Ryobi PCL500 Operator's Manual page 10

ADJUSTING THE BEVEL SETTING
See Figure 19, page 15.
 Loosen the bevel lock knob.
 Raise the motor housing end of the saw until you reach
the desired angle setting on the bevel scale.
 Tighten the bevel lock knob securely.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel lock knob
securely tightened can result in serious injury.
MAKING A BEVEL CUT
See Figure 19, page 15.
 Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown.
 Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.
 Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
 Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
 Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
 Lift the saw from the workpiece.
POCKET CUTTING
See Figure 20, page 15.
WARNING:
Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a
pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting
can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing
serious injury.
 Adjust the bevel setting to zero.
 Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
 Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade
guard handle.
NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle
to avoid serious injury.
 Hold the lower blade guard by the handle as shown.
WARNING:
Never extend your fingers while holding the lower blade
guard handle. Extending your fingers may result in con-
tact with the blade, causing serious injury.
 Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with
the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch
the workpiece.
 Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
 Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting.
Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to
climb up on the workpiece and back toward you.
 Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
 Lift the saw from the workpiece.
 Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw.
WARNING:
Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position.
Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious injury.
USING OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 21, page 16.
Use the optional edge guide kit, part no. 201985001 when
making long or wide rip cuts with the saw.
To assemble edge guide:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Place edge guide through slots in base as shown.
 Adjust edge guide to the width needed.
 Tighten edge guide lock knob securely.
To use edge guide:
 Secure the workpiece to prevent movement.
 Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge
of workpiece.
 Guide the saw along the edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: The guiding edge of the workpiece must be
straight for the cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent
the blade from binding in the cut.
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