OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2 CYCLE GASOLINE POWERED RECIPROCATING SAW MODEL NO. EJ101 SPECIFICATIONS: Length of stroke Strokes per minute Length (without blade) Engine Type Displacement Starting System Carburetor Fuel Tank Capacity Net weight 1 in. (25.4mm) 0-2000 spm 17 in. (430 mm) Air Cooled 2 Cycle Gasoline Engine 15.9 cc Recoil Diaphram 0.35 literes 11 lbs. For Questions, Call 1-800-525-2579 in the U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada www.ryobi.com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE S TO P TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 2 Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 2 Operation .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Exploded View and Repair Parts List ......................................................................................................... 2 THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing this quality product. Your new saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor saving device. This operator's manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. Read the entire manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. CONTENTS OF CARTON The following items are included in the carton: · Model EJ101 Reciprocating Saw · 4 mm Hex Key Wrench · Spark Plug Wrench · Blade Pack ­ Includes One Each Of The Following: Steel Cutting Blade No. 51 Steel Cutting Blade No. 52 Wood Cutting Blade No. 53 · Operator's Manual · Warranty Registration Card CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Important Service Information Service on this unit within and after the warranty period should be performed only by a authorized service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for repair. When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. For the nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center, call 1-800-525-2579 in the U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada. DO NOT return the unit to the retailer. Note: Proof of purchase will be required for warranty service. Page 2 d r t n CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS The engine of your mixer meets the 1995 to 1998 California emissions regulations. To ensure that your unit continues to meet these regulations, refer to the following information and instructions in this operator's manual. These units are identified by the label on the engine of your product. A typical identification label is shown. California Proposition 65 Warning: WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 31cc ENGINE FAMILY: SN4031UB24RA; EM THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA PH1 AND 1995-1998 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES. REFER TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. SPARK ARRESTOR Note: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is not factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If these items are required in your area, ask your local service dealer to install the Optional Spark Arrestor Kit. Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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. WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and instructing others who may use this tool. WARNING: The operation of any reciprocating saw 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. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL - Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tool in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place out of the reach of children. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 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 - for example - Don't use a circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also, wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into air vents. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. Both hands are needed to operate the tool. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power supply. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback. Also, keep blades properly tightened at all times. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work while blade is cutting. Do not attempt to remove material while blade is cutting. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. 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. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or 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. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have switches replaced by an authorized service center. CUTTING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN WALLS CAN CAUSE BLADE AND METAL PARTS TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE. Grasp only the handle(s) provided on the tool and be sure that hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, or any mechanical hazards are not in blade path. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting. Page 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL RYOBI REPLACEMENT PARTS. WARNING: TO AVOID POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY, KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS FROM BETWEEN THE MOTOR HOUSING AND SAW BLADE CLAMP. 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 instructions also. · Mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately. Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. Move the unit at least 50 feet (15.2 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine. Do not smoke, keep sparks and open flames from the area while adding fuel or operating the unit. Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors. Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards, and ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level. This unit has a clutch. The blade remains stationary when the engine is idling. If it does not, have the unit adjusted by an authorized service technician. Be sure the blade is not in contact with anything before starting the unit. Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light. Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. 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