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  • Page 1 R18MS254X...

  • Page 2: Intended Use

    ■ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. IMPORTANT! Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual electric shock. before assembling, operating, and maintaining the product. ■...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions For Mitre Saws

    ■ Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ SERVICE or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair ■ the power tool before making any adjustments, person using only identical replacement parts. This changing accessories, or storing power tools.
  • Page 4 ■ Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple ■ Do not use the product without the guards in position. workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced Keep guards in good working order and properly and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting. maintained.

  • Page 5: Additional Safety Warnings

    ■ Keep and store the blade in original packaging or other ■ Before work, make a dummy cut without the motor turned suitable packaging, keep in dry conditions and away on so the position of the blade, operation of the guards from chemicals which may damage the blade.

  • Page 6: Residual Risks

    no batteries can come in contact with other batteries WARNING! Do not attempt to disassemble the blade or conductive materials while in transport by protecting guard assembly for cleaning or repair. Damaged guards exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or should not be used.

  • Page 7: Symbols In This Manual

    Blade rotation direction (shown on Waiting time for blade to reach full speed blade guard) or stop completely Blade width of cut (Kerf) Parts or accessories sold separately Number of teeth on this saw blade Note Cutting capacity Warning For cutting wood and analogous material Not for cutting metals Adjust the position of sliding fence...
  • Page 8 13 mm D13 x D8 x 1.6mm 5 mm Know your product...
  • Page 9 Linear rod stop knob Top carrying handle Battery pack Power switch Switch lock-off lever LED switch Handle, insulated gripping surface Lower guard Main fence Side carrying handle Mitre lock knob Mitre detent release lever Support foot Mitre angle pointer Clamp Mounting hole Know your product...
  • Page 10 Screws for locking main fence Cutting depth adjustment screw Bevel angle pointer Bevel angle lock knob Screws for adjusting 45º bevel angle limit stop Saw head lock pin Dust bag Screws for adjusting 0º bevel angle limit stop Hex key Screw for locking the sliding fence Spindle lock button...
  • Page 11 Always wear eye protection and ear Attach the side carrying handles. Attach the top carrying handles. Tighten protection. Wear safety gloves Tighten with hex screws. with hex bolts and nuts. Turn the support foot clockwise or Secure the mitre saw base to a sturdy Lock the bevel angle lock knob.
  • Page 12 p. 13 p. 13 p. 14 p. 14 p. 15 p. 16 p. 18 p. 21 p. 23 p. 24 p. 25 p. 27 p. 29 90˚ 90˚ 90˚ 90˚...
  • Page 13 RAISING THE SAW HEAD 1. Apply a downward force to the handle and hold its position. Pull the head lock pin. 2. Slowly allow the saw head to rise. NOTE: The lower blade guard should retract to the lower position. LOWER THE SAW HEAD 1.
  • Page 14 ADJUSTING THE SLIDING FENCE 1. Loosen the sliding fence lock screw. Adjust the position of the sliding fence. 2. Tighten the sliding fence lock screw. ADJUSTING SAW HEAD POSITION 1. Loosen the linear rod stop knob. Adjust the position of the saw head. 2.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Cutting Depth

    ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH 1. Rotate the depth stop away from the motor housing. 2. Lower the saw head. Rotate the cutting depth screw to adjust the cutting depth.

  • Page 16: Mitre Cutting

    MITRE CUTTING 1. Loosen the mitre lock knob. 2. Press the mitre detent release lever. Turn the saw table to the desired mitre angle by the mitre lock knob. Tighten the mitre 0˚/15˚/22.5˚/ lock knob. 31.6˚/45˚ 3. Place the workpiece on the turntable against the main fence.

  • Page 18: Bevel Cutting

    BEVEL CUTTING 1. Loosen the mitre lock knob. 2. Press the mitre detent release lever. Turn the saw table to the desired mitre angle by the mitre lock knob. Tighten the mitre 0˚/15˚/22.5˚/ lock knob. 31.6˚/45˚ 3. Loosen the sliding fence lock screw. Move the sliding fence away from the line of cut.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Blade

    REPLACING THE BLADE 1. Remove the battery pack from the product. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the screw on the blade bolt cover. 3. Swing the lower guard upward and hold 4. Press the spindle lock button and unscrew the blade bolt with provided hex key at the same time.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Kerf Plate

    REPLACING THE KERF PLATE 1. Remove the battery pack from the product. Loosen and remove the six screws on the kerf plate. Dispose of the kerf plate properly. 2. Place the new kerf plate on the turntable. Tighten the six screws. NOTE: Make sure that the kerf plate sits flush with the turntable and mitre handle.
  • Page 24 90˚ 90˚ SQUARING BLADE TURNTABLE 1. Remove the battery pack from the product. Loosen the mitre lock knob. 2. Press the mitre detent release lever. Turn 0˚ the saw table to the desired mitre angle by the mitre lock knob. Tighten the mitre lock knob.
  • Page 25 SETTING 45° BEVEL STOP 1. Remove the battery pack from the product. 2. Loosen the mitre lock knob. 3. Press the mitre detent release lever. Turn the saw table to the desired mitre angle by the mitre lock knob. Tighten the mitre lock knob.
  • Page 26 10mm =45˚ ≠45˚ 10mm...
  • Page 27 90˚ 90˚ SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE FENCE 1. Remove the battery pack from the product. Loosen the mitre lock knob. 2. Loosen the mitre lock knob. 3. Press the mitre detent release lever. Turn the saw table to the desired mitre angle by the mitre lock knob.
  • Page 28 90˚...

  • Page 29: Transporting The Product

    TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT 1. Remove the battery pack from the product. 2. Tighten the mitre lock knob. 3. Tighten the bevel angle lock knob. 4. Lower the saw head. 5. Push the head lock pin to lock the saw in the lowered position.

  • Page 31: Product Specifications

    WARNING! The declared noise emission value(s) have Mitre saw been measured in accordance with a standard test method, Model R18MS254X and may be used for comparing one tool with another. The declared noise value(s) may also be used in a preliminary Net weight 14 kg assessment of exposure.
  • Page 32 Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 Australia Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited Unit C, 70 Business Parade South, Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license. 20230321v1b...

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