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Ryobi P521 Operator's Manual

Ryobi P521 Operator's Manual

18 volt jig saw with laser
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Your jig saw has been engineered and manufactured to our 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.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
18 VOLT JIG SAW WITH LASER
P521
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SOLD SEPARATELY

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 VOLT JIG SAW WITH LASER P521 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY Your jig saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period from the date of the original purchase. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI power ®...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

     Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable shock. footing on a solid surface enables better control of the  Use battery only with charger listed. power tool in unexpected situations. MODEL BATTERY PACK (P100) CHARGER (P110) P521 130255004 1423701, 140237021, or 130224028 or 140237023...
  • Page 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES POWER TOOL USE AND CARE BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE  Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool  Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting for your application. The correct power tool will do the job battery pack.

  • Page 5: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet  Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric performing an operation where the cutting tool may shock.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules For Charger

    SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER  An extension cord should not be used unless WARNING! absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. cord must be used, make sure: Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in a.

  • Page 7: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this 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 Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

  • Page 8: Symbols

    If you do not understand ing, use only identical replacement parts. the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

  • Page 9: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Length of Stroke ............3/4 in. Charger Input ......120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only Strokes Per Minute ......0-2,100 r/min. (RPM) Charger Voltage ............18 Volt Switch ............Variable Speed Charge Rate ............. 1 Hour Cutting Angle ....... 0° to 45° (Left and Right) Laser Guide .........Class IIIa, <5mW, 650nm Orbital Motion ............4 Settings LOCK-OFF...

  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product has been shipped completely assembled.  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are tool until the parts are replaced.
  • Page 11 OPERATION CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery LED on charger will come on. pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to NOTE: If the charger does not charge the battery pack recharge.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO INSERT BATTERY PACK DEPRESS LATCHES TO See Figure 3. RELEASE BATTERY PACK  Lock the switch trigger by releasing it all the way.  Place the battery pack on the tool.  Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured on the tool before beginning operation.

  • Page 13: Blade Selection

    OPERATION SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 5. To turn the saw ON, depress and hold lock-off button, then depress the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger. WARNING: This tool is designed to work with T-shank blades. Use with non-T-shank blades may result in blades coming loose from tool, resulting in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 14 OPERATION STRAIGHT CUTTING HEX KEY See Figure 7. A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood or straightedge to the workpiece and guiding the edge of the saw against it. Make the cut from one direction only; don't cut halfway and complete the cut from the opposite end.
  • Page 15 OPERATION ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL CUTTING) HEX KEY See Figures 11 - 12. 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°...

  • Page 16: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein could result in hazardous radiation exposure. ADJUSTING THE LASER See Figure 14. The laser can be realigned by adjusting the two screws located in the front of the saw. The top screw moves the laser beam laterally from left to right.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION BATTERIES FOR RECYCLING The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging To preserve natural resources, please will depend on the type of work you are doing. re c yc l e or di spose of ba tte ri e s properly.

  • Page 18: Parts Ordering / Service

    When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: P521 • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com...

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