Ryobi PCL525B Operation Manual - Page 8

OPERATION Orbital Setting 0 1 2 3 Material Type Counter Top, Laminate Board Suggested Blade Type Wood Cutting Blade Thin Sheet Metal Metal Cutting Blade Plastics and PVC Wood Cutting Blade Scrolling or Curving Cuts in Wood Scrolling Wood Blade Plywood, Decking and Hardwood Wood Cutting Blade General Lumber and Soft Wood Wood Cutting Blade TPI (Teeth per inch) 10-12 (Down Stroke Blade) Speed Setting Max Speed 14-24 Slow - Medium Speed 10-12 Medium Speed Orbital Action No Orbit No Orbit Minimal Orbit 10-12 Max Speed Minimal Orbit 6-12 6-10 Medium - Max Speed Medium - Max Speed Medium Orbit Maximum Orbit ORBITAL MOTION See Figure 6, page 12. The blade of the saw cuts in an orbital motion. This feature is adjustable and provides faster, more efficient cutting. With orbital motion the blade cuts through the work on the upstroke but does not drag across the work on the downstroke. To adjust the orbital motion, rotate the orbital adjustment knob to the desired setting. Refer to the chart to find the right setting for your application. NOTE: Setting the orbital position to a lower setting will result in a smoother finish but slower cut. A higher setting will result in a rougher finish but faster cut. OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE (NOT INCLUDED) See Figure 7, page 12. An optional edge guide may be purchased separately. It can be used for making crosscuts and rip cuts. „ Remove the battery pack. „ Insert the edge guide through the two slots in the base of the saw. „ Adjust to the desired width and lock in place with the edge guide screw. „ Reinstall the battery pack. SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 8, page 12. Scroll cuts can be made with the jig saw by guiding the direction of the cut with applied pressure on the handle as shown. NOTE: Using blades specifically designed for scroll cutting will reduce stress on the saw and produce better cutting results. WARNING: Excessive side pressure to the blade could result in broken blades or damage to the material being cut. Broken blades could result in serious personal injury. PLUNGE CUTTING See Figure 9, page 13. WARNING: To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or damage to the material being cut, always use extreme caution when making plunge cuts. We do not recommend plunge cutting on materials other than wood. To make plunge cuts using pilot holes: „ Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece. „ Drill a pilot hole inside the area marked by the line of cut. The pilot hole should be large enough to slide the blade through the material. „ Slowly lower the blade through the pilot hole in the workpiece until the base contacts the workpiece. Fully squeeze the switch trigger to start the saw. „ Do not move the base forward until the blade is entirely through the workpiece and the base is in complete contact with the workpiece. „ Move the saw forward to complete the opening. 8 - English