Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EJ101 Ryobi
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OPERA T OR'S MANUAL 2 CYCLE GASOLINE POWERED RECIPROCA TING SA W MODEL NO. EJ101 For Questions, Call 1-800-525-2579 in the U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada www.ryobi.com SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS: Length of stroke 1 in.
Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 2 ■ Introduction ................................................
Page 3 Note: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Orego.
Page 4 Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Y our safety is involved. The operation of any reciprocating saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
Page 5 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL - Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limita- tions as well as the specific potential hazards re- lated to this tool. ■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. ■ KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Page 6 ■ DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not oper- ate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication. ■ WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL RYOBI REPLACEMENT PARTS. ■ WARNING: TO AVOID POSSIBLE SERIOUS IN- JURY, KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS FROM BE- TWEEN THE MOTOR HOUSING AND SAW BLADE CLAMP.
Page 7 • Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts when servicing this unit. These parts are available from your authorized service dealer. Do not use parts, accessories or attachments not authorized by Ryobi for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
Page 8 STOP UNPACKING Your saw has been shipped completely assembled and ready for use. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate saw.
Page 9 FEA TURES SWITCH See Figure 2. Your saw is equipped with an On/Off Switch for starting and stopping the engine. You must slide the switch forward to the ON (I) position in order to allow for the engine to be started when pulling starter rope. Slide the switch back to OFF (0) position to stop engine.
Page 10 OIL AND FUEL INFORMA TION OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture.
Page 11 ST ARTING/ST OPPING INSTRUCTIONS PREPARING FOR OPERATION 1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions on previous page. 2. Do not overfill or spill fuel. 3. Replace gasoline cap on gas tank. Make sure it is securely tightened before attempting to start engine.
Page 12 OPERA TION W ARNING: The engine of your saw should never be running when you are installing or removing blades. Stop the engine and let it cool to prevent accidental contact with the blade, muffler, etc. that could cause serious injury. Disconnect the spark plug to make sure the saw will not start.
Page 13 Fig. 8 Fig. 7 Fig. 9 OPERA TION GENERAL CUTTING See Figure 7. Hold your saw firmly 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 firmly. Small work pieces should be securely clamped in a vise or with clamps to the work bench or table.
Page 14 W ARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. W ARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
Page 15 MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE See Figure 12. W ARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your saw off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. 1. Using a small phillips screwdriver, loosen and remove the air filter cover screws (2) and air filter cover.
Page 16 MAINTENANCE CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT See Figure 10. The carburetor on your saw has been factory set. After extended use of your saw adjustments may be required. The high speed needle has been permanently set from the factory at 1-1/4 turns counterclockwise from the closed position.
Page 17 CLEANING AND ST ORAGE W ARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your saw off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. GENERAL Avoid using strong detergents or solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE ENGINE WILL NOT START CAUSE ACTION On/Off Switch is in OFF position Turn On/Off Switch.
Page 19 NOTES.
OPERA T OR'S MANUAL 2 CYCLE GASOLINE POWERED RECIPROCA TING SA W MODEL NO. EJ101 972000-634 8-99 Printed in U.S.A. R YOBI AMERICA CORP . 1424 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 R YOBI CANADA INC.
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