base, against the
workpiece.

PLUNGE CUTTING

See Figure 6.

Follow these directions to plunge cut.

Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with
a vise or with clamps.

Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign
material and that the power cord and extension cord
are out of the blade path.

Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from
you.

Mark the line of cut 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 to heed
this warning can cause you to lose of control of the
saw and result in serious injury.

Tilt the saw downward until the tip of the blade starts
cutting the workpiece.

Allow the saw to penetrate the workpiece.

Tilt the saw until the blade is perpendicular to the
workpiece.

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

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WARNING:

Blades longer than 6 in. (15.2 cm) can whip and
should not be used for plunge cutting. Failure to
heed this warning can resut in serious personal in-
jury.

WARNING:

Cutting into electrical wiring can cause the blade, the
blade clamp, and the saw bar assembly to become
electrically live. Do not touch metal parts when cut-
ting 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.

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...

Page 11: ...11 NOTES ...

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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