Ryobi COJ6220VK Owner's Operating Manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

620 Watt JIG SAW

MODEL COJ6220VK

SPECIFICATIONS:

Power Input . . . . . 620 watts

No Load Speed . . . 500 - 3000 rpm

Cutting Capacity

Timber . . . . . . . . . .65mm

Steel . . . . . . . . . . .5mm

Aluminium . . . . . .12mm

Bevel . . . . . . . . . . .0 - 45º

Weight . . . . . . . . . .1.5kg

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI JIG SAW

Your new Jig Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for
reliability, 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 owner's manual before using your Jig Saw

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.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This JIG SAW is designed for light consumer use. It is ideal for
CUTTING jobs around the home. It is NOT designed for trade or industrial use and is not

covered by warranty for use in these applications.

DOUBLE
INSULATED

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety rules is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols
and the explanations for 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.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric
power tools, which eliminates the need for earth
grounding. Whenever there is electric current in the
tool there are two complete sets of insulation to
protect the user. All exposed metal parts are isolated
from the internal metal motor components with
protecting insulation.

WARNING: The double insulated system is intended to
protect the user from shock resulting from a break in
the tools internal wiring. Observe all normal safety
precautions related to avoiding electrical shock.

IMPORTANT: Servicing of a tool with double insulation
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to
your nearest Ryobi Authorised Service Centre for repair.
When servicing, use only genuine Ryobi replacement
parts.

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.

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.

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. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing, or when changing attachments, blades,
bits, cutters, etc. all tools should be
disconnected.

16. 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.

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■ APPLICATIONS

(USE ONLY FOR THE PURPOSES LISTED
BELOW.)

CUTTING WOOD AND RESIN BOARDS AND
THIN METAL SHEETS.

• Allen Key
To make adjustments to your jig saw use the
Allen Key supplied with your jigsaw.

• Blade Installation

INSERTION & REMOVAL OF BLADE

(1) Loosen the blade securing hex head screws

with allen key. Insert the jig saw blade fully
and retighten. (Fig 1).

(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).

• Switch
Your jig saw starts and
stops by depressing
and releasing the
On/Off switch. For
continuous operation,
press the Lock On
button while On/Off
switch is depressed.
Depress again to
release the lock.(Fig 4)

• Variable Speed
Your Ryobi jig saw 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 the 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. (Fig 6)

(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.
(Fig 7)

Lock on switch

Variable
speed
dial

WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the
plug from the power source before
installing the blade.

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Plastic
safety
blade
shield

Two blade
securing hex
head screws

On/off switch

Dust

vacuum

port

0º~45 indication

Fast cut

orbital action

dial

Base

Blade support

roller

Fig.1

Fig.3

Fig.2

Fig.6 Fig.7

Hex Head
Screw

Blade
Support
Roller

Fig.4

Lock on switch

On/off switch

Fig.5

Variable
speed
control

WARNING: Protective glasses should
be used to protect the operator’s eyes
when cutting metal.

• Centre Cutting
Cutting in the centre
of a board can be done
without first drilling a
starting hole.

Rest the base of the
jig saw 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.(Fig 8)

• Bevel Cutting
Loosen the hex socket head screws at the base
plate by using the allen key and adjust the bevel
adjustment scale to
the angle desired,
then tighten the hex
socket head screws
firmly.

It is often difficult to
cut at 45

0

. In such
cases clamp the work.
(Fig 9,10,11)

■ TWO POSITION ORBITAL ACTION

When engaged, the
orbital cutting action
allows the jig saw 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 12)

■ MAINTENANCE

Replace carbon brushes with new ones when
they are worn to 4mm length. The use of worn
out brushes will cause damage to the motor.

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Fig.8

Fig.10

Fig.9

Fig.11

Fig.12

WARNING: Always remove the
electric power cord from the power
supply before changing cutting blade,
lubricating or when working on the
unit to avoid possible serious injury.

WARNING: To assure safety and
reliability, all repairs with the
exception of externally accessible
brushes should be performed by an
authorised service centre or other
qualified service organisation.

RYOBI

HOME USE WARRANTY

24 Months Home Use Warranty

Subject to the warranty conditions below, this RYOBI
tool, (hereinafter called "the product"), is warranted for
home use only by Ryobi Australia Pty. Ltd. (hereinafter
called "The Company") to be free from defects in
material or workmanship for a period of 24 months from
the date of original purchase covering both parts and
labour. Under the terms of this warranty, the repair or
replacement of any part shall be the opinion of the
Company or its authorised agent. Should service
become necessary during the warranty period, the
owner should return the product to their nearest
authorised RYOBI Service Centre. In order to obtain
warranty service, the owner must include the Sales
Docket and Warranty Certificate to confirm date of
purchase. This Product is sold by the dealer or agent as
principal and the dealer has no authority from the
Company to give any additional warranty or guarantee
on the Company's behalf except as herein contained or
herein referred to.

Warranty Conditions

This warranty only applies provided that the Product has
been used in accordance with the manufacturer's

recommendations under normal use and reasonable
care (in the opinion of the Company) and such warranty
does not cover consumable components, damage,
malfunction or failure resulting from misuse, neglect,
abuse, or used for a purpose for which it was not
designed or is not suited and no repairs, alterations or
modifications have been attempted by other than an
Authorised Service Agent. This guarantee will not apply
if the tool is damaged by accident or if repairs arise from
normal wear and tear. The Company accepts no
additional liability pursuant to this warranty for the costs
of travelling or transportation of the Product or parts to
and from the service dealer or agent - which costs are
not included in this warranty. Certain legislation,
including the Trade Practices Act, 1974 (as amended)
and other state and territorial laws give rights to the
buyer and impose liability on the seller in certain
circumstances. Nothing herein shall have the effect of
excluding, restricting or modifying any condition,
warranty, right or liability imposed, to the extent only
that such exclusion, restriction or modification would
render any term herein void.

RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED

A.B.N. 98 002 277 509

SYDNEY: 359-361 Horsley Road, Milperra, N.S.W. 2214.

Contact during normal business hours.

Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone] - Email: [e-mail]

RYOBI NEW ZEALAND PTY. LTD.

AUCKLAND: 503 Mt Wellington Highway, Mt Wellington, N.Z.

Tel: [phone] - Free Call: 0800 279 624 - Fax: [phone] - Email: [e-mail]

Contact during normal business hours.

BRISBANE: All enquiries Tel : [phone]

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MELBOURNE: 960 Stud Road, Rowville.Vic. 3178

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PERTH: 33-35 Sorbonne Cres.,Canning Vale. W.A. 6155.

Tel : [phone]

THIS WARRANTY FORM SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES.

For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase (necessary for in-warranty service),

please keep your purchase docket and this form completed with the following particulars.

PURCHASED FROM : ........................................................................................................................................................

ADDRESS OF DEALER : ....................................................................................................................................................

DATE: .................................................... MODEL NO.: ............................................ SERIAL NO.: ..................................

Present this form with your Purchase Docket when Warranty Service is required.