Specific Safety Rules - Ryobi BS904 Operator's Manual

 GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-
prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electri-
cal receptacle.
 CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly
grounded.
 USE ONLy CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and
3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
 DO NOT MODIFy the plug provided. If it will not fit the
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
 KEEP TOOL DRy, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any solvents to clean tool.
 STAy ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
 FIRMLy CLAMP OR BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK
BENCH OR LEG STAND at approximately hip height.
 NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR.
 AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand
to move into the blade. ALWAyS make sure you have
good balance.
 ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED
before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling.
 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
 REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical
or mechanical, should be made by a qualified service
technician at an authorized service center.
 WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
 KEEP HANDS AWAy FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not
hand hold pieces so small that your fingers go under the
blade guard. Do not reach underneath work or in blade
cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason.
 NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE AT A TIME or
stack more than one workpiece on the saw table at a
time.
GENERAL SAFETy RULES

SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES

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 BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-
MENTS ARE SECURE.
 BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for
and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
 NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
use.
 NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANy ROTATING COM-
PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
 DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANy
MEDICATION.
 WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
 USE ONLy RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
with the accessory.
 DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is
tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece
before connecting to power supply.
 DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLy. Do not
force the workpiece against the blade.
 USE ONLy CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade size
and style for the material and the type of cut. Blade teeth
should point down toward the table.
 ALWAyS SUPPORT LARGE WORKPIECES while cutting
to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may
slip, walk or slide while cutting large or heavy boards.
 DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES until
blade has stopped.
 NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
use.
 BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
COVERS, GUARDS OR BLADES, unplug the saw and
remove the switch key.
 HOLD THE WORKPIECE firmly against the saw table.
 TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL BLADE CONTACT, minimize
blade breakage, and provide maximum blade support,
always adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the
workpiece.
 KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFICIENT
SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickbacks.
 ALWAyS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power
source.