Operation; Assembly - Ryobi csb131 Operator's Manual

REMOVING BLADE
See Figure 4.
Follow these directions to remove the blade.
■ UNPLUG YOUR CIRCULAR SAW.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing serious injury.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,
always allow motor to come to a complete stop before
engaging spindle lock.
■ Depress spindle lock button.
■ Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise
with the wrench.
■ Remove spring washer and outer blade washer ("D"
washer).
SAW BLADES
The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are
not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull
blade will place a heavy load on your saw and increase
the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so
that sharp blades are always available.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow your
saw down. Remove saw blade from your saw and use
gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to
remove these accumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
See Figure 5.
The lower blade guard attached to your 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. Always
leave guard in operating position when using the saw.
DANGER:
When sawing through work, lower blade guard does
not cover blade on the underside of work. Since blade
is exposed on underside of work, keep hands and
fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your body
coming in contact with moving blade will result in
serious injury.

ASSEMBLY

■ Lift lower blade guard.
■ Remove blade.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly.
Check the guard for correct operation before each
use. The guard is operating correctly when it moves
freely and readily returns to the closed position. If
you drop the saw, check the lower blade guard and
bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse.
LOWER BLADE GUARD
IS IN UP POSITION
WHEN MAKING A CUT
12
WRENCH
SPINDLE
LOCK
BUTTON
BLADE
SCREW
Fig. 4
Fig. 5