Ryobi P521 Operator's Manual page 11

TO INSERT BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
 Lock the switch trigger by releasing it all the way.
 Place the battery pack on the tool.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured on the
tool before beginning operation.
CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised
rib on battery pack aligns with the grooves in the saw
and latches into place properly. Improper installation
of the battery pack can cause damage to internal
components.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
 Lock the switch trigger by releasing it all the way.
 Depress the latches on the side of battery pack.
 Remove the battery pack from the tool.
BLADE STORAGE
See Figure 4.
The blade storage compartment is located on the back of
the saw. It is convenient for storing extra blades and storing
blades when not in use.
 To open: Push the door down with your thumb or finger.
Place blades in blade storage compartment.
 To close: Push the door up with your thumb or finger.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore,
switch should always be locked when not in use or
carrying at your side.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
See Figure 5.
The lock-off button is located on the handle above the switch
trigger. You must depress the lock-off button in order to pull
the switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is
released.
NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the
left or right side.
SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 5.
To turn the saw ON, depress and hold lock-off button, then
depress the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch
trigger.
OPERATION
SAW BLADE
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DEPRESS LATCHES TO
RELEASE BATTERY PACK
BATTERY PACK
T-SHANK
BLADE STORAGE
LOCK-OFF
BUTTON
LATCHES
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
SWITCH
TRIGGER
Fig. 5