Ryobi BS904 Operation Manual - Page 4

GENERAL SAFETY RULES  GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with threeprong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical receptacle.  CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.  USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.  DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.  KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.  STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.  DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.  BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.  BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.  NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use.  NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.  DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION.  WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.  USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.  DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power supply. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK BENCH OR LEG STAND at approximately hip height.  NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR.  AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance.  ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling.  DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.  REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by a qualified service technician at an authorized service center.  WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.  KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers go under the blade guard. Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason.  NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE AT A TIME or stack more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time.  DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY. Do not force the workpiece against the blade.  USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade size and style for the material and the type of cut. Blade teeth should point down toward the table.  ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORKPIECES while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may slip, walk or slide while cutting large or heavy boards.  DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES until blade has stopped.  NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use.  BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING COVERS, GUARDS OR BLADES, unplug the saw and remove the switch key.  HOLD THE WORKPIECE firmly against the saw table.  TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL BLADE CONTACT, minimize blade breakage, and provide maximum blade support, always adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the workpiece.  KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickbacks.  ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power source. 4 - English