Ryobi RJ185V User Manual - Page 6

FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Stroke Length 1-1/8 in. Switch Variable Speed Strokes per Minute 0-3,000 max. Input 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 10 Amps ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and completely assembled or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories or attachments not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance. In Mexico, please call 01-800-843-1111. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purposes listed below:  Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling, composition board, and hard wood)  Cutting masonite and plastic  Cutting drywall  Cutting metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, alu- minum, brass, and copper 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 1, page 9.  Unplug the saw.  Lift the blade release lever.  Insert saw blade until it is fully seated. NOTE: Blade can be installed with teeth facing either up or down.  Lower the blade release lever.  To remove the blade, lift the blade release lever. TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF See Figure 2, page 9.  To turn the saw on: Depress the switch trigger.  To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger. 6 - English