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OPERA TOR’S MANUAL RECIPROCA TING SA W V ARIABLE SPEED DOUBLE INSULA TED RJ162V SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our reciprocating saw has been engineer ed and manufactur ed to Ryobi’ s high standar d for dependability , ease of opera- tion, and operator safety . When properly cared for , it will give you years of rugged, tr ouble-free [...]
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2 n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 n W arranty .........................................................................................................................................................[...]
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3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the s witch or pl uggin g in tools t hat h ave t he swi tch o n invites accidents. n Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may[...]
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4 SERVICE n Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to fol low Ma in t[...]
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5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION V[...]
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6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words and[...]
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7 EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw . An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power . Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an[...]
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8 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Length of Stroke .................................................. 1-3/16 in. Strokes per Minute ........................................ 0-2,800 MAX Input ...................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 6.5 A Net Weight.............................................................. 6.3 lbs. [...]
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9 ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not discar d the packing material until you have car[...]
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10 TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF See Figure 2. n T o tur n the saw on: Depress the switch trigger . n T o tur n the saw off: Release the switch trigger . ADJUSTING THE SPEED See Figure 3. The variable speed feature allows the saw to operate at speeds that can be increased by rotating the dial from 1 (slow) to 6 (fast). The dial is conveniently located on [...]
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11 OPERA TING THE SAW See Figure 5. n Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a vise or with clamps. n Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material and that the power cord and extension cord are out of the blade path. n Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you. n Mark the line of cut clearly . n Depress the s[...]
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12 Fig. 7 MET AL CUTTING See Figure 7. Y ou may cut metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper with the saw . Observe the following tips when metal cutting: n Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade. n Do not force the tool and use a slow speed setting. n Use cutt ing oil when cutt ing sof t met als and stee l. [...]
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13 NOTES[...]
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983000-628 5-23-07 (REV :04) OPERA TOR’S MANUAL RECIPROCA TING SA W V ARIABLE SPEED DOUBLE INSULA TED RJ162V • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center . Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-[...]