Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; THANK YOU; Important Service Information; CONTENTS OF CARTON
Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 2 ■ Introduction ........................................................................................................
Page 3 - WARNING; CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS; SPARK ARRESTOR
Page 3 Note: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. ForestLand and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law thatcertain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and...
Page 4 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Page 4 Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.It means attention!!! Your 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. Before beginning power tool operation, always w...
Page 5 - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
Page 5 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL - Read operator'smanual 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. Cluttered areas andbenches invite accid...
Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; BEFORE OPERATING
Page 6 ■ DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not oper-ate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol,or any medication. ■ WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICALRYOBI REPLACEMENT PARTS. ■ WARNING: TO AVOID POSSIBLE SERIOUS IN-JURY, KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS FROM BE-TWEEN THE MOTOR HOUSING AND SAWBLADE CLAMP...
Page 7 - WHILE OPERATING WITH EDGER ADD-ON; OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Page 7 • Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts when servicingthis unit. These parts are available from your authorizedservice dealer. Do not use parts, accessories orattachments not authorized by Ryobi for this unit. Doingso could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage tothe unit, and void...
Page 8 - UNPACKING; FEATURES
Page 8 ST OP UNPACKING Your saw has been shipped completely assembled andready for use. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakageor damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts aredamaged or missing, contact your nearest Ryobi dealer toobtain replacement parts before attempting to operate s...
Page 9 - SWITCH; BLADE SELECTION
Page 9 FEATURES SWITCH See Figure 2. Your saw is equipped with an On/Off Switch for starting andstopping the engine. You must slide the switch forward to theON (I) position in order to allow for the engine to be startedwhen pulling starter rope. Slide the switch back to OFF (0)position to stop engin...
Page 10 - OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION; Pb
Page 10 OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons forthe unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, cleanunleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the properfuel/oil mixture. DEFINITION OF BLENDED FUELS Today's fu...
Page 11 - STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS; PREPARING FOR OPERATION
Page 11 STARTING/STOPPING 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...
Page 12 - OPERATION; TO INSTALL BLADES
Page 12 OPERATION WARNING: The engine of your saw should never be runningwhen you are installing or removing blades. Stop theengine and let it cool to prevent accidental contactwith the blade, muffler, etc. that could cause seriousinjury. Disconnect the spark plug to make sure thesaw will not start....
Page 13 - GENERAL CUTTING
Page 13 Fig. 8 Fig. 7 Fig. 9 OPERATION 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 surematerial to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces should besecurely clamped in a vise or with clamps to the ...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; MAINTENANCE; FREQUENCY
Page 14 WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or causeproduct damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses withside shields during power tool operation or whenblowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a du...
Page 15 - AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Page 15 MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE See Figure 12. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn yoursaw off and allow it to cool before you clean or do anymaintenance on it. 1. Using a small phillips screwdriver, loosen and remove the air filter cover screws (2) and air filter cover...
Page 16 - CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Page 16 MAINTENANCE CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT See Figure 10. The carburetor on your saw has been factory set. Afterextended use of your saw adjustments may be required. The high speed needle has been permanently set from thefactory at 1-1/4 turns counterclockwise from the closedposition. No additional a...
Page 17 - CLEANING AND STORAGE; GENERAL; ACCESSORIES
Page 17 CLEANING AND STORAGE WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn yoursaw off and allow it to cool before you clean or do anymaintenance on it. GENERAL Avoid using strong detergents or solvents when cleaningplastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to various typesof commercial ...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
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 to ON Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Pre...
Page 19 - NOTES
Page 20 - • SERVICE; MODEL NUMBER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL2 CYCLE GASOLINE POWEREDRECIPROCATING SAWMODEL NO. EJ101 972000-634 8-99 Printed in U.S.A. RYOBI AMERICA CORP. 1424 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 RYOBI CANADA INC. Post Office Box 910 Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K...