Ryobi P552 Operator's Manual page 13

LOCKING / UNLOCKING THE SAW ARM
See Figure 7.
To unlock and raise the saw arm:
 Firmly grasp the "D" handle and apply downward pressure
while at the same time pulling the lock pin out and away
from the saw housing.
 Release the lock pin and slowly raise the saw arm.
To lock the saw arm:
 Firmly grasp the "D" handle and apply downward pressure
while at the same time pushing the lock pin in and toward
the saw housing.
 Release the lock pin allowing it to lock the saw into place.
INSTALLING THE REAR BRACKET/CARRYING
HANDLE
See Figure 8.
WARNING:
A rear bracket is included with this miter saw to prevent
tipping if the saw arm is released suddenly. Do not use
this saw before installing the rear bracket and securely
mounting the saw to a work surface or stand.
 Remove the screws from the rear bracket/carrying handle
and set aside.
 Slide the bracket in the openings on the saw base,
aligning the holes underneath the base with the holes in
the bracket.
 Insert the screws into the holes and tighten securely.
BLADE WRENCH
See Figure 9.
A blade wrench is included with this saw. One end of the
wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a hex
key. Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade
and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws. A
storage area for the blade wrench is located on the back of
the left miter fence.
DUST BAG
See Figure 9.
A dust bag is provided for use on this miter saw. It fits over
the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install, squeeze
the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide
it on the exhaust port. Release the clips. The metal ring in
the bag should lock in between the grooves on the exhaust
port. To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse
the above procedure.
ASSEMBLY
SCREW
REAR BRACKET/ CARRYING HANDLE
DUST
BAG
WRENCH
13 – English
SCREW
EXHAUST
PORT
BLADE
"D"
HANDLE
LOCK
PIN
Fig. 7
BLADE
WRENCH
STORAGE
Fig. 8
Fig. 9