RYOBI® ELECTRIC JIGSAW RANGE

PRESS RELEASE: 2014

NEW RYOBI^® ELECTRIC JIGSAW RANGE

Accuracy, Performance & Control

·         Cut Line Visibility: The Compact shrink-wrapped design gives the user a 46% improvement to the line of sight and integrated air management system keeps the cut line visible.

·         Accuracy: A flush cut blade, Line Assist flip down cut guide and cutting fin [RJS1050-K only] all improve straight line cutting.

·         Performance: Pro Stroke offers a class leading cutting stroke rate providing the user greater cut capacities.

·         Comfort & Control: Micro texture handle, low vibration levels and Sure Lock single finger blade clamp operation makes these jigsaws easy to use and control.

The new jigsaw range from Ryobi^® offers class leading cutting performance. The range consists of three new jigsaws rated at 680W [RJS1050-K], 600W [RJS850-K] and 500W [RJS750-G]. Throughout the new range, there are several key features which are vital to the jigsaw user, including; cut line visibility, accuracy of cut, performance, and comfort and control.

Cut Line Visibility:

Ryobi^® boasts the most visible cut line in the consumer market by creating a product that is both compact and slim and features an integrated air management system that blows dust away from the cut path and the user. The 600W [RJS850-K] and 680W [RJS1050-K] versions have an LED to provide continuous illumination of the work piece.

Accuracy:

The new range of Ryobi^® jigsaws offer improved accuracy due to the new flat saw bar design, which offers increased accuracy of up to 49% and reduced vibration of up to 10% versus leading competition. The Line Assist flip down cut guide provides a guide to help the user follow a marked line, whilst the flush cutting capability and Cut Fin [680W version only] helps the user further to cut an accurate straight line.

Performance:

Powerful motor and class leading stroke rates provide unparalleled cutting capacities in the consumer market place, outperforming much of the competition.

Comfort & Control:

Ryobi^® have achieved its goal of developing a comfortable and controlled tool by adding features such as Sure Lock - which offers single finger blade clamp operation, slim handle design, soft rubber grip, variable speed [RJS850-K and RJS1050-K includes an integrated speed wheel] and an easy bevel adjustment lever [RJS1050-K version only]. Every tool in this new range is packed with features to improve cutting results and make the tools easy to use.

Specifications:

RYOBI^® power tools are backed by the RYOBI^® 2-year warranty.

For more information on RYOBI^® and any of our other products, please visit www.ryobitools.eu

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TTI's powerful brand portfolio includes Milwaukee^®, AEG^® and Ryobi^® power tools and accessories, Ryobi^® and Homelite^® outdoor products, and Vax^® floor care appliances. Our products are distributed through major home centers and retailers, full-line tool distributors and other channels worldwide.

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