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Ryobi CSB122 Operator's Manual

7-1/4 in. circular saw double insulated
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Your circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
7-1/4 in. CIRCULAR SAW
DOUBLE INSULATED
CSB122

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  • Page 1 7-1/4 in. CIRCULAR SAW DOUBLE INSULATED CSB122 Your circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Center. You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by contacting a service representative at One World Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 107, Anderson, SC 96-107, by calling 1-800-55-579 or by logging on to www.ryobi- tools.com. When you request warranty service, you must also present proof of purchase documentation, which includes the date of purchase (for example, a bill of sale).

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETy RULES  Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off WARNING: before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow invites accidents.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETy RULES SERVICE  When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section  Tool service must be performed only by qualified of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

  • Page 5: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES  Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade Constantly stay aware of cord location. Following this pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. under their own weight. Supports must be placed under  Check damaged parts.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    SyMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product . Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SyMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...

  • Page 7: Symbols

    If you do not understand ing, use only identical replacement parts. the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has wire grounded power cord.

  • Page 9: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter ............7-1/4 in. Cutting Depth at 51.5º ...........1-5/8 in. Blade Arbor .............. 5/8 in. No Load Speed ........4,600 r/min. (RPM) Cutting Depth at 0º ..........-3/8 in. Input ........ 10 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 1 Amps Cutting Depth at 45º...

  • Page 10: Assembly

    FEATURES KNOW yOUR CIRCULAR SAW SPINDLE LOCK See Figure 1. The spindle lock allows you to secure the blade when turn- The safe use of this product requires an understanding of ing the blade screw. the information on the product and in this operator’s manual NOTE: Do not run circular saw with spindle lock engaged.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLy SPINDLE WARNING: A 7-1/4 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the BLADE saw. Also, never use a blade that is too thick to allow OUTER outer blade washer to engage with the flat on the spindle. WASHER Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, (“D”...

  • Page 12: Operation

    ASSEMBLy REMOVING BLADE SPINDLE See Figure 4. LOCK  Unplug the saw. BUTTON  Depress spindle lock button.  Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with the blade wrench.  Remove spring washer and outer blade washer (“D” washer).  Lift lower blade guard.

  • Page 13: Saw Blades

    OPERATION To lessen the chance of kickback:  Keep the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth setting should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being cut.  Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting. Never saw into a knot or nail.  Make straight cuts.
  • Page 14 OPERATION BLADE GUARD SySTEM See Figure 9. The lower blade guard attached to the circular saw is there for your protection and safety. Do not alter it for any reason. If it becomes damaged, do not operate the saw until you have the guard repaired or replaced.
  • Page 15 OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 12 - 14. It is important to understand the correct method for operat- ing the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw.
  • Page 16 OPERATION CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING TOP VIEW OF SAW See Figures 15 - 16. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown in the figure. Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut.

  • Page 17: Bevel Cutting

    OPERATION BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 17 - 18. MOTOR HOUSING To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.  Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45° bevel cuts.  Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material.
  • Page 18 OPERATION 0° BEVEL STOP See Figure 19. The saw has a 0° bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making 90° cuts. To check 0° bevel stop: HEX NUT  Unplug the circular saw.  Place the saw in an upside down position on a work- bench.

  • Page 19: Pocket Cutting

    OPERATION POCKET CUTTING See Figure 21. WARNING: LOWER BLADE Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a GUARD pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury.
  • Page 20 OPERATION OPTIONAL RIP GUIDE See Figure 22. Use the optional rip guide, part no. 96986-009, when mak- ing long or wide rip cuts with your saw. To assemble rip guide:  Unplug the circular saw.  Place rip guide through holes in base as shown in the figure.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack- WARNING: ling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause commutators, etc.

  • Page 22: Parts And Service

    HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-55-579. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 148 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 965 Phone 1-800-55-579 www.ryobitools.com...

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