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Your Laser Circular Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of opera- tion, 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.
n Introduction ... 2 n General Safety Rules...3-4 n Specific Safety Rules ...4-5 n Symbols ...6-7 n Electrical... 8 n Features...9-10 n Assembly...10-12 n Operation...13-20 n Adjustments ... 20 n Maintenance... 21 n Parts Ordering / Service ... 24 This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. n Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
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Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. Laser Guide Warnings: The laser guide radiation used in the Ryobi circular saw is Class IIIa with maximum 5mW and 650nm wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current...
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS n Blade Diameter ... 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) n Blade Arbor...5/8 in. (16 mm) n Cutting Depth at 0°... 2-3/8 in. (60 mm) n Cutting Depth at 45°... 1-13/16 in. (46 mm) n Cutting Depth at 51.5°... 1-5/8 in. (41 mm) DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB...
WARNING: 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Also, never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flat on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle.
Tighten edge guide knob securely. DUST NOZZLE KIT See Figure 6. Dust nozzle kit is provided with the saw. As shown in the figure, the adapter fits over the dust chute which is located on the upper blade guard.The nozzle attaches to the adapter.
DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to serious injury. To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices such as the following.
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 the saw and increase the danger of kickback.
Slowly push the saw forward into the workpiece. NOTE: Keep the laser beam on the marked line on the workpiece for precision cutting. n Once the cut is complete, allow the saw to come to a complete stop before turning off the laser. n Unplug the saw.
OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 15 - 17. 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.
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Secure the workpiece. n Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge of workpiece. n Guide the saw along the edge to achieve a straight rip cut. NOTE: The guiding edge of the workpiece must be straight for your cut to be straight.
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental start- ing causing serious injury. n Loosen bevel adjustment knob. n Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach desired angle setting on bevel scale. n Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.
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LENGTH OF CUT SCALE See Figure 23. The saw is equipped with a length of cut scale on its base. It is parallel with the saw blade and you can use it to measure the distance into the material the blade cuts.
WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury. Follow these directions to pocket cut. n Adjust the bevel setting to zero.
WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.
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