Ryobi Cordless Saw RJC180 User Guide

OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
18 VOLT CORDLESS  
RECIPROCATING SAW  
MODEL NO. RJC180  
SPECIFICATIONS:  
Length of Stroke  
7/8 in. (22 mm)  
0-3,000 SPM  
Strokes Per Minute  
Motor  
18 Volt DC  
Switch  
Variable Speed  
120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC  
1 Hour  
Charger Rating  
Charger Rate  
Net Weight  
6 1/4 lbs. (2.9 kg.)  
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW.  
Your new cordless reciprocating 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 performance.  
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new cordless reciprocating  
saw.  
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your cordless reciprocating saw  
properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.  
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
Tool Use and Care  
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and sup-  
port the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the  
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may  
lead to loss of control.  
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and  
clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges  
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,  
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may  
affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool  
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by  
poorly maintained tools.  
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your appli-  
cation. The correct tool will do the job better and safer  
at the rate for which it is designed.  
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.  
A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan-  
gerous and must be repaired.  
Use only accessories that are recommended by the  
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may  
be suitable for one tool, may create a risk of injury when  
used on another tool.  
Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any  
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the  
tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk  
of starting the tool accidentally.  
Service  
Tool service must be performed by a qualified repair  
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by un-  
qualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.  
Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other  
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands  
of untrained users.  
When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-  
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance  
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or  
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a  
risk of shock or injury.  
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from  
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,  
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can  
make a connection from one terminal to another.  
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause  
sparks, burns, or a fire.  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS  
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden  
wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.  
or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and pos-  
sible injury.  
Additional Rules For Safe Operation  
Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-  
fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well  
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.  
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,  
Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the  
fire, or serious injury.  
WARNING:  
presence of a souce of ignition, such as a pilot light. To  
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.  
reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any  
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one  
cordless product in the presence of open flame. An  
heavy enough to carry the current your product will  
exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If  
draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is rec-  
exposed, flush with water immediately.  
ommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in  
length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recom-  
Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca-  
mended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The  
tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric  
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An  
shock.  
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result-  
ing in loss of power and overheating.  
For best results, your battery tool should be charged  
in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F  
Important Rules For Battery Tools  
but less than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.  
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an elec-  
trical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating  
condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not  
using your battery tool or when changing accesso-  
ries. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric  
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,  
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in con-  
tact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and  
water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If  
liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean wa-  
ter for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medi-  
cal attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
serious personal injury.  
Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire  
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS  
Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug.  
If damaged, have replaced immediately by a quali-  
fied serviceman. Following this rule will reduce the risk  
of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
WARNING:  
Never use a battery that has been dropped or received a  
sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion.  
Properlydisposeofadroppedbatteryimmediately.Failure  
to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.  
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,  
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way;  
take it to a qualified serviceman. Following this rule  
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious per-  
sonal injury.  
Important Safety Instructions For Charger  
Save these instructions. This manual contains im-  
portant safety and operating instructions for battery  
charger part number 1423701. Following this rule will  
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious per-  
sonal injury.  
Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified  
serviceman when service or repair is required. In-  
correct reassembly may result in a risk of electric  
shock or fire. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
Before using battery charger, read all instructions  
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery  
charger, and product using battery charger. Follow-  
ing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or  
serious personal injury.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug charger  
from outlet before attempting any maintenance or  
cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this  
risk. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric  
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only nickel-cad-  
mium and nickel metal hydride type rechargeable  
batteries. Other types of batteries may burst caus-  
ing personal injury and damage. Following this rule  
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious per-  
sonal injury.  
Do not use charger outdoors. Following this rule will  
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal  
injury.  
Disconnect charger from power supply when not in  
use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric  
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Following this  
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious  
personal injury.  
DANGER:  
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by  
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk  
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Following  
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or  
serious personal injury.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT TOUCH  
UNINSULATED PORTION OF OUTPUT CONNECTOR  
OR UNINSULATED BATTERY TERMINAL.  
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and  
use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If  
you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-  
tions also. Following this rule will reduce the risk of elec-  
tric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
To reduce the risk of damage to charger body and  
cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when dis-  
connecting charger. Following this rule will reduce the  
risk of serious personal injury.  
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be  
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to  
damage or stress. Following this rule will reduce the  
risk of serious personal injury.  
WARNING:  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,  
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi-  
cals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-  
ductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:  
An extension cord should not be used unless abso-  
lutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could  
result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension  
cord must be used, make sure:  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other  
masonry products, and  
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same  
number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.  
• arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-treatedlumber.  
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good  
electrical condition; and  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on  
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your  
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated  
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as  
those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out  
microscopic particles.  
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating  
of charger as specified below:  
Cord Length (Feet)  
Cord Size (AWG)  
25'  
16  
50'  
16  
100'  
16  
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage  
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SYMBOLS  
SYMBOL  
NAME  
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION  
Voltage  
V
Volts  
A
Amperes  
Hertz  
Current  
Hz  
min  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Time  
Minutes  
Alternating Current  
Direct Current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
---  
n
No Load Speed  
Rotational speed, at no load  
0
.../min  
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute  
Revolutions, strokes,  
surface speed, orbits etc. per minute  
Safety Alert Symbol  
Indicates danger, warning or caution.  
It means attention!!! Your safety is  
involved.  
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 pictographs.  
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will 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: 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.  
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to  
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock  
and personal injury.  
NOTE:  
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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FEATURES  
KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW  
See Figure 1.  
LOCK-OFF BUTTON  
Your saw is equipped with a "lock-off" button which reduces  
the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is  
located on the handle above the switch trigger. You must  
depress the lock-off button in order to pull the switch trigger.  
The lock resets each time the trigger is released. Note: You  
can depress the lock-off button from either the left or right  
side.  
Before attempting to use your reciprocating saw, familiarize  
yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.  
WARNING:  
Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before  
using your new reciprocating saw. Pay close attention to  
all Safety Rules, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your  
reciprocating saw properly and only for what it is intended,  
you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.  
SWITCH  
To turn your saw ON, depress the lock-off button and pull  
switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your saw OFF.  
VARIABLE SPEED  
Your reciprocating saw has been shipped completely  
assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to make  
sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping.  
If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest  
AuthorizedServiceCentertoobtainreplacementpartsbefore  
attempting to operate saw. A blade, blade wrench (5 mm hex  
key) and this operator's manual are also included.  
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher  
speedwithincreasedtriggerpressure. Speediscontrolledby  
the amount of switch trigger depression.  
APPLICATIONS  
(Use only for the purposes listed below)  
Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,  
paneling, composition board, and hard wood).  
Cutting masonite and plastic.  
Cutting drywall.  
Cutting metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods,  
WARNING:  
If any parts are missing, do not operate your saw until the  
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in  
possible serious personal injury.  
aluminum, brass, and copper.  
WARNING:  
BLADE WRENCH HOLDER  
Donotallowfamiliaritywithyoursaw tomakeyoucareless.  
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient  
to inflict severe injury.  
A blade wrench (5 mm hex key) is packed with your saw. A  
convenient feature on your saw is the wrench holder. This is  
a slot located on the bottom portion of the saw handle. It is  
convenient for storing the wrench when it is not being used.  
BLADE SELECTION  
To obtain the best performance from your saw it is important to select a specific blade for the particular application and type  
of material you wish to cut. By doing this you will get a smoother faster cut and prolong blade life. Replacement blades for this  
saw are available from your nearest Ryobi dealer.  
WARNING:  
The operation of any power 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. Always use eye  
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.  
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FEATURES  
DEPRESS HERE TO  
PULL SWITCH TRIGGER  
LOCK-OFF  
BUTTON  
LOCK-OFF  
BUTTON  
BASE  
(SHOE)  
ASSEMBLY  
SAW  
BLADE  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
BATTERY  
PACK  
BLADE  
WRENCH HOLDER  
BLADE WRENCH  
(5 mm HEX KEY)  
Fig. 1  
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ASSEMBLY  
Loosen the blade clamp screw enough to permit the saw  
blade to be inserted between blade clamp and saw bar.  
WARNING:  
Note: It is never necessary to remove the blade clamp  
screw from the blade clamp when installing or removing  
blade.  
Always remove battery pack from your saw when you  
are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling  
or removing blades, cleaning, or when not in use.  
Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting  
that could cause serious personal injury.  
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 saw bar.  
Tighten blade clamp screw securely.  
Remove blade wrench and store it in wrench holder.  
Replace battery pack.  
TO REMOVE / ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
See Figure 2.  
TO REMOVE:  
Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress both  
SAW BAR  
BLADE CLAMP  
sides to release battery pack from your saw  
HOLE IN  
SAW BLADE  
Remove battery pack from your saw.  
BLADE  
CLAMP SCREW  
TO ATTACH:  
Place the battery pack in your saw aligning raised rib on  
battery pack with groove in saw's battery port. See  
Figure 2.  
PIN  
BLADE CLAMP  
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack  
snap into place and battery pack is secured to saw  
before beginning operation.  
BLADE  
BLADE  
CLAMP  
SCREW  
BLADE WRENCH  
(5 mm HEX KEY)  
BATTERY PORT  
BLADE  
CLAMP HOLE  
DEPRESS LATCH  
TO RELEASE  
BATTERY PACK  
Fig. 3  
BATTERY  
PACK  
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  
screw with the blade wrench, then tap lightly on the end of the  
blade wrench with a mallet. See Figure 4.  
LATCH  
Fig. 2  
BLADE  
CLAMP SCREW  
BLADE CLAMP  
SAW BAR  
TO INSTALL SAW BLADE  
See Figure 3.  
Remove battery pack. See Figure 2.  
WARNING:  
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in  
accidental starting causing possible serious personal  
injury.  
Remove the 5 mm blade wrench provided with your saw  
from wrench holder. Note: Wrench holder is located in  
bottom portion of saw handle. See Figure 1.  
BLADE WRENCH  
(5 mm HEX KEY)  
MALLET  
Fig. 4  
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OPERATION  
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER  
See Figure 5.  
GREEN LIGHT "ON"  
INDICATES FULLY  
CHARGED  
BATTERY  
CHARGER  
LED WILL BE LIGHTED TO INDICATE STATUS OF  
CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:  
Red LED lighted = Fast Charging Mode  
Green LED lighted = Fully Charged Battery Pack  
Yellow and Green LED Lighted = Control Charge or  
Possible Faulty Battery.  
CHARGING BATTERY PACK  
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low  
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,  
you should charge it prior to use.  
RED LIGHT "ON"  
INDICATES FAST  
CHARGING MODE  
YELLOW AND GREEN LIGHTS "ON"  
INDICATES CONTROL CHARGE OR  
POSSIBLE FAULTY BATTERY  
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they  
are charged. Allow several cycles (cutting followed by re-  
charging) for them to fully charge.  
Fig. 5  
TO CHARGE  
BATTERY PACK SHOWN  
ATTACHED TO CHARGER  
Charge battery pack only with the charger provided.  
Make sure power supply is normal house voltage,  
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.  
BATTERY  
CHARGER  
Connect charger to power supply.  
Place battery pack in charger. See Figure 6. Align raised  
rib on battery pack with groove in charger.  
Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on  
battery pack engage properly with contacts in charger.  
When properly connected, red light will turn on.  
Normally, the yellow and green lights on the charger will  
come on. This indicates charger is in control charge  
mode and should switch to fast charge mode within 5  
minutes. When charger is in fast charge mode the red  
light will come on. If after a period of 15 minutes the  
yellow and green lights remain on, remove the battery  
pack, wait 1 minute and reinsert battery pack in charger.  
If the yellow and green lights continue to remain on an  
additional 15 minutes, the battery pack is damaged and  
will not accept charge.  
BATTERY  
PACK  
Fig. 6  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING  
HOT BATTERIES  
When using your reciprocating saw continuously, the  
batteries in your battery pack become hot. You should let  
a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes  
before attempting to recharge.  
When your battery pack becomes fully charged, the red  
light will turn off and the green light will turn on.  
After normal usage, 1 hour of charge time is required to  
be fully charged. A minimum charge time of 1 to 1-1/2  
hours is required to recharge a completely discharged  
tool.  
Note: This situation occurs when continuous use of your  
saw causes the batteries to become hot. It does not occur  
under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARGING BAT-  
TERY PACK" for normal recharging of batteries. If the  
charger does not charge your battery pack under normal  
circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger  
to your nearest Authorized Service Center for electrical  
check.  
The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch  
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a  
problem.  
Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or cold.  
It will work best at normal room temperature.  
When the batteries become fully charged, unplug your  
charger from power supply and remove the battery pack.  
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OPERATION  
BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBLY  
GENERAL CUTTING  
See Figure 7.  
See Figure 8.  
The base (shoe) assembly of your reciprocating saw pivots  
up and down in both directions. The shoe may be installed at  
variousdepths, allowinguseofdifferentportionsoftheblade  
teeth.  
TO CHANGE POSITIONS OF BASE (SHOE)  
ASSEMBLY:  
Remove battery pack. See Figure 2.  
WARNING:  
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in  
accidental starting causing possible serious personal  
injury.  
Loosen the set screw in the gear frame with the blade  
wrench provided with this saw. See Figure 7.  
Reposition base (shoe) assembly to desired position.  
Fig. 8  
Retighten set screw securely. Do not overtighten screw  
or use an aid with blade wrench.  
Hold your saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.  
Make sure saw blade is clear of any foreign material. Be sure  
material to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces should be  
securely clamped in a vise or with clamps to the work bench  
or table. Mark the line of cut clearly. Depress the lock-off  
button, then pull switch trigger to start the cutting action.  
Place the base assembly against the work, then move the  
bladeintothework. Donotforce. Useonlyenoughpressure  
to keep the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work.  
Use of excessive pressure that causes bending or twisting of  
the blade may result in broken blades.  
Remove blade wrench and store it in wrench holder.  
PIVOT  
BLADE WRENCH  
BASE (SHOE)  
ASSEMBLY  
SET SCREW  
GEAR  
FRAME  
Fig. 7  
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OPERATION  
METAL CUTTING  
PLUNGE CUTTING  
See Figure 9.  
See Figure 10.  
Fig. 10  
Fig. 9  
Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum,  
brass, and copper may be cut with your saw. Be careful not  
totwistorbendthesawblade. Donotforce.Werecommend  
cuttingoilwhencuttingmostsoftmetalsandsteel. Cuttingoil  
will also keep blades cool, increase cutting action, and  
prolong blade life.  
Mark the line of cut clearly. Choose a convenient starting  
point inside the area to be cut out and place the tip of the  
bladeoverthatpoint.Restfrontedgeofbase(shoe)assembly  
on work and hold firmly in position. Depress the lock-off  
button, then pull switch trigger to start the cutting action.  
Never use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could  
ignite fumes. Clamp the work firmly and cut close to the  
clamping point to eliminate any vibration of the work being  
cut. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp work in  
a vise if possible and cut close to the vise. To cut thin sheet  
material, "sandwich" the material between hardboard or  
plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and  
material tearing.  
WARNING:  
Makesurebladedoesnottouchworkuntilmotorreaches  
full speed, since this could cause loss of control resulting  
in serious injury.  
Withsawbladeatfullcuttingspeed, slowlytiltsawdownward  
until tip of blade starts cutting work. After blade penetrates  
work, tilt saw until blade is perpendicular to the work.  
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MAINTENANCE  
DO NOT ABUSE POWER TOOLS. Abusive practices can  
damage tool as well as workpiece.  
WARNING:  
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement  
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or  
cause product damage.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories  
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such  
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a  
hazardousconditionleadingtopossibleseriouspersonal  
injury.  
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most  
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of  
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.  
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.  
WARNING:  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-  
based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact  
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that may  
damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.  
BATTERIES  
Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.  
Temperaturesaboveorbelownormalroomtemperature  
will shorten battery life.  
Your saw's battery pack is equipped with nickel-cadmium  
rechargeablebatteries.Lengthofservicefromeachcharging  
will depend on the type of work you are doing.  
Neverstorebatteriesinadischargedcondition.Recharge  
The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide  
maximum trouble free life. However, like all batteries, they  
will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack  
and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these  
batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could  
result in a serious burn.  
them immediately after they are discharged.  
All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the  
temperature the quicker they lose their charge. If you  
store your tool for long periods of time without using it,  
recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice  
will prolong battery life.  
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the  
following:  
To preserve natural resources, please  
recycle or dispose of batteries properly.  
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION  
FOR RECYCLING  
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L
E
R R B R C  
This product contains nickel-cadmium  
batteries. Local, state or federal laws may  
prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium  
batteries in ordinary trash.  
WARNING:  
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8
83  
0
0
8
2
Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with  
heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or  
disassemble battery pack or remove any of its  
components.Nickel-cadmiumbatteriesmustberecycled  
ordisposedofproperly. Also, nevertouchbothterminals  
with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may  
result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with  
these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.  
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding  
available recycling and/or disposal options.  
For more information on battery recycling, call 1-800-  
8BATTERY.  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
18 VOLT CORDLESS  
RECIPROCATING SAW  
MODEL NO. RJC180  
• 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  
complete list of Authorized Service Centers.  
• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.  
The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.  
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.  
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS  
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS,  
ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:  
• MODEL NUMBER RJC180  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road  
Anderson, SC 29625  
Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
972000-920  
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