Operation - Ryobi RMS-1525 Operator's Manual

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9.11 DEPTH STOP
The depth stop limits the blade's downward travel. It allows the blade to go through the mitre table far enough to provide
the maximum cutting capacity. The depth stop limits the blade to 6 mm from the mitre table frame.
Note: The mitre table frame is located inside the mitre table.
The depth stop is factory set to provide the maximum cutting capacity for the 250 mm (10") saw blade supplied with your
saw. Adjustment should, therefore, not be required with the saw blade provided.
However, when the diameter of the blade is reduced by sharpening, it may be necessary to adjust the depth stop
to re-establish the maximum cutting capacity. Also, when a new blade is fitted, it is necessary to check the distance between
the blade and mitre table frame before starting the saw. Adjust if necessary.
9.12 DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS
See Figure 24.
• Unplug your saw.
WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in the saw starting accidentally and cause serious personal injury.
• To adjust the depth stop, use a 17 mm spanner or adjustable spanner and loosen the hex nut at the rear of the mitre
saw arm.
• Use the 5 mm hex key provided to adjust the depth stop adjustment screw. The saw blade is lowered when the screw
is turned anticlockwise and raised when the screw is turned clockwise.
• Lower the blade into the throat plate. Check the blade clearance and maximum cutting depth (distance from the fence
to where the blade enters) to the front of the throat plate.
• Readjust if necessary.
WARNING: Do not start your mitre saw without checking that the blade cannot hit the mitre table frame.
The blade could be damaged if it hits the mitre table frame while cutting.
• Tighten the nut with a 17 mm spanner or adjustable spanner.
• To prevent the depth stop adjustment screw from moving while the nut is being tightened, hold it with the hex key.
Fig. 24
A. DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENT SCREW
B. MITRE TABLE
C. LOCK NUT(S)
10.

OPERATION

10.1 APPLICATIONS
(Only use your saw for the following purposes.)
• Crosscutting wood and plastic.
• Cutting mitres, joints, etc. for picture frames, mouldings, door casings and joinery.
Note: The blade provided is suitable for most wood cutting operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one
of the accessory blades available from your nearest Ryobi dealer.
WARNING: Before you start cutting, clamp or bolt your mitre saw to a workbench. Never operate your mitre saw
on the floor or while crouching down. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
10.2 CUTTING WITH YOUR MITRE SAW
WARNING: When using a vice or G-clamp to secure your workpiece, clamp the workpiece on one side of
the blade only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in
the workpiece. If the blade binds in the workpiece, the motor may stall or the workpiece may kick back. This could
cause an accident and result in serious personal injury.
10.3 CROSSCUT
See Figure 25.
A crosscut is a cut made across the grain of the wood. A 90° crosscut is made with the mitre table set at 0°. Mitres are made
with the mitre table set at an angle other than 0°.
Fig. 25
A. STRAIGHT CROSSCUT
D. PRE-SET ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
SCREW FOR 0° ANGLE
E. BEVEL LOCK KNOB
B. G-CLAMP
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