Make sure saw blade is clear of any foreign material and that power cord and extension cord are out of the blade path. Be sure material to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces should be securely clamped in a vise or with clamps to the work bench or table. Mark the line of cut clearly. Depress the trigger switch starting the cutting action, set the base assembly against the work, then move the blade into the work. DO NOT FORCE. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. PLUNGE CUTTING See Figure 8. Mark the line of cut clearly. Choose a convenient starting point inside the area to be cut out and place the tip of the blade over that point. Rest front edge of base assembly on work and hold firmly in position. WARNING: Make sure blade does not touch work until motor reaches full speed, since this can cause loss of control resulting in serious injury. With saw blade at full cutting speed, slowly tilt saw downward until tip of blade starts cutting work. After blade penetrates work, tilt saw until blade is perpendicular to the work. OPERATION METAL CUTTING See Figure 9. Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper may be cut with your saw. Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade. DO NOT FORCE. We recommend cutting oil when cutting most soft metals and steel. Cutting oil will also keep blades cool, increase cutting action, and prolong blade life. Never use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could ignite fumes. Clamp the work firmly and cut close to the clamping point to eliminate any vibration of the work being cut. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp 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. 6 6 6 Fig. 9 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. WARNING: MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc. It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. During any use on these materials, it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet. 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. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic. 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. ACCESSORIES Standard universal 1/2 inch shank reciprocating saw blades available at your local supplier may be used with your Ryobi reciprocating saw. Page 11 OPERATOR'S MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW RJ160V DOUBLE INSULATED EXTENSION CORD CAUTION **Ampere rating (on tool faceplate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 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 Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.) handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause 25' 161616161414 a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an 50' 16 16 16 14 14 12 extension cord. Only round jacketed cords should be used. 100' 1616141210— When working with a tool outdoors, use an extension cord that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters "WA" on CAUTION: Keep the extension cord clear of the working the cord's jacket. area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed tool. wires and cut or worn insulation. **Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit. • SERVICE ...