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7-1/4 in. LASER CIRCULAR SAW DOUBLE INSULATED CSB132L Your 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.
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 ®...
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off WARNING: before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow accidents.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement SERVICE parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance Tool service must be performed only by qualified section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. improperly set blades produce narrow kerf which causes When using an extension cord, be sure to use one excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
If you servicing, use only identical replacement parts. do not understand the warnings and instructions in the 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.
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has wire grounded power cord.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR LASER CIRCULAR SAW SPINDLE LOCK See Figure 1. The spindle lock allows you to secure the blade when turning The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the blade screw. the information on the product and in this operator’s manual SWITCH as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
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ASSEMBLY CAUTION: SPINDLE To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always OUTER BLADE allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging BLADE WASHER (“D” spindle lock. WASHER) ATTACHING BLADE See Figures 2 - 3. BLADE Unplug the saw. SCREW ...
OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so KICKBACK - BLADE SET TOO DEEP Fig.
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OPERATION To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety practices. Keep the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth setting should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being cut. Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting. Never saw into a knot or nail.
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OPERATION ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 10. SCALE 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.
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OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 12 - 14. It is important to understand the correct method for operating 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.
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OPERATION CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING TOP VIEW OF SAW See Figure 15. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown in the figure. Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap BLADE GUIDE material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, you NOTCH...
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OPERATION LENGTH OF CUT SCALE See Figure 18. The saw is equipped with a length of cut scale on its base. It is parallel with the saw blade and you can use it to measure the distance into the material the blade cuts. NOTE: Six inches is the maximum length of cut that you can measure.
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OPERATION BEVEL CUTTING MOTOR See Figures 20 - 21. HOUSING To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints. Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45° bevel cuts. ...
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OPERATION POCKET CUTTING See Figure 22. WARNING: LOWER Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a BLADE pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting GUARD can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury.
ADJUSTMENTS DANGER: DO NOT point the laser at yourself or others. Class IIIa lasers will burn the retinas and could cause serious injury to the eyes. LASER WARNING: COVER Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool SCREW is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position.
ADJUSTMENTS 0° BEVEL STOP See Figure 24. The saw has a 0° bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making 90° cuts. TO CHECK 0° BEVEL STOP BEVEL Unplug the circular saw. ADJUSTMENT KNOB ...
MAINTENANCE REPLACING LASER GUIDE BATTERIES WARNING: See Figure 25. Unplug the saw. When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Make sure laser is turned off. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. ...
HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-525-2579. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com...
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