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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
18 VOLT CORDLESS
ORBITAL JIG SAW
P520
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SOLD SEPARATELY
Your jig saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 n General Safety Rules..................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 n Specific Safety Rules...................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance WARNING! at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. n Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. protection must be used for appropriate conditions
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement SERVICE parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section n Tool service must be performed only by qualified re- of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to fol- pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by low Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces whe
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER n An extension cord should not be used unless WARNING! absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in extension cord must be used, make sure: electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of n Before using battery char
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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. 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 of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doub
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Length of Stroke ............................................................................................................................................................... 1 in. Strokes Per Minute ............................................................................................................................................... 0-2,100/min Switch........................................................................................................
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR CORDLESS JIG SAW SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 1. The jig saw has a variable speed switch trigger that delivers Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself higher speed with increased trigger pressure. with all operating features and safety rules. BLADE STORAGE TOOLLESS BLADE CLAMP When not in use, you can place the blades provided with Your saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the your orbital jig saw in the storage compartment located on use of
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING TO INSTALL BLADES See Figure 3. This product requires assembly. n Remove battery pack. See Figure 6. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are n Lift blade clamp lock located on front of saw. included. n Insert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or n Close blade clamp lever. damage occurred during shipping. n Replace battery pack. n Do not
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OPERATION you should charge it until the green LED on the front of the WARNING: charger comes on. Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by sufficient to inflict serious injury. recharging) for them to become fully charged. CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK WARNING: If battery pack is within normal temperature r
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OPERATION CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK P110 When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery GREEN LED CHARGER pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot, this will cause the green LED to come on instead of the red LED. After 30 minutes, reinsert the battery pack in the charger. If the green LED continues to remain on, return battery pack to
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OPERATION STARTING / STOPPING THE SAW To turn the saw ON, depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to turn your saw OFF. GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 7. Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align cutting edge of the blade with the line on your workpiece. Start the saw and move it forward on the work surface. Apply downward pressure to keep the saw steady and only enough forward pressure to keep the blade cutting. Do not force your sa
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15 30 45 OPERATION ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL CUTTING) See Figures 9 - 10. 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 rear of the base provide positive stops at each of the above mentioned 15° increments. A protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are required. n Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen the base pivot screws until the ba
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OPERATION SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING See Figure 12. BASE PIVOT The base of the jig saw has a narrow slot to permit splinter- SCREW free cutting. It is especially useful when cutting plywood. This feature should only be used when making straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting or plunge cutting. NOTE: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splintering when cutting plywood. POSITIONING THE BASE IN THE SPLINTER- FREE CUTTING POSITION n Remove battery pack n Using the 1/8 in. hex
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact cause product damage. with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 VOLT CORDLESS ORBITAL JIG SAW P520 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers. • MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO. The
