Know Your Product - Ryobi RPLS18X Manual

GUARD FUNCTION
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Check the guard for proper closing before each
use. Do not operate the saw if guard does not move
freely and enclose the blade instantly. Never clamp
or tie the guard so that the blade is exposed. If saw
is accidentally dropped, guard may be bent. Check to
make sure that guard moves freely and does not touch
the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of
cut.
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Check the operation and condition of the guard
return spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced before
use. Guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
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Assure that the base plate of the saw will not shift
while performing the "plunge cut". Blade shifting
sideways will cause binding and likely kick back.
■
Always observe that the guard is covering the blade
before placing saw down on bench or floor. An
unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware
of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is
released.
RIVING KNIFE FUNCTION
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Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife.
For the riving knife to function, the body of the blade
must be thinner than the riving knife and the cutting
width of the blade must be wider than the thickness of
the riving knife.
■
Adjust the Riving knife as described in this
instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning
and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in
preventing kickback.
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Always use the riving knife except when plunge
cutting. The riving knife must be replaced after
plunge cutting. The riving knife causes interference
during plunge cutting and can create kickback.
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For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged in the
workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective in preventing
kickback during short cuts.
■
Do not operate the saw if the riving knife is bent.
Even a light interference can slow the closing rate of a
guard.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
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Do not use any abrasive wheels.
■
Use only blade diameter(s) in accordance with the
markings.
■
Identify the correct saw blade to be used for the material
to be cut.
■
Use only saw blades that are marked with a speed equal
or higher than the speed marked on the tool.
■
Use only saw blades recommended by the manufacturer,
which conform to EN 847-1, if intended for wood and
analogous materials.
■
Wear a dust mask.
■
Clamp workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped
workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.
■
Check and make sure that the blade guard functions
properly. Follow the steps below to check the proper
function of the blade guard.
●
Ensure that the battery is removed from the product.
●
Press the lock-off button.
●
Grasp the front handle and apply downward pressure
to lower and expose the blade.
●
Slowly allow the front handle to rise until the blade is
completely inside of the guard.
●
Make sure that the blade guard fully encloses the
blade.
●
If the guard and the spring are not operating properly,
they must be serviced before use.
■
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged
use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,
ensure you take regular breaks.
■
Do not switch on the product again after it has stalled.
Switching it on again can cause a kickback with high
reaction force. Determine why the product has stalled
and rectify it, paying heed to the safety instructions.
■
Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
between 0°C and 40°C.
■
Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between
0°C and 40°C.
■
The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is between 10°C and
38°C.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
■
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to
flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
■
Ambient temperature range for battery during use is
between 0 ˚C and 40˚ C.
■
Ambient temperature range for battery storage is
between 0 ˚C and 20˚ C.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or
tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

See page 134.
1. Front handle, insulated gripping surface
2. Lock-off button
3. Switch trigger
4. Spindle lock
5. Depth control lever
6. Handle, insulated gripping surface
7. Depth of cut indicator
8. Bevel lock knob
9. Bevel indicator
10. Bevel adjustment screw
11. Negative bevel angle bypass tab
12. Battery port
13. Track clamp
14. Track connector
15. Track
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