Ryobi JS651L Manual Del Operador página 9

APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board and hard board)
 Cutting thin sheet metal
 Cutting plastics and laminates
INSTALLING / REMOVING BLADE
See Figure 2, page 13.
NOTE: The jig saw is designed for T-shank blades only.
To install blade:
 Unplug the saw.
 Rotate the rapid change blade clamp so that the slot in
the blade clamp is aligned with the slot in the blade sup-
port roller.
 Holding the blade clamp in place, insert the saw blade
as far as possible into the slot in the blade clamp body
and blade support roller.
 Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered
in the slot of the blade support roller and blade clamp.
 Release the blade clamp. Make sure the blade is securely
in place.
NOTE: Do not use the tool if the blade is not installed
correctly.
To remove blade:
 Unplug the saw.
 Allow blade to cool.
 Rotate the rapid change blade clamp so that the slot in
the blade clamp is aligned with the slot in the blade sup-
port roller.
 Remove the blade.
STARTING / STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 3, page 13.
To turn the saw ON, depress the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to turn the saw OFF.
LOCK-ON BUTTON
See Figure 3, page 13.
The saw is equipped with a lock-on feature which is con-
venient when continuous cutting for extended periods of
time is required.
To lock-on:
 Depress the switch trigger.
 Push in and hold the lock-on button located on the side
of the handle.
 Release switch trigger.
 Release lock-on button.
OPERATION
To release:
 Depress the switch trigger to release.
If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and the
saw becomes disconnected from power supply, disengage
the lock-on feature immediately.
WARNING:
Before connecting the saw to power supply source,
always check to be sure it is not in lock-on position
(depress and release switch trigger). Failure to do so
could result in accidental starting of the saw resulting in
possible serious injury. Also, do not lock the trigger on
jobs where the saw may need to be stopped suddenly.
INSTALLING VACUUM HOSE (NOT PROVIDED)
See Figure 4, page 13.
 Unplug the saw.
 Attach a 1 1/4 in. diameter vacuum hose (not provided)
inside the vacuum port at rear of saw.
 Plug in saw.
 Begin cutting.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR
See Figure 5, page 14.
The saw has a variable speed control selector designed to
allow operator control and adjustment of speed and power
limits. The speed and power of the saw can be increased or
decreased by rotating the variable speed control selector in
the direction of the arrows shown in figure 5.
NOTE: Hold the saw in normal operating position and turn the
variable speed control selector to the positive ( + ) symbol to
increase speed and power. Turn to the negative ( − ) symbol
to decrease speed and power.
If you desire to lock the switch on at a given speed, depress
the switch trigger, push in and hold the lock-on button, and
release the switch trigger. Next, adjust the variable speed
control selector until the desired speed is reached.
Avoid running the saw at low speeds for extended periods
of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may
cause your saw to become overheated. If this occurs, cool
your saw by running it without a load and at full speed.
The following guidelines may be used in determining correct
speed for various applications:
SLOW speed is ideal when minimum speed and power is
required, for example, starting cuts.
MEDIUM speed is suitable for cutting hard metals, plastics,
and laminates.
MAX speed produces best results when maximum power
is required, for example, cutting wood. Soft metals such as
aluminum, brass, and copper may also require high speeds.
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