Ryobi RLS1351 Operation Manual - Page 5

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn the power off.  Always SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.  Always use the work clamp to secure the workpiece when making cross cuts.  BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE. Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece. Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut.  NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. Do not stack more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time.  NEVER perform any operation freehand. Always place the workpiece to be cut on the saw table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop. Always use the fence.  Never hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area.  NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the blade and its cutting path with hands and fingers for any reason.  NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the blade.  NEVER move the workpiece or make adjustment to any cutting angle while the saw is running and the blade is rotating. Any slip can result in contact with the blade causing serious personal injury.  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.  NEVER stand or have any part of the body in line with the path of the saw blade.  ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece.  Do not turn the motor switch on and off rapidly. This could cause the saw blade to loosen and could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop. Disconnect your saw from the power supply and securely retighten the blade bolt.  If any part of this saw is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the power switch, remove the saw plug from the power source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation.  Always stay alert! Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of the saw) to cause a careless mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.  IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk.  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 the saw.  ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected to a power source.  turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.  THIS TOOL should have the following markings: a) Wear eye protection. b) Keep hands and body out of path of saw blade. c) Do not operate saw without guards in place. d) Do not perform any operation freehand. e) Never reach around or over saw blade. f) Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings. g) Disconnect power (or unplug tool as applicable) before changing blade or servicing. h) Return saw to rear of tool after each cross cut. i) Use a push stick for narrow work and when required. j) Pay particular attention to instruction on reducing risk of kickback.  ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE SAW BLADE HAS CLEARANCE OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE TURNING THE SAW ON.  ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handle.  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also. 5