Ryobi P521 - Manual (Page 10)

10 - English
 Tighten the base pivot screws securely.
 Return hex key to storage compartment.
 Replace battery pack.
NOTE: The wide slot in the base must be used when making
bevel cuts, scroll cuts, plunge cuts, and when cutting metal.
PLUNGE CUTTING
See Figure 12, page 14.
WARNING:
To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or damage to
the material being cut, always use extreme caution when
making plunge cuts. We do not recommend plunge
cutting on materials other than wood.
 Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece.
 Set the cutting angle at 0°.
 Tilt the saw forward so that it rests on the front edge
of the base and blade will not come in contact with the
workpiece when the saw is turned on.
 Make sure the blade is inside the area to be cut.
 Using high speed, start the saw and slowly lower the
blade into the workpiece until the blade cuts through the
wood.
 Continue lowering the blade into the workpiece until the
base rests flat on the work surface, then move the saw
forward to complete the opening.
 Use only the 7 teeth per inch blade for this type of cut.
SCROLL CUTTING
See Figure 9, page 14.
Scroll cuts can be made with the jig saw by guiding the direc-
tion of the cut with applied pressure on the handle as shown.
WARNING:
Excessive side pressure to the blade could result in
broken blades or damage to the material being cut.
ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL CUTTING)
See Figures 10 - 11, page 14.
Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° right
or left. Angles for cuts from 0° to 45° in 15° increments are
marked on a scale on both the left and right side of the base.
Notches on the rear of the base provide positive stops at
each of the above mentioned 15° increments. A protractor
is recommended when accurate cuts are required.

Remove battery pack.
 Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen the base pivot
screws until the base can be moved.
 Slide base backward until base pivot screws can move
freely in slots in base.
 Align the mark, on the base, of the desired angle with the
edge of the motor housing.
 Once the desired angle is reached, slide base forward
until tab on motor housing aligns with the appropriate
notch on rear of base.
NOTE: When making a set-up for accurate cuts with
a protractor, or for angles other than the preset 15°
increments, the positive stop notches on the rear of the
base are not used.
OPERATION