Ryobi PCL540 Operator's Manual page 7

INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 9.
 Place the switch in the OFF position.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.
 Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's
manuals for your battery pack and charger.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BITS
See Figures 3 - 5, pages 9 and 10.
WARNING:
This tool is designed for use with specialized cut-out
tool bits only. Do not use brad point bits, spade bits, or
other bits with sharp points. Using incorrect bits could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Release the depth lock lever and pull the wrench/depth
guide out of the tool.
 Place the wrench/depth guide onto the collet nut as
shown.
 Depress spindle lock.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always
allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging
spindle lock.
 Loosen collet nut by turning counterclockwise with the
wrench/depth guide.
NOTE: The tool ships with a preinstalled collet that is
machined to precision tolerances to fit bits with 1/8 in.
diameter shanks. To use bits with 1/4 in. shank, remove
the collet nut and 1/8 in. collet then insert the 1/4 in.
collet into the output shaft. Replace the collet nut before
inserting the bit.
WARNING:
Always use the correct collet. Use the 1/8 in. collet for
bits with 1/8 in. diameter shanks and the 1/4 in. collet for
bits with 1/4 in. diameter shanks.
OPERATION
WARNING:
If you are changing a bit immediately after use, be careful
not to touch the bit or collet with your hands or fingers.
You could get burned because of the heat buildup from
cutting. Always use the wrench/depth guide to remove
or install bits.
 To insert bit: Insert shank end of bit into collet.
 To remove bit: Loosen collet nut and remove bit.
 Tighten collet nut securely by turning clockwise with the
wrench/depth guide.
WARNING:
If the collet nut is not securely tightened, the bit can
detach during use causing serious personal injury.
 Release spindle lock.
WARNING:
Do not use bits with undersized shanks. Undersized
shanks will not tighten properly and could be thrown from
the tool causing serious personal injury.
 Remove the wrench/depth guide and slide it back into
the tool.
 Engage the depth lock lever to secure the wrench/depth
guide in place.
NOTICE:
We suggest that you practice with your cut-out tool be-
fore installing a bit and making cuts.
OPERATING THE CUT-OUT TOOL
See Figures 6 - 7, page 10.
 Place the switch in the OFF position and install the bat-
tery pack.
 Hold cut-out tool firmly.
 Slide the switch to the ON position and allow bit to come
up to full speed.
 Tilt cut-out tool at a 45
 Plunge bit into material using the wrench/depth guide as
a pivot.
 Raise cut-out tool slowly to a 90
 Begin cutting.
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