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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ABRASIVE CUT-OFF MACHINE. Your new cut-off machine has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your cut-off machine works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL.
Disconnect your cut-off machine from the power supply and securely retighten the wheel arbor bolt. REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.
COVER OF GROUNDED ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Ryobi Abrasive Wheel Cut-off Machine is powered by a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC).
Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury. LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your C2600 Abrasive Cut-off Machine: 14 in. (356 mm) – Abrasive Wheel – Installed on Machine Wheel Wrench –...
KNOW YOUR ABRASIVE CUT-OFF MACHINE See Figures 2 and 3. Before attempting to use your machine, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your machine to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
CARRYING HANDLE See Figure 3. For convenience when carrying or transporting your cut-off machine from one place to another, a carrying handle has been provided on top of the machine arm as shown figure 3. To transport, turn off and unplug your machine, then lower machine arm and lock it in the down position.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your cut-off machine before connecting it to power supply. Machine should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing wheels, or when not in use.
ADJUSTABLE FLIP FENCE See Figure 6. The adjustable flip fence is located at the rear of your cut-off machine. As mentioned previously, it is used along with the vise clamp to provide a clamp for holding your workpiece securely when making cuts. It also makes your cut-off machine more versatile.
QUICK LOCK-RELEASE LEVER See Figures 9 and 10. The quick lock-release lever engages the vise clamp to be used along with the fence assembly to provide a vise for securing the workpiece to be cut. It also allows you to open and close the vise quickly without repetitive turning of the vise crank handle.
DEPTH STOP The depth stop limits the wheel's downward travel. It allows the wheel to go below the machine base enough to maintain full cutting capacities. The adjustable depth stop is a nylok bolt threaded into the base of the machine at the rear. To adjust the depth stop use an 8 mm wrench to raise or lower the depth stop bolt.
POWER SUPPLY Before operating your cut-off machine, check your power supply and make sure it meets the requirements listed on the tool’s data plate. A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and machine overheating. Common causes of power loss and machine overheating are insufficient extension cord size and multiple tools operating from the same power source.
CUT-OFF See Figures 14 and 15. A cut-off is made by cutting across the width of the workpiece. A straight crosscut is made with the adjustable flip fence set at the zero degree position. Angled cut-offs are made with the adjustable flip fence set at some angle other than zero.
Always make sure your cut-off machine is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand. Failure to do so could result in an accident resulting in possible serious personal injury. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs — with the exception of the externally accessible brushes — should be performed by a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 17. Your cut-off machine has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear.
PROBLEM Motor does not reach full speed or power. Motor stalls, blows fuses, or trips circuit breakers. Motor overheats. Machine is noisy when running. Wheel hits table. Wheel does not cut through workpiece. 1. Depth stop setting incorrect. Machine vibrates or shakes excessively.1. Wheel is out-of-round. TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE 1.
Please refer to the Service Center insert or call 1-800-525-2579 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobi.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.