Know Your Product; Maintenance; Operation - Ryobi R18RS Original Instructions Manual

WARNING
Injuries may be caused or aggravated by prolonged use
of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,
ensure you take regular breaks.

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

See page 81.
1. Blade
2. Shoe assembly
3. Blade clamp
4. Toolless blade change system
5. Hex key
6. Battery port
7. Switch trigger
8. Lock-off button

OPERATION

ADJUSTING THE SHOE ASSEMBLY
The product has a shoe assembly that pivots up and
down in both directions to ensure the shoe is flat
against the cutting surface at all times. The adjustable
shoe also slides in and out, which allows for the use of
the blade teeth at different positions on the blade.
Press the saw blade into the saw blade holder up to the
stop. Make sure that the saw blade is fixed securely.
OPERATION TIPS
WARNING
Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade.
Do not force the product.
Use cutting oil when cutting soft metals and steel.
Cutting oil also keeps the blades cool, increases cutting
action, and prolongs blade life.
Clamp the workpiece firmly and cut close to the
clamping point to eliminate any vibration of the work.
When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, secure the
workpiece with a vise, if possible, and cut close to the
vise. To cut a thin-sheet material, place the material
between two hardboards or plywood and clamp the
layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing.
Always keep a firm forward pressure on the tool to keep
the shoe in contact with the workpiece.
Do not use cracked or distorted saw blades. Do not use
saw blades that are damaged or deformed.
WARNING
Dust from certain paints, coatings, and materials may
cause irritation or allergic reactions. Dust from wood
such as oak, beech, MDF, and others are carcinogenic.
Materials containing asbestos should only be worked on
or processed by quali ed specialist operators.
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WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating the product. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
The product should never be connected to a power
supply when assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product
is not in use. Disconnecting the product will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean
cloths to remove dirt and carbon dust.
Do not, at any time, let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can
damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by an authorised service centre.
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean
cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
Electrical tools used on
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated
wear and possible premature failure because the berglass
chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings,
brushes, and commutators. We do not recommend using
the product for extended periods of time on these types
of materials.
WARNING
Do not use compressed air to blow dust from the product.
This practice is dangerous and can cause dirt and grit to
be blasted into someone's eyes, causing injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in the product are lubricated with a
suf cient amount of high grade lubricant for the life span of
the product under normal operating conditions. Therefore,
no further lubrication is required.
berglass material, wallboard,