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APPLICATIONS
(USE ONLY FOR THE PURPOSES LISTED
BELOW.)
CUTTING WOOD AND RESIN BOARDS AND
THIN METAL SHEETS.
•
Allen Key
To make adjustments to your jig saw use the
Allen Key supplied with your jigsaw.
• Blade Installation
INSERTION & REMOVAL OF BLADE
(1) Loosen the blade securing hex head screws
with allen key. Insert the jig saw blade fully
and retighten. (Fig 1).
(2) Ensure that the blade support roller is lightly
touching the rear of the blade (Fig 2).
(3) Lower the blade
safety guard to
the base of the
machine before
commencing
operation. (Fig 3).
•
Switch
Your jig saw starts and
stops by depressing
and releasing the
On/Off switch. For
continuous operation,
press the Lock On
button while On/Off
switch is depressed.
Depress again to
release the lock.(Fig 4)
•
Variable Speed
Your Ryobi jig saw is
equiped with variable
speed control to allow
selection of the correct
speed for the material
being cut. (Fig 5)
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OPERATIONS
Never cover air vents since they must always
be open for proper motor cooling.
•
Starting
For accurate starting, reduce the cutting speed
until all the blade has entered the material.
Hold the base of the tool in firm contact with
the work.
•
Arc Cutting
In cases of small circle or arc cutting, reduce
the cutting speed compared to normal straight
cutting. (Fig 6)
(NOTE): Too much pressure may break the
blade when cutting arcs or circles.
•
Metal Cutting
A cutting oil or emulsion for steel, a turbine oil for
metallic materials like aluminium should be used.
(Fig 7)
Lock on switch
Variable
speed
dial
WARNING:
Be sure to disconnect the
plug from the power source before
installing the blade.
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Plastic
safety
blade
shield
Two blade
securing hex
head screws
On/off switch
Dust
vacuum
port
0º~45 indication
Fast cut
orbital action
dial
Base
Blade support
roller
Fig.1
Fig.3
Fig.2
Fig.6
Fig.7
Hex Head
Screw
Blade
Support
Roller
Fig.4
Lock on switch
On/off switch
Fig.5
Variable
speed
control
WARNING:
Protective glasses should
be used to protect the operator’s eyes
when cutting metal.
