Assembly - Ryobi TS1144 Operator's Manual

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully lift miter saw from the carton by the "D" handle
and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose Parts
List are already assembled to your product when you
unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the
product by the manufacturer and require customer instal-
lation. Use of a product that may have been improperly
assembled could result in serious personal injury.
 This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in
the down position. To release the saw arm, push down
on the "D" handle, cut the tie-wrap, and pull out on the
lock pin.
WARNING:
The saw arm is spring loaded. Hold the handle down to
prevent it from snapping up when cutting the tie-wrap.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.
 Lift the saw arm by the "D" handle. Hand pressure should
remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon re-
lease of the tie wrap.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
 The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After
assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influ-
TRACE HOLES
AT THESE
LOCATIONS
FOR HOLE
PATTERN
SAW
BASE

ASSEMBLY

enced the settings, refer to specific procedures explained
later in this manual.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories 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:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is com-
plete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting
and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not start the compound miter saw without checking
for interference between the blade and the miter fence.
Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter
fence during operation of the saw and may result in
personal injury.
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TRACE HOLES
AT THESE
LOCATIONS
FOR HOLE
PATTERN
MOUNTING
SURFACE
Fig. 8