Ryobi 18V ONE RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEED LRS180G User Manual

LRS-180

CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

DESCRIPTION

1. Lock-Off Button

2. Depress Here To Pull Switch Trigger

3. Switch Trigger

4. Blade Clamp Lock / Release Lever

5. Saw Blade

6. Battery Pack (Not Included)

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7. Latches

8. Depress Latches To Release Battery Pack

9. Blade Clamp

10. To Install/To Release

11. To Lock

12. Blade Shown Correct In Saw Bar

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Important!

It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before
operating this machine.

Subject to technical modifications.

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.

1. WORK AREA

a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or

dark areas invite accidents.

b. Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c. Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electric shock.

b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-

tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-

ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.

d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
of electric shock.

f. If operating power tools in a damp location

is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces

the risk of electric shock.

3. PERSONAL SAFETY

a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medi­cation. A moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b. Use personal protective equipment. Always

wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.

c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools

with your fi nger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.

e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-

lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

g. If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities, en­sure these are connected and properly used.

Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.

4. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct

power tool for your application.

power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.

b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does

not turn it on and off. Any power tool that can
not be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.

c. Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing ac­cessories, or storing power tools. Such preven-

tive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.

d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-

dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the

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hands of untrained users.

e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment

or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tools operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits

etc., in accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for the particular type
of power tool, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use

of the power tool for operations different from
intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5. BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

a. Recharge only with the charger specified by

the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for

one type of battery pack may create a risk of fi re
when used with another battery pack.

b. Use power tools only with specifically desig-

nated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fi re.

c. 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 termi-

nals together may cause burns or a fi re.

d. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be

ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con­tact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause

irritation or burns.

6. SERVICE

a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified

repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

SPECIAL SAFETY RULES

 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if

operation is dusty.

 This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they

have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.

 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.

 Complies with AS/NZS 60335.

SPECIFICATIONS

Motor 18 V
Maximum Cutting Thickness (wood) 60 mm
Blade Stroke 22 mm
No Load Speed 0-3000 min-1
Switch Variable Speed

MODEL

LRS-180

BATTERY
PACK

(not included)

BPL-1820
BPL-1815

ABP1801
ABP-1815

COMPATIBLE
CHARGER

(not included)

BCL-1800
BCS618
BCL1418

BCL-1800
BCS618
BCL1418
ACR1800
260022029
ACC1800

OPERATION

TO REMOVE / ATTACH BATTERY PACK
(NOT INCLUDED)

See Figure 2.

TO REMOVE

 Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress

both sides to release battery pack from your saw.

 Remove battery pack from your saw.

TO ATTACH

 Place the battery pack in your saw aligning raised rib

on battery pack with groove in saw’s battery port. See

fi gure 2.

 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack

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snap into place and battery pack is secured to saw
before beginning operation.

BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES

Ryobi 18 V lithium-ion batteries are designed with
features that protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize
battery life. Under some operating conditions, these
built-in features may cause the battery and the tool it is
powering to act differently from nickel-cadmium batteries.
During some applications, the battery electronics may
signal the battery to shut down, and cause the tool to
stop running. To reset the battery and tool, release the
trigger and resume normal operation.

NOTE: To prevent further shut down of the battery, avoid
forcing the tool. Switching to a lower speed will also
prevent shut down.
If releasing the trigger does not reset the battery and
tool, the battery pack is depleted. If depleted, the battery
pack will begin charging when placed on the lithium-ion
charger.

TO INSTALL SAW BLADE

See Figure 3.

 Remove battery pack. See fi gure 2.

WARNING

Failure to remove battery pack from saw could

result in accidental starting causing possible seri­ous personal injury.

 Lift blade clamp lock/release lever on side of saw.
 Insert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar.
 Lock blade clamp lever.
 Replace battery pack.

GENERAL CUTTING

See Figure 4.

Hold your saw fi rmly 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 fi rmly. 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 blade into the work. Do not force.
Use only enough pressure 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.

PLUNGE CUTTING

See Figure 5.

Mark the line of cut clearly. Choose a convenient starting
point inside the area to be cut out and place the tip of the
blade over that point. Rest front edge of base assembly on
work and hold fi rmly in position. Depress the lock-off button,
then pull switch trigger to start the cutting action.

WARNING

Make sure blade does not touch work until motor

reaches full speed, since this could cause loss of
control resulting in serious injury.

With saw blade at full cutting speed, slowly tilt saw down­ward until tip of blade starts cutting work. After blade pen­etrates work, tilt saw until blade is perpendicular to the work.

METAL CUTTING

See Figure 6.

Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum,
brass, and copper may be cut with your saw. Be careful not
to twist or bend the saw blade. Do not force.

We recommend cutting oil when cutting most soft metals
and steel. Cutting oil will also keep blades cool, increase
cutting action, and prolong blade life.

Never use petrol since normal sparking of motor could ignite
fumes. Clamp the work fi rmly 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. T o cut thin sheet material,
“sandwich” the material between hardboard or plywood and
clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing.

WARNING

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.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replace-

ment parts. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.

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.

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Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING

Do not at any time let brake fl uids, gasoline,

petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.

Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage
tool as well as workpiece.

WARNING

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create acces-

sories not recommended for use with this tool. Any
such alteration or modifi cation is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.

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Level 1. 666 Doncaster Road,

Doncaster, Victoria 3108

Australia.