Bevel Cutting - Ryobi P501 Operator's Manual

BEVEL CUTTING

See Figures 19 - 21.
n Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on
the base when making 45° bevel cuts.
n Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to
determine how much you should offset the guideline on
the cutting material.
n Adjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting between
zero and 51.5°. Refer to "Adjusting the Bevel Setting"
next.
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL SETTING
See Figure 20.
n Loosen the bevel adjustment knob.
n Raise the motor housing end of the saw until you reach
the desired angle setting on the bevel scale.
n Tighten the bevel adjustment knob securely.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel ad-
justment knob securely tightened can result in serious
injury.
MAKING A BEVEL CUT
See Figure 21.
n Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown.
n Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.
n Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
n Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
n Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
n Lift the saw from the workpiece.
OPERATION
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
BEVEL
SCALE
19
4
MOTOR
HOUSING
BLADE GUIDE NOTCH
45 0
3 2 1
1
Fig. 19
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
Fig. 20
Fig. 21