Double insulated 10 in. compound miter saw (30 pages)
Summary of Contents for Ryobi SS50
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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SPEED SAW. Your new Speed Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this Speed Saw making it easy to maintain and operate. The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your WEAR YOUR eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 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.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE ■ Tool service must be performed only by quali- fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance per- formed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its cord.
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current No Load Speed...
■ Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. You may use your Speed Saw for the purposes listed below: ■ Cutting electrical outlet openings in drywall or wood paneling. ■ Creating decorative wood accents.
DOUBLE INSULATION Your Ryobi power tool is double insulated. This means you are separated from the tool's electrical system by two complete sets of electrical insulation. This extra layer of insulation is intended to protect the user from electrical shock due to a break in the wiring insulation. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
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FEATURES SWITCH COLLET NUT SPINDLE LOCK ADJUSTING KNOB DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING Fig. 1 WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING: Your Speed Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when not in use. Disconnecting your Speed Saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. INSERTING/REMOVING BITS See Figure 2.
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Follow these directions when attaching the circle cutter. ■ UNPLUG YOUR SPEED SAW. WARNING: Failure to unplug your Speed Saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. ■ Assemble circle cutter if necessary. Refer to “AS- SEMBLING CIRCLE CUTTER” previously.
See Figure 7. Follow these directions when starting and stopping the Speed Saw. To start Speed Saw: Depress the switch to the I position. To stop Speed Saw: Depress the switch to the O position. CAUTION: We suggest that you practice with your Speed Saw before installing a bit and making cuts.
WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
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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