Ryobi P521 English Manual - Page 14

OPERATION SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 10. Scroll cuts can be made with the jig saw by guiding the direction of the cut with applied pressure on the handle as shown. WARNING: Excessive side pressure to the blade could result in broken blades or damage to the material being cut. ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL CUTTING) See Figures 11 - 12. Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° right or left. Angles for cuts from 0° to 45° in 15° increments are marked on a scale on both the left and right side of the base. Notches on the rear of the base provide positive stops at each of the above mentioned 15° increments. A protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are required.  Remove battery pack.  Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen the base pivot screws until the base can be moved.  Slide base backward until base pivot screws can move freely in slots in base.  Align the mark, on the base, of the desired angle with the edge of the motor housing.  Once the desired angle is reached, slide base forward until tab on motor housing aligns with the appropriate notch on rear of base. NOTE: When making a set-up for accurate cuts with a protractor, or for angles other than the preset 15° increments, the positive stop notches on the rear of the base are not used.  Tighten the base pivot screws securely.  Return hex key to storage compartment.  Replace battery pack. NOTE: The wide slot in the base must be used when making bevel cuts, scroll cuts, plunge cuts, and when cutting metal. BASE HEX KEY Fig. 10 BASE PIVOT SCREWS Fig. 11 45 30 SCALE BASE 14 Fig. 12