Ryobi P552 Operator's Manual page 14

WORK CLAMP
See Figure 10.
WARNING:
In some operations, the work clamp assembly may
interfere with the operation of the blade guard assembly.
Always make sure there is no interference with the blade
guard prior to beginning any cutting operation to reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the
workpiece to the fence. It also prevents the workpiece from
creeping toward the saw blade. This is very helpful when
cutting compound miters. Depending on the cutting operation
and the size of the workpiece, it may be necessary to use a
C-clamp or other suitable clamp instead of the work clamp
to secure the workpiece to the miter table prior to making
the cut.
To install the work clamp:
 Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the
saw table base.
 Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out
as needed.
TO INSTALL/REPLACE THE BLADE
See Figures 11 - 12.
The blade is shipped installed on this miter saw model.
Instructions have been included for reference when changing
or replacing blades.
WARNING:
A 7-1/4 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the
saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer
blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
Larger blades will come in contact with the blade
guards, while thicker blades will prevent the blade bolt
from securing the blade on the spindle. Either of these
situations could result in a serious accident and can
cause serious personal injury.
 Remove the battery pack from the saw.
 Raise the saw arm.
 Using the phillips screwdriver end of the blade wrench,
loosen, but do not remove, the blade bolt cover screw.
Rotate lower blade guard and blade bolt cover up and
back to expose the blade bolt.
 Depress and hold the spindle lock button and rotate the
blade bolt until the spindle locks.
ASSEMBLY
BASE
14 – English
WORK
CLAMP
Fig. 10
SPINDLE LOCK
BUTTON
Fig. 11