Ryobi BS904 Operation Manual - Page 5

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  MAKE SURE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your saw.  THE BLADE GUIDES HAVE BEEN PRESET AT THE FACTORY. These settings are functional for some applications. We recommend that you check and adjust blade guide settings before first use of your saw. Refer to Adjusting thrust bearings and blade guide support procedures explained in the ADJUSTMENTS section of this operator's manual.  DO NOT USE TOOL TO CUT METAL.  THIS TOOL should have the following markings: a) Wear eye protection. b) Keep fingers away from the blade. c) Do not remove jammed or cutoff pieces until the blade has stopped. d) Be sure blade is installed with teeth pointing down. e) Maintain proper adjustment of the blade tension, blade guides, and thrust bearings. f) Adjust the upper guide to just clear the workpiece. g) Hold the workpiece firmly against the table when cutting.  IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk.  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and, • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. 5 - English