Ryobi P500 Operator's Manual

5-1/2 in., 18 volt laser circular saw

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Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 5-1/2 in., 18 vOLT LASER CIRCULAR SAW P500 ACCEPTS ALL ONE+ BATTERY PACKS BATTERIES ANd CHARGERS SOLd SEPARATELY Your laser circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period from the date of the original purchase. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COvERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI power ®...
Page 3: General Safety Rules
140501005 (P100 Ni-Cd) screws, or other small metal objects that can make 13055004, 130408 P500 a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting BATTERY PACK CHARGER (P110) the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns,...
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERvICE  When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section  Tool service must be performed only by qualified re- of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to fol- pair personnel.
Page 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade  Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an elec- pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag trical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating under their own weight.
Page 6: Symbols
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME dESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
Page 7: Symbols
AUTHORIZEd SERvICE CENTER for repair. When servic- do not understand the warnings and instructions in the ing, use only identical replacement parts. operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
Page 8: Features
FEATURES PROdUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Depth at 45° ..........1-1/8 in. Motor ..............18 V DC No Load Speed ........4,300 r/min. (RPM) Blade Diameter ............5-1/ in. Laser Guide ......Class IIIa, <5mW max, 650 nm Blade Arbor ...............3/8 in. Cutting Depth at 0° ..........1-9/16 in. OPTIONAL RIP GUIDE SCREW (WING SCREW)
Page 9: Assembly
FEATURES LOCK-OFF BUTTON KNOW YOUR LASER CIRCULAR SAW See Figure 1. The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as BEvEL AdJUSTMENT KNOB well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Page 10 ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE BLAdE SPINDLE See Figure 2. LOCK BUTTON LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE WARNING: A 5-1/ 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. SPINDLE Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guard, while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from se-...
Page 11: Operation
 Bevel Cutting  Pocket Cutting CAUTION: This product will accept Ryobi One+ 18 V lithium-ion When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised battery packs and Ryobi One+ 18 V nickel-cadmium battery rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool packs.
Page 12 OPERATION KICKBACK - BLADE SET TOO DEEP WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. There- fore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. KICKBACK See Figures 5 - 8. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you.
Page 13: Saw Blades
OPERATION SAW BLAdES LOWER BLADE GUARD The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not IS IN UP POSITION kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will WHEN MAKING A CUT place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of kickback.
Page 14 OPERATION AdJUSTING BLAdE dEPTH See Figure 11. TO RAISE Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being cut. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located on the upper blade guard.
Page 15 OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 13 - 15. It is important to understand the correct method for operat- ing the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw.
Page 16 CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING TOP VIEW OF SAW See Figure 16. GUIDELINE BLADE When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with GUIDE NOTCH the outer blade guide notch on the base. Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut.
Page 17: Bevel Cutting
OPERATION BEvEL CUTTING BEVEL See Figures 19 - 21. ADJUSTMENT KNOB  Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45° bevel cuts.  Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material.
Page 18: Operation
OPERATION POCKET CUTTING  Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. See Figure 22.  Lift the saw from the workpiece.  Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw. WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a WARNING: pocket cut.
Page 19: Adjustments
AdJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT WARNING: SCREW Before performing any adjustment, make sure the bat- BEVEL tery pack is removed from tool and the switch is in the ADJUSTMENT OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in KNOB serious personal injury. POSITIvE 0°...
Page 20: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power product operation or when blowing dust.
Page 21: Accessories
MAINTENANCE BATTERY PACK REMOvAL ANd PREPARATION BATTERIES FOR RECYCLING This product will accept 18 V lithium-ion batteries or 18 V To preserve natural resources, please nickel-cadmium batteries. Length of service from each re c yc l e o r di spose of ba tte r i e s charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.
Page 22: Parts And Service
HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-55-579. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® ONE WORLd TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 148 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 965 Phone 1-800-55-579 www.ryobitools.com...

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