ryobi reciprocating saw- blade falls out and gets stuck in wood

KOS

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Mar 14, 2008, 5:50:47 PM3/14/08

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Hi, I just bought a Ryobi reciprocating saw- when I use it sometimes
the blade comes off the unit and gets stuck in the wood. Why does this
happen? Thanks
KOS

Leon

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Mar 14, 2008, 6:22:27 PM3/14/08

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"KOS" <compute...@excite.com> wrote in message
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Because the clamping mechanism is not working properly. Take it back and
get a toolless recip saw.

mac davis

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Mar 15, 2008, 2:13:24 AM3/15/08

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2 possibilities that I see:

Like Leon said, bad clamping system,
or you might be either putting the blade in too loose or bending or twisting the
blade when you cut..

Not meant as an insult, but with no info on how experienced you are, I sort of
assume you're now to recip saws..

I used to use a Sawzall with a 9" blade on branch wood and it would bind if I
didn't watch for blade alignment... Don't remember it coming out of the saw,
though..

mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

j...@joegadd.org

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Apr 8, 2008, 9:18:13 PM4/8/08

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On Mar 15, 2:13 am, mac davis <macsplint...@davisbaja.com> wrote:

I have the same problem. Could I be installing the blade
incorrectly? When I put the blade in and close the blade clamp lock,
the blade is loose. It wobbles up and down about an inch and sideways
about a half inch. Is the blade supposed to wobble or be firmly locked
in place? What could I be doing wrong? Thank you.

Edwin Pawlowski

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Apr 8, 2008, 11:16:45 PM4/8/08

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<j...@joegadd.org> wrote in message

I have the same problem. Could I be installing the blade
incorrectly? When I put the blade in and close the blade clamp lock,
the blade is loose. It wobbles up and down about an inch and sideways
about a half inch. Is the blade supposed to wobble or be firmly locked
in place? What could I be doing wrong? Thank you.

It should be tight. You may have the wrong saw/blade combo. Get the
reciprocating saw that says "Milwaukee" on it and your problem will go away.

Highland Pairos

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Apr 9, 2008, 6:54:56 PM4/9/08

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Actually the Milwaukee is no guarantee. I have had a similar problem with
my Milwaukee Sawzall, but only with Milwaukee brand blades. (HUH????). If I
use DeWalt blades, no problem. Strangest thing ever.

SteveP.
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Father Haskell

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Apr 10, 2008, 1:44:46 AM4/10/08

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Hole in the blade shank isn't engaging the pin inside
the chuck. Try to yank the blade loose after installing
it. If it stays put, you're fine.

Les

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Jun 8, 2020, 11:44:04 AM6/8/20

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replying to KOS, Les wrote:
Had the same problem I found the hole in the blade was not big enough so
removed the paint inside hole and worked fine.
I was using cheapest blades.
When you fit blade check it is secured properly

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Kevin

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Jul 8, 2022, 1:15:07 PM7/8/22

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My Ryobi P015 Reciprocating Saw worked find when I first bought it, but over time the blade would fall out after using the saw for 10 minutes or so. Over time it got worse until now it's unusable. I have tried new blades, including Dewalt brand. It happens with the hacksaw and wood blades. Most disappointing.

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DerbyDad03

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Jul 8, 2022, 2:06:23 PM7/8/22

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On Friday, July 8, 2022 at 1:15:07 PM UTC-4, Kevin wrote:
> My Ryobi P015 Reciprocating Saw worked find when I first bought it, but over time the blade would fall out after using the saw for 10 minutes or so. Over time it got worse until now it's unusable. I have tried new blades, including Dewalt brand. It happens with the hacksaw and wood blades. Most disappointing.
>

Neither I nor Ryobi ever heard of a Ryobi P015 Reciprocating Saw. Are you sure that's the model number?

If the blade holding system is like the RJ161V - tool-less with a spring loaded lever on the side, try cleaning the
slot where the blade slips in. The blade is only held in by the rounded end of a small rod that goes into the
hole in the blade.

if the blade is not fully inserted into the slot or the rod end does not fully engage with the blade, the blade
will eventually vibrate it's way out. It's part # 10 here for the RJ161V model. Yours *may* be similar.

<https://ryobipower.ordertree.com/media/models/ipls/legacy/TTI/Ryobi_corded_manuals/reciprocating_saws/RJ161V_131/RJ161v_131_pdfs/RJ161V.pdf>

10x

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Jul 8, 2022, 4:13:14 PM7/8/22

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On Jul 8, 2022, DerbyDad03 wrote
(in article<b938e0e7-aef5-4a21...@googlegroups.com>):

> Neither I nor Ryobi ever heard of a Ryobi P015 Reciprocating Saw. Are you
> sure that's the model number?

I could be mistaken, but I believe after 14 years the problem is no longer an
issue for the OP.

Joe
aka 10x

DerbyDad03

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Jul 8, 2022, 4:31:10 PM7/8/22

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You are probably not mistaken but I believe that that has nothing to do with
my response.

I was responding to Kevin who posted roughly 3 hours ago. You'll note that I
referenced the model number that Kevin used. KOS did not include a model
number in his OP, which sort of indicates that I was not responding to him/her.

Jay Pique

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Jul 8, 2022, 4:59:59 PM7/8/22

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Mmmm... the passive aggression is palpable.

I say just light him up.