Ryobi P550 Operator's Manual page 26

n Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against
the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to
secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 35.
n Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting
operation just to make sure that no problems will occur
when the cut is made.
n Grasp the saw handle firmly, depress the switch lock,
then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several seconds
for the blade to reach maximum speed.
n Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
See Figures 35 - 36.
n Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop
rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before
removing the workpiece from miter table.
TO SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
See Figure 39.
Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be
placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support
should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and
work table during the cutting operation. Use the optional
work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.
LONG WORKPIECE
OPERATION
WORKPIECE
SUPPORTS
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45 X 45 COMPOUND MITER CUT
° °
Fig. 38
Fig. 39