Ryobi CSB144LZK User Manual - Page 10
Warning, Saw Blades, Blade Guard System, Danger, Caution, Starting/stopping The Saw, Lock-off Button
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OPERATION WARNING: When using the saw, always stay alert and exercise control. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving. SAW BLADES The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available. Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the saw down. Remove saw blade from the saw and use gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these accumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE. BLADE GUARD SYSTEM See Figure 9, page 16. The lower blade guard attached to the circular saw is there for your protection and safety. Do not alter it for any reason. If it becomes damaged, do not operate the saw until you have the guard repaired or replaced. Always leave guard in operating position when using the saw. DANGER: When sawing through work, lower blade guard does not cover blade on the underside of work. Since blade is exposed on underside of work, keep hands and fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your body coming in contact with moving blade will result in serious injury. CAUTION: Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly. Check the guard for correct operation before each use. The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position. If you drop the saw, check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse. WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause the saw to "kickback" towards you resulting in serious injury. To stop the saw: release the switch trigger. After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving. LOCK-OFF BUTTON See Figure 10, page 16. The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger. The lock-off button must be depressed before you pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is released. NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the left or right side. ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH See Figure 11, page 16. 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. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located on the upper blade guard. Loosen the depth adjustment knob. Determine the desired depth of cut. Locate the depth of cut scale on the back of the upper blade guard. Hold the base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower the saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns with the notch on the blade guard. Tighten the depth adjustment knob securely. USING THE LASER GUIDE See Figure 12, page 16. STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 10, page 16. To start the saw: Depress the lock-off button. Depress the switch trigger. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece. WARNING: Do not stare into the laser beam or turn the laser on when the tool is not in use. Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious personal injury. The laser unit comes from the factory already installed and aligned. If the laser becomes misaligned after time refer to the "Adjustments" section. 10 - English