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How to Fix a Broken Blade on a Ryobi Reciprocating Saw

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Kurt Erickson
Kurt Erickson
Published: Oct 13, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

  1. Unplug the saw from its electrical source. Lift the blade release lever located toward the front of the saw on the left side.

  2. Remove the broken blade from its housing in the front of the saw. Discard the old blade.

  3. Insert the new blade into the housing. The blade should be inserted tooth-side down. Lower the blade release lever to secure the new blade in place.

  4. Restore power to the unit.

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Warnings

Wear eye and hand protection.

Make sure the unit is unplugged before beginning this task.
Kurt Erickson

Kurt Erickson has more than 20 years of experience writing for newspapers in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri and Indiana. He is a 1987 graduate of Carroll College with a Bachelor of Science in communications. Erickson currently resides…

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