Features – Ryobi JS480L User Manual
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR JIG SAW
See Figure 1, page 13.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of 
the information on the product and in this operator’s manual 
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. 
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all 
operating features and safety rules.
BASE ADJUSTMENT LEVER
Using the base adjustment lever, you can make quick changes 
to the bevel setting. The base can be angled 45˚ left or right 
for bevel cutting, with indicators in 15˚ increments.
BLADE SUPPORT ROLLER
The blade-support roller is recessed to ensure accurate 
cutting. 
LED LIGHT
The LED light illuminates your work to give you a clear view 
of the cut line.
LOCK-ON BUTTON
The lock-on button allows continuous operation.
ORBITAL ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The orbital adjustment knob allows you to select four orbital 
settings to cut materials of varying thickness and density.
RAPID CHANGE BLADE CLAMP
There is a convenient lever on the blade clamp for changing 
saw blades without the need for seperate tools. 
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR
The jig saw has a variable speed control selector to allow 
operator control of speed and power limits.
WARNING:
This product and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may 
contain chemicals, including lead, known the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive 
harm. 
Wash hands after handling.
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 exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your 
exposure, work in a well ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially 
designed to filter out microscopic particles. 
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Input .........................120 Volts, AC Only, 60 Hz, 4.8 Amps
No Load Speed ...........................................600-2600/min.
Stroke Length ........................................................... 3/4 in.
Orbital Settings ................................................................. 4
Net Weight ...............................................................4.6 lbs.
