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Insulated THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CIRCULAR SAW Your new circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL SAFETY READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never ■ modify the plug in any way. Do not use any Before using the CIRCULAR SAW, please read the adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power manual carefully, especially the safety instructions.
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service centre. Do not use the tool if the switch does GENERAL SAFETY RULES not turn it on and off. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR CIRCULAR Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power ■ SAWS tool for your application.
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Safety instructions for saws with lower guard PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR CIRCULAR SAWS Check lower guard for proper closing before each ■ use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf ■...
7. After tightening the hex-head bolt, release the spindle lock button. The maximum permissible system impedance: Zmax for ECS12519 is 0.245 Zref. REMOVING THE BLADE 1. Pressing the spindle lock button, turn the hex-head If in doubt, please verify with your local energy-utility that bolt with the spanner until the spindle locks.
10B) We recommended that you take this tool to an Authorised Ryobi Service Centre for a thorough 1. The cutting angle may be set to any position between cleaning and ubrication at least once a year. 0° and 45°. (Fig. 10A) 2.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Do not dispose of in general household waste. Instead, dispose in an environmentally friendly way. Contact your local recycling centre or council for advise. Ryobi takes the care of the environment very seriously.