Ryobi RJC181 User Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
18 VOLT CORDLESS
RECIPROCATING SAW
MODEL NO. RJC181
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length of Stroke 7/8 in. (22 mm)
Strokes Per Minute 0-3,000 SPM
Motor 18 Volt DC
Switch Variable Speed With Brake
Charger Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC
Charger Rate 1 Hour
Net Weight 6.16 lbs. (2.8 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.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
■ General Safety Rules .............................................................................................................................................. 2-3
■ Specific Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................. 3
■ Important Safety Instructions For Charger ................................................................................................................. 4
■ Symbols ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
■ Features .................................................................................................................................................................. 6-7
■ Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
■ Operation ............................................................................................................................................................... 9-10
■ Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................................11
■ Parts Ordering / Service ........................................................................................................................................... 12
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Personal Safety
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
■ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools may create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
■ Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
Electrical Safety
■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.
■ A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be charged only with the
specified charger for the battery. A charger that may
be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of
fire when used with another battery. Use battery only
with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER
RJC181 1322401, 1323303 1423701
130224007, or 130256001
■ Use battery operated tool only with specified designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may cre-
ate a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack listed.
■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew-
elry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
■ Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the
locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting
the battery pack into a tool with the switch on, invites
accidents.
■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a
rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do not use
on a ladder or unstable support.
■ Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Tool Use and Care
■ Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
■ Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. 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 dangerous and must be repaired.
■ 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.
■ Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
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.
■ When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement 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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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.
Additional Rules For Safe Operation
■ 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.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious injury.
■ Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in
length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Important Rules For Battery Tools
■ Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not
using your battery tool or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
■ Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire
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or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possible injury.
WARNING:
Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the
presence of a souce of ignition, such as a pilot light. To
reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any
cordless product in the presence of open flame. An
exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If
exposed, flush with water immediately.
■ Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock.
■ For best results, your battery tool should be charged
in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F
but less than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.
■ Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact 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 water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER
WARNING:
Never use a battery that has been dropped or received a
sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion.
Properly dispose of a dropped battery immediately. Failure
to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
■ Save these instructions. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for battery
charger part number 1423701. 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. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only nickel-cadmium
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage. 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.
■ 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.
■ To reduce the risk of damage to charger body and
cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when
disconnecting 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.
■ An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord
could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension
cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating
of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage
■ Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug.
If damaged, have replaced immediately by a qualified
serviceman. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or 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
personal injury.
■ Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
DANGER:
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
instructions also. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
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.
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