Features; Know Your Abrasive Cut-Off Machine; Motor; 14 In. (356 Mm) Abrasive Wheel - Ryobi C357 Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR ABRASIVE CUT-OFF MACHINE

See Figures 2 and 3.
Before attempting to use your machine, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with your machine to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

MOTOR

See Figure 2.
This machine has a strong motor with sufficient power to
handle tough cutting jobs. It also has externally accessible
brushes for ease of servicing.

14 in. (356 mm) ABRASIVE WHEEL

See Figure 2.
A 14 in. (356 mm) abrasive wheel is included with your cut-
off machine. It will cut materials up to 5 in. (127 mm) thick or
8 in. (203 mm) wide, depending upon the thickness or width
of the material and the setting at which the cut is being made.

SELF-RETRACTING LOWER WHEEL GUARD

See Figure 2.
The lower wheel guard provides protection from each side of
TRANSPORT
CHAIN

FEATURES

MACHINE ARM
MOTOR

VISE CLAMP

MACHINE BASE
the wheel. It retracts over the upper wheel guard as the
wheel is lowered into the workpiece.
VISE CLAMP
See Figure 2.
A vise clamp has been provided with your cut-off machine.
It is located on the end of the vise screw and provides greater
control by clamping the workpiece to the fence. It also
prevents the workpiece from creeping toward the wheel
during a cutting operation.

ADJUSTABLE FENCE

See Figure 2.
The fence on your cut-off machine has been provided to
support the workpiece and provide clamping support to
the vise for holding your workpiece securely when making
all cuts. It is an adjustable fence that has been provided to
make your cut-off machine more versatile. It adjusts from
0 to 45 to the right for making angled cuts. The hole
pattern allows it to be moved forward when making cuts in
tall or thick stock, such as square stock or tube stock. The
hole pattern allows it to be moved back when making cuts
in stock that is thin or wide, such as angle stock.

QUICK LOCK-RELEASE LEVER

See Figure 2.
A quick lock-release lever has been provided on your cut-off
machine. This feature allows you to open and close the vise
clamp quickly without repetitive turning of the vise crank handle.
SWITCH TRIGGER
LOWER
WHEEL GUARD
ADJUSTABLE
FENCE
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14 in. (356 mm)
ABRASIVE WHEEL
QUICK LOCK-
RELEASE LEVER
VISE SCREW
VISE
CRANK HANDLE
Fig. 2