Ryobi PCL525B Operation Manual - Page 9
Bevel Cutting Angle Cutting, Metal Cutting
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OPERATION To make plunge cuts without using pilot holes: Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece. Tilt the jig saw forward so that it rests on the front edge of the base and blade will not come in contact with the workpiece when the tool is turned on. Make sure the blade is aligned with the area to be cut. Fully squeeze the switch trigger and slowly lower the blade into the workpiece until the blade cuts through the workpiece. Continue lowering the blade into the workpiece until the base rests flat on the work surface, then move the jig saw forward to complete the opening. Use only the 7 teeth per inch blade for this type of cut. BEVEL CUTTING (ANGLE CUTTING) See Figures 10 - 11, page 13. 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 underside of the base provide positive stops at each of the above mentioned 15° increments. A protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are required. Remove the battery pack. Remove the hex key from the storage compartment. Loosen the two base pivot screws until the base can be moved. NOTE: Do not completely remove screws. Slide the base backward until the base can move freely left and right. Align the pointer on the housing with the desired angle indicated on the scale on the saw base. Once the desired angle is reached, slide base forward until the tab on the motor housing aligns with the appropriate notch on the underside of the 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 underside of the base are not used. Tighten the base pivot screws securely. Return the hex key to the storage compartment. Reinstall the battery pack. METAL CUTTING See Figure 12, page 13. NOTE: The jig saw must be in the no-orbit mode to cut metals and conduit. Set the orbital adjustment knob to "0." Refer to the Orbital Motion section earlier in this manual for more details. Many kinds of metals can be cut with the saw using a metal cutting blade. Be careful not to twist or bend the blades. Do not force. If the blade chatters or vibrates excessively, use a finer-tooth metal-cutting blade. If blade heats excessively, use lower speed. If blade teeth become filled or clogged when cutting soft metals, such as aluminum, use a coarsertooth blade or lower speed. We recommend use of lubricant when cutting metals to keep blades cool, increase cutting action, and prolong blade life. Clamp the work firmly and saw 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 saw close to the vise. To cut thin sheet materials, "sandwich" the material between hardboard or plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing. By doing this, the material will be cut smoothly. Lay out your pattern or line of cut on top of the "sandwich." NOTE: When cutting metal, keep exposed portion of saw bar clean and free of metal chips by wiping frequently with an oily cloth. Use extreme caution in disposing of oily cloth after completion of job to prevent potential fire hazard. 9 - English