Ryobi P3650B User Manual - Page 6

OPERATION WARNING: Battery products are always in operating condition. Therefore, the switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. SELECTING BLADES Selecting the correct type of blade is important in order to obtain the best performance from the 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, while blades with more teeth are better for cutting metal or plastic. We recommend 14 TPI for plastics and soft metals and 18 TPI for hard metals. INSTALLING/REMOVING BLADE See Figure 2, page 8. To install the blade:  Remove the battery pack.  Lift the blade clamp lock/release lever located on the side of the saw.  Insert the saw blade between the blade clamp and the saw bar.  Raise the blade clamp lever, push the lock lever in, and release to lock the blade into place.  Replace the battery pack. To remove the blade:  Lift the release lever to release the blade from the blade clamp. SHOE ASSEMBLY See Figure 3, page 9. The shoe assembly of the reciprocating saw pivots up and down in both directions. It is adjustable, allowing the use of the blade teeth at different positions on the blade. To change positions of shoe assembly:  Remove battery pack.  Loosen the set screw near the shoe assembly with the hex key provided with this saw. NOTE: Hex key storage is located in the handle of the saw.  Reposition shoe assembly to desired position.  Retighten set screw securely. Do not overtighten screw or use an aid with the hex key.  Remove hex key and store for later use.  Replace the battery pack. TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF See Figure 4, page 9. The lock-off button, located on the handle above the switch trigger, reduces the possibility of accidental starting.  To turn the saw on: Slide lock-off button to the unlocked position, and press the switch trigger.  To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger. CAUTION: The lock-off button should be in the locked position when the saw is not in use or is being transported. GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 5, page 9. WARNING: Make sure the blade does not touch work until motor reaches full speed, since this could cause loss of control resulting in serious injury.  Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a vise or with clamps.  Mark the line of cut clearly.  Make sure the saw blade teeth are clean of any debris or foreign material.  Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.  Slide the lock-off button to the unlocked position and depress the switch trigger.  Allow the saw blade to reach full cutting speed.  Set the shoe 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 shoe, against the workpiece. PLUNGE CUTTING See Figure 6, page 9. WARNING: Make sure the blade does not touch work until motor reaches full speed, since this could cause loss of control resulting in serious injury. WARNING: Blades longer than 6 in. can whip and should not be used for plunge cutting. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. 6 - English