Ryobi EOJ550K Operation manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
VARIABLE SPEED JIGSAW
MODEL EOJ550K
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your
jigsaw.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Your new jigsaw 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 performance.
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SPECIFICATIONS :
Power Input ................. 550 watt
No Load Speed ........... 500 - 3000 S.P.M.
Cutting Capacity
in steel .................... 8 mm
in wood ................... 65 mm
Bevel .......................... 0˚ - 45˚ Cut
Weight ........................ 2.26 kg
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.
If you use your jigsaw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe,
reliable service.
Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools.
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI JIGSAW

The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to possible
dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them,
require your careful attention and understanding. The safety
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The
instruction or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution or
warning. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictures.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until
you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents
involving fire, electric shock or serious personal
injury. Save owners manual and review frequently
for continuing safe operation and instructing others
who may use this tool.
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual carefully.
Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards related to this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING
BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For
example, pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools
in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area
well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work
area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored
in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach of children.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at
the rate at which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to
do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not
intended.
9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-
skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also
wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
10.ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
11. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation is
dusty.
12. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation.
13.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable support.
Secure tools when working at elevated levels.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean
for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
15.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
16.NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
17. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products, or any
strong solvents to clean your tool.
18.STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you
are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when
you are tired. Do not rush operation of tool.
19.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or any other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and
any other conditions that may affect its operation. Aguard or
any other part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorised service centre.
20.DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON
AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by authorised
service centre.
21.DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATION.
22. THEAPPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY YOUNG
OR INFIRM PERSONS WITHOUT SUPERVISION. YOUNG
CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT
THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The operation of any tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Before beginning power tool
operation, always wear safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shields and
a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields.
Due to continued product
refinement policy, product features
and specifications can and will
change without notice. Check
current features and specifications
with your retailer.

APPLICATIONS
USE ONLY FOR THE PURPOSES LISTED BELOW.
CUTTING WOOD AND RESIN BOARDS AND THIN METAL
SHEETS.
•Allen Key
To make adjustments to your jigsaw use the Allen key supplied
with your jig saw.
•Blade Installation
INSERTION & REMOVAL OF BLADE
1) Loosen the two blade securing hex head screws with Allen
Key. Insert the jigsaw blade fully and retighten (Fig 1).
WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the plug
from the power source before installing or
removing the blade.
2) Ensure that the blade support roller is lightly touching the
rear of the blade (Fig 2).
3) Lower the blade safety guard to the base of the machine
before commencing operation (Fig 3).
Fig 2
Fig 3
Lock On Switch
On/Off Switch
Dust Pipe
0˚ - 45˚ Indication
Fast Cut Orbital
Action Dial
Base
Variable Speed
Switch
Plastic Safety
Blade Shield
Two Blade
Securing Hex
Head Screws
Blade Support
Roller
Blade Support
Roller
Hex Head Screws
Fig 1

SWITCH
Your jigsaw starts and stops by depressing and releasing the
On/Off Switch. For continuous operation, press the Lock On
Switch while On/Off Switch is depressed. Depress again to
release the lock. (Fig 4)
VARIABLE SPEED
Your Ryobi jigsaw is equiped with variable speed control to
allow selection of the correct speed for the material being cut.
(Fig 5)
OPERATIONS
Never cover air vents since they must always be open for proper
motor cooling.
•Starting For accurate starting, reduce the cutting speed until
all the blade has entered the material. Hold the base of tool in
firm contact with the work.
•Arc Cutting
In cases of small circle or arc cutting, reduce the cutting speed
compared to normal straight cutting.
(NOTE): Too much pressure may break the blade when cutting
arcs or circles.
•Metal Cutting
A cutting oil or emulsion for steel, a turbine oil for metallic
materials like aluminium should be used.
WARNING: Protective glasses should be
used to protect the operator’s eyes when
cutting metal.
Fig 6
Fig 7
Base Adjustment
Hex Head Screw
Fig 8
Fig 4
On/Off Switch
Lock On Switch
•Centre Cutting (Fig 6)
Cutting in the centre of a board can be done without first drilling
a starting hole. Reset the base of the jigsaw on the work as
shown without the blade touching the work. Then slowly lower
the moving blade against the board. For materials other than
wood a starting hole must be drilled.
•Bevel Cutting (Fig 7,8,9)
Loosen the two hex socket head screw sat the base plate by
using the allen key and adjust the bevel adjustment scale to
the angle desired, then tighten the hex socket head screw firmly.
It is often difficult to cut at 45'. In such cases clamp the work.
Fig 5
Variable Speed
Control

TWO POSITION ORBITAL ACTION (Fig 10)
When engaged, the orbital cutting action allows the jigsaw to
cut faster on long length material. It should never be used to
cut steel. See chart below for recommended settings. To
regulate the cutting speed for various materials, turn the orbital
action knob and the variable speed control to the required
positions.
Fig 9
Fig 10
Variable
Speed
Position
Orbital
Action
Position
WOOD
LAMINATE,
M.D.F,
PARTICLE
BOARD
STEEL
THIN WALL
ALUMINIUM
PLASTIC
2 - Max I - III
3 - Max I - III
0
0
0 - I
4 - Max
1 - Max
3 - Max

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