ryobi reciprocating saw- blade falls out and gets stuck in wood (2025 Update)

Because the clamping mechanism is not working properly. Take it back and get a toolless recip saw.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

On Jul 8, 2022, DerbyDad03 wrote (in article snipped-for-privacy@googlegroups.com):

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

Joe aka 10x

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.

Mmmm... the passive aggression is palpable.

I say just light him up.

I just bought the Ryobi corded sawzall, very experienced in tools, and I have the same problem. The lever turns the locking mechanism to all the blade to be inserted, put the blade in, release the lever, and pull on the blade to make sure it is locked, then start cutting and sometimes it holds, sometimes it will vibrate the locking mechanism open in just a few seconds after entering the board.

Should be fine, but not true. After mine came out the first time, I did just that, cutting pallets apart, cut several nails then the blade just vibrated loose. Sometimes it won't even cut one nail before coming out, and always tug on the blade to make sure it is locked.