Jig Saw, Cordless Check Availability

Description

Ryobi 18 Volt Jig Saw (P5231). Similar to the corded version and with a few updates and added features.

This item's features include:

• Orbital adjustment knob with four settings(for matching orbital setting to the thickness and density of material you're cutting)
• Variable speed control selector for 1100-3000 SPM (strokes per minute)
• Beveling shoe (base) 45 deg to the right or left
• LED light
• Lock on button for continuous work
• Tool-free blade clamp for blade changes
• Trigger lock-on button
• "Blade Saver" function to raise or lower shoe, making unused sections of blade available for cutting!

This jig saw comes with an Allen key for bevel adjustments, one 4 Ah and one 1.5 Ah battery packs, a battery charger, and a contractor bag.

Similar to: Jig Saw, Corded

Often used with: Extension Cord

Intended Uses

This jig saw is intended to cut various materials: wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling, composition board and hard board), thin sheet metal, plastics, and laminates. 

Generally, to find out the maximum thickness of a material you can cut, subtract 1 in from the total length of the blade.

Special Instructions

• Please use the specific t-shank blades that correspond to what or how you're cutting--whether it's basic wood cutting, wood scrolling, or cutting thin metal!
• When cutting metal, set the orbital setting ("Speedmatch") knob to zero!
• When wood scrolling (cutting curves and such) using a specific scroll blade will help you do it better!

Tool Resources

Diagram

Image source: Operator's Manual

Instructions

Using the "Blade Saver" function: 

1. Remove battery :)
2. Using the on-board allen key, loosen (but don't remove) the two hex bolts located just above the blade saver bracket.
3. Pull shoe/base down to desired position (there are four detents available)
4. Tighten the allen bolts and reinstall battery 

Saw setting guide:

Resources

• PDF: Operator's Manual
• Video: "Tools 101: How to Use a RYOBI Jig Saw" by Ryobi Tools USA. A great start guide for the beginner user!