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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
VARIABLE SPEED
RECIPROCATING SAW
RJ160V - DOUBLE INSULATED
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length of stroke 1 3/16 in. (30 mm)
Variable Strokes per Minute 2400 max
Rating 120 volts, 60Hz, AC
Input 6.0 amps
Net weight 7.3 lbs. (3.32 kg.)
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI RECIPROCATING SAW.
Your new saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performanc
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 1 Table of Contents and Introduction ................................................................................................. 2 Rules for Safe Operation ................................................................................................................. 3 General Safety Rules ..................................
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pict
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES inattention while operating power tools may result in WARNING: serious personal injury. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or Read and understand all instructions. Failure to jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, cloth- follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec- ing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Av
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Use only accessories that are recommended by the Do not abuse cord. Never carry tool by cord or yank manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when heat, oil and sharp edges. Following this rule will used on another tool. reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. Inspect for and remove all foreign objects from Service workpiece before cutting. Following this rule wi
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SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Strokes, at no load 0 Designates Double Insulated Class II Construction Cons
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6 OPERATION TO WARNING: DECREASE Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating your reciprocating saw. Failure to do so could result in foreign objects being thrown into your 1 TO eyes resulting in possible serious injury. INCREASE SWITCH See Figure 2. To turn your reciprocating saw ON, depress trigger. Release trigger to turn your saw OFF. WINDOW VARIABLE SPEED DIAL See Figure 2. Your reciprocating saw has a variable speed dial designed to allow operator control
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OPERATION Align the hole in the shank of the blade and blade clamp with the pin in the saw bar, then seat both on the pin in the BLADE MALLET saw bar. CLAMP SCREW Tighten blade clamp screw securely. Do not overtighten HEX KEY screw or use an aid with hex key. Remove hex key and store it in the hex key holder. Note: There may be times when the blade clamp sticks to the saw bar and will not loosen enough to allow blades to be installed or removed. If this happens, loosen the blade clamp scre
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW RJ160V DOUBLE INSULATED EXTENSION CORD CAUTION **Ampere rating (on tool faceplate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.) 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 25' 16 16 16 16 14 14 a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. 50' 16 1
