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General Safety Rules .............................................................................................................................................. 2-3

Specific Safety Rules/Symbols ................................................................................................................................ 3-5

Features .................................................................................................................................................................. 6-7

Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Operation ................................................................................................................................................................9-11

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

Parts Ordering / Service ........................................................................................................................................... 14

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area

Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-
uids, gases, or dust. 
Power tools may create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. 
Distractions can cause you to
lose control.

Electrical Safety

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords im-
mediately. 
Damaged cords may create a fire.

A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be charged only with the
specified charger for the battery. 
A charger that may
be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of
fire when used with another battery. Use battery only
with charger listed.

MODEL

    BATTERY PACK       CHARGER

RJC180

    1322401

1423701

Use battery operated tool only with specified desig-
nated battery pack. 
Use of any other batteries may cre-
ate a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack listed.

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, al-
cohol, or medication. 
A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal in-
jury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. 
Loose clothes, jew-
elry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the
locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting
the battery pack into a tool with the switch on, invites
accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the tool on. 
A wrench or a key that is left attached to a
rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. 
Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do not use
on a ladder or unstable support.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

Summary of Contents for RJC180

Page 1: ...ordless reciprocating saw Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your cordless reciprocating saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools OPERATOR S MANUAL 18 VOLT CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW MODEL NO RJC180 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS Length o...

Page 2: ...with charger listed MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER RJC180 1322401 1423701 Use battery operated tool only with specified desig nated battery pack Use of any other batteries may cre ate a risk of fire Use only with battery pack listed Personal Safety Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs al cohol ...

Page 3: ... Read operator s manual care fully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious injury Make sure your extension cord is in good condition 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...

Page 4: ...ge enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below Cord Length Feet 25 50 100 Cord Size AWG 16 16 16 Note AWG American Wire Gage Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug If damaged have replaced immediately by a quali fied serviceman Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow ...

Page 5: ...ny danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs 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 ...

Page 6: ...ock off button in order to pull the switch trigger The lock resets each time the trigger is released Note You can depress the lock off button from either the left or right side SWITCH To turn your saw ON depress the lock off button and pull switch trigger Release switch trigger to turn your saw OFF VARIABLE SPEED This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher speed with increased trigg...

Page 7: ...Page 7 Fig 1 FEATURES LOCK OFF BUTTON SWITCH TRIGGER BATTERY PACK SAW BLADE BLADE WRENCH 5 mm HEX KEY BASE SHOE ASSEMBLY LOCK OFF BUTTON BLADE WRENCH HOLDER DEPRESS HERE TO PULL SWITCH TRIGGER ...

Page 8: ...ET WARNING Always remove battery pack from your saw when you are assembling parts making adjustments assembling or removing blades cleaning or when not in use Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury TO REMOVE ATTACH BATTERY PACK See Figure 2 TO REMOVE Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress both sides to release battery pack from y...

Page 9: ...en lights continue to remain on an additional 15 minutes the battery pack is damaged and will not accept charge When your battery pack becomes fully charged the red light will turn off and the green light will turn on After normal usage 1 hour of charge time is required to be fully charged A minimum charge time of 1 to 1 1 2 hours is required to recharge a completely discharged tool The battery pa...

Page 10: ...ew or use an aid with blade wrench Remove blade wrench and store it in wrench holder Fig 7 BASE SHOE ASSEMBLY SET SCREW BLADE WRENCH GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 8 OPERATION Fig 8 Hold your saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you Make sure saw blade is clear of any foreign material Be sure material to be cut is held firmly Small work pieces should be securely clamped in a vise or with clamp...

Page 11: ...lamp work in a vise if possible and cut close to the vise To cut thin sheet material sandwich the material between hardboard or plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing Mark the line of cut clearly Choose a convenient starting point inside the area to be cut out and place the tip of the bladeoverthatpoint Restfrontedgeofbase shoe assembly on work and hold firmly in ...

Page 12: ...operly Also never touch both terminals with metal objects and or body parts as short circuit may result Keep away from children Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and or serious injury To preserve natural resources please recycle or dispose of batteries properly This product contains nickel cadmium batteries Local state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel cadmiu...

Page 13: ...Page 13 NOTES ...

Page 14: ...orized Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 525 2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the model numb...

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