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

Specific Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................. 3

Important Safety Instructions For Charger ................................................................................................................. 4

Symbols ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5

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

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

Operation ............................................................................................................................................................... 9-10

Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 11

Parts Ordering / Service ........................................................................................................................................... 12

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

RJC181

1322401, 1323303

1423701

130224007, or 130256001

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 RJC181

Page 1: ...s 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...

Page 2: ...only with charger listed MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER RJC181 1322401 1323303 1423701 130224007 or 130256001 Use battery operated tool only with specified desig nated battery pack Use of any other batter...

Page 3: ...rator 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 serio...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...nstructions 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 foll...

Page 6: ...he handle above the switch trigger You must depress the lock 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 f...

Page 7: ...Page 7 Fig 1 FEATURES LOCK OFF BUTTON SWITCH TRIGGER BATTERY PACK SAW BLADE BASE SHOE ASSEMBLY LOCK OFF BUTTON DEPRESS HERE TO PULL SWITCH TRIGGER BLADE CLAMP LOCK RELEASE LEVER...

Page 8: ...battery pack in your saw aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in saw s battery port See Figure 2 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and battery pack is...

Page 9: ...n 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 li...

Page 10: ...xcessive pressure that causes bending or twisting of the blade may result in broken blades PLUNGE CUTTING See Figure 7 Fig 8 Fig 7 Mark the line of cut clearly Choose a convenient starting point insid...

Page 11: ...r information regarding available recycling and or disposal options For more information on battery recycling call 1 800 8BATTERY BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING WARNING Upon remova...

Page 12: ...bi Authorized 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 a...

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