Ryobi P552 Operator's Manual page 18

ASSEMBLY
ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE
See Figure 22.
Remove the battery pack. Using a square, draw a straight
line on the workpiece. When the laser guide switch is turned
on it will generate a red line on the work surface. This line
will let you see your mark and the laser guide line at the
same time, and will assist you in lining up the mark for more
accurate cutting of the workpiece.
NOTE: The broken line may begin slightly skewed off of the
mark in the uppermost position. As the saw blade assembly
is lowered, at the approximate point the lower blade guard
starts to move, the laser line will be aligned with the mark and
remain aligned throughout the cut. This is normal. NEVER
attempt to move the workpiece while making a cut. Always
keep hands outside the "No Hands Zone".
With the saw arm at the uppermost position, move the
workpiece until the mark and the laser line are aligned. Once
both lines are in alignment, do not move the workpiece.
Install the battery pack. Make several practice cuts on
different styles and thickness of material. Repeat the steps
above as necessary.
LASER LINE
Removing Your Mark:
Position the workpiece so that the laser line is near the left
edge of your mark in order to remove the mark.
To Cut Your Mark:
Position the workpiece so that the laser line is near or over
your mark in order to cut the mark.
To Leave Your Mark:
Position the workpiece so that the laser line is near the right
edge of your mark in order to leave the mark.
After you have become familiar with using the laser guide,
you will be able to remove, cut, or leave your mark on the
work surface. Practice will teach you the correct position for
aligning your mark with the laser line.
Fig. 22
To adjust the position of the laser guide line, refer to the
Adjustments section later in this manual.
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